Photographer’s Note
I think this is the library (but open to suggestions otherwise) in Ras al Khaimah.
Ras Al Khaimah is the northern most emirate of the UAE. The Ruler since 1948 has been H.H. Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qassimi .
Ras Al Khaimah's history extends into antiquity. Archeological excavations reveal that a settlement with an advanced civilization that carried on trade with the Indian sub-continent existed in this region. Later historical records cite that the town of Ras Al Khaimah , then known as Julfar,belonged to early Muslim Caliphs. In the 18th century, after the invasions of the Persians, Portugese and the Dutch, it finally became a part of the Al Qawasim State. It was also once the centre of the naval strength of the southern Gulf states.
The traditional occupations of this emirate are mainly fishing, trading and agriculture which have been heavily modernized to meet the demands of the UAE's economy.
Digdagga, a town close to the main city of Ras Al Khaimah, has a very big modern agricultural farm.
Fruits, vegetables, milk, poultry are supplied to the other emirates from here. The sea around
Ras Al Khaimah too abounds in tuna fish. The mountains have enabled the set up of stone quarries and a cement factory. Also the oilfield of Saleh, has boosted up the revenues of the emirate.
Scanned from an APS print,very slightly colour enhanced, no other changes.
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avis2avis
(4237) 2004-07-26 7:29
The composition is good. The light is nice. I like the way the long shadow of the tree falls on the walls. Technically, there is a lot of jpg artifact especially in the blue of the sky and the overall quality is a little lossy. But a good TE shot and note nonetheless.
touristdidi
(8561) 2004-08-15 5:15 [Comment]
Photo Information
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Copyright: Doreen Eden (doreeneden)
(1014) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2002-02-00
- Categories: Daily Life
- Camera: Yashica Samurai APS
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2004-07-26 7:06








