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	United Arab Emirates - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The United Arab Emirates (also the UAE or the Emirates) is a Middle Eastern country situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf, comprising seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajmān, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain.
		United Arab Emirates is also the richest country in the Muslim world [1].
		Arab or Western inmates suffer little or no flogging for their crimes, but Asians are routinely flogged, not only for their offenses but also for refusing to comply with the policemen in charge.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/UAE (2283 words)

	United Arab Emirates - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		The United Arab Emirates (also called the UAE) 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.
		The United States Department of State has cited widespread instances of blue collar labor abuse within the city and in the general context of the United Arab Emirates [1].
		Federal Act No. 1[6] of 1976 establishes the Emirates Telecommunications Corporation as the sole telephone and telecommunications provider in the country, however freezones and modern housing developments are exempt from this and utilize a seperate telecommunications company.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/u/n/i/United_Arab_Emirates_edab.html (1419 words)

	United Arab Emirates (10/06)
		In 1853, they signed a treaty with the United Kingdom, under which the sheikhs (the "Trucial Sheikhdoms") agreed to a "perpetual maritime truce." It was enforced by the United Kingdom, and disputes among sheikhs were referred to the British for settlement.
		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 United States was the third country to establish formal diplomatic relations with the U.A.E. and has had an ambassador resident in the U.A.E. since 1974.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/5444.htm (3381 words)

	United Arab Emirates - United Arab Emirates -- Foreign Relations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Despite its criticisms of United States policies toward the Palestinians, the UAE perceives its evolving relationship with the United States as providing a measure of protection from these crises.
		The negotiations with the United States may have been a factor in the UAE's 1992 problems with Iran, a country that opposed a continuing United States military presence in the region.
		By 1992 the UAE was the Arab country with which Iran had the closest commercial relations.
	www.country-data.com /cgi-bin/query/r-14234.html (1229 words)

	United Arab Emirates: Report: Part I: Descriptive Section (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Ministry adopted the principle of expertise units in 1982; a modern curriculum for kindergartens was introduced in 99/2000 on the basis of the principle of self-education.
		The Conference on free compulsory education in the Arab States held in 1994 in Cairo, is an indicator of the maturity of Arab States in the field of education.
		The present policy of the Ministry is oriented towards the creation of independent buildings for kindergartens, not related to the other cycles of education, given the specificity of this cycle, in terms of the building's architecture as well as the implementation procedure of the curriculum.
	www2.unesco.org /wef/countryreports/united_arab_emirates/rapport_1.html (5992 words)

	TDS; Passports, Visas, Travel Documents
		Arab states, especially the other five members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates), Egypt, and Syria, supported Kuwait by sending troops to fight with the coalition.
		Aside from the few units that were able to escape to Saudi Arabia, including a majority of the air force, all of this equipment was either destroyed or taken by the Iraqis.
		Strategic cooperation between the United States and Kuwait increased in 1987 with the implementation of a maritime protection regime that ensured the freedom of navigation through the Gulf for 11 Kuwaiti tankers that were reflagged with U.S. markings.
	www.traveldocs.com /kw/foreign.htm (1080 words)

	Foreign relations of Iran Summary
		Notwithstanding the shah's efforts to reap the benefits of his close ties with the United States, he was never able to establish legitimacy for his rule, largely due to the perception that he had become an agent of the West, promoting outside interests in the Middle East at the expense of his own nation.
		Relations with the European Union have dramatically improved to the point where Iran is a major oil exporter and trading partner for countries such as Italy, France, and Germany.
		Iran and Iraq restored diplomatic relations in 1990, but they are still trying to work out written agreements settling outstanding disputes from their eight-year war concerning border demarcation, prisoners-of-war, and freedom of navigation and sovereignty over the Shatt-al-Arab waterway.
	www.bookrags.com /Foreign_relations_of_Iran (2773 words)

	Al-Ahram Weekly \| Region \| United in fear (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		For this official and many Arab diplomats the pacific nature of this week's meeting of Arab foreign ministers, and of the meeting of Arab ministers of economy -- under the umbrella of the Arab Economic and Social Council -- which preceded it, should not be read as an indication of a new-found unity of purpose.
		The Arab foreign ministers meeting served as a venue for maintaining a semblance of agreement on the non- controversial issues.
		Moreover, it appears that the Arab states are increasingly pursuing their strategic interests -- especially those related to overall regional security arrangements -- away from the umbrella of the Arab League.
	weekly.ahram.org.eg /2004/708/re7.htm (1135 words)

