Al-'Ain (Arabic: ??????????? ?, al-? ayn , literally The Spring ) is a city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Located on the border with Oman, also known as the "Gulf Park City" because of its greenery, especially with regard to city oases, parks, marching roads and decorative roundabouts, with strict height controls on new buildings, no more than four floors. It is the largest inland city in the United Arab Emirates, the fourth largest overall (after Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah), and the second largest in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The highways connecting Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai form a geographical triangle in the country, each city about 130 kilometers (81 miles) away from the other two. Al-Ain is where Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the United Arab Emirates, spent most of his life, having moved here from his birthplace in Abu Dhabi in 1927.
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Iklim dan geografi
Al-Ain is located in the eastern region of Abu Dhabi, about 160 kilometers (99 mi) east of the capital Abu Dhabi, and about 120 kilometers (75 miles) south of Dubai. The Eastern Region covers an area of ​​approximately 13,100 km 2 (5,100 sq mi). Oman lies to the east, Dubai and Sharjah to the north, Abu Dhabi to the west and the Desert Quarter and Saudi Arabia in the south. The topography of Al-Ain is unique and varies as one travels to the east. Jebel Hafeet (Arabic: ??????? ????????? ?, "Mount Hafeet") is considered as one Al-Ain monument, lying just to the southeast and rising to an altitude of 1300 m (4,300 feet). Sand sand from a variety of red textured textures with iron oxide is located to the north and east of Al-Ain.
The city has a hot desert climate (climatic classification KÃÆ'¶ppen BWh ), featuring a long summer, very hot and warm winters. In Al Ain, the average annual rainfall is 96 mm (3.8 inches) and the average relative humidity is 60% (United Arab Emirates University, 1993). Low humidity in Al-Ain, especially during the summer, made it a popular destination for many people at that time. Boer (1997) classifies the UAE climate as hyper-arid and divides it into four climatic regions: the coastal zone along the Persian Gulf, a mountainous area in the northeastern UAE, gravel plains around the Al-Ain region, and central and southern desert sands. More rainfall and lower temperatures occur in the northeast rather than in the south and west. The average monthly rainfall around Al-Ain is 100-120 mm (3.9-4.7 inches) from the period 1970 to 1992.
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Demographics
With a population of 766,936 (in 2017), it has the highest proportion of UAE citizens (30.8%) in the country, although the majority of its inhabitants are expatriates, mainly from Indian subcontinent. Many people are from Bangladesh and Pakistan, and large numbers of Afghans are from the province of Khost.
Economy
Al-Ain is an important service center for the vast region that stretches to Oman. There are three major shopping centers, Al Ain Mall, Al Jimi Mall and Al Bawadi Mall (opened in 2009 in Al Khrair area) as well as traditional souq for fruit and vegetables and livestock. The industry is growing, but still on a small scale, and includes the Coca-Cola bottling plant and the Al-Ain Portland Cement Works. The water in Al-Ain is of good quality. Service industries such as car sales, mechanics, and other craftsmen are located in an area known as Pasar Sanaiya and Pattan. Social and government infrastructures include Technology College, complete medical facilities including educational hospitals in Tawam, military training areas and Al Ain International Airport.
History
Historically part of? Awam or Al Buraimi Oasis. Al-Ain has been inhabited for over 4,000 years, with archaeological sites showing human settlements in Al-Hili and Jabel? Afee? This early culture built a "beehive" tomb for those who died and engaged in hunting and gathering in the area. Oasis provides water for early farming to modern times.
A friend of Islam Nab? (Arabic: ?????? ?, Prophet) Muhammad, Ka'ab Bin Ahbar, was reported to be sent to the region to introduce Islam to people. He settled and died in an oasis.
Current forts in Al-Ain were built in the late 19th or early 20th centuries to strengthen Abu Dhabi's control of oases. Wilfred Thesiger visited Al-Ain in the late 1940s, during his journey across the Empty Quarter. She meets Sheikh Zayed and lives with him at Al-Muwaiji Fortress. This fort network protects the Oases and settlements from bandit attacks. In 1952, Saudi Arabia sent the invaders to capture the Al-Ain stronghold and merge the oasis into the Saudi kingdom. Troops from the Oman Trukial Scout, as well as the Muscat-Oman army, arrive to retake the oasis. With British intervention, Saudi troops surrendered, abandoning the oasis at the hands of Abu Dhabi and Muscat-Oman.
