Habhab is a village in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Habhab
Habhab is located in United Arab Emirates
Habhab
Habhab
Coordinates: 25°36′32″N 56°0′27″E / 25.60889°N 56.00750°E / 25.60889; 56.00750
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
EmirateFujairah
Elevation
555 m (1,824 ft)

It is the site of the JSW Factory for Clinker Production, owned by Indian 'green' cement producer JSW Cement Group. The facility is planned to have the capability to produce an annual 6 million tonnes of limestone, of which 1.4 million tonnes are to be used for clinker production.[1]

A recent initiative to establish majlis or meeting places in remote areas of Fujairah saw a 30-seat majlis with a 400-capacity ballroom for weddings and other community functions opened in 2017 at Habhab.[2]

Habhab Fort

History

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Habhab was originally part of the territory controlled by Ras Al Khaimah, but moved to Fujairah following a takeover in the 1950s. The move saw a number of the Al Za'ab tribe relocating to Khatt, Nakhil and Fahlain.[3]

Habhab is the location of both a fort (currently being restored as of September 2018) and a hilltop watchtower.

References

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  1. ^ WAM (2018-07-20). "Fujairah's Crown Prince launches JSW factory for clinker production". GulfNews. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  2. ^ "Four new Fujairah majlises offer place to exchange ideas and help communities". The National. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  3. ^ Lancaster, William (2011). Honour is in contentment : life before oil in Ras al-Khaimah (UAE) and some neighbouring regions. Lancaster, Fidelity. Berlin: De Gruyter. p. 471. ISBN 9783110223408. OCLC 763160662.