The UAE borders Oman to the east and northeast, and Saudi Arabia to the southwest; it shares maritime borders with Qatar and Iran in the Persian Gulf, and with Oman in the Gulf of Oman. …

3 days ago · United Arab Emirates, federation of seven emirates along the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Abu Dhabi, its largest emirate, is known for its oil wealth, and the emirate …

The UAE, with its free trade zones incentives, attracts American and multinational companies to expand and grow in the MENA region. We are honored to host more than 1,000 US …

2 days ago · Since the discovery of oil in the UAE nearly 70 years ago, the country has undergone a profound transformation from an impoverished region of small desert …

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The UAE is located in Western Asia, on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It overlooks the Arabian Gulf on the north and northwest, borders the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia …

The United Arab Emirates, sometimes simply called the Emirates or UAE, is a federation of seven emirates (states): Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and …

Though small in size (similar to the State of Maine), the UAE has become an important player in regional and international affairs. In 1971, the late President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin …

Strategically located in the Arabian Gulf, and within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world’s population, the UAE is a modern crossroads, connecting East and West.

Dec 8, 2025 · UAE-backed council expands control The Southern Transitional Council, or STC — an umbrella of armed groups trained and financed by the UAE — expanded its control over …