In 1971, Queen Elizabeth II visited the Hilton Hotel in the area, still in use, during her tour of the Persian Gulf. After independence in 1971, Al-Ain experienced rapid growth and investment as part of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, quickly becoming larger and more successful than Oman Al-Buraimi. In 1972, Oman and Abu Dhabi agreed on the deadline for dividing Al-Buraimi and Al-Ain. Until Sheikh Zayed's death in 2004, Al-Ain city code prohibited the construction of buildings on four floors, with the exception of Hilton, Danat Al Ain Resort, and Rotana hotels.
In the 1990s, a serious uprising occurred among the workers in Al-Ain industrial district, A? -? Ana'iya. The uprising was suppressed by UAE soldiers and local police forces. All the workers involved are interned and deported.
Until 2006, Al-Buraimi and Al-Ain shared an open border. This border was closed in November 2006, and passport control was enacted.
Oase
City oases are known for their underground irrigation systems ( falaj (Arabic: ??????? ?) Or < i> qan? Arabic: ???????? ?)) that brings water from drilled wells to aquatic farms and Palm tree. Falaj Irrigation is an ancient system that has existed for thousands of years, and is widely used in Oman, the United Arab Emirates, China, Iran, and other countries. There are seven oases here. The biggest one is Al Ain Oasis, near Old Sarooj, and the smallest is Al-Jahili Oasis. The rest of Al-Qa'ara, Al-Mu '? Aredh, Al-Jimi, Al-Muwaiji, and Al-Hili.
Infrastructure
The city is known for its combination of modern and pre-modern buildings. The latter offers insight into the cultural heritage of cities and countries.
Education
Al-Ain is home to major federal universities in the UAE, United Arab Emirates University, and two campuses from Technology College - Al Ain Men College and Al Ain Women's College. Al-Ain is also home to the Horizon International aviation academy, Etihad Airways cadet pilot training center. Private higher education institutions include Al Ain University of Science and Technology and the University of Abu Dhabi (Al-Ain campus). Al-Ain is also home to the east zone head of the Abu Dhabi Educational Council, the educational authority of Abu Dhabi.
Many Al-Ain private schools, which cater mainly to the expatriate population, are located in the Al-Manaseer area. They include Al-Ain International School (UK curriculum, private school, part of Aldar group), Al Ain English Speaking School, Al Dhafra Private School, Manor Hall School, Al-Sanawbar School, Liwa International School, Al-Madar International School, Global English School, Emirates Private School, a branch of the International School of Choueifat, and the Institute of Applied Technology campus. Other private schools include Indian Schools affiliated with CBSE Schools, Al-Ain, English High School, Al Adhwa Private School, and Al Ain Juniors School.
Al-Khwarizmi International College has started a Campus in Al-Ain and offers BBA programs and other licensed, accredited and approved programs.
Health
The first hospital in Al-Ain was the Oasis Hospital, founded in 1960 at the invitation of Sheikh Zayed. Oasis serves all nationalities, and provides training for medical students from the University of the UAE. The ground has been damaged as the new hospital will be completed by 2011. The hospital is part of CURE International.
Al-Ain is the home of Tawam Hospital, a training and research hospital associated with the University of the UAE. Officially inaugurated on December 17, 1979. In March 2006, Johns Hopkins Hospital International (JHMI) took over the management of Tawam hospital.
Al Ain Hospital (abbr: AAH, also known as Al-Jimi Hospital) is a public hospital that provides health care to all Al-Ain patients regardless of their nationality. It is located in the Al-Jimi district and is connected with the University of the UAE. Al-Ain Hospital still occupies old buildings of the 1970s, but a new building has been planned. AAH currently has about 450 beds and provides services in all medical disciplines. In September 2007, Vienna International Medical University (MUVI) took over the management of AAH.
Mosque
Today, the largest mosque in the city is the Shaikha Salamah mosque. After construction under the Sheikh Khalifa Mosque Bin Zayed Al Nahyan is completed, it must be the largest in the city, and one of the largest mosques in the country.
