Emirati man's body found on Fujairah mountain

Investigations are under way into the cause of death

Fujairah boasts natural attractions like Wadi Wurayah. Police do not yet know if the deceased was a hiker or local resident. Silvia Razgova / The National

The body of an Emirati man has been found on a mountain in Fujairah.

Police are investigating the cause of death after a resident of the area, near Dhadna, 45km north of Fujairah city, discovered the body.

The man appeared to be in his 40s but officers did not disclose further details, Arabic language newspaper Al Bayan reported.

It is not clear if he is a hiker or nearby resident.

The body was taken to Fujairah Hospital to determine the cause of death.