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  United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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].
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   (1443 words)

  
 Transport In The United Arab Emirates [UAE] - TEN Guide
Transportation in the United Arab Emirates is mainly possible by means of cars.
Dubai Transport took over the taxi stand in 1997, which was previously being run by station-wagon cabs that were not very clean or comfortable.
Other means of transportation are not used, as the temperature in the United Arab Emirates is quite hot all year long.
guide.theemiratesnetwork.com /living/transport.php   (1265 words)

  
 History (from United Arab Emirates) --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Monetary unit: United Arab Emirates dirham, with (Oct. 4, 1993) a...
Monetary unit: United Arab Emirates dirham, with (Oct. 7, 1994) a...
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-214048   (917 words)

  
 United Arab Emirates - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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.
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.
open-encyclopedia.com /United_Arab_Emirates   (641 words)

  
 United Arab Emirates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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.
fotw.vexillum.com /flags/ae.html   (900 words)

  
 Transport in the United Kingdom in TutorGig Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The road network in the United Kingdom is extensive, with around 370,000 km of road, and is one of, if not the most, popular method of transportation.
The Highways Agency (a division of the Department of Transport) is responsible for maintaining motorways and trunk roads in England.
Due to the United Kingdom's island nature, before the Channel Tunnel and the advent of air travel the only way to enter or leave the country was on water.
www.tutorgig.com /ed/Transportation_in_the_United_Kingdom   (2027 words)

  
 United Arab Emirates (09/05)
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 United States was the third country to establish formal diplomatic relations with the UAE and has had an ambassador resident in the UAE since 1974.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/5444.htm   (2746 words)

  
 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES FACTS AND INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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 http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2004/41734.htm.
It is located halfway between the Musandam (Musandem) peninsula and the rest of Oman http://geosite.jankrogh.com/oman.htm, on the Dubai-Hatta road in the Emirate of Sharjah.
Federal Act No. 1http://www.etisalat.co.ae./federalactlawe.pdf 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.
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 United Arab Emirates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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.
Before 1971 they were known as the Trucial States in reference of a nineteenth-century truce the British and some Arab sheikhs.
The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the United Kingdom control of their defense and foreign in nineteenth-century treaties.
www.freeglossary.com /United_Arab_Emirates   (680 words)

  
 Agreements - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Fifth freedom rights shall be available between Points in Canada and Points in United Arab Emirates and at intermediate points to be agreed between the aeronautical authorities of both Contracting Parties.
Points in United Arab Emirates may be served separately or in combination.
Code-sharing services between the Points in United Arab Emirates shall be restricted to flights operated by the designated airline(s) of United Arab Emirates and its affiliates.
www.cta-otc.gc.ca /air-aerien/agreements/html/united_arab_emirate_e.html   (769 words)

  
 Transportation: Emirates Air loses RP flight privileges   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
But Emirates' inaction means that, in effect, it has given up these traffic rights that it has enjoyed since 1989.
This came after the Civil Aeronautics Board warned Emirates last March 15 that unless an air service agreement (ASA) was concluded between the Philippines and the UAE, it would stop all traffic privileges granted the Middle Eastern carrier.
Alone among foreign airlines flying to Manila Emirates has been operating on the basis of a TOP that was first issued in mid-1989 and which has been extended every six months since, on the understanding that an ASA had to be concluded between the two governments.
kudos.traveldesk.com /s/Emirates/8.html   (424 words)

  
 United Arab Emirates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The United Arab Emirates is a Middle East federation of seven states.
Greece’s Export for the United Arab Emirates Increases by 130%
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- As migrating waterfowl begin winging their way toward the warmth of the Middle East, this Persian Gulf nation -- with a...
www.wikiverse.org /united-arab-emirates   (664 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 emirate of Dubai is the business capital, while the emirate of Sharjah is the cultural capital.
The sub unit of a Dirham is a Fil and 100 Fils equal 1 Dirham.
guide.theemiratesnetwork.com /basics/intro_gen.php   (480 words)

  
 The economy (from United Arab Emirates) --  Encyclopædia Britannica
The union's economy is dominated by the petroleum produced in the Abu Dhabi and Dubayy emirates; it is estimated that reserves in Abu Dhabi will last until about the end of the 21st century, while those in Dubayy probably will run out sooner.
In November 2004 Sheikh Zayid ibn Sultan Al Nahyan (seeObituaries), the ruler of Abu Dhabi since 1966 and the president of the United Arab Emirates since it was founded in 1971, passed away.
He was universally loved throughout the country and respected throughout the region and internationally; his passing marked a milestone in the country's history.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-45239?tocId=45239   (876 words)

  
 United Arab Emirates - Dawlat Al-Amarat al-Arabiyya
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)

