51 years in love of the homeland .. Hamad Al -Sharqi is a march of achievement, construction and development
Fujairah, on September 17 / WAM / Since His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Muhammad Al Sharqi received the leadership of the Emirate of Fujairah, fifty -one years ago, his heart was with his people, and his resolve was held to raise the flags of Al -Nahda, and his sight tight towards the future.
His Highness was inspired by the march of the founding fathers, in the forefront of which is the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, the spirit of the union, and he realized that the elevation of the Emirates is based on the cohesion of hearts, the unity of the class, the preservation of identity, and the building of man before the urbanization, which has been remembered by the immortal statements of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul in his daily life His Highness was transmitted from him, may God have mercy on him, as saying: “The preservation of the land and the width will make us strong among the nations.
His Highness led the emirate’s ship amid challenges, where the resources are scarce and the infrastructure is modest, and he laid it on the beach of security and safety, and launched giant projects that changed the face of life in Fujairah, to become a lofty beacon and a destination for the world thanks to its location, its renaissance, and the generosity of its people.
For more than five decades, Fujairah witnessed a major renaissance that included different fields, as it witnessed a comprehensive economic renaissance, which was placed today at the forefront of cities regionally and internationally, as His Highness’s directives contributed to the development of infrastructure in addition to strengthening the Fujairah strategic location, to be the attraction of foreign investments, in parallel with the strengthening of foreign trade, which helped to be a major center in the energy and oil sector, And a leading destination in the field of port, as it has the largest petroleum berth in the Middle East, and the deepest berth in the world to load giant oil tankers on the Coast of the Indian Ocean, which increased its competitiveness and made it an attractive destination for investment.
The Urban Renaissance in Fujairah has prolonged various aspects of infrastructure, as many road networks, housing, vital facilities and service and educational institutions and health institutions were established under his permanent directives and his relentless follow -up, in line with the requirements of population growth and economic and tourism development in the emirate, so the emirate witnessed the implementation of many development projects that strengthened the quality of life and raised from The efficiency of public facilities, which made Fujairah a distinctive model that combines modernity, originality and urban planning.
His Highness’s ambitious vision in achieving a cultural and artistic renaissance has emerged to enhance the position of the Emirate of Fujairah on the map of Arab and international art and creativity, and the role of cultural and media institutions in the emirate was prominent in advancing the cultural movement, organizing international festivals, and various cultural events, most notably the Fujairah International Festival of Arts, the Fujairah International Festival of Monodrama, the Fujairah Media Forum, the annual Badr Festival and the Fujairah Conference The international of philosophy, which contributed to the consolidation of the image of Fujairah, a capital that celebrates art and creativity and embraces cultural dialogue between different civilizations.
Among the most prominent march of His Highness the Ruler of Fujairah is his proximity to his people and his sons, as he is keen to ask about the conditions of people and giving for their happiness and dignity and meeting their needs, and this is what we see today from giant initiatives and development projects based on improving the quality of the lives of citizens, and providing decent livelihoods.
The fifty -first anniversary, which the details of the Emirates and the people of Fujairah live in particular, are not only a station for the census of achievements, but rather a message to future generations that the sincere leadership makes history, and that the relationship between the ruler and his people when is based on love and loyalty, it brings uninterrupted bid, and opens up without borders.
His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Muhammad Al Sharqi wanted to be the Fujairah an oasis of peace and culture, so he preserved its ancient heritage of fortresses and castles, and made it a living memory that tells the stories of grandparents to the grandchildren and at the same time, so that the emirate becomes a bridge for cultural dialogue, and a theater in which East and West meet under the sky of tolerance.
His Highness took great interest in education and health, believing that man is the true wealth of the homeland, so universities, colleges and institutes were established, and hospitals and medical centers expanded, to keep pace with the aspirations of his people towards a bright future.
When His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Muhammad Al -Sharqi took the authority of the rule in the Emirate of Fujairah, he was fully aware of the privacy of the emirate and its development needs, so he planned an approach based on wisdom and graduated planning, drawing inspired by the visions of the founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and interact deeply with the Union project that united the hearts before uniting the land.
