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The United Arab Emirates is located along the Gulf of the Arabian Peninsula between Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman across the Indian Ocean.
The relatively young country formed in 1971, is a federation of Seven Emirates that comprises Abu Dhabi (Capital), Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah & Fujeirah.
The U.A.E. boasts diverse and breathtaking landscapes right from golden Deserts to rugged Mountain ranges & Idyllic Wadis (Dry River Beds), to pristine beaches along turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf.
Prior to the Oil boom days, Date cultivation, Pearl Diving, & Fishing were principle means of life for the nomadic Bedouins who roamed through the Deserts of U.A.E. passing through Oasis herding Sheep, Goats & Camels.
The discovery of oil ushered in a period of rapid advancements making it one of the most developed countries in the world. Today its people enjoy one of the highest standards while maintaining their firmly rooted Islamic Traditions of Arabian Courtesy & Hospitality.
The U.A.E. is almost Crime free and is one of the safest countries in the world.
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