United Arab Emirates

Coordinates: 24°N 54°E / 24°N 54°E / 24; 54

The United Arab Emirates i/juːˌntd ˌærəb ˈɛmɪrts/ (Arabic: دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة Dawlat al-Imārāt al-‘Arabīyah al-Muttaḥidah), sometimes simply called the Emirates or the UAE, is a country located in the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south, as well as sharing sea borders with Qatar and Iran. In 2013, the UAE's total population was 9.2 million, of which 1.4 million are Emirati citizens and 7.8 million are expatriates.

Established in December 1971, the country is a federation of seven emirates. The constituent emirates are Abu Dhabi (which serves as the capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain. Each emirate is governed by an absolute monarch; together, they jointly form the Federal Supreme Council. One of the monarchs is selected as the President of the United Arab Emirates. Islam is the official religion of the UAE, and Arabic is the official language, although English is widely used.

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Strategies GCC businesses can meet Nationalization targets

bizbahrain 21 Nov 2024
Programs such as the UAE’s Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council and Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf) provide resources and subsidies to support this approach. These programs contribute to a skilled, compliant workforce while fostering the professional development of nationals, in line with broader economic goals....
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Gulf to Host Space Perspective’s 2025 Tourism Launch

The Arabian Post 21 Nov 2024
While the specific location of the launch site has not been officially disclosed, industry experts suggest that nations like the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia are in the running due to their growing investments in space exploration ... The Gulf’s rapidly developing space sector is also creating fertile ground for such ventures....
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Investing in the booming UAE construction industry

Gulf News 20 Nov 2024
Major UAE projects ... These developments offer substantial growth potential, particularly as the UAE’s construction market is projected to reach over $133 billion by 2027 ... The move toward eco-friendly solutions has led developers to adopt cutting-edge methods that reduce environmental impact, positioning the UAE as a leader in sustainable construction....
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UAE President reviews Emirati Family Growth Programme during meeting with Department of Community Development

Emirates 24/7 20 Nov 2024
The programme offers a range of tailored services and initiatives designed to support Emirati families in their journey towards stability and development, reflecting the UAE leadership’s vision of empowering families as the cornerstone of a strong and sustainable society....
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Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed witnesses honouring of 325 students from President’s Scholarship for Distinguished ...

The Gulf Time 20 Nov 2024
... his direct supervision and follow-up, to raise the efficiency of national cadres to meet the country’s development needs and create a generation qualified according to the highest scientific standards to continue the process of construction and development witnessed by the UAE....
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3rd Global Women's Forum convenes in Dubai

Beijing News 20 Nov 2024
Sheikha Manal emphasised that the UAE's forward-thinking leadership has positioned the country among the world's leaders in gender balance and women's empowerment indices, elevating the UAE to 1st regionally and 7th globally in the 2024 Gender Equality Index, issued by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)....
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Dubai Women Establishment announces the agenda for Global Women’s Forum – Dubai 2024

Emirates 24/7 20 Nov 2024
Her Highness emphasised that the UAE’s forward-thinking leadership has positioned the country among the world’s leaders in gender balance and women’s empowerment indices, elevating the UAE to 1st regionally and 7th globally in the 2024 Gender Equality Index, issued by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)....
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Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure highlights UAE's sustainable building measures at COP29

Beijing News 20 Nov 2024
Sheikh Al Qassimi noted that to enhance its commitment to sustainability, the UAE has developed comprehensive sustainability guidelines that span across various sectors including roads, buildings, maintenance and operations, and housing....
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20th Anniversary Celebration of Pakistan Business Professional Council Abu Dhabi

Urdu Point 20 Nov 2024
</p><p>Those activities bind your community here in the UAE and supply it with an energy quite often similar to those you might have experienced on your own home soil ... He thanked all the UAE Leaders for taking care of all the Pakistani living and working in the UAE, and developing their professionals and educational skills....
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Andalusian Private Equity to Establish UAE Hub by 2025

The Arabian Post 20 Nov 2024
With its highly developed infrastructure and investor-friendly policies, the UAE remains a preferred destination for firms seeking regulatory transparency and access to high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors ... The launch aligns with initiatives by the UAE government to position itself as a global leader in investment and innovation....
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GCC legal reforms set to dominate global leadership

Gulf News 20 Nov 2024
In the dynamic world of international law and governance, few regions have seen such rapid and transformative developments as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. Comprising the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the GCC has made remarkable strides in enhancing its legal frameworks ... Legislative Developments and Economic Law....
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Autocraft unveils EVTOL air taxi concept model ‘E20⁺’

GCC Business News 20 Nov 2024
This unveiling represents a significant milestone in advancing efficient, state-of-the-art air transportation, aimed at enhancing mobility and connectivity throughout the UAE ... We are incredibly proud that the Autocraft EVTOL will be designed and developed right here in the UAE....
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How the UAE pioneers AI in trade, finance transformation

Gulf News 20 Nov 2024
The UAE is at the forefront of a new era, where the fusion of technology and strategy is reshaping entire industries. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its trade and finance sectors, the UAE is not only embracing the future but setting global benchmarks that others are beginning to follow....

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