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About the UAE
The United Arab Emirates
(U.A.E), is A Federal Sovereign State which consists of
seven emirates namely:
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah
and Ras Al Khaimah.
The federation was established on the 2nd of December
1971 of six emirates and was later joined by Ras Al Khaimah
on the 10th of February 1972.
According to the constitution, the supreme council of
the federation is the highest political authority in the
country. It consists of all the rulers of the seven emirates.
The Federal National Council (FNC), which consists of
representatives of each emirate, is The Legislative Council
(Parliament). It exercises the authority to discuss and
sanction all federal laws and then refer them to the supreme
council for enactment.
It is a member of The Arab League, The Arabian Gulf Cooperative
Council, The United Nations, The World Bank, IMF, OPEC
and many others. More information on The U.A.E. can be
obtained at the following web address of The General Information
Authority On : www.Gia.gov.ae
About Dubai
Tthe
commercial capital of the U.A.E. Since long Dubai has
occupied a distinguished position on the Trade Map of
The Arabian Gulf Region.
Its distinct location in the south-western part of The
Arabian Gulf enabled it to play an active trading role
in linking the maritime lines on one hand and facilitating
transportation of goods between the east and the west.
on the other hand; Dubai has always been a flourishing
business center, and its creek has played a major role
in the economic development of this emirate.
For
more information on Dubai kindly visit the following web
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