United Arab Emirates

Coordinates: 24°N 54°E / 24°N 54°E / 24; 54

The United Arab Emirates i/juːˌntd ˌærəb ˈɛmɪrts/ (Arabic: دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة Dawlat al-Imārāt al-‘Arabīyah al-Muttaḥidah), sometimes simply called the Emirates or the UAE, is a country located in the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south, as well as sharing sea borders with Qatar and Iran. In 2013, the UAE's total population was 9.2 million, of which 1.4 million are Emirati citizens and 7.8 million are expatriates.

Established in December 1971, the country is a federation of seven emirates. The constituent emirates are Abu Dhabi (which serves as the capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain. Each emirate is governed by an absolute monarch; together, they jointly form the Federal Supreme Council. One of the monarchs is selected as the President of the United Arab Emirates. Islam is the official religion of the UAE, and Arabic is the official language, although English is widely used.

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New UAE visa waiver rules for Indians to benefit job seekers, transit travel

Gulf News 18 Feb 2025
UAE’s decision to extend its visa waiver rules for Indian passport holders with a valid visa, residence permit or green card from six more countries has many benefits for job seekers, transit passengers, and medical tourists ... Previously, many chose flights with short layovers of 3-6 hours, staying within the airport....
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UAE Becomes Top Destination for Israeli Soldiers Amid Gaza War

Watan 17 Feb 2025
The Hebrew website “Mako” reported that around 116,000 Israelis traveled to the UAE, representing more than 10% of all departures from Ben Gurion Airport in recent months. Ben Gurion Airport UAE ... According to statistics, Ben Gurion Airport handled approximately 34,900 passengers on Tuesday, across 228 arriving and departing international flights....
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Ukraine's President Zelenskyy travels to United Arab Emirates as momentum grows for war peace talks

North Shore News 17 Feb 2025
The UAE, home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, long has been floated as a possible site for peace talks as well given the large population of Russian and Ukrainian expatriates who have flooded the country since the war began, and due to the Emirates' work on prisoner exchanges in the past....
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Zelensky travels to UAE as momentum grows for peace talks

Naharnet 17 Feb 2025
The UAE, home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, long has been floated as a possible site for peace talks as well given the large population of Russian and Ukrainian expatriates who have flooded the country since the war began, and due to the Emirates' work on prisoner exchanges in the past....
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy travels to United Arab Emirates as momentum grows for war peace talks

Stars and Stripes 17 Feb 2025
The UAE, home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, long has been floated as a possible site for peace talks as well given the large population of Russian and Ukrainian expatriates who have flooded the country since the war began, and due to the Emirates’ work on prisoner exchanges in the past....
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travels to United Arab Emirates as momentum grows for war peace talks

Chicago Tribune 17 Feb 2025
The UAE, home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, has long been floated as a possible site for peace talks as well, given the large population of Russian and Ukrainian expatriates who have flooded the country since the war began, and due to the Emirates’ work on prisoner exchanges in the past ... Officials also agreed to create a Ukraine-UAE Investment Council....
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Turkish Airlines has just launched a huge flash sale

Time Out Dubai 17 Feb 2025
This means that if you’re connecting through Istanbul Airport and you have a layover of 20 hours or more, you can enjoy a free hotel stay ... Everything you need to know about Al Maktoum International Airport ... When is the next UAE public holiday? ... When will flydubai start operations in Al Maktoum International Airport?....
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Etihad Airways announces new flights to Sochi And Atlanta

TravelDailyNews 17 Feb 2025
ABU DHABI, UAE ... The frequency increase on the route between Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the UAE’s only non-stop connection to Atlanta and will provide even greater flexibility and convenience for travellers....
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AP News in Brief at 12:09 a.m. EST

The Call 17 Feb 2025
The UAE, home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, long has been floated as a possible site for peace talks as well given the large population of Russian and Ukrainian expatriates who have flooded the country since the war began, and due to the Emirates' work on prisoner exchanges in the past....
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AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST

The Call 17 Feb 2025
The UAE, home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, long has been floated as a possible site for peace talks as well given the large population of Russian and Ukrainian expatriates who have flooded the country since the war began, and due to the Emirates' work on prisoner exchanges in the past....
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Ukraine latest: European leaders split over Keir Starmer's plan to deploy troops to keep peace ...

The Daily Mail 17 Feb 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks with Russian officials with Sergei Lavrov expected to arrive on Tuesday.And Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in the UAE where he said Kyiv will not take part in US-Russian talks on the war and will not accept the outcome without having a seat at the table....
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UAE expands visa-on-arrival policy for Indian nationals; know all about it

The Times of India 16 Feb 2025
In a bid to boost tourism, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched visa policies for Indian nationals ... This includes entry points such as Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central, making it easier and more convenient for Indian nationals to travel to the UAE....
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UAE Begins Mapping Air Corridors for Air Taxis and Cargo Drones to Transform Urban Transportation

Eye Of Riyadh 16 Feb 2025
The UAE has taken a bold step towards redefining urban ... These routes will connect key international airports and iconic places in the UAE, extending further to ensure seamless integration of piloted and autonomous air taxis and cargo drones across the nation’s urban landscapes....

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