United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE for short) is located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Persian Gulf to the north, with a coastline of 734 kilometers. It borders Qatar to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west and south, and Oman to the east and northeast. It covers an area of ??83,600 square kilometers. The population is 4.23 million (2004), and foreigners account for 3/4, mainly from India, Pakistan and other countries. Arabic is the official language and English is commonly used. Most of the residents believe in Islam, and the majority are Sunni; in Dubai, Shiites make up the majority. The capital city is Abu Dhabi.
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United Arab Emirates - Basic Information
The country name is the United Arab Emirates (The United Arab Emirates).
Area 83,600 square kilometers (including coastal islands).
Population 4.1 million (2005), 80% of which are foreigners, mainly from India, Pakistan, Egypt, Syria, Palestine and other countries. Most of the residents believe in Islam, and most are Sunni; Arabic is the official language, and English is commonly used. The main language is Arabic, with Persian spoken in coastal cities.
The capital is Abu Dhabi.
Head of State, President Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, was elected in November 2004.
Important National Day: December 2
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United Arab Emirates - Brief Introduction
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates is a federal country composed of 7 emirates. On December 2, 1971, the United Arab Emirates was established. It is a federal country composed of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, and Ajman. It is the only country in the world today that participates in the United Nations organization under the name of an emirate. s country. The federation has established the highest legislative, administrative and judicial institutions and has the highest power. However, except for national defense and foreign affairs, which are relatively unified with the central government, the governments of each emirate still maintain their considerable independence and enjoy a considerable degree of authority in administration, economy, justice and other aspects. autonomy. According to the constitution, the federal government cannot interfere in the internal affairs of the emirates. Each emirate has an administrative structure and retains the way of family rule. The chief, also called a Sheikh, has absolute power and establishes a crown prince. The chief's successor is elected by a family committee or a meeting of elders, and is actually hereditary.
According to the provisions of the 1971 Interim Constitution, the UAE is a constitutional monarchy with a presidential system of responsibility. The highest institutions of the UAE state are composed of the Federal Supreme Council, the Federal Government (also known as the Council of Ministers or Cabinet), the Federal National Assembly and the Federal Supreme Court.
The Federal Supreme Council was established in 1971 and is the highest authority in the UAE. It is composed of the chiefs of the seven emirates that make up the federation. The Federal President is the head of state of the UAE and the highest administrative head. He is elected by the Federal Supreme Council from among its members. The President is also the religious and spiritual leader of the country. The UAE uses Islam as its state religion. The federal government, also known as the Council of Ministers or Cabinet, is decided by the Federal Supreme Council and appointed by the President. It is the central executive authority of the UAE and consists of the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and ministers of various ministries. The Federal National Assembly was established in 1972 as a national consultative advisory body. It is composed of 40 members elected in proportion to the quotas of the seven emirates that make up the federation. It strengthens social communication and coordination and conducts constructive cooperation with the government. Participate in the development and construction of the country. The Federal Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in the UAE, consisting of the chief justice and a panel of no more than five judges, appointed by the Federal Supreme Council.
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United Arab Emirates - Legislative Body
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United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates The legislative function is mainly exercised by the Federal National Assembly (also known as the "Federal National Council"), which not only has legislative functions, but also has supervisory functions.