United Arab Emirates

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About United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates abbreviated as UAE or Emirates is a country just on the Arabian Peninsula and the Persian Gulf. The country comprises of 7 constitutional monarchs also known as emirates with Abu Dhabi as the largest emirate and the capital and followed by Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras-Al-Khaimah, Umm-Al-Quwain and Fujairah

The country’s economy is run by its vast oil and natural gas reserves. It is fifth in oil reserves and seventh in natural gas in the world. UAE is one of the world’s richest countries and its economic growth has been the fastest and most developed. The country offers liberal policies and a strong enabling business environment. The country’s stable political and macroeconomic conditions, futuristic and good infrastructure, and technologically advanced makes it more viable for FDIs.

Tourism and Services industry also plays an important role in the country’s development.

Country Facts

 

Basic Details
RegionMiddle East
Capital CityAbu Dhabi
Government TypeFederal elective constitutional monarchy
Official LanguagesArabic, English
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates dirham, AED
Phone Code +971
Important CitiesDubai, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajman, Al Gharbia, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Dibba, Um Al Quwain
National DayIndependence Day (4th Jul)
Economy
Ease of Doing Business Ranking16 (Very Easy)
Primary IndustriesPetroleum, petrochemicals, fishing, aluminum, cement, fertilizer, ship repair, construction, materials, handicrafts, textiles
Major ExportsCrude oil, natural gas, reexports, dried fish, dates.
Major Exports to IndiaFootwear, Hides and skins, Animal, Minerals, Food Products, Textiles and Clothing, Transportation, Vegetables, Wood, Plastic or Rubber
Major Importsmachinery and transport equipment, chemicals, food
Major Imports from IndiaStone and Glass, Chemicals, Textiles and Clothing, Machinery and Electricals, Transportation, Metals, Raw materials, Fuels, Animal, Vegetables
Foreign Relations
Flags
Maps
Trade Agreements with Indiabilateral trade
Bordering NationsSaudi Arabia, Oman
Member ofAsian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB), Greater Arab Free Trade Area(GAFTA), Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC), Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition(IMCTC), Indian Ocean Rim Association(IORA), Organisation of Islamic Co-operation(OIC), Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC), United Nations(UN), World Trade Organization(WTO)
Indian Embassy Details for United Arab EmiratesH.E. Pavan Kapoor
Honourable Ambassador
Embassy of India
Plot No. 10,Sector W-59/02, Diplomatic Area, Off the Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Street (Earlier known as Airport Road), near to Pepsicola, P. O. Box 4090, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Email: amb.abudhabi@mea.gov.in
Phone: 24447729
Website: https://indembassyuae.gov.in/
Embassy Details of United Arab Emirates in IndiaH.E. Dr. Ahmed Abdul Rahman Albanna
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
12, Chandragupta MargChanakyapuriNew Delhi-110021
Email: newdelhienb@mofa.gov.ae
Phone: +91-11-2611 1111 (O)