Which UAE port was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on 26 February 1979?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Jebel Ali Port
- Step 1: Jebel Ali Port, credited to the efforts of Rashid bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, was constructed in the late 1970s and opened in 1979. Answer: Jebel Ali Port. It was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on 26 February 1979, and it is the world's largest man-made harbour and the biggest and busiest port in the Middle East. Why not the others: Port of Fujairah, Khalifa Port and Hamriyah Port don't fit.
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