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	United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The United Arab Emirates is an oil-rich Middle Eastern country situated in the south-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf, comprising seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain.
		Arab oil producing states such as the UAE use revenue from oil to finance national development.
		Indeed, around 50% of the population is South Asian, with the remainder being Emirati, Arab, European and East Asian.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_Arab_Emirates (1142 words)

	United Arab Emirates @ Emirates.org
		The United Arab Emirates is a constitutional federation of seven emirates; Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah.
		The United Arab Emirates (UAE) occupies an area of 83,000 sq km along the south-eastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula.
		The United Arab Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing tourist destinations, has all the right ingredients for an unforgettable holiday, sun, sand, sea, sports, unbeatable shopping, top-class hotels and restaurants, an intriguing traditional culture, and a safe and welcoming environment.
	www.emirates.org (157 words)

	United Arab Emirates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The native population of the UAE is Arab; and generally a different tribe dominates each emirate.
		Although disparities do exist between the emirates, there is almost no poverty in the UAE because Sheikh Zayed has devoted a large part of Abu Dhabi’s wealth to the welfare of the poorer emirates.
		Arab tribes flocked to the region, first along the southern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, then from the north, helping to make it receptive to the religion of Islam before the death of the prophet Muhammad in 632.
	www.arab-world-information.com /u_a_e.htm (4187 words)

	Israel - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The United Arab Emirates is an oil-rich country situated in the south-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia, comprising seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain.
		The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the United Kingdom control of their defense and foreign affairs in nineteenth-century treaties.
		The success of these ventures, along with other factors like the relatively low price of commodities, the warm temperatures that prevail for most of the year, the engineering marvels such as Burj Al Arab and The Palm Islands, and friendliness to the West have lead many to call it the Singapore of the Middle East.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /united_arab_emirates.htm (945 words)

	United Arab Emirates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		United Arab Emirates is in the northeastern corner of the Arabian peninsula, where most of the settlements are along the Persian Gulf, while some settlements are found on the coast of the Gulf of Oman.
		The population of Sharjah is 750,000 inhabitants (2005 estimate), and the emirate covers 2,600 km², which is 3,3% of all of the UAE.
		It is hence the least populated of all the emirates.
	i-cias.com /e.o/uae.htm (571 words)

	United Arab Emirates
		The National Flag of the United Arab Emirates as adopted by Federal Law No. (2)/1971 on 4th Dhu Al-Qedah 1391 A.H. corresponding 21st December, 1971, is rectangular in shape and consists of four colours: Red, Green, White and Black.
		Barraclough and Crampton 1981 said that the United Arab Emirates had taken into use a red flag with the flag of the United Arab Emirates in the canton.
		This pattern is quite dissimilar to other Arab jacks —Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar— that are usually blue with the Navy emblem, even in states whose symbols are derived from the red-white flags.
	flagspot.net /flags/ae.html (900 words)

	United Arab Emirates News
		Jumeirah's existing sales network includes offices in the United Arab Emirates, UK, Germany and the US and this new addition will be key to the development of the world's fastest growing outbound travel market to one of the world's most luxurious...
		But she said that Australian-born Dr Sullivan, who left the United Arab Emirates soon after Cameron was born, had decided to go ahead with a natural birth.
		A woman doctor, who is residing in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, has lodged a police report against a former tenant of her house in Bandar Sunway.
	www.topix.net /world/united-arab-emirates (1383 words)

	An Introduction to the United Arab Emirates [UAE] - TEN Guide
		The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was formed as a federation of seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain), which came together as one state on the 2nd of December 1971.
		The federal capital of UAE is Abu Dhabi and it is ruled by the president of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan.
		The emirate of Dubai is the business capital, while the emirate of Sharjah is the cultural capital.
	guide.theemiratesnetwork.com /basics/intro_gen.php (480 words)

	United Arab Emirates. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		Less than half of the inhabitants of the UAE are Arabs; there are also Persians, Baluchis, Indians, and Westerners.
		A federal supreme council (FSC), composed of the seven emirate rulers, is the highest constitutional authority in the UAE.
		The UAE is a member of the United Nations and the Arab League.
	www.bartleby.com /65/un/UntdAE.html (725 words)

	Elections in the United Arab Emirates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The United Arab Emirates (Arabic: العربيّة المتّحدة / al-Imarat al-'Arabiya al-Muttahida) are a country in Arabia.
		The United Arab Emirates have a population of around 2,5 million on 82,880 km².
		The United Arab Emirates (formerly known as Trucial Oman) are a federation of absolute monarchies, divided in 7 emirates.
	www.electionworld.org /unitedarabemirates.htm (188 words)

