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Seven members:The
United Arab Emirates (UAE) comprises seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai,
Sharjah, Ajman, Um al-Qawain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah. Capital city:Abu Dhabi (approx. 1.2 million inhabitants). System of government:The
United Arab Emirates is a federal constitutional monarchy comprising
seven autonomous emirates. Religion:Islam
is the state religion (80 per cent Sunni, 16 per cent Shiite). Resident
foreigners practice their religions without hindrance Language:The official language is Arabic. English is also spoken and understood in business transactions and in hotels. Climate:Subtropical
to tropical desert climate with very low annual rates of precipitation
(mostly in winter); extreme heat and humidity from May to October Electricity:220-250 volt AC, 50 Hertz. Three-pin plugs are the norm here. Adapters can be obtained from any electrical store and all larger supermarkets. Local time:Central European Time (CET) +4 hours. During European summertime, the time difference is +3 hours Country and people:Islam
restricts the consumption of alcohol in the UAE. Currency/Banks/Credit cards:The
currency is the UAE dirham (AED). 1 dirham = 100 fils (as at: August
2016): 1 GBP = approx. 4.81 AED, 1 AED = 0.21 GBP. Note:Before
travelling to the United Arab Emirates, please check the applicable
visa specifications and ensure that you have a valid visa if required. Customs regulations:Severe
penalties will be imposed on anyone bringing weapons, drugs, forged
currency or pornographic items into the country. Security information:In
view of the general political situation in the Middle East, you are
also advised to exercise caution in the United Arab Emirates. Crime:The
UAE is one of the safest countries in the Middle East with an extremely
low crime rate. All information subject to change – last updated August 2016 |