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Jan 2019 Fujairah Observer Friends Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort Tel: +971 9 2449000 Fairmont Fujairah Tel: +971 9 2041054 Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) Tel: +971 9 2244000 Fujairah Tennis & Country Club Tel: +971 9 2244880 Al Ahli Printing Press Tel: +971 9 2229429 Al Fujairah National Insurance Company Tel: +971 9 2242000 Al Shams Network Solutions Tel: +971 9 2229042 Concorde Hotel Tel: +971 9 2249000 Fujairah Building Industries PSC Tel: +971 9 2222051 Fujairah Cement Factory (Dibba) Tel: +971 9 2444011 Fujairah Culture & Media Authority Tel: +971 9 2222678 Fujairah Farm Tel: +971 9 2445260 Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa Tel: +971 9 2449888 Fujairah Trade Centre Tel: +971 9 2222661 Iwire Connect Novotel Fujairah Tel: +971 9 2239999 Thumbay Hospital Tel: +971 9 2244233 Vopak Horizon Tel: +971 9 2281800 Albwardy Shipping Agency Tel: +971 9 2228040 All About Gifts Tel: +971 9 2244222 Caliente Café Tel: +971 9 2244700 Fujairah Free Zone Tel: +971 9 2228000 Fujairah International Airport Tel: +971 9 2226222 Fujairah International Marine Club Tel: +971 9 2221166 Fujairah Rock & Aggregates Tel: +971 9 2228626 FujEng Tel: +971 9 2244388 Genesis School of Music Tel: +971 502439191 Lulu Hypermarket Tel: +971 9 2220505 Port of Fujairah Tel: +971 9 2228800 The Fujairah Observer is grateful for the support of the Ruler of Fujairah, H.H. Sheikh Hamad Al Sharqi and the assistance of the Private Affairs Bureau 1

Contents Facebook: FujairahO 78 Marina News 82 Sport 90 Classified Adverts 92 Directory 100 Useful Numbers / Information 102 Map 104 Courtesy of Fujairah Statistics Centre Humorscopes Ruler visits Police Headquarters 6 4 Local News Leaders attend 47th National Day celebrations Ruler visits Fujairah Police HQ Ruler opens Mirage Bab Al Bahr hotel CP attends Horse show CP visits Heritage village 10 Gallery - Picture news from around our Emirates 17 Local News News from our Social Clubs News from Schools News from Hotels Toastmasters 53 Feature - Kalba Mangroves 57 Health - Early physical therapy for children with Down Syndrome 7 Habits of Healthy People Influenza Infections in Children 65 Insights- Be careful about your reaction 66 Puzzle Pages ...to keep your brain cells moving 2

Jan 2019 Editor’s Letter Dear Readers, We begin 2019 with the glorious weather we all enjoy. Weather that attracts us all outdoors. Weather were we can pursue out fitness regimes, family days out on the beaches, barbecues with friends or even enjoying a coffee in the open air cafes. This is weather that lifts everyone’s spirits. With this “feel good” attitude we can approach the new year with vigour and set ourselves new goals for the coming months which we hope to achieve and keep that good feeling throughout the year. My wishes to you all... Health, Wealth and Happiness for 2019 Enjoy this month’s issue Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi, Editor-in-Chief Please visit follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @FujairahO Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi The Publishers and the Contributors have endeavoured to ensure that all information inside Managing Editor: V Valentine this magazine is correct at the time of going to press. We regret we cannot accept liability for Design & Layout: Alex Serafini errors or omissions contained in the publication whatever the cause. Opinions expressed in the Advertising & Sales: magazine do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Publishers or the Contributors. Photography: Javeed Quershi Editorial and advertising enquiries contact: Abbas Quershi Munawer Contributors: Alva Carpenter FUJAIRAH OBSERVER Duglas Joseph Room 905, Fujairah Trade Centre, Abdullah Abdulbari PO Box 2000 Fujairah, UAE Email: [email protected]. Tel: 09 2229910 Mob: 050 4843470 3

