Sweihan
Town in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sweihan, also spelled Swaihan or Suwayḩān (Arabic: سُوَيْحَان), is a town in Al Ain Region,[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]
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Sweihan
سُوَيْحَان Suwayḩān | |
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Coordinates: 24°27′44″N 55°20′13″E | |
Country | United Arab Emirates |
Emirate | Abu Dhabi |
Municipal region | Al-Ain |
Government | |
• Type | Absolute monarchy |
• Sheikh | Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan |
• The Emir's Representative | Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan |
Population | |
• Total | 5,403 |
Time zone | UTC+4 (UAE Standard Time) |
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The village is the site of the National Avian Research Centre (aka NARC). It breeds the iconic Houbara bustard. The town of Swaihan was founded by the late Saif Al-Mashgouni.[3] The Noor Abu Dhabi Solar Power plant, the world's largest single plant with 3.2 million solar panels, is located near the town.[4] The highest temperature recorded was 51.8 °C (125 °F) on June 5, 2021.[5]