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Abu Dhabi, the largest of the seven emirates and the federal capital of the United Arab Emirates, serves as a model for other countries in the region.
Area: 26,263 square miles Capital: Abu Dhabi City Population: 1.702 Languages: Arabic GDP per capita: USD 184,96 billion Monetary unit: UAE dirham Imports: rmachinery and transport equipment, chemicals, food.. Exports: crude oil, natural gas, reexports, dried fish, dates.
Enlightened leadership ensuring long-term prosperity

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 January 6, 2008 Dubai As H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, explains, “The United Arab Emirates is like a tree that has been protected by its leadership so that it will grow strong and bear fruit in abundance Dynamic Global Hub Still Going [...]

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July 24, 2007 RAS AL KHAIMAH Ras Al Khaimah has been inhabited since at least the Ubaid period (500-3800 B.C.), when settlements thrived where the emirate exists today. With its fertile plains, mineral-rich mountains, natural ports and strategic location, the area that is now Ras Al Khaimah has had one of the richest histories of [...]

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February 5, 2007 The Bahamas With a thriving economy driven by tourism and financial services, The Bahamas is attracting significant foreign investment, especially from its neighbor and top trading partner, the United States. Area: 5,437 square miles Capital: Nassau Government: Democracy Population: 317,413 Languages: English GDP per capita: USD 16,067 Monetary unit: Bahamian dollar Imports: [...]

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July 24, 2005 BOTSWANA Botswana has long been known for its rich natural resources and well-managed economy. The nation is pursuing long-term goals outlined in the Vision 2016 program, diversifying the economy away from its traditional dependence on mining towards broader industrial activities and financial services. Area: 234,144 square miles Capital: Gaborone Population: 1,561,973 Language: [...]

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February 27, 2005 Bahrain Area: 259 square miles Capital: Manama Government: Constitutional hereditary monarchy Population: 677,886 Languages: Arabic, English, Farsi, Urdu GDP per capita: USD 17,100 Monetary unit: Bahraini Dinar Imports: Crude oil, machinery, chemicals. Exports: Petroleum and petroleum products, aluminium, textiles. Gateway to the Middle East Economy Bahrain, with its location on major trade [...]

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October 3, 2004 Qatar Area: 4,460 square miles Capital: Doha Government: Traditional monarchy Population: 817,052 Language: Arabic (official), English GDP per capita: USD 21,500 Monetary unit: Qatari Rial (QAR) Imports: Food, chemicals, machinery and transport equipment Exports: Petroleum, steel, fertilizers Over the past few years, Qatar has streamlined its economy through cutting the state budget, [...]

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October 3, 2004 United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has defied critics since its formation as the UAE capital on December 2, 1971. The British announced a total withdrawal from the Trucial States, later renamed the UAE, in 1968. Area: 26,000 square miles Population: 1,6 million Language: Arabic, [...]

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August 29, 2004 Kuwait The Al-Sabah family is Kuwait’s ruling dynasty dating back to 1756, when Sheikh Sabah bin Jaber I was chosen by the local trading community as its first ruler. A succession of thirteen rulers have followed who have overseen the transformation of a small trading, fishing and pearl diving settlement at the [...]

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June 27, 2004 Dubai Dubai 2010 is a bold proposition. Introduced in 2000 by the Crown Prince of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of Defense, His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a.k.a. the CEO of Dubai, Inc., Dubai 2010 addresses Dubai’s rapid growth and success, a plan to ensure the [...]

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