Local News Facebook: FujairahO UAE leaders attend 47th National Day celebration in Abu Dhabi Their Highnesses the Supreme Council members and Rulers of the Emirates, Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers, extended greetings to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion, praying Allah Almighty to grant him good health and keep him for his nation and people so Under the patronage of President His as to pursue the Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh comprehensive Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister development process and lead the country of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin towards more building, progress and prosperity. Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme The celebration, attended by over 22,000 people, Commander of the UAE Armed opened with a tribute to the rich legacy of the Forces, Their Highnesses Supreme late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, marking Council Members and Rulers of 100 years since his birth. The event also saw rare the Emirates, Crown Princes and photos, chronicling Sheikh Zayed’s life, his love to Deputy Rulers, attended the official the nature and the people, displayed for the first celebration of the 47th National Day time. at the Zayed Sport City in Abu Dhabi. The event also highlighted poems written by the Held under the theme ‘This is Zayed. This is late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and other the UAE’, the event saw the attendance of poems. One of the poems, written by the late Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members Mohammed bin Hamm, a long time companion and Rulers Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al of the UAE Founding Father, in which he referred Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al to how Sheikh Zayed looked like his grandfather Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Zayed the First and how he inherited from him the Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al leadership qualities. Also highlighted was Sheikh Mualla of Umm Al Quwain, and Sheikh Saud bin Zayed’s relations with his late mother Sheikha Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah. Salama bint Butti and how she helped shape his strong personality and his wisdom. Ahmed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, the President’s Representative, who was also UAE’s first Foreign Minister, recalled his time with Sheikh Zayed. The audience reacted vigorously when audio recordings of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan 4

Jan 2019 Local News Al Nahyan speeches were played. As the National Anthem played, a panoramic human map of the UAE federation map, as envisaged by Sheikh Zayed and the other founding fathers, was formed by 300 of the UAE Armed Forces personnel. The event also Al Mansouri, former member of the National saw statements Consultative Council. by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister The event closed with a footage of the late Sheikh of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Zayed addressing his people and a tweet by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al of Tolerance, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Al Jaber, Minister of State, Sheikh Sultan bin Ruler of Dubai, using the hashtag: #zayed_ Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador taught_me, calling on the citizens and residents to to Bahrain, Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin express what values they have learnt from Zayed. Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to Bahrain, Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Executive The hashtag will remain open to the public to Director of the Martyrs’ Families’ Affairs Office of express their love for the late Sheikh Zayed bin the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court and Sheikh Sultan Al Nahyan, bring the ‘Year of Zayed into a Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan and an worthy culmination. archive statement by the late Mubarak bin Quran 5

Local News Facebook: FujairahO Ruler visits emirate’s Police Headquarters H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed He called on the centre to continue improving Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member its work, training its personnel, and providing and Ruler of Fujairah, has said the required services, in line with the emirate’s that providing quality services to development. customers is the real standard of success for government and federal His Highness then thanked the centre’s employees centres, while also noting the value for providing excellent services and congratulated of the UAE’s achievements and its them for achieving the highest levels of customers efforts to maintain them. satisfaction. Sheikh Hamad made this statement while visiting Sheikh Hamad also visited the General Command the Traffic and Licensing Centre in Fujairah, to of the Fujairah Police and toured its operations mark its second consecutive five-star ranking in room, where he was briefed about its work and the government’s service centre standards. daily tasks. Sheikh Hamad was received by Major General Sheikh Hamad praised the efforts of the Fujairah Mohammed Ahmed bin Ghanim Al Kaabi, Police’s leadership, officers and recruits in the Commander-in-Chief of the Fujairah Police, along areas of training, development, innovation and with senior leaders and officers of the Fujairah field work, under the umbrella of the Ministry of Police, upon his arrival at the centre. Interior and the command of H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior. Sheikh Hamad toured the centre and was briefed Major General Al Kaabi thanked His Highness, about its work and the type of services it offers to the Ruler of Fujairah, and praised his support and customers, as well as its smart applications that directives, which have helped the development of facilitate transactions. the Fujairah Police. 6

