Dhadna
Dhadna (Arabic: ضدنا) is a village in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, located 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of the Fujairah City centre. The area's economy has depended since ancient times on agriculture and fishing, in which much of the population works today. The village is known for its large supply of water and has been a site for many farms of the royal families across the Emirates.
Dhadna
ضدنا | |
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  Dhadna | |
| Coordinates: 25°31′21″N 56°21′20″E | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Fujairah |
| Elevation | 94 m (311 ft) |
History
The village was the site of a major fire that broke out on January 22, 2018 where seven members of an Emirati family died.[1]
References
- "Deadly Fujairah home fire: 'Biggest tragedy' to hit village". Gulf News. 22 January 2018.
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