His Highness has realized from the beginning that development is not a single path, but rather an integrated path in which politics embraces the economy, in which culture meets education, and the services and infrastructures rise along with the promotion of national identity and the preservation of heritage.
During the fifty -one years, the Emirate of Fujairah was able to turn into a vital destination on the map of the Emirates, taking advantage of its strategic location on the Indian Ocean, and its openness to the world through its ports and marine and commercial lines and would not have been done without the wise leadership of its ruler, which directed the consolidation of the presence of Fujairah in all fields.
The emirate has witnessed qualitative leaps in infrastructure projects, where modern roads, bridges and tunnels that facilitated the movement and reached cities and villages, as well as housing and service projects that raised the standard of living of citizens and residents, as Fujairah today goes on ambitious development plans, in line with the vision (we Emirates 2031), and confirms its presence in the comprehensive national development equation.
The strategic location of the Fujairah Petroleum Industries region (victory) also emerged on the global map, and its important role as a major oil center to supply ships with fuel, with a huge storage capacity for various petroleum products, led to attracting huge global investments and the energy of refining refineries reached about 200 thousand barrels per day, and the production of refineries from petroleum products in the Fujairah Petroleum Industries area reached about 4 thousand Mitre ton for 2024 AD.
One of the most prominent characteristics of the ruler of Fujairah is his permanent proximity to his people, as everyone knew him as a leader who inspects the conditions of citizens himself, listens to them carefully, and is keen to meet their needs without barriers or breaks, and that human feature became an authentic corner in the relationship between the ruler and his people, a relationship based on love and mutual respect, and established the concept of leadership close to people.
His Highness’s humanity was not limited to the interior, but rather extended to its white hands, the fields of humanitarian and charitable work, whether through local initiatives that enhance social solidarity, or through external contributions in supporting the needy and those affected by crises, and until now there is nothing to prevent the ruler’s meeting with people, whether on many occasions or in a weekly meeting that makes the ruler listen to his people who help the weak and stand by the oppressed and tighten The hands of outstanding.
Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi Foundation for Humanitarian Works was established by Law No. (2) of 2018, with the aim of providing support and financial and in -kind assistance to the needy groups in society, in a way that guarantees them a decent and stable life, as the Foundation is a natural extension of the march of goodness and giving that started through the Fujairah Charitable Society, which succeeded in supporting and directed His Highness, in achieving great achievements that left a tangible impact on the life of thousands of needy inside and outside the country, where The value of the social aid granted was 380 million dirhams.
The ruler of Fujairah was manifested in making the emirate a cultural and creative beacon, and Fujairah embraced international festivals for theater, music and arts, and became a kiss for creators and artists from all over the world.
These activities contributed to enhancing the emirate’s position on the map of international culture, and made it a bridge for human dialogue and civilized communication.
His Highness took great interest in the emirate’s heritage, and he worked to maintain archaeological sites, forts and castles, to remain a witness to a long history, and a living memory for future generations … as His Highness ordered the establishment of the Fujairah Authority for Culture and Information in 2006, to be an institution that contributes to the advancement of the cultural and media reality in the emirate, and enhances the civilizational identity of the Emirati society and the conscious openness to global cultures The state’s aspirations towards sustainable development and building a knowledge society.
The city of Fujairah was also launched for creativity in 2007 to be a platform that embraces creative energies in the fields of culture, arts, media and entrepreneurship, and aims to provide a free environment that supports innovation for creators and entrepreneurs to produce and develop their business smoothly in platforms and studios equipped with the latest artistic equipment, which contributes to promoting the knowledge economy and supporting local, Arab and international talents.
The media office of the Fujairah Government, which was established under an Emiri Decree No. (10) in 2014, is a basic pillar in supporting the strategic directions of the emirate, by highlighting development achievements and enhancing its media presence locally and internationally, formulating public opinion and consolidating the national identity of society.
His Highness believed that the media is a soft power and an important strategic tool through which we can strengthen the position of the Emirate of Fujairah at the local and international levels – and it shows this through the establishment of various media institutions in the emirate to highlight the emirate’s successes and important roles in the areas of culture, heritage, tourism and economics, and support its development path to be a regional headquarters for creativity and innovation.
