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About United Arab Emirates
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- AME Info Geography, people, government, economy, communication, transportation
- Arab DataNet
Country profile, key facts, overview, economic review, political structure, sector analysis, investment, government, companies....
- ArabInfo Overview, government, history, links
- ArabNet Overview, history, geography, business, culture, government, transport, tour guide, links
- Atlapedia
Geography, climate, people, demography, religion, education, modern history, currency, other information....
- AustArab
General info, map, history, constitution & government, economy, communications, education & health, links
- BBC Country Profile Key facts, figures and dates
- Britannica.Com
Country info, land, people, economy, society, government, history, culture, maps, statistics, links....
- CIA World Factbook
Map, geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, issues
- Emirates.Org
The country, location, Zayed profile, Emirates, economy, women, traditions, tourism, sports, photo gallery....
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Economy, defense, geography, government, people, anthem, map, news, weather, links....
- Encarta OnLine
Info, land & resources, population, economy, government, history, other related items, links....
- Encyclopaedia of the Orient
Geography, politics, economy, health, education, religion, people, history, anthem, cities....
- Expedia
Almanac, fast facts, communications, on business, health & safety, transportation, traveler's directory
- Info Please General info, map, geography, government, history, land & people....
- Nation By Nation
Info, government, human rights, news, geography, history, people, links....
- UAE Interact +
Informative articles on culture, heritage, wildlife, environment, history, archaeology and tourism. News....
- US Department of State - Background Notes
People, history, government, political conditions, economy, travel, business, foreign relations....
- US Library of Congress Everything you ever wanted to know about UAE....
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- Stamps Since 1961
- World Clock
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- World Paper Money Paper currency since 1973
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Business and Economy
General, Economy, Reports & Statistics
- Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry
+ Companies Directory, factories, tenders, events, places....
- Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Offering endless facilities and supports to all businessmen and investors
- Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Fact sheet, travel information, trade watch
- Bilateral Relations with Japan
Diplomatic, investment, economic cooperation, residents....
- Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry +
Promote and protect the interests of the business community
- Dubai Financial Market + To create a fair, efficient, liquid and transparent marketplace....
- Dubai Ports Authority Introduction, facts & figures, Jebel Ali free zone, services, facilities, schedules.....
- Dubai Quality Group Improving Quality and Service among its member organisations
- MBendi Business information, news, industries, events
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Organization of Islamic Countries - SESRTCIC +
The most comprehensive database: statistical, economic and social
- Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries - OPEC Statistics....
- Ports Focus Ports, harbours, marinas....
- Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Doing business, commercial directory, expo centre, news & events....
- UAE and the IMF Position in the fund, reports....
- US Department of Energy Analysis, information, oil, natural gas, coal, electricity....
- US Department of State
Country commercial guide 2001 (pdf)
- US Department of State
Country reports on economic policy and trade practices - 1999
- World Bank UAE at a glance (pdf)
Banks
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Offers credit card, investment, trade and project financing services
- Central Bank of UAE Supporting the national economy - Currency museum....
- Dubai Commercial Bank + Socially responsible bank....
- Dubai Islamic Bank + Islamic business and economic concepts....
- Emirates Bank Group Economy & financial industry news....
- First Gulf Bank + Corporate & retail banking, treasury services....
- Mashreq Bank A wide range of product offerings in every business segment
- National Bank of Abu Dhabi Premier financial services and wide ranging banking facilities
- National Bank of Dubai High quality service that is both fast and reliable
- National Bank of Fujairah Commercial, corperate and business banking....
- Union National Bank + A wide variety of products and services
Directories, Job Opportunities
- Career Emirates Online recruiters
- Dubai Business Directory Search Engine and alphbetical listing....
- Dubai Online Business directory, classifieds, property listing, top companies, legal advice, explore Dubai....
- UAE Yellow Pages Find information quickly, essential information on UAE, how to enjoy and relax yourself in UAE....
Investment & Promotion....
