The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is situated along the south-eastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula with a total area of 83,600 sq.km. It is a federation of seven sovereign states, each controlled by a ruling family. The seven emirates are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah, and Fujairah.

The UAE’s territory encompasses an extensive coastline, over 200 islands, and numerous offshore coral reefs. Archaeological evidence shows that the United Arab Emirates has played host to numerous cultures since 3000 BC. You will find people from all over the Arab world, Asia, Europe, Africa and the America all converging here. . Its amazing amalgamation of the traditional values of the East and the modern technologies of the West, being a melting pot of various nationalities and cultures living together and working in harmony and a standard of living that is comparable to the world’s most advanced nations makes it one of 20th century’s success stories.

Its oil wealth and the hard work of its people has turned it into a bustling advanced nation with one of the world’s highest per capita income within 25 years of its formation. UAE is a major player in the global oil industry. The emirate of Abu Dhabi alone contains 10% of the world’s oil reserves. Trade too is booming with each emirate establishing a Free Zone with no taxes to encourage companies to set up their manufacturing and export units here.

The UAE has grown to become a major international business center and is one of the most successful and stable nations in the Arab world.