The economy in the Emirate of Fujairah witnessed a balanced renaissance based on the diversification of sources of income, in addition to the Fujairah Port, which is one of the most important oil and commercial ports at the region and the world, new sectors such as tourism, renewable energy, light industries and logistical services have emerged.
Fujairah is working to encourage investments and provide an attractive economic environment, through flexible legislation, free zones, and innovative initiatives that are in line with global developments, and confirm the involvement of the emirate in the knowledge and sustainable economy.
With the remarkable economic growth and multiple sources of income in the emirate, the gross domestic product, according to the main activities in various sectors, reached about 29 billion dirhams, while the number of economic licenses for the past year reached 25 thousand licenses issued by the Fujairah government.
Over the past decades, the education and health sectors have received special attention from His Highness, as modern schools, universities and colleges were established, to keep pace with the requirements of the times and qualify the children of the emirate for the future.
Health services expanded through hospitals and advanced medical centers, which positively reflected the health of society and the quality of life, as the Emirate of Fujairah today embraces up to 129 hospitals, clinic and health center, with a huge medical staff that includes about 4,500 doctors, nurses, pharmacy and technicians in the government and private sector, according to the latest statistics of the Fujairah Center for Statistics.
While the number of surgeries performed in 2024 AD reached about 10,500 surgeries in various specialties.
His Highness realized that man is the focus and purpose of development, and that investing in education and health is an investment in the future, so he made these sectors a top priority in development strategies, as the number of school students in the Emirate of Fujairah reached about 45 thousand students, while the number of university and college students reached about 6500 students for the current year, and recently opened three large educational complexes in the Emirate of Fujairah and Dibba Al -Fujairah to accommodate about about about about 7500 male and female students to provide an advanced educational environment and reduce student density.
The number of graduates of a master’s degree and doctorate reached about 1500 male and female students, as the constant modernization of the educational structure is the goal of His Highness to achieve a future vision and permanent advancement.
Today, the sons of Fujairah, and with them all the sons of the Emirates, stand in appreciation and reverence for His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Muhammad Al Sharqi, thanking him for his wisdom, vision and keenness on the elevation of the homeland and the citizen.
The fifty -first anniversary is not only a page in the book of history, but a flame that illuminates the way for future generations, and confirms that Fujairah is continuing with confidence in the renaissance march that does not know the stop.
Thus, this precious anniversary is not limited to remembering the past, but rather a renewed invitation to continue building and working in the spirit of the union, and by adhering to the national principles on which the UAE was based.
Five decades of wise leadership made Fujairah a firm position between the Emirates and the world, and made it an oasis of stability, a beacon of culture, and a prosperous economic and tourist destination .. It is a historical moment that reflects the meaning of the continuous giving, and embodies the strength of the relationship between the father and the people.
Fifty -one years since the assumption of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Muhammad Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council, the Ruler of Fujairah, is not just a passing time station but a national station rich in deep meanings first reflects the depth of loyalty and loyalty that the people of Fujairah have for his wise leadership, which devoted its efforts to take care of them and raise their position, so the penalty was love and pure confidence, and the significance of this fulfillment of the people was evident All occasions and positions, in confirmation of the depth of relationship, love and respect.
This occasion also expresses the significance of unity, as the renaissance of the Emirate of Fujairah is nothing but a completion of the march of the late founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – may God bless him and his brothers, the rulers of the Emirates, so this union was the main pillar of unity and progress.
Continuity is an essential pillar, as the emirate continues its career with confidence, stability and persistence towards a future future of opportunities based on a solid basis of hard and sustainable work, and reflects the rational leadership’s commitment to the development approach fifty years ago.
Today, we are facing a rich experience and a precious legacy of achievement and development for a half -century, which the emirate is based on facing the challenges of the future, and a road map for the next generation is to complete the balanced development process, which ensures continued growth and development, and confirms that the Emirate of Fujairah will not stop at the limits of achievements, but will continue to continue the journey of progress and prosperity through successive generations.
This deep stage of achievements and development is a source of pride and national pride in the achievements of the emirate in various fields, which made it a role model in comprehensive and balanced development.
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