United Arab Emirates Overview
The UAE is considered the second richest Arab country, after Qatar, on a per capita basis. According to World Bank figures for 2006, the UAE’s Gross National Income (GNI) per capita was...
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Dubai Overview
Whereas 20 years ago oil revenues accounted for around half of Dubai’s GDP, in 2006 the oil sector contributed just 5.5%. It is expected that by 2010 oil will account for less than 1% of...
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Tourism Developments
Dubai is well ahead of many other cities in the Middle East in terms of travel and tourism. Its hotels and hotel apartments accommodated approximately seven million guests in 2007, an...
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Key Projects
Dubai is certainly the place to be if you’re an ambitious architect – the city is home to some of the most exciting building projects, ranging from the practical to the... read more
International Relations
The UAE remains open in its foreign relations, and is firmly committed to the support of Arab unity. HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is very generous with the country’s wealth when...
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Government & Ruling Family
The Supreme Council of Rulers is the highest authority in the UAE, comprising the hereditary rulers of the seven emirates. Since the country is governed by hereditary rule there is little...
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