- Ajman Free Zone Facilities, customs, licenses, warehouses, about Ajman
- Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority To provide foreign investors the facilities and services required to operate their business
- Dubai Internet City Support the business development of Information and Communications Technology companies
- Dubai Media City To provide media-related enterprises to operate globally out of Dubai
- Dubai Maritime City +
Facilities and services to maritime businesses in the region and worldwide
- Dubai World Trade Center +
The leading commercial, residential and exhibition centre in the Middle East. Directory
- Expo Centre Sharjah Hosts over 20 exhibitions a year
- Fujairah Free Zone
Provides excellent support for entrepreneurs to build, grow and diversify
- General Exhibitions Corporation An international exhibitions and conference organiser
- Hamriyah Free Zone
To provide the International Business Investor with a unique investment opportunity
- Jebel Ali Free Zone Offers a unique opportunity to do business from the Middle East
- Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone
To provide lucrative business opportunities to the world's most dynamic companies
- Saif-Zone Offers excellent global, sea, land and air transport links. Sharjah info....
Extensive database of more than 12,500 projects and tenders.
Updated on a daily basis with the latest business information in 14 countries in the Middle East
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Art, Culture & Sport
General Resources, Heritage....
- Cultural Foundation +
Publications, activities, online library, courses, events, magazine....
- Dubai Art + The seven emirates, heritage, proverbs, photos....
- Sharjah's Museums
Archaeology, natural history & desert park, science, Islamic and heritage museums....
- Sharjah's Museums Another site
Art, Literature, Photography, Cinema....
- Internet Movie Database Movie & TV reports
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Cultural, Scientific, Environmental, Health, Sporting Entities & Info
- Emirates for Fine Arts Society
Conglomeration of Artists combining all graduates, amateurs and some Fine Arts professionals
- Dubai Press Club
Where media professionals can congregate in an environment that is both comfortable and informal
- Al-Bee Al-Sagheer +
To give students an opportunity to know the importance of the environment
- Animal Info Threatened species, environmental and social data
- AquaStat
Information on quantity and quality of freshwater and its availability
- BirdLife To determine the priorities for bird conservation in the region
- Dubai International Award
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Best practices that are socially, culturally and environmentally sustainable
- Environmental Research and Wildlife Development Agency
Conservation and management of the natural environment
- Doctor Elite To make available a large resource of relevant, easy-to-understand health information
- GulfMD
Accurate data on virtually any active licensed healthcare providers in the UAE. Healthcare, medical and drug information....
- Al Ahli Club Information and news....
- Dubai Golf News and information about Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and Emirates Golf Club.
- UAE Football Association +
Board, competitions, national team, referees, players, archives....
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Education
Schools, Colleges, Academies, Universities & Polytechnics
- Abu Dhabi International School Implements the American system of teaching
- Al-Worood School Excellent facilities and outstanding learning environment
- American School of Dubai A personalized educational program
- Dubai Academy An American international school
- Dubai College Offering a British-style curriculum....
- Emam Malek High School
- Jumeirah International Nursery School High quality personalized education and child-care
- Jumeirah Primary School A warm and caring atmosphere
- Modern High School KG 1 to Grade 12 - Jumeirah
- Oxford School Prepares students for the University of Cambridge IGCSE examinations
- Wesgreen International School & Greenbelt Nursery A smooth programme of education - Sharjah
- Ajman University of Science & Technology To emphasize the practical studies and research....
- American InterContinental University
To provide students with the knowledge, skills and practical work experience
- American University in Dubai American not only in name but also in substance
- American University in Sharjah A comprehensive coeducational university on the American model
- Dubai University College Educating people for a better tomorrow
- Dubai Women's College An important role in building the nation. Includes
Expatriate Information
- Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management Internationally recognised degree
- Etisalat College of Engineering
Electronics and related technologies such as telecommunication and electrical engineering.
- Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
A system of 11 colleges dedicated to the education of young men and women UAE Nationals
- International Centre for Training & Development +
Development of skills and expertise in all areas of Oil & Gas Technology, Petrochemical Industries....
- United Arab Emirates University Latest educational philosophies and technological environments
- University of Sharjah Highest principles of scientific pursuit and learning
- University of Wollongong
Australian university in Dubai commitment to the best in international higher education
- Zayed University Providing outstanding higher education opportunities to UAE national women
Institutions & Organizations
- Children's City + Investigate, explore, play, discover and learn ....
- Emirates Institute For Banking & Financial Studies +
To prepare candidates for professional qualifications in banking & finance
- Knowledge Village A center of excellence for learning and innovation
Research, Resources & Projects
- Dubai International Holy Quran Award +
The importance of the award in understanding the principles of Islam
- Ibdaa Media Student Awards A celebration of creative excellence in media
- Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences
Rewards excellence for competing researchers....
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Ancient & Modern....
- BBC Timeline A chronology of key events
- Emirates Islands The occupied islands of Tanab and Abu Mousa
- Political Geography Land and people, economy, government, history....
- Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum
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Poet, critical studies, events, sport, photo gallery, articles, internet....
- Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan
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President of the UAE
- World Statesmen Flags, chronology, rulers, governors, ministers....
Human Rights, Politics & Political Parties....
- Amnesty International
+ News, reports, urgent action. Latest annual report....
- Human Rights Watch +
Human rights developments & report
- US Department of State Country reports on human rights practices
Related Sites, Articles....
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Results, parties, parliament, electoral institutes, electoral calendar, political database....
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Visit Arab Media for satellite stations & Arab newspapers
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- Al Bayan Daily newspaper
- Al Ittihad Daily newspaper
- Al Khaleej Daily newspaper
- Al Riyadah wa Al Shabab Weekly magazine - Sport
- Al Sada Weekly magazine - Family
- Emirates Today Weekly magazine
- Gulf News Daily Newspaper
- Khaleej Times Daily Newspaper
OnLine News, Newsletters, News Agencies....
- Al-Bahhar - Emirates Internet & Multimedia +
Latest news, top stories, White Pages, Business, Sports, Technology, Travel, Classifieds....
- Dubai News Online News and gateway....
- The Emirates Network
Latest news - auto, business, computers, entertainment, health, Islam, kids, UAE guide, polls....
- Emirates News Agency - WAM +
News, reports & features, archives, photos....
- Washington Post News & references
Radio, TV, Internet....
- Ajman TV + Programmes, presenters, schedule....
- Arabian Radio Network (ARN) Music, entertainment, news, and information....
- Emirates Media Radio, TV, newspapers, magazines, internet....
- NetPiper A magical experience filled with fun, excitement, recreation, information and education
- Radio & TV + Channels, news....
Articles, Reports, Cartoons....
- One World + Articles and news from different sources
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- Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members
- Political Leaders Dates and figures of the leadership since 1971 (with pictures)
- Al-Awqaf and Islamic Affairs + News, activities, mosques, services....
- Department of Economic Development + Prepare and maintain a commercial register....
- Department of Health and Medical Services +
Healthy environments through compassionate care....
- Department of Justice - Dubai Courts, laws, services, consultancy....
- Department of Ports and Customs Providing world-class services
- Dubai Civil Defense
- Dubai Development Board +
Providing families with the kind of housing that best suits their needs....
- Dubai e-Government + Offering their services online....
- Dubai Government Excellence Program +
Improve the efficiency of the services and practices of government departments
- Dubai Land Department +
Property registration and consultation for real estate investments
- Dubai Naturalization & Residency Administration + Procedures and laws....
- Dubai Police + Information to the public about the police
- Dubai Real Easte Department +
Participate in Dubai development and prosperity
- e-Dirham + Apply, register and pay online for the federal government services....
- Federal National Council (Al Majles) +
Has a supervisory role and a legislative role over the practices of the government
- General Information Authority +
IT consultancy & Training for ministries and other governmental bodies....
- Government of UAE + Ministries, affairs, events, services, UAE info....
- Ministry of Education & Youth +
- Ministry of Health + Providing accessible and quality comprehensive health services....
- Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs
- Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority
Travel, tourist, business and investment news from Sharjah
- Sharjah Customs Department
Controlling the export and import of goods from and to the UAE for all types of business
- Sharjah Police
- UAE Government Federal ministries, about UAE, what's new, services, statistics, press....
- Embassy of the UAE in Canberra, Australia
UAE relation with Australia, consulate, trade & cultural sections, UAE news....
Corporations, Organizations, Public Hospitals and Industrial Entities
- Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority To provide secure, safe, and reliable supplies of water and electricity
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Operate in all areas of oil and gas industry
- Al-Jadaf + Repairing, maintaining and building all kinds of ship....
- Dubai Drydocks The shipyard dedicated to providing a first class service to the International Shipping Industry
- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Dependable and efficient utilities
- Emirates Ceramic Factory Manufacturer of tiles....
- Emirates Post + Products & services, news & events, stamp shop & club....
- Etisalat Emirates Telecommunications Corporation
- Takreer Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company
Centers, Institutions, Societies....
- Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research Information and news about ECSSR and UAE in general
Foreign Entities
- British Embassy The Embassy offers consular, commercial and visa services to members of the public
- Embassy of Japan +
Cultural exchange program, about Japan, what's new, map....
- Indian Embassy
Consular services, India & UAE, trade & commerce, tourist information, press releases, links....
