Shaikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, yesterday issued an order, banning renting out of residential buildings and warehouses as labour accommodations, especially in areas occupied by families. In case the landlords fail to comply with the order, fines will be levied on them.
The landlords will be given a grace period for the evacuation of the labourers from residential buildings and warehouses, after which, they’ll face a fine of Dh300 for each day.
The order authorised the Director of the UAQ Municipality to head a committee to determine the areas where labourers will be prohibited to reside.
The Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is located along the coast of the Arabian Gulf, between Sharjah to the west, and Ras Al Khaimah to the east. Its land spreads towards the interior for a distance of 32 km approximately. The city of Umm Al Quwain is the capital of the emirate, situated on a deep creek one kilomter in width and five kilometers long. It comprises the Ruler’s office, companies, establishments, banks, commercial markets, the Seaport and the Research and Pisciculture Center, which helps to develop fisheries in the country.
The area of Falaj Al Mualla is located 50 km south east of Umm Al Quwain city. The Seneyah Island is located one kilometer away from Umm Al Qiwain city with a total area of 90 Sq km. Umm Al Quwain city has witnessed drastic developments over the last few years including construction of buildings, roads, parks and other amenities. Also the city is linked by a modern network of roads with the typical villages set up for settlement of Bedouins.
