Al Fulayyah

Al Falayah fort is an 18th-century fort in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Traditionally the summer residence of the ruling Al Qasimi family, the fort was used as a rest house. The landmark 1820 Treaty of Maritime Peace was signed at Al Falayah by Rashid bin Hamid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman and Abdulla Bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain on 15 March 1820. The treaty had earlier been signed at mid-day on 8 January 1820 in Ras Al Khaimah by Major-General William Keir Grant toge…