- US Embassy in Abu Dhabi US foreign policy, issues, visa information and other interesting facts....
- British Counsil +
Library and information services, events, news, conferences, learn English
- United Nations United Nations Development Programme
- World Health Organization Tobacco & health, socio-economic situation
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Travel & Tourism
Airlines, Air, Sea & Coach Charters Services
- Emirates Airline info and services....
- Airports Airport names, cities and codes
- DNATA Providing ground handling services to all airlines at Dubai International Airport
- Dubai Duty Free Shoppers Paradise, Finest Surprise, Millennium Millionaire....
- Dubai International Airport + Middle Easts premier and busiest airport....
- Fujairah International Airport Airport & passenger information, flight tracker, departures, arrivals....
- Sharjah International Airport Flight, airport and tourist information, airlines, cargo, weather....
- Dubai Transport Services to residents, visitors, businessmen....
Travel, Tours, Guides.... More country info
- Abu Dhabi Holidays A new destination for short breaks, golf holidays and winter sun
- Dining in Dhabi Restaurants, cafe's, pubs & night clubs, cruises & safaris, shops
- Discover Dubai +
Provides comprehensive details of the emirate's tourist attractions, facilities and services
- Dubai City Guide Complete information
- Global Village + Dubai Shopping Festivals biggest event
- Go Dubai City life, explore, dinning, lodging, showtime, shopping, business....
- UAE Films Movies show times, cinema, satellite TV, movies to rent....
- UAE Pages Guides: General, social, tourist, business, web....
- Wild Wadi Water Park 12 acres of pure fun with 23 adrenalin-pumping rides
- Excite Travel
Activities & events, attractions, history & culture, off the beaten track....
- Lonely Planet
Travel information, maps, photos, background historical and cultural information
- Middle East Travel
Accommodation, history, after hours, travel info, addresses, cities & sights, business....
- Travel Guide General & travel info, money, duty free, health, accommodation, visas....
- Welcome To Abu Dhabi Hotels, shopping, dinning, features, sites....
- Welcome To Dubai Hotels, shopping, dinning, features, sites....
- World Travel Guide Accommodation, addresses, business, climate, essentials, resort, social, travel
Hotels, Resorts, Inns, Hostels....
- Al Ain Palace Hotel Abu Dhabi
- Al Diar Hotels Abu Dhabi, includes city guide
- Ambassador Hotel Dubai
- Astoria Hotel Dubai
- DubaiH yatt Hotels A cool and welcoming oasis at the very heart of a vibrant city
- Khalidia Palace Hotel Abu Dhabi
- Oceanic Hotel Khorfakkan, Sharjah. Includes city guide
- Ritz Carlton Dubai
- Rotana Hotels, Inns & Suites Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, Sharjah,
- Sandy Beach Hotel & Resort Al Aqqa, Fujairah
- Hilton Hotels
- Baynunah Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi
- Corniche Residence Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi
- Dubai Jumeirah Jumeirah Beach Road
- Fujairah
- International Abu Dhabi
- Inter-Continental, Holiday Inn, Crown Plaza Hotels & Resorts - IC Hotels Group
- Abu Dhabi InterContinental Hotel
- Abu Dhabi Crown Plaza
- Al Ain InterContinental Hotel
- Downtown Holiday Inn Dubai
- Dubai Crown Plaza
- Dubai InterContinental Hotel
- Jumeirah International Group
- Beit Al Bahr Jumeirah
- Burj Al Arab Dubai
- Carlton Tower
- Emirates Tower Hotel Dubai
- Emirates Tower Offices & Hotel
- Madinat Jumeirah
- Jumeirah Beach Club
- Jumeirah Beach Hotel
- Madinat Jumeirah
- World Trade Centre Hotel Dubai
- Marriott Hotels
- Dubai Executive Apartments
- JW Marriott Hotel Dubai
- Renaissance Dubai Hotel
- All Hotels Hotels, description & rates
- Hostels Addresses & location
- Hotels Travel Hotels directory & tourist information
- Inn26 Hotels and motels directory, local info....
Health & Travel Tips
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Travel information, country advise, latest travel updates....
- Travel Document Systems Passports, visas, travel documents
- US Consular Information Visa, health, crime/drug penalties....
Weather....
- Tide Calendar Tide times, sunset, sunrise and global position
- Weather Underground Temperature, humidity, pressure
- Yahoo Weather By city. Forcast, sunrise, sunset, humidity, wind, dewpoint....
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