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Location:
Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia
Population:
2,369,153
note: includes 1,576,472 non-nationals (July 2000 est.)
Ethnic groups:
Emiri 19%, other Arab and Iranian 23%, South Asian 50%, other expatriates (includes Westerners and East Asians) 8% (1982)
note: less than 20% are UAE citizens (1982)
Religions:
Muslim 96% (Shi'a 16%), Christian, Hindu, and other 4%
Languages:
Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu
Area:
total: 82,880 sq km
land: 82,880 sq km
water: 0 sq km
Natural resources:
petroleum, natural gas
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- Sharjah Government Museums - information about museums of archaeology, science, natural history, Islam and ancient heritage.
- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Crown Prince of Dubai, Defense Minister of the UAE and Chairman of The Dubai Ports and Customs. Presents poetry, news, fifth riddle, and more.
- United Arab Emirates Culture & Peace Forum
- UAE Internet Yellow Pages - comprehensive listing of businesses in UAE : Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras-Al-Khaimah, Umm-Al-Quain and Fujeirah. Introduction and historical background of the country also listed.
- Commercial Bank International
- Dubai National Insurance - all types of insurance coverage in the Middle East.
- Emirates Bank Group
- iHilal.com - offers financial products and services including Shariah compliant Mutual Funds, Islamic Stock Trading, financial news, and education for Muslim investors.
- KPMG United Arab Emirates - professional services firm serving clients in the area of accounting, corporate finance, audits and management consulting. Offices throughout the UAE.
- Mashreqbank - one-stop source for all banking and financial needs.
- National Bank of Dubai
- National Bank of Fujairah - details of banking services offered, corporate information, UAE bank directory, and career opportunities.
- Oman Insurance Company - providing life, marine, motor, health, medical and accident insurance in the Middle East.
- Teknicom - offers the Branch Environment Automation Manager (BEAM) which handles functions from simple counter based transactions through back office and head office operations.
- Union National Bank
- Emirates Online - gateway to business, culture and art.
- Expatcity.com - tourist and expatriate guide for the city of Dubai and the rest of the United Arab Emirates.
- UAE Interact - facts and information.
- United Arab Emirates - focusing on the culture, tourism, and history of UAE.
- United Arab Emirates Page - learn more about the UAE, its people and history. Includes important travel information such as visa requirements.
- Welcome to Sharjah - guide to tourism, business, trade, and commercial activities.
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