Sweihan
Sweihan, also spelled Swaihan or Suwayḩān (Arabic: سُـوَيْـحَـان), is a town in the region of Al-Ain,[1] 70 km (43 mi) northwest of the city of Al Ain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. It is noted for its surrounding farms.[2]
Suwayḩān سُـوَيْـحَـان (in Arabic) | |
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  Suwayḩān Location of Swaihan in the UAE | |
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| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi |
| Municipal region | Al-Ain (Ash-Sharqiyyah) |
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| • Type | Absolute monarchy |
| • Sheikh | Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan |
| • Ruler's Representative of the Eastern Region of the United Arab Emirates | Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (UAE Standard Time) |
The village is the site of the National Centre for Research of the Birds. The town of Swaihan was founded by the late Saif Al-Mashgouni.[3] The Noor Abu Dhabi solar farm, the world's largest single plant with 3.2 million solar panels, is located near the town.[4]
See also
References
- Unnikrishnan, Deepthi (11 December 2009). "Abu Dhabi's Eastern Region: few people, bountiful nature". The National. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- Kazmi, Aftab (16 June 2010). "Sweihan sizzles as searing summer begins". Al Ain: Gulf News.
- alfestivaloffalconry.aspx
- "Noor Abu Dhabi solar plant begins commercial operation". The National. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
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