United Arab Emirates

Coordinates: 24°N 54°E / 24°N 54°E / 24; 54

The United Arab Emirates i/juːˌntd ˌærəb ˈɛmɪrts/ (Arabic: دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة Dawlat al-Imārāt al-‘Arabīyah al-Muttaḥidah), sometimes simply called the Emirates or the UAE, is a country located in the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south, as well as sharing sea borders with Qatar and Iran. In 2013, the UAE's total population was 9.2 million, of which 1.4 million are Emirati citizens and 7.8 million are expatriates.

Established in December 1971, the country is a federation of seven emirates. The constituent emirates are Abu Dhabi (which serves as the capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain. Each emirate is governed by an absolute monarch; together, they jointly form the Federal Supreme Council. One of the monarchs is selected as the President of the United Arab Emirates. Islam is the official religion of the UAE, and Arabic is the official language, although English is widely used.

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Abu Dhabi DoE delegation explores enhancing energy cooperation in France, Germany

Beijing News 23 Sep 2023
The DoE Under-Secretary met with Hend Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to France ... Additionally, the two sides discussed the UAE's preparations to host the 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP 28) later this year in Expo City Dubai ... In the Federal Republic of Germany, the DoE delegation met with Ahmed Al Attar, UAE Ambassador to Germany....
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Sichuan Culture and Tourism Promotion Conference successfully concludes in Dubai

Gulf News 22 Sep 2023
Concurrently, the “Nihao! ChinaSichuan, More Than Pandas” Sichuan Culture and Tourism Promotion Conference, co-hosted by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and Sichuan Airlines, and supported by the China Cultural Center in UAE and the Middle East International Exhibition Group....
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Today, September 22, is the last day of summer in UAE

Gulf News 22 Sep 2023
UAE is set to experience a noticeable change in its weather patterns ... The National Center of Meteorology has indicated that the UAE is currently entering its second transitional period - the phase between the summer and winter seasons....
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China’s quest for human genetic data spurs fears of a DNA arms race

Stars and Stripes 22 Sep 2023
Several, like the one in Belgrade, now function as permanent genetic-testing centers ... ‘We’re just on the cusp of beginning to understand and unravel what genes do,” said Puglisi, now a senior fellow at Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology ... There are no other whole-genome sequencing centers in Serbia....
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UAE students specialize in science and technology streams abroad: IDP Education

Gulf News 21 Sep 2023
IDP Education, a global leader in international education services, is set to launch the 'IDP UAE Study Abroad Expo' in the UAE, where students from across various nationalities aim to seek their unique perspective on studying abroad ... Convention Center in Dubai on September 24th....
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UAE weather: Fog alert out in Abu Dhabi, partly cloudy skies in Dubai, maximum humidity could hit 90 per cent

Gulf News 21 Sep 2023
Dubai. UAE residents can expect high temperatures and humidity on Thursday with foggy skies in some parts of the country. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), skies across the UAE are expected to be sunny to partly cloudy at times ... ....
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Changer.ae Ltd receives FSP license from ADGM

Gulf News 21 Sep 2023
Being uniquely positioned in the UAE, Changer focuses on protecting crypto based investors and ... With Changer’s services catering to a global audience, we are assisting in driving the UAE’s ambition to become a global center for the crypto industry and virtual asset community”....
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Special Olympics UAE launches Athletes Safeguarding Program for People of Determination

Khaleejtimes 20 Sep 2023
The joint workshop held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Community Development in Dubai was attended by 25 coaches and officials from 21 People of Determination clubs and centers across the UAE ... The vision of the UAE Special Olympics is in line with the programs committed by the International Special Olympics....
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3rd Security Conclave and Awards 2023, powered by QNA Marcom, wraps up with resounding success in Dubai

Gulf News 20 Sep 2023
The event's success was made possible by the invaluable contributions of event partner Cyber Security Council, UAE, The official Supporting Partner Dubai Electronic Security Center, Strategic partner UAE Banks Federation, and the unwavering support of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum ... UAE Bank Federation ... Aster Hospitals UAE....
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UAE: Tuition-free coding school calls digital leaders to join October boot camp

Khaleejtimes 20 Sep 2023
All students who complete the school’s common core, four additional modules, and six-month internship are eligible to receive a diploma in software development recognised by the National Qualification Center (NQC) in the UAE. Since its launch, 42 Abu Dhabi has enrolled 584 students, including 152 UAE national students....
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Abu Dhabi: UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi receives hero’s welcome

The Siasat Daily 19 Sep 2023
The UAE aircraft carrying Al Neyadi and other members of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC), arrived at the runway at Abu Dhabi International Airport at 5.30 pm UAE time (7 pm IST) on Monday, September 18 ... Abu Dhabi’s iconic landmarks light up for UAE astronaut’s homecoming ... Ship to ferry passengers from UAE to Kerala at Rs 10K; check details....
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UAE: Breakthrough in treating an 11-year old leukaemia patient

Gulf News 19 Sep 2023
xperts in Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC), a PureHealth subsidiary, have successfully manufactured the UAE’s first CAR-T Cell to treat an 11-year-old boy who was fighting ferocious leukaemia ... Center of Excellence in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Abu Dhabi....
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