UAE came into existence in 1971 as a result of the unification of seven self-governing
sheik-ruled emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras
al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain. Before the Unification it was
known as Trucial Oman. This Middle Eastern country is situated in south
east of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf.
Although 90% of UAE is desert land it is an oil rich country. The
official religion of UAE is Islam and Muslim population constitutes
around 96% of the total population. But UAE is tolerant to other
religions of the world and many churches exist in the country. There is
also a Hindu temple in Dubai. These facts and its cultural heritage
have made UAE a second home to many Asian communities
. The expatriate
population in UAE is estimated to be more than 3 million.
The growth of the tourism industry in UAE has been phenomenal over
the years and is often regarded as one of the fastest growing. Tourist
destinations. Due to its developed infrastructure, tolerant culture,
safe environment, world-class hotel and hospitable industry and
soothing climate, UAE has attracted both leisure and business travelers
across the world.
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