Ash Shariqah, city on the northeastern coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and capital of the emirate of Ash Shariqah, one of the seven member states of the UAE. Ash Shariqah is a port city in the southern part of the Persian Gulf, next to and essentially merged with the larger city of Dubai in the neighboring emirate of Abu Dhabi. Principal economic activities include export of hydrocarbon products, import of industrial and finished goods, production of both heavy and light manufactured goods, and tourism. The city is connected to the rest of the UAE and eastern Arabia by a modern highway system. Ash Shariqah is served by an international airport.
Among noteworthy places of interest are the old and new suqs, or markets; the new market is housed in a dramatic structure featuring traditional motifs. Ash Shariqah is home to a lively press, including the newspaper al-Khaleej (The Gulf), which publishes extensive news reports and outspoken political and social commentary. The city is also the leading center of theater and literary life in the UAE.
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