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
Region	Middle East
Capital City	Abu Dhabi
Government Type	Federal elective constitutional monarchy
Official Languages	Arabic, English
Currency	United Arab Emirates dirham, AED
Phone Code	+971
Important Cities	Dubai, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajman, Al Gharbia, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Dibba, Um Al Quwain
National Day	Independence Day (4th Jul)

Economy
Ease of Doing Business Ranking	16 (Very Easy)
Primary Industries	Petroleum, petrochemicals, fishing, aluminum, cement, fertilizer, ship repair, construction, materials, handicrafts, textiles
Major Exports	Crude oil, natural gas, reexports, dried fish, dates.
Major Exports to India	Footwear, Hides and skins, Animal, Minerals, Food Products, Textiles and Clothing, Transportation, Vegetables, Wood, Plastic or Rubber
Major Imports	machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, food
Major Imports from India	Stone and Glass, Chemicals, Textiles and Clothing, Machinery and Electricals, Transportation, Metals, Raw materials, Fuels, Animal, Vegetables
Foreign Relations
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Trade Agreements with India	bilateral trade
Bordering Nations	Saudi Arabia, Oman
Member of	Asian 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 Emirates	H.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 India	H.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)