	Untitled Document
		The United Arab Emirates is well aware of the strategic importance of the Arabian Gulf region, and it is aware that the security of the Arabian Gulf cannot be separated from international peace and security.
		The United Arab Emirates guided by the wise leadership of His Highness Sheik Zaid Bin ° Sultan Al Nahian, the president of the country, believes in ° solving disputes by peaceful means and through implementing international laws.
		We also reaffirm that the United Arab Emirates has complete sovereignty over our three islands, Greater Tanb, Lesser Tanb and Abu Moussa, including their air space, their regional waters, the continental shelf and the economic region related to the three islands which are indivisible parts of the United Arab Emirates.
	www.un.org /webcast/ga/57/statements/020920arabemiratesE.htm (1246 words)

	United Arab Emirates information - Search.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The United Arab Emirates (also the UAE or the Emirates) is a Middle Eastern country situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf, comprising seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajmān, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Qaiwain.
		United Arab Emirates is now the second-richest country in the Arab world.
		The UAE's human rights record, particularly in relation to migrant workers, was widely criticised during the trials of Sarah Balabagan in 1995.
	c10-ss-1-lb.cnet.com /reference/United_Arab_Emirates (1904 words)

	Federal Foreign OfficeUnited Arab Emirates
		In April 2004, a strategic partnership was agreed upon, reflecting the intention of the two governments to step up relations in the political sphere as well as maintaining extensive trade relations.
		Foreign trade with the UAE has evidently been held back only slightly by the strong euro and tops the overall trend in German exports.
		For German foreign trade, the UAE is roughly as important as Hong Kong or Singapore.
	www.auswaertiges-amt.de /diplo/en/Laender/UnitedArabEmirates.html (434 words)

	United Arab Emirates - MSN Encarta
		There were border disputes with Saudi Arabia and Oman and strong rivalries among the emirates.
		The UAE survived these dangers and prospered largely because it has used the oil wealth of Abu Dhabi to the benefit of all Emiris as well as to promote the UAE’s security in the international arena.
		The UAE has also been a force for moderation in the politically turbulent Middle East, cooperating closely with the United States and its allies to defeat aggression by Iraq in the 1991 Persian Gulf War.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761560366_7/United_Arab_Emirates.html (715 words)

	Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on United Arab Emirates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		United Arab Emirates: The GCC is expected to contribute more than 60 million metric tons of petrochemicals to the world in 2007, according to the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA).
		United Arab Emirates: AlWaseet International (AWI) took a significant step forward this week when they signed their initial franchise agreement with The Middle Advertisement Limited, Nigeria, during the Ifra 2nd Newspaper Publishing...
		The United Arab Emirates (also called the UAE) is a Middle Eastern country situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf, comprising seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajm?n, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain.
	www.blinkbits.com /blinks/united_arab_emirates (2028 words)

	United Arab Emirates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The United Arab Emirates is an oil-rich desert country situated 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 in nineteenth-century treaties.
		Its generosity with oil revenues its moderate foreign policy stance have allowed to play a vital role in the of the region.
	www.freeglossary.com /Trucial_States (680 words)

	United Arab Emirates Mission to the United Nations
		The establishment of a zone free of all kinds of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East and Arab Gulf regions is a requirement that complements the peace process and represents a major factor in the security and stability of those regions.
		Hence, we feel that the United Nations, and the Security Council in particular, must assume their responsibilities in putting an end to the continuation of such conflicts and violations and should promote the participation of regional organizations in finding the appropriate peaceful solutions to those problems.
		The United Arab Emirates strongly condemns the terrorist acts that were carried out recently in some African countries and resulted in heavy losses in lives and property.
	www.un.int /uae/e53.htm (1223 words)

	United Arab Emirates: Report: Part III: Prospects (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Assuming all affairs related to education in the UAE and supervising the education development means.
		Establishing measurement and assessment standards of the performance of the units responsible for adult education and literacy in the educational zones; analyzing the results and taking the necessary measures to improve their level of performance in coordination with the administration of human resources development.
		Coordinating with the administration of educational media and foreign relations for the elaboration of information bulletins and publications on the technical and professional activities, plans, and goals in the field of education, in order to promote and support this kind of education.
	www2.unesco.org /wef/countryreports/united_arab_emirates/rapport_3.html (7803 words)