Jan 2019 Local News Ruler opens Mirage Bab Al Bahr Resort H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed The 104-room resorts encompasses two villas Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, opened and features an outdoor swimming pool adjacent Mirage Bab Al Bahr Resort in Dibba to the beach along with various restaurants. Al Fujairah in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al With a 24-hour front desk, the property also Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, and provides guests with a children’s playground. a number of dignitaries. Free WiFi and a business centre. “The UAE is noted for its diverse tourist potential At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a patio. Each that combine between modernity and originality,” room comes with a flat-screen TV, and selected said Fujairah Ruler, affirming that the country now rooms provide a beautiful sea view. boasts a privileged global tourist status thanks to the significant efforts being made by state Dibba is 12 kms from the hotel, while Khorfakkan departments concerned to provide environment is 30 kms from the property. Ras Al Khaimah conducive to foreign investments. International Airport is 62 kms away. ‘Fujairah’s eminent strategic position earns the Al Faqeet and Al Aqah are extremely popular emirate a special tourist stature thanks to its destinations for residents from the other emirates diversified potential that vary between aquatic, that are attracted to Fujairah for its wonderful mountainous and historical attractions, in addition natural and historical landmarks as well as the to its fascinating weather,” he added, noting that many archeological sites, the superb diving and the emirate is determined to provide distinguished fishing etc and now with the increasing range tourist products for the country’s residents and of hotels suiting all budgets the emirate will no visitors alike in a way that effectively contributes doubt attract an even greater number of tourists. to the national economy. Mirage Bab Al Bahr is located next to the Fairmont Hotel Fujairah. 7



Jan 2019 Local News CP attends 4th Fujairah Arabian Horse Beauty Championship H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad around the country, was supervised and organised Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, by the Emirates Arabian Horse Society. has said that support of the wise leadership has helped promote Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad highlighted the equestrian sports in the country, as emirate’s ongoing support for equestrian sports, well as the participation of Emirati which is due to the directives of H.H. Sheikh jockeys in regional and international Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme championships. Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, to establish Fujairah on the map of equestrian He also highlighted the importance of horse- competitions while noting the considerable breeding in the UAE during his attendance at the participation witnessed by the championship, and 4th Fujairah Arabian Horse Beauty Championship’ the remarkable development of its fourth edition, at the historic Fujairah Fort. as an annual championship that gathers together lovers of authentic Arabian horses. H.H. Sheikh Dr. Rashid bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Chairman of the Fujairah Culture and Media Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad honoured the top Authority, H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Hamad Al ten competitors of the championship’s second Sharqi, Chairman of the Fujairah Sports Cultural round and thanked its participants and organisers Club, and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, for showcasing the beauty of authentic Arabian Deputy Chairman of the Emirates Arabian Horse horses. Society were also present. WAM The event, which saw the participation of around 250 horses representing several stables from 9



Jan 2019 Local News Crown Prince visits Heritage Village in Madhab area His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, has stressed the importance of documenting natural areas and recording historical evidence in Fujairah in preparation for the establishment of a public database of the most important archaeological and heritage sites in the Emirate and documenting them. The Crown Prince of Fujairah honoured the tribes participating in the “Maseer Kabylie” from inside This came during the visit of the Crown Prince to the country and the Gulf States and received a Wadi Al Hayl in Fujairah organized by the Fujairah memorial shield from the tribes involved in the Adventure Center under the patronage of His march. Highness the Crown Prince. The Kabylia Trail was launched in Wadi Sahem His Highness pointed out the importance of in Fujairah with more than 800 participants reviving the old mountain paths and the water representing nationals from the UAE, Gulf springs in Fujairah, as it confirms the historical Cooperation Council (GCC) and Gulf depth and strategic importance of the Emirate. Cooperation Council (GCC) teams. He stressed the importance of the Kabylie Trail Saeed Almemari Director of Fujairah Adventure by involving the local community, especially the Center, thanked Sheikh Mohammed for his elderly, and benefiting from their experience in continuous support for the Center’s diverse documenting the emirate. activities, noting that the Kabylie Path is part of preserving the historical heritage of Fujairah. Almemari pointed to the revival of the historical path that links Wadi Wadi to Wadi Al-Hill, with the assistance of senior citizens, in addition to continuing the march in the next three years to cover all areas of the Emirate. HE Salem Al Zahmi, Director of His Highness Office and a large audience of people interested in the monuments and tourism in the Emirate of Fujairah were present. 11



