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	United Arab Emirates
		The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates established in 1971.
		The Government of Dubai Emirate donated a parcel of land in Jebel Ali in 1998 for the construction of a facility to be shared by four Protestant congregations and a Catholic congregation.
		Although emirate immigration authorities routinely ask foreigners to declare their religious affiliation, the Government does not collect or analyze this information, and religious affiliation is not a factor in the issuance or renewal of visas or residence permits.
	www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2000/nea/824.htm (8184 words)

	United Arab Emirates - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		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.
		It is bound by the Persian Gulf to the north, Oman to the east, Saudi Arabia to the west and south as well as Qatar to the northwest.
		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)

	Map Zones : United Arab Emirates (UAE) Map (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The cultural traditions of the United Arab Emirates are rooted in Islam and identify with the wider Arab world, but strong cultural ties are maintained with the neighbouring Persian Gulf states.
		United Arab Emirates (UAE), federation of seven independent states lying along the east-central coast of the Arabian Peninsula, formerly called the Trucial States (from the Perpetual Maritime Truce signed with Great Britain in 1853), and constituting, with Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, the Persian Gulf States.
		The population of the United Arab Emirates is concentrated primarily in cities along both coasts, although the interior oasis settlement of Al-'Ayn has grown into a major population centre as well.
	kids.mapzones.com /world/united_arab_emirates (3459 words)

	United Arab Emirates - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The United Arab Emirates is an oil-rich desert 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-Qaiwain.
		The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the United Kingdom control of their defense and foreign affairs in nineteenth-century treaties.
		The Supreme Council consists of the rulers of the seven emirates.
	open-encyclopedia.com /United_Arab_Emirates (641 words)

	United Arab Emirates
		In those emirates that officially recognize and thereby grant a legal identity to non-Muslim religious groups, only a limited number of Christian groups are granted such recognition.
		Other religious communities (mostly of foreigners residing in Dubai and Abu Dhabi) include Ismailis, Parsis, and Iranian Baha'is. In 1998 Abu Dhabi Emirate donated land for the construction of a second Christian cemetery near Bani Yas because the existing facility near Umm Al Nar is nearly full.
		Decisions at the federal level are generally made by consensus of the sheiks of the seven emirates and leading families.
	www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/hrrpt/1999/429.htm (6131 words)

	Travel Information of Dubai
		The liberal attitudes of the emirate's rulers made Dubai attractive to traders from India and Persia who began to settle in the growing town, which soon developed a strong reputation as the leading entrepot for the region.
		An independent emirate for most of its history, in 1971 Dubai came together with Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and (in 1972) Ras Al Khaimah to create the federation of the United Arab Emirates.
		Outside the city itself, the emirate is sparsely inhabited and characterised by desert vegetation.
	asiatravel.com /dubainfo.html (2451 words)

	National Security and the Internet in the Persian Gulf: United Arab Emirates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven traditional emirates established in 1971.
		Society in the Emirates is a mix of the conservative and modern more striking than in many of the other countries in the region, perhaps due in part to the extensive degree of development that has been achieved and the success of the Emirians in integrating modern technology into their society without significant disruptions.
		Etisalat is the only ISP in the Emirates, and no competition is officially contemplated (there are rumors, however),[177] nor is any re-selling of Emirnet access by dealers authorized.
	www.georgetown.edu /research/arabtech/pgi98-10.html (2652 words)

	Library of Congress / Federal Research Division / Country Studies / Area Handbook Series / United Arab Emirates / Tables
		United Arab Emirates: Official Estimated Population and Population Distribution by Amirate, 1991
		United Arab Emirates: Enrollment by Education Level and Gender, Selected Academic Years, 1980-81 to 1986-87
		United Arab Emirates: Summary of Oil and Gas Statistics, Selected Years, 1985-91
	lcweb2.loc.gov /frd/cs/united_arab_emirates/ae_appen.html (322 words)

	July Trade Figures Show We Continue to Outpace the World - Media Releases from the Australian Minister for Trade
		The Minister of Communications of the United Arab Emirates, HE Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer, and the Australian Minister for Trade, The Hon Mark Vaile MP, signed a bilateral air services agreement today on behalf of the Governments of the United Arab Emirates and Australia.
		Emirates, one of the designated airlines of the UAE, is the only designated airline to offer direct services between the two countries.
		Currently Emirates offer daily services to Melbourne and four services per week to Sydney and Perth. The Perth service, which was introduced in August, is the only non-stop service connecting Australia and the Middle East.
	www.trademinister.gov.au /releases/2002/mvt109a_02.html (303 words)

