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
