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Lying at the southeastern tip of the Persian peninsula facing the Arabian Sea, the oil-rich United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the land of opportunities. People from world’s distant corners descend on the golden sands of the UAE seeking a better future. The UAE is a federation of 7 states bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia. The seven states, referred to as Emirates are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Endowed with abundant oil and natural gas reserves, the region grew wealthy after attracting considerable foreign direct investment fundings in the 1970s. More..

The United Arab Emirates came into being on December 2, 1972 when all the member emirates merged into a union. The credit of molding the UAE into a developed nation with high standards of living goes to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the erstwhile rulers of Abu Dhabi and Dubai respectively. The country’s Presidency and Prime Ministership is shared between the ruling families of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The current president of the UAE is Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan who is also the ruler of Abu Dhabi and Prime Minister is Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who rules Dubai.

FACTS

Total Area	: 82, 880 sq km
Total Coastline	: 1,318 km
Emirates	: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah
Capital	: Abu Dhabi
Government Type	: Constitutional Monarchy
President	: His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Prime Minister	: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Nahyan
Neighbors	: Oman, Saudi Arabia
Population	: 4.7 Million
Demographics	: Locals (Emiratis) – 19%, Other Arabs – 23%, South Asians – 50%, Other Expatriates – 8%
Density	: 57 per sq km
Religion	: Islam
Currency	: Arabian Emirate Dirham (AED, Dh)
Currency Value	: AED 1=UDS 3.67
Weather	: Sub-tropical climate with sunshine all year round
Maximum Temperature	: 118ºF (48ºC)
Minimum Temperature	: 14.3 ºC
Average Annual Rainfall	: 6.5 cm

Though relatively young, the UAE has become the business hub in the Middle East owing to its zero taxation policy and absence of a bureaucratic red-tapism. With history of absolute communal harmony and freedom, the country is home to a cosmopolitan populace that includes people of varied races, culture and creed.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Father of the UAE,
A role model for the generation!
The late President of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founder and President of the United Arab Emirates is one of the most outstanding leaders in the history of the world. The visionary ruler had transformed an entire nation earning the love and loyalty of his people and the deep respect of foreign governments. Using skilful negotiation, he brought together seven separate emirates, formally founding the United Arab Emirates on 2 December 1972. This is universally acknowledged as Sheikh Zayed's most significant achievement.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
True Visionary of excellence and innovation!
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the ruler of Dubai. His lofty philosophy, his notable political and economic vision and execution mode has put the map of the city to international acclaim.
Thanks to his vision, Sheikh Mohammed has competently authored the Dubai success story in record time and put the United Arab Emirates on a unique course, which nations around the world compete to replicate. The year 2007 witnessed unique achievements for Sheikh Mohammed both locally and regionally.

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed, President of the UAE
Insightful leader…… prosperous UAE!
UAE enjoys a wise and far-sighted leadership in the person of its President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whose public service spans the two historic stages of his nation's development.
He was personally very close to the leadership of his late father, took inspiration from his example during his life-time, and acted as the main executive leader for his Government in the first stage of the foundation of the state. Today, he continues his leadership role in a new stage of development for the UAE.

Emirates in UAE

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