About The Palm Island/Islands in Dubai

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Man-made Dubai IslandsSome people have described Dubai islands as the 8th wonder of the world. There is no doubt that these manmade islands in Dubai will impress each and every visitor. The islands are built in such a way that it is hard to say they are man-made islands. These Dubai islands are completely manmade from scratch in the Dubai coastal line. Constructions of these islands launched after years of planning. Currently Dubai has two island groups. Palm Island DubaiDubai Palm Tree Island was the first man-made Dubai Island. The...

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What is The local currency in Dubai ?

Friday, September 24, 2010

Dubai Local Currency The local currency in Dubai is the UAE Dirham (Dhs) which is divided into 100 fils. The currency is also referred to as AED (Arab Emirate Dirham). Exchange rates of all major currencies are published daily in the local newspapers. Money Exchanges Money exchanges are available all over Dubai, offering good service and reasonable exchange rates, which are often better than the banks. Additionally, hotels will usually exchange money and travellers cheques at the standard hotel rate. Credit Cards Most shops,...

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Information about Dubai's Climate

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Dubai's Climate The city of Dubai is situated on a coastal strip bordered by a desert and gets very hot and humid in the summer. Cooler, more pleasant weather lasts from the end of September to beginning of May. From May to September the sun is intense and temperatures can touch 50 degree Celsius in the city and even higher in the desert! Due to the scorching heat coupled with a humidity of 80-90% near the coast, you have to refrain from daytime outdoor activities during summer. Temperatures range from a low of about 10 degrees Celsius...

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The UAE Vice President launches Dubai Metro

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

UAE Vice President launches Dubai MetroDubai: It’s your city. And it’s your Metro now. Fireworks lit up the night sky, motorists honked their horns and scores of onlookers cheered as the first train rolled out of the station, past the towering skyline along Shaikh Zayed Road, opening a new chapter in Dubai’s history. Dubai became the first Gulf state to have a metro and joined the league of megacities around the world that have similar transport systems. His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime...

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Business and Trade in DUBAI

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Business and Trade in DUBAI The UAE lies at the heart of a strategic, geographic crossroads where trade, commerce and diverse cultures have co-existed and interacted for hundreds of years. Today, the UAE has one of the most open and dynamic economies in the world. A number of global business indexes have recognized the advantages that the UAE brings to international business. AT Kearney ranks the UAE as one of the top 20 best places in the world for global service business. And the UAE is ranked in the top 30 on the World Economic Forum’s...

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Initiatives to Combat Human Trafficking in UAE

Monday, September 20, 2010

Initiatives to Combat Human TraffickingThe UAE government is committed to the global effort to combat human trafficking, and is working closely with international and regional law enforcement officials to apprehend and punish violators of human trafficking laws.  The UAE is also deeply concerned about the victims of this crime and their physical and emotional well-being, and is establishing appropriate mechanisms to support and assist victims in need. The UAE is aggressively implementing a four-part anti-trafficking plan, designed...

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Labor Rights in the United Arab Emirates ( UAE )

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Labor Rights in the UAEFor the UAE, respect for labor rights is a moral, cultural and economic imperative.  As a member of the International Labor Organization, the Arab Labor Organization and other labor-focused multi-lateral organizations, the UAE seeks to work transparently and objectively with regard to its international labor obligations. In 2007 approximately three million foreign workers were employed by 260,000 organizations, representing more than 200 countries.  More than 90 percent of the private-sector labor force...

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About The Human Rights in UAE

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Human Rights in UAEThe UAE respects the integrity of every individual that resides in the country. Its commitment to guarantee equality and social justice for all citizens is ingrained in the Constitution. The UAE Constitution also outlines the freedoms and rights of all citizens, prohibits torture, arbitrary arrest and detention, respects civil liberties, including freedom of speech and press, peaceful assembly and association, as well as religion. During the last two generations, the people of the UAE have been transformed from a...

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About The Energy in the United Arab Emirates ( UAE )

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Energy in the UAEWith nearly 10 percent of the total world supply of proven crude oil reserves and the world’s fifth largest natural gas reserves, the UAE is a critical partner and responsible supplier in global energy markets. While a mainstay to the economy, oil exports now account for only about 30 percent of total gross domestic product, as a result of aggressive government policies designed to diversify the UAE economy. The UAE is also pursuing groundbreaking renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. In 2005 the UAE ratified...

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About The Health Care in United Arab Emirates ( UAE )

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Health Care in UAEThe UAE has a comprehensive, government-funded health service and a rapidly developing private health sector that delivers a high standard of health care to the population. In many parts of the UAE, health care delivery is undergoing a significant transformation. Most of the infectious diseases like malaria, measles and poliomyelitis that were once endemic in the UAE have been eradicated, while pre-natal and post-natal care is on par with the world's most developed countries: the new-born (neonate) mortality rate has...

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About The Education in the United Arab Emirates (UAE )

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Education in the UAEOne of the UAE’s highest priorities has always been education. As President His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the UAE, noted, “The greatest use that can be made of wealth is to invest it in creating generations of educated and trained people.” The UAE has focused on educating both men and women. In 1975, the rate of adult literacy was 54 percent among men and 31 percent among women. Today, literacy rates for both genders are nearly 90 percent. New initiatives are being launched at all educational...

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Financial Sector of United Arab Emirates ( UAE )

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Financial SectorBanksThere are about 50 banks in the UAE, about half domestic and half foreign. The top banks account for about 70 percent of total commercial banking assets, and include: National Bank of Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Emirates Bank International National Bank Dubai HSBC Bank Middle East Mashreq Bank Dubai Islamic Bank Union National Bank Standard Charter Bank RBC Bank The UAE Central Bank is the primary financial regulatory authority. It is mandated to direct monetary, credit and banking policy and supervise over...

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The UAE has one of the most open economies in the world

Saturday, September 11, 2010

UAE EconomyThe UAE has one of the most open economies in the world. This tradition of welcoming business and trade goes back to early Gulf history, when ships sailed to India and along the coast of East Africa as far south as Mozambique. The UAE continues to be a strategic hub, with business-friendly free zones and a quickly growing economy. The country has experienced significant economic growth. Average GDP growth over 2000 to 2006 in the UAE was about 8.4 percent—the highest in the Gulf Cooperation Council, which averaged 6.5 percent. The...

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The UAE and The USA Economic Relationship

UAE-US Economic RelationshipThe United States and the UAE enjoy a robust trade and investment relationship, much of which now has little direct relationship to UAE oil exports. This is one of the fastest growing US economic partnerships, both globally and especially in the Gulf region. The UAE has one of the most open economies in the world. And its vigorous economic partnership with the United States reflects the UAE’s role as a regional leader in terms of economic reform, openness to international trade and investment, and political...

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The Relations Between The UAE and The United States

The UAE is a source of stability, tolerance, innovation, and growth in the Arabian Gulf and around the globe. The UAE and United States are reliable allies, with shared security and economic interests: Enhancing stability and security in the Arabian Gulf and the broader Middle East Ensuring reliable energy supplies to world markets Encouraging global free trade and investment Confronting terrorism and extremism in the region and the world Long Term Economic PartnersWith one of the most open and innovative economies in the world, the...

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The Lifestyle of the UAE Women in Dubai

Women in the UAEThe Constitution of the UAE guarantees equal rights for both men and women. Under the Constitution, women enjoy the same legal status, claim to titles, access to education and the right to practice professions as men. They are also guaranteed the same access to employment, health and family welfare facilities. The rights of women to inherit property are also guaranteed and ensured. Education and LiteracyThe literacy rate of women in the UAE was 90 percent in 2007. The number of UAE national women enrolled in higher...

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The Key Members of United Arab Emirates Government ( UAE )

  Key Members of GovernmentSupreme Council Members HH President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ruler of Abu Dhabi HH Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Ruler of Sharjah HH Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Ruler of Ra’s al-Khaimah HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi Ruler of Fujairah HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla Ruler...

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Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the president of the UAE

Friday, September 10, 2010

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founder of the UAE  His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan served as President of the United Arab Emirates since the formation of the Federation on 2 December 1971 and as Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi since 1966. Understanding the UAE is impossible without understanding the life of Sheikh Zayed and his deep religious faith, his vision, his determination and hard work, his generosity at home and abroad, and the way in which he devoted his life to the service of his people and the creation...

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Introducing The United Arab Emirates ( UAE )

  The United Arab Emirates consists of seven independent city-states:Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm al-Qaiwain, Fujairah, Ajman and Ra’s al-Khaimah. Four-fifths of the UAE is desert but has contrasting landscapes—from the towering red dunes of the Liwa to the rich palm-filled oases of Al Ain, from the precipitous Hajar Mountains to the more fertile stretches of its coastal plains. Though small in size (similar to the State of Maine), the UAE has become an important player in regional and international affairs. In 1971, the late...

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Dubai - a modern city - "Dubai is Nuts" Gallery

Dubai in 1990 prior to the crazinessThe same street in 2003  Last year The madness.  Dubai is said to currently have 15-25% of all the world's cranes.The Dubai Waterfront.  When completed it will become the largest waterfront development in the world.  All of this was built in the last 5 years, including that island that looks like a palm tree.  The Palm Islands in Dubai.  New...

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