	United Arab Emirates Location, Map, Area, Capital, Population, Religion, Language - Country Information
		Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE), federation of seven independent states located in the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula.
		Language: Arabic is the official language of the United Arab Emirates.
		Membership: United Arab Emirates is a member of the UN, Arab League the Gulf Cooperation Council, OPEC and Organization of the Islamic Conference.
	www.arab.de /arabinfo/uae.htm (280 words)

	United Arab Emirates - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		LOCATION and GEOGRAPHY: The United Arab Emirates is located on the southeastern end of the Arabian Peninsula and consists of seven emirates, which are Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubayy, Al Fujayrah, Ra's al Khaymah, Shariqah and Umm al Qaywayn.
		In 1971 the Trucial emirates gained full independence from Britain and all the emirates, except Ras al Khaymah which joined in early 1972, formed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Dec. 1, 1971.
		The rulers of the seven emirates form the Federal Supreme Council (FSC) and are responsible for the approval of the President's nominated members of the consultative council or Federal National Council (FNC).
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/unitedar.htm (1027 words)

	United Arab Emirates (11/04)
		The nine attempted to form a union of Arab emirates, but by mid-1971 they were unable to agree on terms of union, even though the termination date of the British treaty relationship was the end of 1971.
		The UAE armed forces, consisting of 65,500 troops, are headquartered in Abu Dhabi and are primarily responsible for the defense of the seven emirates.
		The UAE believes that the Arab League needs to be restructured to become a viable institution and would like to increase strength and interoperability of the GCC defense forces.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/5444.htm (2757 words)

	Centre for Arab Genomic Studies (CAGS) - Dubai - United Arab Emirates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The CTGA database for genetic disorders in Arabs is continuously expanding its coverage since its public release in December 2004.
		The Centre for Arab Genomic Studies (CAGS) published the first volume of a series on genetic disorders in Arabs entitled "Genetic Disorders in the Arab World: The United Arab Emirates".
		The current volume delineates the status of genetic disorders in the Arab World, and includes special extensive reviews on the occurrence of genetic disorders in the population of the United Arab Emirates.
	www.cags.org.ae (333 words)

	United Arab Emirates
		The information below concerning the United Arab Emirates is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.
		Visitors to the UAE should be respectful of this conservative heritage, especially in the Emirate of Sharjah where rules of decency and public conduct are strictly enforced.
		Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs in the United Arab Emirates are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.
	travel.state.gov /travel/uae.html (2945 words)

	United Arab Emirates on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The federation, commonly known as the UAE, consists of seven sheikhdoms: Abu Dhabi (territorially the largest of the sheikhdoms), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Qaiwain.
		AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, travel briefs column.
		UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: ABU DHABI A salon of the Royal Palace.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/U/UntdA1E1.asp (556 words)

	Where do you want to go birding in the United Arab Emirates today?
		The United Arab Emirates has been acknowledged as one of the top four destinations in the whole of the Middle East for bird-watching tours.
		Emirates where a visit to one of the three major wetlands on the Gulf coast should produce an existing abundance of palearctic shorebirds.
		The United Arab Emirates is a popular vacation itinerary for European birders with its desert specialties and impressive migration of Asian breeders.
	www.camacdonald.com /birding/meunitedarabemirates.htm (1282 words)

	United Arab Emirates (History) Prior to independence, the UAE was Trucial Oman and were under British protection
		The UAE was a founder member of the GCC of the Gulf (generally known as the Gulf Co-operation Council) in May 1981.
		The GCC aims to achieve greater political and economic integration between Gulf countries, and from 1983 onwards, the United Arab Emirates took part in joint military exercises with the other member states.
		In common with the other Arab states, the United Arab Emirates condemned the 1979 Camp David agreements between Egypt and Israel, and diplomatic relations with Egypt were severed.
	www.arab.de /arabinfo/uaehis.htm (591 words)

	United Arab Emirates -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Formerly known as the Trucial States, Trucial Oman, or the Trucial Sheikhdoms, they are bordered by Qatar to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west and south, and Oman to the east and northeast.
		Consisting of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubayy, al-Fujayrah, Ra`s al-Khaymah, ash-Shariqah, and Umm al-Qaywayn, the United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven largely autonomous emirates located on the eastern Arabian Peninsula.
		A union of seven Arab kingdoms on the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, the United Arab Emirates consists of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Qaiwain, Ras al Khaimah, and Fujairah emirates.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9110509 (942 words)