Tourism and recreation
Al-Ain developed as a tourist destination. The dry desert air makes it a pleasant retreat from the coastal moisture of the big cities. Many Emiratis in Abu Dhabi have holiday homes in the city making it a popular weekend destination for families from the capital. Its attractions include the Al Ain National Museum, Al Ain Palace Museum, several restored forts and the Hili Archaeological Park site, from the Bronze Age. Jebel Hafeet, a mountain measuring 1,340 meters (0.83 mi), dominates the surrounding area. It is popular to visit the mineral springs at the base and drive to the top of the mountain at sunset. Other attractions include Al Ain Oasis in the city center, another oasis scattered around the area - all cool resorts in the middle of summer - Al Ain Zoo, an amusement park called "Hili Fun City", many well-maintained parks popular with families in summer evenings, and heritage villages. Opened in 2012, Wadi Adventure is located near Jebel Hafeet and provides a range of water-based activities including surfing, kayaking and rafting. Above Jabel Hafeet is Mercure Hotel.
Al-Ain has five major malls - Al Ain Mall in the city center, Al-Jimi Mall in Al-Jimi District, Bawadi Mall in Al-Khrair District, Remal Mall located in Sanaiya district, and Hili Mall located in Hili District. Most commercial activities are concentrated in and around the city center.
Another popular entertainment for Emirates and expats is to spend time in coffee shops and shisha cafes. There are many Cafà © Â's in Al-Ain, ranging in size and quality.
Al-Ain also has international standard go-kart circuits. Al-Ain Raceway was chosen to host the 2007 Rotax Max World Karting Finals, an event that saw 220 drivers from more than 55 different countries competing for the Karting world title. Al-Ain Raceway opened to the public in May 2008 and proved a popular activity for local emirates and tourists alike. It was announced at the end of 2010 that the Final Rotax Max World Karting 2011 will be held at Al-Ain Raceway, this will bring nearly 1000 tourists to a small park town.
Like any other UAE, Al-Ain has strict laws governing the consumption and distribution of alcohol. Five facilities in the city currently serve alcohol, Four of which are hotels. Al-Ain Rotana, Hilton, Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet and Danat Al-Ain Resort, all the hotels have a pub, bar or nightclub. In addition to hotels, Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & amp; The Golf Club at Al-Maqam also serves alcohol.
Currently, there are only four locations that sell alcohol for personal use - Spinneys near Al-Jimi District, an outlet to the left of the Hilton hotel (next to the hotel staff office), the High Spirit Bottle Shop behind the Sana'iya Lulu Hypermarket and Market North Africa in Sanaiya.
The city has two English-language radio stations - 100.1 Star FM, which play English songs alternately with Arabic hits, and 105.2 Abu Dhabi Classic FM, which plays classical music.
Sports, culture and art
Al-Ain is a cultural retreat for residents of Dubai and Abu Dhabi cities. It is home to a great classical music festival, and is home to the Al Ain Club, which is one of the most successful football clubs in the UAE and Asia. It has many titles and championships to its name. Al-Ain Club also contains eight other games: handball, volleyball, basketball, swimming, Table Tennis, Athletics, Jiu jitsu, and Taekwondo.
Hili Fun City hosted two ice hockey teams, Al Ain Viper and Ghantoot. Each team has teen and youth teams starting from age 4. Al-Ain Vipers Men's team won the Emirates Hockey League in the 2009-10 season.
Palm Resort in the west of the city hosts a popular rugby club with teenage and youth teams, and Al-Ain International Soccer Club has three young teams, including one for 7-9 years. There is a water sports center called "Wadi Adventure", with wave pool and surf instructor. In addition, the park has facilities for kayaking and rafting in an artificial river.
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See also
- Arabian Peninsula
- Bat Archeology Site, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn in Oman
- Eastern Arab
- Middle East
- Wadi
References
External links
- City of Al Ain City
- Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort
- Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort. Preserve wildlife & amp; habitat
- Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort. Expansion project
- Al Ain: Oasis in the Desert (Photography essay from Al Ain Women's College)
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