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www.uae-embassy.org
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Airlines

Airports in the UAE

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
+971 02 5757500
http://www.abudhabiairport.ae/

Dubai International Airport (DXB)
+971 04 2245555
www.dubaiairport.com

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
+971 06 5581111
www.shj-airport.gov.ae

Ra’s al-Khaimah International Airport (RKT)
+971 07 2448111
www.rkt-airport.com

Fujairah International Airport (FJR)
+971 09 2226222
www.fujairah-airport.com

Created 04-Dec-2008. Last updated 03-Apr-2009.

Learn more about Visa and Passport Requirements for visiting the UAE

UAE History

Facts & Figures

  • Founded: December 2, 1971
  • Founder: HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
  • President: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
  • Vice President & Prime Minister: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
  • Total Area: 32,000 sq mi (82,880 sq km), the size of the state of Maine
  • Population: 4.5 million (864,000 Emirati, 3.6 million expatriates)
  • Capital: Abu Dhabi
  • Monetary Unit: UAE Dirham. The Dirham is index-linked to the dollar, with a fixed exchange rate: Dh 3.671 = US$ 1.00
  • Languages: Arabic (official), English, Farsi, Hindi, Urdu
  • Nationalities: 200 nationalities in resident population
  • US citizens in UAE: 28,000
  • Religions: Islam 96% (Sunni 80%, Shiite 16%), Christian, Hindu and other 4%
  • Literacy rate: 93%
  • Time difference: +4 hours from GMT (+3 during Daylight Saving Time)
    +9 hours from Washington DC (+8 during DST)
    +12 hours from Los Angeles (+11 during DST)

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