	Newsfront - UNDP -United Arab Emirates 'updates' palms with new technology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Thursday, 8 May 2003: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is using new technology to improve an old crop – date palms, long a part of the country’s history and religious, social and economic life.
		It was hosted by the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research.
		Jamal Al Suwaidi, the centre’s Director, said hosting the event was another step in implementing the policies of UAE President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who has stressed the importance of sustaining a sound environment, giving particular attention to promoting the cultivation and preservation of date palms.
	www.undp.org /dpa/frontpagearchive/2003/may/8may03/index.html (435 words)

	United Arab Emirates
		In order to confront and contain these challenges, it is important to reform the United Nations and all its bodies, especially the Security Council, the General assembly and the ECOSOC as well as enhancing the cooperation between these international organizations and regional organizations.
		The United Arab Emirates, which condemns all kinds and forms of terrorism, calls for mobilizing all national, regional and international efforts to combat and eradicate these dangerous phenomena, which is used by radicals and outlaws as means to fulfill their destructive goals.
		We are very pleased with the achievements of that meeting; particularly the special attention it gave to the question of development and cooperation for the purpose to alleviate the impact of poverty and debts around the world.
	www.un.org /webcast/ga/58/statements/uaeeng030926.htm (1043 words)

	BUBL LINK: United arab emirates
		A catalogue of all the languages and dialects spoken in the United Arab Emirates, with details of the numbers of speakers of each language.
		Detailed handbook describing the history of the United Arab Emirates and analysing its political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors.
		Basic reference information about the United Arab Emirates, such as area, capital, population, population density, geography, language, religion, time zone, history and government, plus business and social information, including details of accommodation, addresses, climate, regions, travel, visas, passports, money, health and public holidays.
	bubl.ac.uk /link/u/unitedarabemirates.htm (528 words)

	United Arab Emirates - The Economy - IPR Country Guide
		The UAE economy grew by an estimated 9 percent in 1996.
		The UAE has a mixed economy, with the most productive assets owned by the government of the individual Emirates, but considerable scope is given to private enterprise.
		They represent one of the principal types of commercial establishment in which stock is sold to the public.
	www.infoprod.co.il /country/uae1c.htm (774 words)

	1Up Travel > United Arab Emirates > Travel & Tourism \| Tourist Guide to United Arab Emirates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven independent Arab states in southwestern Asia.
		Flags of United Arab Emirates - Uncover the flag images and description of the flag of United Arab Emirates.
		Government and Politics in United Arab Emirates - Profiles the country name, government type, administrative divisions, independence, national holiday, constitution, legal system, suffrage, executive, legislative, and judicial branches, political parties and leaders, and a flag description of United Arab Emirates.
	www.1uptravel.com /international/middleeast/united-arab-emirates (796 words)

	United Arab Emirates News
		United Arab Emirates News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
		BEIRUT: The Arab insurance sector has seen an impressive growth in terms of premiums and shareholders' equities from 2002 to 2004, according to a report on the financial ratings of 88 Arab insurance firms.
		Location - Dubai, United Arab Emirates Initially a project based position, coordinating all activities involved in the development and implementation phases of an ORACLE based HR systems package.
	www.topix.net /world/united-arab-emirates (971 words)

	UNDP UAE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		This regional UNIFEM project is the first of its kind in the Arab Gulf region, with the participation of these four Gulf countries serving to highlight their commitment to paving the way for women's empowerment in the political realm.
		The Arab Human Development Report 2004 presents a persuasive and detailed case for many far-reaching legal and political reforms aimed at fortifying the institutional foundations of freedom and limiting the monopoly on power currently enjoyed by the executive in most countries in the region.
		The Arab Strategy Forum aims to advance the state of the Arab World by bringing together key regional stakeholders to engage in activities that bridge differences and build opportunities for growth and prosperity in the region.
	www.undp.org.ae (2824 words)

	Bolstering the United Arab Emirates' AGRICENT
		E-Government is the use of information and communication technologies in the service of the general public by facilitating access to services and general information.
		Using the most sophisticated information technology in the service of agricultural development is not in contradiction with the simple way of life of most farmers in the developing world, says Mr Al Eter.
		"The United Arab Emirates is well placed at the forefront of internet-based activities in the region," notes Perez-Trejo, adding that the process is laying the foundations for a dynamic information platform in Arabic-speaking countries.
	www.fao.org /newsroom/en/news/2004/49957/index.html (976 words)

	Bond Communications wins Dhs100 million contract at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi \| Hotel Show
		Bond Communications has won a contract worth in excess of Dhs100 million to install what is believed to be the world's largest and most advanced hotel integrated multimedia system at the spectacular Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.
		Bond Communications' contract with the Emirates Palace also includes the supply of advanced digital dynamic signage, public area and auditorium audio visual, voting and translation equipment, and in room guest entertainment.
		A breathtaking Arabian palace located on a 1.3 km stretch of sandy beach in the UAE capital, the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi will house the region's most sophisticated meeting and conference facilities, and is managed by Kempinski Hotels and Resorts.
	www.ameinfo.com /news/Detailed/39800.html (980 words)

