UAE Immigration
About the Country
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 federal capital
of UAE is Abu Dhabi and it is ruled by the president
of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan.
The vice-president is Sheikh Maktoom bin Rashid
al Maktoum, who is also the ruler of Dubai.
The 40 members of the Federal National Council,
who are ruling members of each of the 7 emirates,
choose the president and vice-president every
five years. The emirate of Dubai is the business
capital, while the emirate of Sharjah is the
cultural capital.
Where Is It Located
It is located in the Middle East at the tip
of the Arabian Peninsula between 22° 50
and 26° north latitude and between 51°
and 56° 25 east longitude (24 00 N, 54
00 E). It is one of the GCC (Gulf Co-operation
Council states) and has borders with Saudi
Arabia, Oman and Qatar. It occupies a total
of about 83,600 sq. km (32,400 sq. miles).
Population
The U.A.E. has approximately 2.95 million
people from all over the Arab world, Asia,
Europe, Africa and America live. Approximately
80% of the population is non-UAE nationals.
The religion that the majority of the population
have is Islam but Christianity, Hinduism,
etc. are also found. The official language
of the UAE is Arabic though other languages
like English, Hindi and Farsi are also spoken.
Currency
The currency used in the UAE is called the
Dirham and is abbreviated as Dhs or AED. The
sub unit of a Dirham is a Fil and 100 Fils
equal 1 Dirham. (Display pictures of the 1
Dirham coin as well as the bills for 5, 10,
20, 50, 100). One US Dollar has an approximate
exchange to 3.685 UAE Dirhams.
Weather / Climate
In the summer (April to September), temperatures
in the UAE will very between 38-48°C (100-118°F)
in the daytime while at night it will very
between 26-30°C (79-86°F) with high
humidity levels. In the winter (October to
March), the days are sunny and pleasant with
an average of 26°C (79°F), while nights
are cool with an average of 15°C (59°F).
Transportation
Taxis are the only means of getting around,
if you dont have a car or motorcycle. Some
emirates have metered taxis and bus public
transport.
The United Arab Emirates,
(formerly known as the Trucial States) is
one of the world's youngest governments. A
federation was formed in 1971 which now consists
of seven Emirates. It is roughly 55,000 square
miles in size and is bordered by Saudi Arabia
and the Sultonate of Oman.
The seven states
are:
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
Fujairah
Ajman
Umm al Qawain
Ras al Khaimah
Dubai
The city of Abu Dhabi
The Emirates initially came under
British influence in the 1820s when Britain
sought control of the Gulf to protect India.
Britain withdrew from the Gulf in 1971
In the years since independence,
the federation has rapidly gained strength
and impressive internal development.
With the discovery of oil
approximately 30 years ago marked progress
has been made in the sophisticate network
of communications, roads and ports, airports
and satellite communications which link the
country with the rest of the world. Free education
is available to all UAE national children
from primary to university level. Health care
has also advanced and all members of the population
now have access to medical care.
The Emirates are now moving
towards the integration of many governmental
functions such as formation of federal water,
agricultural and defense policies, a central
bank and creating a civl service to serve
the UAE as a whole.
Much of the credit for the
country's progress is due to His Highness
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President
of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu
Dhabi.
The United Arab Emirates is a beautiful and
fascinating country possessing a variety of
sights to enjoy, on sea and on land, from
traditional fishing to modern agriculture,
from imaginatively designed mosques to the
ancient archaeological sites.
Visiting
The best times to visit UAE
are in December, March, April sees the Sharjah
Ramadan Festival, Abu Dhabi Festival of Sales,
Dubai Summer Surprises and the Dubai Shopping
Festival on - this may be of interest to shoppers
looking for good bargains. These are also
the cooler months, a good time to explore
the UAE. For the culturally oriented, December
2nd, the National Day of the UAE is one of
the best times to visit. Abu Dhabi ruler and
President of the UAE, H H Sheikh Zayed bin
Sultan Al Nahyan has taken an active interest
in promoting culture and this month is full
of cultural activities. Various international
sporting events, exhibitions and trade shows
create a festive atmosphere and is a good
time to visit.
Being a country of booming
metropolises and a melting pot of different
cultures, various events are held all the
year around, so keep an eye on the Events
calendar to decide on the time you want to
visit.
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