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Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) are a group of seven Emirates
located on the Eastern side of the Arabian Peninsula, bordered
by Saudi Arabia to the South and West, the Sultanate of Oman
to the East, and Qatar to the Northwest.
The UAE is a rapidly diversifying society which has successfully
integrated its core Islamic values alongside an ambitious
economic agenda. Endowed with rich natural resources, it
has diversified its economy and built a reputation as one of
the world’s leading tourist destinations. It offers a blend of
Arab culture and first-class hotels, leisure and sport in a safe,
welcoming environment.
Abu Dhabi is the largest and most populated of the seven
emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, with over
80% of its landmass. The emirate's population, now around 2.3
million, is expected to reach 3 million by 2030. Across the UAE,
Emirati citizens make up nearly 20% of the total population;
the other 80% are expatriates from Asia, Africa, Australia,
Europe and North America.
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