  
 Background Notes Archive - Near East and North Africa
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 UAE Armed Forces, consisting of 60,000 troops, are headquartered in Abu Dhabi and are primarily responsible for the defense of six of the seven emirates.
This was due to the significant cash outflows from the UAE's military contributions to the liberation of Kuwait, aid to countries affected by the Gulf crisis, and huge capital transfers by individuals and companies during 1990 because of the crisis.
dosfan.lib.uic.edu /ERC/bgnotes/nea/uae9107.html   (2324 words)

  
 Serebella Contents Transportation in Serbia and Montenegro---Transportation in the United Kingdom   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Serebella Contents Transportation in Serbia and Montenegro---Transportation in the United Kingdom
Transportation in Serbia and Montenegro---Transportation in the United Kingdom
It uses material from the Wiktionary page "United".
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/contains-441173-441220-Transportation_in_Serbia_and_Montenegro-Transportation_in_the_United_Kingdom.html   (264 words)

  
 Public Transportation Motor Vehicles in United Arab Emirates - 2003 Import and Export Market - Research and Markets - ...
The total level of imports and exports on a worldwide basis, and those for United Arab Emirates in particular, is estimated using a model which aggregates across over 150 key country markets and projects these to the current year.
For each major country exporting to United Arab Emirates, one can thus observe how important United Arab Emirates is to that exporting country compared to other countries of the world.
Combined, Chapters 3 and 4 present a the total picture for imports and exports of public transportation motor vehicles to and from United Arab Emirates to and from all other major countries in the world.
www.researchandmarkets.com /reportinfo.asp?report_id=104983   (1003 words)

  
 United Arab Emirates --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Arabic Dawlat Al-Imarat al-'Arabiyah al-Muttahidah union of seven tiny emirates along the eastern Persian Gulf coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
More results on "United Arab Emirates" when you join.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) economy remained strong in 1999.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9110509?tocId=9110509   (896 words)

  
 United Arab Emirates - Bus Transportation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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 United Arab Emirates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The United Arab Emirates is an oil-rich Middle Eastern 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.
Federal Act No. 1http://www.etisalat.co.ae./federalactlawe.pdf of 1976 establishes the Emirates Telecommunications Corporation as the sole telephone and telecommunications provider in the country.
Change is apparent in social life however - attitudes towards women are shifting, and new sports are becoming popular alongside traditional camel racing including the world's richest horse race, the Dubai World Cup, held annually in March.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/U/United-Arab-Emirates.htm   (896 words)

  
 Transportation Of United Arab Emirates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
If you would like to use this flag of United Arab Emirates or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
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www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/united_arab_emirates_country_transportation.shtml   (336 words)

  
 AIR INDIA, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Air Transportation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Industries in the Air Transportation subsector provide air transportation of passengers and/or cargo using aircraft, such as airplanes and helicopters.
Scenic and sightseeing air transportation and air courier services are not included in this subsector but are included in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation and in Subsector 492, Couriers and Messengers.
Courier services (individual package or cargo delivery) include more than air transportation; road transportation is usually required to deliver the cargo to the intended recipient.
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 Gheos.com - Travel Information for United Arab Emirates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Detailed descriptions from sights and places to visit in United Arab Emirates can be found on the site.
Younger audiences might learn simpeler things, for example that the capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi.
Travelers can look which visas they need, what means of transportation are available and other important information they should know when traveling to United Arab Emirates.
www.gheos.com /destinations/unitedarabemirates.htm   (303 words)

  
 Transportation in the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dubai - CONSTRUCTION work on a two-line metro network is expected to start on May 5, 2005.
Categories: Transportation in the United Arab Emirates
This page was last modified 16:45, 9 June 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Transportation_in_the_United_Arab_Emirates   (134 words)

  
 United Arab Emirates Country Analysis Brief   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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 UAE and Iran continue to dispute the ownership of three islands, Abu Musa and the Greater and Lesser Tunb Islands, which are strategically located in the Strait of Hormuz.
www.eia.doe.gov /emeu/cabs/uae.html   (3914 words)

  
 United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates is an oil-rich desert country situated in the south-east of the
Before 1971, they were known as the Trucial States, in reference of a nineteenth-century truce between the British and some Arabsheikhs.
Change is apparent in social life however - attitudes towards women are shifting, and new sports are becoming popular alongside traditional camel racing.
www.findthelinks.com /countries/UAE.htm   (500 words)

  
 United Arab Emirates Transportation and Telecommunications - Flags, Maps, Economy, History, Climate, Natural Resources, ...
United Arab Emirates Transportation and Telecommunications - Flags, Maps, Economy, History, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System
Transportation: About 2,000 kilometers of roads, of which 1,800 kilometers paved as of 1993.
Principal road is highway from Ash Sham via all main coastal cities to Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
www.photius.com /countries/united_arab_emirates/economy/united_arab_emirates_economy_transportation_and_t~0.html   (146 words)

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