Umm Al Quwain Emirate

Umm Al Quwain (UAQ) has the smallest population of the 7 Emirates. It is also the 2nd smallest in area, with only Ajman being smaller.
Unlike others of the Emirates, UAQ does not have much, if any, oil and gas. So their economy depends on tourism and more traditional activities.
The 1st picture is the Al Khor tower, one of the fortifications along the UAQ wall that was built for protection from sea borne raiders.
The 2nd picture is of the extensive beaches in UAQ. I'm still surprised by how few people I see on kilometers of beautiful and empty beaches.
The 3rd picture is of a natural salt harvesting operation. This salt is used for industrial purposes.
Pictures 4&5 are at the UAQ Fort. This was the seat of the UAQ rulers up until 1969. Today it houses a museum showing some local history and relics recovered from archaeological sites in the emirate. The day we were there, a member of the royal family was presenting certificates. The presentation included traditional singing and dancing.
The last 2 pictures are from the museum. One is a kitchen recreation. The other is the entry to a jail cell that required the inmate to crawl in.Read more