Habhab is a village in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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| Coordinates: 25°36′32″N 56°0′27″E / 25.60889°N 56.00750°E | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Fujairah |
| 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]
History
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.