Saturday, October 23, 2010

Abu Dhabi Facts



Location
Arabian Gulf, between latitudes 22.5 °, 25 North, and longitudes 51°, 55 East.
Area
The largest of seven Emirates at 87,340 sqkm, which is 86.7 per cent of the UAE's total land area excluding the islands. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi comprises three major regions and more than 200 islands.
Time Zone
UTC/GMT +4 hours
Dialing Code
International Country Code: (971) City Code: (2)
Currency
UAE Dirham (AED) - USD1 = approx Dhs 3.675
Language
The business languages are English and Arabic (Government Offices- Arabic)
Population
2.3 million
Political System
The UAE became independent as the Federation of Arab Emirates in 1971, under the leadership of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The seven Emirates are ruled by a Federal Supreme Council, the highest legislative body.  The present Abu Dhabi Emirate ruler, H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed , was confirmed by the UAE supreme Council as President of the UAE in November  2004.
GDP
Abu Dhabi's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to triple to AED 1 trillion  (USD $300 billion) by 2025 from an estimated AED ? (USD$$10  billion) in 2008, according to a report by the Department of Planning and Economy (DPE).
Religion:

The official religion is Islam, and is followed by 80 per cent of the total population. Worship of other religions is permitted.
Social Environment
Abu Dhabi reputation as a family-oriented city, and the emphasis on tradition have kept the pace of life in Abu Dhabi to a moderate level.
Media
Major newspapers in English and Arabic provide residents and visitors with political, business, local and international news. Television programs and cable television are broadcast in Abu Dhabi, while local programs, news and features on UAE culture are disseminated internationally, giving other parts of the world a taste of Abu Dhabi's rich heritage and culture.
Cultural Symbols
Falcon, camel, Arabian horse, pearl-harvesting boat, coffeepot, and the date palm.

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Tauqeer Ahmed
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