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27-04-2019 Media in\ Fujairah
The mining sector in the emirate of Fujairah is witnessing a remarkable development with many worthwhile investment opportunities.
The mining sector has become more important in terms of the vital strategic location of the emirate of Fujairah and the diversity of its topography. The mountain areas and the rocky heights occupy 1200 square kilometers, representing 76 percent of the emirate’s area. The area covered by the mining areas is 100 square kilometers, representing 6 percent of the emirate’s area.
The history of the rocks in the Emirate of Fujairah to the Cretaceous period where the mountains of the emirate and its rocky heights are a natural museum of the forms and types of rocks affected by the factors of lifting, folding, cracking and sliding.
The mountains of Fujairah and its plains are characterized by the presence of minerals in the manufacturing and mining industries as the main base in the building materials industry such as cement, rock wool, ceramics, paints, plastics, gypsum, paper, glass, ornamental stones, iron and chemicals used in the processes of purification of metals from their materials, which give added value economically and contribute to pushing the industry Mining.
The Emirate offers a wide range of opportunities for investment, encouraged by the wise leadership and through the Natural Resources Foundation in Fujairah, which conducts geological surveys and exploration to develop the rock and mining sectors and optimize the utilization of natural resources in the emirate. Fujairah is rich in various metals including copper, chromium, gabbro, peroxent, Limestone, clay stone and ornamental stones.
The vital projects in mining are an important resource in the emirate and play an important role in driving growth, promoting sustainable development and contributing to the welfare and happiness of the community.
The mining industry in the emirate has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years. This has been reinforced by Fujairah’s infrastructure projects, especially the road network, including the development of Hamad Bin Abdullah Street, which is the main artery of the emirate, the upgrading of roads and subways in different regions, Sheikh Khalifa Specialist Hospital, Fujairah Business Center and Mohammed Bin Zayed City Residences.
The investment opportunities in the field of mining provide many career opportunities, especially for young people to work in the fields of specialization and engineering, rehabilitation and training for administrative and field work in various disciplines, including geology and engineering.
With the increase and development of projects in Fujairah, there is a growing need for young national cadres equipped with science, knowledge and creativity, especially with the increasing role of artificial intelligence in mining.
