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Sharjah

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Country: United Arab Emirates

Population:543,942

Time Zone:UTC+4

The Al Qasimi dynasty has ruled Sharjah since the 18th century, giving the city a long-standing place in the region’s history. Today, it is a major port and the third-most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, after Dubai and Abu Dhabi. As the capital of the Emirate of Sharjah, it forms part of the Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area, while sharing broader responsibilities with the other emirates through the UAE’s federal system.