	UAE THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
		U.A.E. The United Arab Emirates (also called the UAE) is a Middle Eastern country situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf, comprising seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajmān, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Qaiwain.
		United Arab Emirates is now the second-richest country in the Muslim world.
		Federal Act No. 1[3] of 1976 establishes the Emirates Telecommunications Corporation as the sole telephone and telecommunications provider in the country, however freezones and modern housing developments are exempt from this and utilise a separate telecommunications company.
	www.speedace.info /united_arab_emirates.htm (980 words)

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		First Human rights Association: The United Arab Emirates' first official human rights association was established on February 18 with the aim of “respecting and enforcing human rights according to the state's laws and constitution.” Led by former Ambassador Muhammad Al Duhaim, the organization will be based in Abu Dhabi.
		Although the emirates are mandated to contribute half of their income to the federal government, in practice none do so.
		Foreign nationals, who make up 98 percent of the private sector workforce, are not covered by legislation governing labor standards and are often subject to exploitation.
	www.carnegieendowment.org /files/UAE_APS.doc (4006 words)

	United Arab Emirates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		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)

	Country Pages: United Arab Emirates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven sovereign states, each controlled by a ruling family.
		The seven emirates are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah, and Fujairah.
		The emirate of Dubai is perhaps the most internationally recognized center of the UAE, as it regularly plays host to a number of major international sporting events and conferences.
	www.cies.org /country/uae.htm (818 words)

	United Arab Emirates Country Information
		In 1853, they signed a treaty with the United Kingdom, under which the shaikhs (the "Trucial Shaikhdoms") agreed to a "perpetual maritime truce." It was enforced by the United Kingdom, and disputes among shaikhs were referred to the British for settlement.
		The ruler of Abu Dhabi, whose emirate is the UAE's major oil producer, is president of the UAE.
		The UAE armed forces, consisting of 65,000 troops, are headquartered in Abu Dhabi and are primarily responsible for the defense of the seven emirates.
	www.mideastreview.com /united_arab_emirates_country_info.htm (2400 words)

	United Arab Emirates - Gurupedia
		The United Arab Emirates 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,
		Before 1971, they were known as the Trucial States, in reference of a nineteenth-century truce between the British and some Arab sheikhs.
		The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the United Kingdom control of their defense and foreign affairs in nineteenth-century treaties.
	www.gurupedia.com /u/un/united_arab_emirates.htm (537 words)

	United Arab Emirates - Council on Foreign Relations
		United Arab Emirates - Council on Foreign Relations
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		Copyright 2006 by the Council on Foreign Relations.
	www.cfr.org /region/415/united_arab_emirates.html (319 words)

	Golden Bridges - United Nations: Opposition 2
		The United Nations deals with nations in distress at the largest agenda, often imploring the use of other nation’s resources and time to help them—this is basically the revolving circle of foreign relations at the United Nations’ office.
		It appears that Hussein, not the United Nations, had the lead on foreign relations when it came to this project.
		United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan was implicated for lying about the scandal, nearly losing his job; however, the investigator was later punished for accusing Annan without enough evidence.
	library.thinkquest.org /05aug/01676/article_2.htm (793 words)

	Foreign Policy: From Victory to Success: Can Iran and the United States Bridge the Gulf?
		The future of Iran and its relations with the United States will significantly shape the character of the post-Iraq-war world.
		The United States has removed two of the most direct security threats that could motivate Iran’s quest for nuclear weapons: Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and the Pakistan-backed Taliban (the others are Israel and the United States itself).
		FOREIGN POLICY is published by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
	www.foreignpolicy.com /story/cms.php?story_id=128 (578 words)

	In Support of Arab Democracy - Council on Foreign Relations
		She is a former Middle East specialist in the U.S. Department of State and served in assignments at the National Security Council, the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, the Secretary of State's Policy Planning Staff, the National Intelligence Council, and the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem.
		She is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a member of Women in International Security (WIIS).
		This report examines Mexico’s future foreign and domestic policy challenges in light of the outcome of the contentious July 2006 election.
	www.cfr.org /publication/8166/in_support_of_arab_democracy.html (2352 words)

	Foreign relations of the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The UAE joined the United Nations and the Arab League and has established diplomatic relations with more than 60 countries, including the United States, Japan, Russia, the People's Republic of China, and most Western European countries.
		It has played a moderate role in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries, the United Nations, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
		Following Iraq's 1990 invasion and attempted annexation of Kuwait, the UAE has sought to rely on the GCC, the United States, and other Western allies for its security.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Foreign_relations_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates (421 words)

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