The UAE's market saw over the past short period the establishment of many huge national joint-stock companies, which started to play a prominent role in streamlining the economic movement and achieving a balanced growth of the different sectors of the society, The Ministry of Economy and Commerce also played a prominent role in achieving economic development besides trying to boost the standard of living, achieving prosperity for UAE nationals, proposing the UAE general economic and commercial policies.
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President of
United Arab Emirates |
Vice President and Prime Minister |
General Information
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Name |
The United Arab Emirates |
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President |
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V. President & Prime Minister |
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Capital |
Abu Dhabi |
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Major Cities |
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaiyma, Al-Fujairha, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain |
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Population |
4.7 Millions |
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Area |
83.600 |
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Religion |
Islam |
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Languages |
Arabic is the official language in the country.
English is used in commercial and economic sectors |
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Local Time |
The UAE is +4 hours ahead of
Greenwic |
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Currency |
UAE Dirham 1 Dirham = 100 Fils - 1 Dollar = 3.67 Dirham approximately |
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Time Zone |
GMT +4 |
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Official Holiday |
Friday-Saturday |
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International Code Number |
00971 |
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Financial Markets |
2 |
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Airports |
6 |
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Sea Ports |
15 |
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Airline Companies |
More than 100 |
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Airline Offices |
More than 300 |
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Banks |
47 |
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Branches |
312 |
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Museums |
13 |
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Radio Broadcasting |
More than 10 |
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TV Stations |
More than 12 |
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Hotels |
416 |
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Zoo |
4 |
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Public Parks |
More than 100 |
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Tourist Institutions |
9 |
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