	International Flight Information Manual (United Arab Emirates)
		All private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes need not obtain prior permission; however, a flight plan must be on file at least 2 hours prior to arrival (24 hours prior for flights into Dubai).
		For further information, contact the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, 3522 International Court, NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20008 (202/243-2400).
		It should be noted that for individuals interested in landing at UAE airports, the Director of Civil Aviation for the particular Emirate in which the aircraft will be landing should be contacted.
	www.faa.gov /ats/aat/ifim/ifimaeai.htm (612 words)

	The Internet In The Mideast And North Africa - Country Profiles-United Arab Emirates
		The United Arab Emirates, one of the world's wealthiest and most technologically modern countries,
		An official with Etisalat (the Emirates Telecommunications Corporation), which is the country's state-controlled telecommunications monopoly and sole Internet provider, was quoted in 1997 as saying, "Singapore has succeeded to a great extent in its drive to control harm done by the Internet.
		Although one estimate ranked the U.A.E. highest in absolute numbers of users, Qatar, with its smaller population, had a higher proportion of its population using the Internet: 3.1 percent as opposed to 2.99 percent in January 1998.
	www.hrw.org /hrw/advocacy/internet/mena/uae.htm (1526 words)

	The Country & People of UAE
		The indigenous population, Sunni Muslim Arabs, is outnumbered by foreign-born workers, mostly from Asia, originally attracted by the petroleum boom.
		After World War II Britain granted autonomy to the emirates, and in 1971 the independent federation was formed; neighboring Qatar and Bahrain, which originally were to be part of the federation, opted for separate statehood.
		Emirates Heritage Club To educate the new generations the heritage of their ascendants....
	www.hejleh.com /countries/uae.html (3582 words)

	United Arab Emirates, United Arab Republic, United Nations, & UN Geneva Covers & Postal History
		United Arab Emirates, United Arab Republic, United Nations, and UN Geneva Covers and Postal History
		SEP 19 1966 two FDC's for United Nations 5-c and 11-c stamps honoring the Coffee Agreement, uncacheted, mailed to Worthington Ohio.
		Set of five unused 70-c and five unused 23-c continental postal cards bearing art from the book 'This is the United Nations', illustrated by M. Sasek, copyright 1968, with pre-paid postage indicia being miniatures of the picture side.
	www.judnick.com /LotsOfCovers/UnitedArabEmirates-UnitedNationsGeneva.htm (543 words)

	uae.htm
		In 1971, the Trucial states merged into a federation of seven Emirates to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
		The loose political structure ensures the leader of the individual emirates retains a significant amount of autonomy.
		Analysis of the UAE is difficult because the federal and emirate governments do not publish comprehensive, accurate statistics.
	www.american.edu /carmel/lr2962a/uae.htm (326 words)

	Welcome to Dubai Net: Arabia's Premiere Business Portal, Offering News & Weather, the Business Directory, the ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		From the almost 200-year old Al Fahidi fort that houses Dubai Museum to the Emirates Golf Club--a wonder in the desert-- there are a multitiude of experiences to be had.
		Ramdan occurs at different times each year, according to the Islamic calendar which is based on the cycles of the moon.
		At present, only citizens of Israel, and those with Israeli stamps in their passports, are barred from entering the United Arab Emirates.
	www.dubainet.com /v2/city.html (1923 words)

	The Gulf/2000 Project - SIPA - COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
		A brisk and easy to use compendium of facts on UAE's history, society, politics, economy, communications, transportation, and military.
		By the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research.
		Economic trends, economic & trade statistics for the United Arab Emirates.
	gulf2000.columbia.edu /uae.shtml (300 words)

	UAE News and information - UAEinteract
		Al Zaabi also lauded the significant role played by Sheikh Abdullah in establishing cultural centres in the country's various emirates, a fact, he added, which had great impact in disseminating culture, holding of meaningful performances and hosting scientific and cultural programmes.
		According to article 1 of the resolution 18 for 2005, the company shall be granted the Mina Al Arab lands, located in Al Muzaihmi and Al Jazeera Al Hamra areas, to develop it.
		The resolution grants the company the right to sell facilities and residential, commercial and tourist units which is currently developing.
	www.uaeinteract.com (1381 words)

	UNITED ARAB EMIRATES VISAS - Tourist Visas; Business Visas; Expedited Visas - UAE Page
		The UAE has huge proven oil reserves, estimated at over 100 billion barrels in 1990, with gas reserves estimated at over 200 trillion cubic feet; at present production rates, these supplies would last well over 100 years.
		UAE customs authorities enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from UAE of items such as firearms, including fireworks, pornographic materials, medications, religious materials, and communication equipment.
		A variety of drugs normally taken under a doctor's supervision elsewhere are classified as narcotics in the UAE.
	www.travisa.com /UAE/UAEportal.htm (516 words)

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