Capital City: Abu Dhabi (The Arabic wordabumeans 'father' anddhabimeans 'gazelle'). The name thus means 'Father of the Gazelle' and according to a folk tale refers to the hunting of gazelles in the region. Language: Arabic Literacy: About 94% can read and write Religions: official religi...
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Capital (2012 est.):Abu Dhabi, 942,000 Largest city:Dubai, 1.978 million Monetary unit:U.A.E. dirham National name:Al-Imarat al-'Arabiyah al-Muttahidah Current Government Officials Languages:Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu ...
The sheikh (Arabic: shaykh) of the emirate, then a minor, signed the British-sponsored General Treaty of Peace (1820), but the area was seemingly dependent on Abu Dhabi until 1833. In that year a group of Āl Bū Falāsah clansmen of the Banū Yās confederation, chiefly pearl fishers...
Sharjah is an Arabic word which translates to “The Rising Sun.” According to some translations, it can also mean “East.” EARLY SETTLEMENT The first recorded evidence of human presence in Sharjah dates back to 85,000 BCE at Jebel Fayah. One of the most interesting facts about Sharjah is...
On a different aspect of ectartainment, Dubai has so much aquarium activities in attractions to offer, along the way from Dubai to Abu Dhabi Cornish with many places to visit including: Atlantis Dubai The World Islands Palm Jumeirah Dhow Cruise Dubai Mall Aquarium Dubai Mall The Dubai Mall thr...
The world’s largest meal included a roasted camel. It was served at an Arabic wedding feast. If you visit Abu Dhabi, you’ll be able to pick up a camel milkshake – made with real camel milk. The milk has loads more Vitamin C and iron than cows’ milk and is very good for you....
Generally, Western Hajar refers to the western mountainous region of Samail. But since Jabal Akhdar and the surrounding mountains are located in close proximity, they are often considered a part of Western Hajar. Western Hajar is also known as ‘Al Hajar Al Gharbi’ in Arabic. ...
Capital (2012 est.):Abu Dhabi, 942,000 Largest city:Dubai, 1.978 million Monetary unit:U.A.E. dirham National name:Al-Imarat al-'Arabiyah al-Muttahidah Current government officials Languages:Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu ...
Capital (2012 est.):Abu Dhabi, 942,000 Largest city:Dubai, 1.978 million Monetary unit:U.A.E. dirham National name:Al-Imarat al-'Arabiyah al-Muttahidah Current government officials Languages:Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu ...