United Arab Emirates - Countrywatch.com united arab emirates. Compare this section with another country frombelow Select a country . http://www.countrywatch.com/cw_topic.asp?vCOUNTRY=180
Extractions: UAE Introduction Top of Page Background: The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the UK control of their defense and foreign affairs in 19th century treaties. In 1971, six of these states - Abu Zaby, 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah, Dubayy, and Umm al Qaywayn - merged to form the UAE. They were joined in 1972 by Ra's al Khaymah. The UAE's per capita GDP is not far below those of the leading West European nations. Its generosity with oil revenues and its moderate foreign policy stance have allowed it to play a vital role in the affairs of the region. UAE Geography Top of Page Location: Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia Geographic coordinates: 24 00 N, 54 00 E Map references: Middle East Area: total: 83,600 sq km
Extractions: The United Arab Emirates, one of the world's wealthiest and most technologically modern countries, can also claim to being the most wired state in the Arab world. As of October 1988 it had 52,000 subscribers and 143,000 users, according to one estimate. Middle East Internet Directory for 1998, the largest number of corporate web sites. The U.A.E. has at the same time been the regional leader in advocating censorship of the Web through the use of high-tech means. An official with Etisalat (the Emirates Telecommunications Corporation), which is the country's state-controlled telecommunications monopoly and sole Internet provider, was quoted in 1997 as saying, "Singapore has succeeded to a great extent in its drive to control harm done by the Internet. Why cannot we?" Dial-up users in the U.A.E. do not access the Internet directly. They dial in to a proxy server maintained by Etisalat. The proxy will refuse access to web sites if the URL requested is on a list of banned sites, or if a content check of the site by the proxy server turns up objectionable material. Government officials, who acknowledged that this censorship regime was administered by the state telecommunications company, insisted that its sole purpose was to block pornographic sites. A senior official in the Ministry of Information and Culture, who was interviewed on condition his name not be used, told Human Rights Watch in a telephone interview on June 10, 1998:
Overview People Religion, Population The role of women. government. Visas Communications,Dubai Museum Traditional music in the emirates. Links to UAEoriented web sites. http://www.arab.net/uae/
World Travel Guide - United Arab Emirates - Overview Overview Country Overview The emirates are bordered to the north by the Gulf andthe Musandam Peninsula, to the east by Oman, to the south and west by Saudi http://www.worldtravelguide.net/data/are/are.asp
Australian Immigration - Contact Details (World Index) Special Procedures Since 12 October 2001, the Honorary Consul in Kyiv has notcarried out any immigration work. united arab emirates. Middle East update. http://www.immi.gov.au/wwi/index_u.htm
Extractions: Information about special visa arrangements for Middle East citizens. To advise the department about a person working or living illegally in Australia, please contact a compliance office The department operates a national telephone inquiry line on , for the cost of a local call anywhere in Australia. Overseas, please contact your nearest Australian diplomatic office Home Office Contact Details Index Page ... Overseas Offices Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom ... Uzbekistan Mission There is no Australian mission in Uganda. Responsible mission is Australian High Commission, Nairobi, Kenya Mission There is no Australian mission in Ukraine. Responsible mission is Australian Embassy, Moscow, Russian Federation Special Procedures Since 12 October 2001, the Honorary Consul in Kyiv has not carried out any immigration work. Special Procedures An Australian Embassy was opened in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in September 1999 but it does not generally deal with visa applications - these are handled in Dubai
Extractions: Tobacco or Health: country profile ( provided by CDC OSH Governmental Links Healthy Cities and Healthy Communities Health Promoting Schools National Public Health Associations National Public Health Education and Research Facilities National Public Health Networks / Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO's) / Private Associations National Self Help Groups National Public Health Journals / e-zines National Public Health Mailing-List(s) Miscellaneous WWW Virtual Library: United Arab Emirates ArabNet UAE government : Health CDC ... United Arab Emirates ( by ODCI Library of Congress, Country Study: United Arab Emirates
Geographics: Bahrain Big On The Net poised for more growth, particularly in the egovernment sector Comparatively, theUnited arab emirates (UAE), which comprises seven emirates, currently boasts http://cyberatlas.internet.com/big_picture/geographics/article/0,,5911_1552191,0
Extractions: By Robyn Greenspan Researchers are predicting big things for the small country of Bahrain. With only one ISP, the country has the second highest online penetration rate in the region at more than 22 percent, and Bahrain is poised for more growth, particularly in the e-government sector. Madar Research Group . Comparatively, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which comprises seven emirates, currently boasts almost 28 percent penetration while Europe is at 24 percent. Other Internet penetration rates in Gulf Corporation Council Region (GCC) countries include Kuwait at less than 9 percent, and Saudi Arabia at less than 7 percent. Bahrain leads the Gulf Corporation Council Region GCC in PC penetration at almost 16 percent, followed by the UAE (roughly 14 percent), Kuwait (almost 12 percent), and Saudi Arabia (over 6 percent).
Extractions: Middle East United Arab Emirates - March 2003 Map Relations with New Zealand Key Facts Bilateral Linkages General Air Services Political ... Travel Advice Key Facts General Official Name United Arab Emirates Land Area 77, 700 sq km Population 3 million (2000) Capital City Abu Dhabi Religion Islam Official Language Arabic Currency 1 UAE Dirham (Dh) = 100 fils (fs) Exchange Rate US$ = Dh 3.67 (March 2002) Key Facts Political Political system Federation of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras al-Khaimah, Umm al-Qaiwain and Fujairah National government Council of Ministers led by the prime minister, all appointed by the Supreme Council of Rulers.
Dubai, Department Of Tourism And Commerce Marketing Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing PO.Box 594, Dubai, united ArabEmirates Telephone +(971) (4)223 00 00 Fax +(971) (4) 223 00 22 Email http://dubaitourism.co.ae/
Extractions: About The Project What's New? Welcome to the Middle EastGenWeb Project. This site is part of the WorldGenWeb Project , a non-profit, volunteer genealogical resource network. To learn more about this project, please read our About Us Page . If you need assistance with this website feel free to email the Project Coordinator . You may also post your general question about Middle Eastern Research to our Middle Eastern Query Board. The IsraelGenWeb Project has been featured in Everton's Online Genealogical Newsletter... Resources Middle Eastern Resources Volunteers Country Index Digital Archives Genealogy Tools Mailing Lists ... Resources You will want to begin your search by exploring the Country websites that make up the Middle EasternGenWeb Project. Each website contains important resource and reference information that will help you trace your family history. All of our country websites maintain a system for submitting surname queries. Many also have country or county specific email lists that are FREE and open to anyone interested in the region. The Middle EasternGenWeb Project is in need of volunteers to host country pages, query boards, provide look-up resources, transcribe data, etc...
Environmental Research And Wild Life Agency o assist the Abu Dhabi government in the conservation and management of the Emirate'snatural environment, resources, wildlife and biological diversity. http://www.erwda.gov.ae/
Extractions: Your browser does not support script Site Map Our Mission o assist the Abu Dhabi Government in the conservation and management of the Emirate's natural environment, resources, wildlife and biological diversity. This is to be done through scientific research, proactive planning and coordination, environmental awareness promotion, policy formulation and enforcement that balances sustainable economic development with protection of the environment for this and future generations. Install Flash plug-ins to view this site Highlights Thanks to all those who voted ERWDA as BEST ARABIC ENVIRONMENTAL SITE via Abu Dhabi TV's 'Click' Program. As part of ERWDA's drive for continual improvement, we will be launching a new and even more enhanced website in up-coming weeks! IUCN Guidelines for the placement of Confiscated Animals [ English Arabic Dialogue on Eco Initiative [30/04/2002]