Know Ajman in 40 seconds

Know your emirate in 40 seconds: Here are some cool facts about Ajman, you probably didn't know.

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00:00Know your emirate in 40 seconds.

00:02It is the smallest of all seven emirates.

00:04Yes, I am talking about Ajman.

00:07Its human history can be traced back to around 3000 BC, but the emirate was set up in 1810,

00:12when the Al-Nuwaym tribe created a permanent settlement by the coast.

00:16Back then, Ajman was the Gulf region's biggest boat building centre.

00:20Here are some other interesting facts.

00:22For instance, it has traffic lights at most major intersections that smile back at you.

00:27In the 1960s, Ajman launched the first radio station in the UAE.

00:31It is known for its wild honey, fortresses and adventure sports in the Hajar Mountains.