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Authorities in the eastern emirate of Fujairah said one drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility, wounding three Indian nationals.
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Adam Schreck, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
The emirate has just 72 kilometers (45 miles) of natural shoreline, but artificial islands and peninsulas have provided far more beachfront for its 4 million residents, and the millionaires and billionaires who collect such properties.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Part of Dubai’s enduring advantage lies in its position within a broader federation of seven emirates, each with its distinct strengths.
—Mina Al-Oraibi, Time, 14 Apr. 2026
Why Iran war inflation may unwind slowly Smoke rises from the direction of an energy installation in the Gulf emirate of Fujairah on March 14, 2026.
—Greg Iacurci,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
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Adam Schreck, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
The emirate has just 72 kilometers (45 miles) of natural shoreline, but artificial islands and peninsulas have provided far more beachfront for its 4 million residents, and the millionaires and billionaires who collect such properties.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Part of Dubai’s enduring advantage lies in its position within a broader federation of seven emirates, each with its distinct strengths.
—Mina Al-Oraibi, Time, 14 Apr. 2026
Why Iran war inflation may unwind slowly Smoke rises from the direction of an energy installation in the Gulf emirate of Fujairah on March 14, 2026.
—Greg Iacurci,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Emirate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emirate. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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emirate
noun
emir·ate
ˈem-ə-rət 
-ˌrāt
: the state or jurisdiction of an emir
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