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FACTS & FIGURES
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The capital of UAE is Abu Dhabi, the largest emirate; the other members of the federation in addition to Abu Dhabi and Dubai are Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.
The UAE is an Islamic country. Arab traditions influence the lifestyle, yet considerable tolerance is shown towards the Eastern and Western practices of the large expatriate community. UAE is a
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clean and virtually crime-free with an easy-going atmosphere and reputation for hospitality. A popular tourist destination, it offers visitors and residents superb golf courses, a variety of water sports and excellent shopping bargains.
The office hours vary but are generally from 8am to 1pm and from 4pm to 7pm from Saturday to Thursday. Most government offices are open from 7:30am to 2:30pm from Saturday to Wednesday and are closed on Thursday. Banks are open from 8am to 1pm from Saturday to Thursday; some
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remain open later. Friday is the weekly holiday for all office workers. Some companies also close on Thursday afternoons; others, notably in the service sector, work all day on Thursday but are closed on Saturday.
Global links, including GSM mobile telephones and pagers and Internet, are world-class and inexpensive. Local and foreign television, radio newspapers, magazines and books are readily available. The official language is Arabic, but English is widely used, especially in business. Dubai is four hours ahead of GMT.
The monetary unit of the UAE is the Dirham (Dhs.), which is divided into 100 fils. The dirham is pegged to the US dollar at the rate of Dhs. 3.67 to $1.00.
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UAE's infrastructure is well developed and efficient. Its service sector includes major international banks, lawyers, accountants and other professionals. International ATM access is widely available.
English is the medium of instruction in most schools. Annual fees vary dramatically. An academic record of your child is required for admissions. Some schools conduct entrance tests. Schools offer GCSE, 'A' Levels, French, American, Indian, Japanese and any other system that you can think of! Standards are above average.
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STATISTICS
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| Location: |
Southern Shore of the Arabian Gulf. (United Arab Emirates : Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia)
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| Time Zone: |
GMT +4 |
| Weather: |
10 - 30 degrees Celsius in winter (50 - 86 Fahrenheit). 48 degrees Celsius (118.4 Fahrenheit) in summer. |
| Population: |
2,602,713 (July 2006 est.) |
| Languages: |
Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu |
| Country Dialling Code: |
971 |
| Internet Country Code: |
.ae |
| Electricity: |
220 or 240 volts AC, 50Hz |
| Currency: |
Emirati Dirham (AED) |
| Exchange Rates: |
Emirati dirhams per US dollar - 3.67 |
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