	United Arab Emirates - GrokPedia Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The United Arab Emirates (formerly the Trucial States) is an oil-rich desert country situated in the south-east of the Arabian Pensinsula in Southwest Asia, comprised of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain.
		The Supreme Council consists of the rulers of the seven emirates.
		Its generosity with oil revenues and its moderate foreign policy stance have allowed it to play a vital role in the affairs of the region.
	www.grokpedia.com /en/u/un/United_Arab_Emirates.htm (585 words)

	United Arab Emirates map and information page
		Formerly known as the Trucial States, the United Arab Emirates are a federation of seven individual states, all ruled by emirs.
		Landforms Most of the United Arab Emirates is a desert wasteland, with large, rolling sand dunes, as the outer reaches of the Rub' Al Khali Desert stretch into the country.
		Climate The desert weather of the United Arab Emirate is hot and dry throughout the year, with very little rainfall.
	www.graphicmaps.com /webimage/countrys/asia/ae.htm (463 words)

	UAE News and information - UAEinteract
		The Emirates Identity Authority has approved a draft law making registration and obtaining of ID cards obligatory for nationals and residents, said Dr Saeed Bin Rakan Al Daheri, Director-General of the Emirates Identity Authority.
		The activities and achievements of the centre will be exhibited by the Emirates Falconers' Club during the ADIHEX 2005 which is being under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers Club.
		Dubai's economic performance is outstanding, as the Emirate has achieved higher increase over all components of its economy, according to a new report in the DCCI's Economic Bulletin.
	www.uaeinteract.com (2690 words)

	United Arab Emirates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
		United Arab Emirates: Ministry of Economy and Commerce (Dubai)
		United Arab Emirates: Ministry of Finance and Industry (Dubai)
	www.columbia.edu /cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlm/UAE.html (103 words)

	United Arab Emirates
		The UAE is a federation of seven Emirates: Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujayrah, Umm al-Qawain, Dubai and Ra’s al-Khaymah.
		The area now known as the United Arab Emirates was known as the “pirate coast” by the early 19
		Judgement no. 16/15: In 1984 the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation ruled that a Muslim wife has the right to a divorce where the husband has physically abused her and the dispute between them has not been resolved.
	www.law.emory.edu /IFL/legal/UAE.htm (968 words)

	United Arab Emirates Country Analysis Brief (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is important to world energy markets because it contains 98 billion barrels, or nearly 10 percent, of the world's proven oil reserves.
		The UAE is a federation of seven emirates - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, and Umm al-Qaiwain.
		The Taweelah A-2 project is run by Emirates CMS Power, a joint venture between CMS Energy (40 percent ownership interest) and the newly-formed Emirates Power Company (EPC) (60 percent).
	www.eia.doe.gov /cabs/uae.html (3914 words)

	United Arab Emirates - Dawlat Al-Amarat al-Arabiyya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		United Arab Emirates is a member state of the League of Arab States
		Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the United Arab Emirates.
		Established to be a distinguished institution of higher education in the UAE and the Arab world.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/arab_emirates.htm (819 words)

	WTO \| United Arab Emirates - Member information
		This page gathers key information on the United Arab Emirates' participation in the WTO.
		The United Arab Emirates has been a member of WTO since 10 April 1996.
		United Arab Emirates' Uruguay Round goods schedules (zip format, 28 KB)
	www.wto.org /english/thewto_e/countries_e/united_arab_emirates_e.htm (239 words)

	United Arab Emirates
		The United Arab Emirates, in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, extends along part of the Gulf of Oman and the southern coast of the Persian Gulf.
		Federation formed in 1971 by seven emirates known as the Trucial States—Abu Dhabi (the largest), Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, and Umm al-Qaiwain.
		The British withdrew from the Persian Gulf in 1971, and the Trucial states became a federation called the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108074.html (732 words)

	United Arab Emirates and the IMF -- Page 1 of 2
		The United Arab Emirates joined the IMF on September 22, 1972.
		Listed below are items related to the United Arab Emirates, in reverse chronological order (you can also view items by category).
		On behalf of: United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Bahrain, Arab Republic of Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, The Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Maldives, Oman, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Republic of Yemen.
	www.imf.org /external/country/ARE (763 words)

	:: Emirates Post :: The Official Postal Service of UAE
		Emirates Post has evolved into a dynamic postal organization with highly diversified services, offering high-quality services to the public and the corporate sector, leveraging high technology and human resources.
		In an effort to raise standards, Emirates Post has entered into alliances with global postal corporations companies.
		Emirates Post issues special stamps on Desert Reptiles of the UAE
	www.emiratespost.co.ae (163 words)

	Governments on the WWW: Arab Emirates
		Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Islamabad, Pakistan
		Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, United States of America
		Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations in New York
	www.gksoft.com /govt/en/ae.html (130 words)

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