When did the first Arab-Islamic fleet appear?
The first Arab-Islamic fleet was established during the era of Uthman ibn Affan, may Allah be pleased with him. It was founded by Mu'awiyah ibn Abi Sufyan, may Allah be pleased with them both, when he was the governor of Al-Sham (Syria), with the aim of protection from the Byzantines.
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