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Country Name

United Arab Emirates

Country Code

AE ARE

Country Calling Code

+971

Country Profile

Destination United Arab Emirates, a country on the Arabian Peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The United Arab Emirates, sometimes simply called the Emirates or UAE, is a federation of seven emirates (states). The country's landscape consists mostly of gravel plains and sand dunes desert, its main cities and urban centers are located mainly along its coasts. Border countries are Oman and Saudi Arabia, the UAE shares maritime borders with Iran and Qatar.

Capital Name

Abu Dhabi

Languages

Arabic (official), English, Hindi, Urdu, Farsi

Country Currency

UAE Dirham (AED)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +4h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

96.3 lakhs (2018)

Country Area

83,600 sq. km (32,400 sq. miles)

Place to Visit

Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Fujairah Palm Islands Ras al-Khaimah Jebel Ali Umm al-Quwain Sir Bani Yas Kalba, Ajman Zabeel Park Abra Ride Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood Hatta Pools Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum’s House Al Mamzar Park Saruq Al Hadid Museum Al Ain Classic Car Museum Qaryat Al Torath Heritage Village Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Gold Souk Jumeirah Mosque Dubai Safari Masdar City Burj Khalifa Jumeirah Beach Liwa Desert Al Fujairah City Best For: heritage tour Emirates Fine Arts Society Hajar Mountains Louvre Abu Dhabi Jebel Jais Sharjah Arts Museum Jebel Hafeet Bastakia Beaches Dubai Creek Dhow Ride Al-Bidyah Mosque Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation

News

Emirates Media Largest media corporation in the United Arab Emirates and through out the Arab World. Gulf News UAE English News paper online. Khaleej Times Khaleej Times is an English language daily newspaper published from Dubai. The Emirates Network [TEN] Country information and news. UAE Interact Published daily by the External Affairs Department of the Ministry of Information and Culture of the United Arab Emirates. UAE Today News, Entertainment, Lifestyle. What's On UAE news and life-style magazine covering Abu Dhabi and Dubai. WAM Emirates news agency.

Art Culture

Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation ADMAF advocates the power of music and arts in cross-cultural understanding. Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority Tourism, Culture and the National Library. Dubai Culture Dubai Culture & Arts Authority. Dubai Museum in Al Fahidi Fort Insight into the rich history and cultural heritage of Dubai. cultural reference Sharjah Museum This is the homepage of several modern museums located in Sharjah.

Economy Business

Emirates Banks Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates Emirates Banks Associtation National Bank of Abu Dhabi National Bank of Dubai Emirates Chambers of Commerce and Industry Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Provides Information on the Capital of the UAE. Ajman Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dubai Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sharjah Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority A guide to the Emirate. Yellow Pages Of the United Arab Emirates

Transport

Abu Dhabi Aviation Largest commercial helicopter operator in the Middle East. Etihad Airways The national Ailrline of the United Arab Emirates. The Emirates Airlines International airline of the UAE serves more than 70 destinations worldwide. Royal Jet Premium private charter aircraft service. Airports Abu Dhabi International Airport (IATA: AUH) Dubai International Airport (IATA: DXB), largest airport in the UAE. Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (IATA: RKT) Sharjah International Airport (IATA: SHJ) Abu Dhabi Travel & Tourism Agencies Committee Main objective of ATTAC is to improve the standard of the travel agencies in the emirates. Port Zayed Capital port of UAE operated by the Abu Dhabi Seaport Authority.

Tourism

Dubai The official tourism guide to Dubai. Dubai City Guide A portal on Dubai City for visitors and residents. Dubai Look A guide to Dubai events, clubs, dining and nightlife. Dubai Online Guide to Hotels, Jobs and Restaurants. Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah Tourism The official tourism site of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah Municipality (in Arabic) Sharjah Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority Online guide to Sharjah Emirate. Sharjah Municipality Official site ofSharjah Municipality. Abu Dhabi Capital city Abu Dhabi Municipality. Explore Abu Dhabi Official tourism website for Abu Dhabi.

Education

Ajman University of Science & Technology Network (AUST Network) Established to be a distinguished institution of higher education in the UAE and the Arab world. United Arab Emirates University Arab Islamic University. University of Sharjah The University aims to become a leading academic institution in the Middle East. Zayed University Zayed's University for women.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR UAE VISAS: Maximum Stay: 90 days May be obtained upon arrival BEFORE YOU GO TO UAE: Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip Your passport must have at least one blank visa page for entry and exit stamps Your stay may be extended at local immigration for no more than 90 days

Additional Information

Climate: Hot, humid, low annual rainfall, cooler in eastern mountains In 1971 the former Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast Abu Zaby (Abu Dhabi), 'Ajman (Ajman), Al Fujayrah (Fujairah), Ash Shariqah (Sharjah), Dubayy (Dubai), and Umm al Qaywayn (Umm al-Qaiwain) - merged to form the United Arab Emirates joined by Ra's al Khaymah (Ras al-Khaimah) in 1972. Natural resources: Petroleum, natural gas. Agriculture products: Dates, vegetables, watermelons; poultry, eggs, dairy products; fish. Industries: Petroleum, fishing, petrochemicals, construction materials, some boat building, handicrafts, pearling. Exports - commodities: Crude oil 45%, natural gas, reexports, dried fish, dates Imports - commodities: pearls, precious metals and stones, machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, food

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