Jan 2019 Gallery Port of Fujairah receives the prestigious UAE Pride of Zayed people, we will celebrate achievements. We will celebrate the projects that would leave a mark in the history of the UAE. Cultural; social, economic, scientific and infrastructure projects that would have made the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan proud. The Port of Fujairah which was inaugurated by the late Sheikh Zayed in 1978 said at the time the Port of Fujairah will be; “The Lungs of the UAE” and “An Emirati Icon that lights up the Indian Ocean” was recognized for the development of its “State of the art infrastructure” and global reputation as “The Second largest bunkering hub in the world”. The Port of Fujairah was one of 30 The award was received leading companies, organizations by Captain Mousa Morad and attractions from across the UAE General Manager of the to receive the prestigious “Pride of Port of Fujairah; CFO Khalil Ebrahim, Captain Zayed” award from His Highness Tamer Masoud, Port of Fujairah Harbour Master, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice Mr. William List, Manager of Fujairah Oil Tanker President and Ruler of Dubai at the Terminals and Assistant Marketing Manager Ms. UAE Pioneers Awards ceremony Noura Mohamed held in Abu Dhabi on November 28th, 2018. Captain Mousa said “Under the patronage, vision and support of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin From 2014 to 2017 the award has bee given to Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Emiratis in honour of their service to the nation Council and Ruler of Fujairah the Port of Fujairah and their pioneering spirit and for being the first in has grown exponentially, strategic investment their field. However, this year, The Year Of Zayed, in; infrastructure, facilities and comprehensive Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid, Vice President support services has enabled the port to and Ruler of Dubai wanted to celebrate the UAE’s keep abreast of the various trade and industry pioneers in a different way. “We will not celebrate developments, market demands and establish the ports reputation as a globally renowned safe, efficient and progressive hub location. Receiving this prestigious award is a testament to the professionalism, dedication and commitment of all the Port of Fujairah employees. 13

Gallery Facebook: FujairahO Concorde Hotel celebrate 47th FNG celebrate the 47th UAE National Day National Day Concorde Hotel Fujairah celebrate 47th UAE In the presence of Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al Sharqi, FNG Vice National Day with staff and hotel guests Chairman, Fujairah National Group celebrated the 47th UAE National Day. The celebrations held at FNG head office where the UAE flag was raised with the national anthem for FNG board members, managers, and employees. Talent Search at the Indian Social Club Fujairah The Indian Social Club Fujairah conducted a Talent Search Examination (SEGMA), to assess the talents and aptitudes of students in Science, English, General knowledge and Mathematics. More than 600 children took the test. The test was conducted in 3 sessions. The participants were very excited to find out what their natural aptitudes are. The parents thanked the ISC for conducting the test which will assist them to correctly identify the aptitudes of their children. 14

Jan 2019 Gallery Concorde Hotel Fujairah welcomes singers Concorde Hotel Fujairah welcomed the singers “Abdallah Belkhair”, “Hatem Al Iraqi”, “Shatha Hassoun” and “Aryam” who performed for the 47th UAE National Day Celebrations on 2nd December 2018 in Fujairah. The concert was organised by Fujairah Culture & Media Authority 15

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