The United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is located in the east of Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Persian Gulf in the north, with a coastline of 734 kilometers. It borders Qatar in the northwest, Saudi Arabia in the west and south, and Oman in the east and northeast. It covers an area of 83,600 square kilometers. The population is 4.23 million (2004), with foreigners accounting for 3/4, mainly from India, Pakistan and other countries. Arabic is the official language and English is widely used. Most residents believe in Islam, mostly Sunnis; In Dubai, Shiites are the majority. Abu Dhabi, the capital.

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United Arab Emirates-Basic Information

The name of this country is the United Arab Emirates.

It covers an area of 83,600 square kilometers (including coastal islands).

The population is 465,438+million (2005), with foreigners accounting for 80%, mainly from India, Pakistan, Egypt, Syria, Palestine and other countries. Most residents believe in Islam, mostly Sunnis; Arabic is the official language and English is widely used. The main language is Arabic, and Persian is popular in coastal cities.

The capital is Abu Dhabi.

Head of State Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan was elected in June 2004.

National Day: 65438+ February 2nd.

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United Arab Emirates-brief information

The United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is a federal country composed of seven Emirates. 197165438+On February 2nd, the United Arab Emirates was proclaimed. It is a federal country composed of seven Emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm al-Qaiwan and Ajman. It is the only country in the world that participates in United Nations organizations in the name of Emirates. The highest legislative, executive and judicial organs are established in the Federation and have the highest power. However, apart from the relative unification of national defense and diplomacy with the central government, the governments of the Emirates still maintain considerable independence and enjoy considerable autonomy in administration, economy and justice. According to the Constitution, the federal government shall not interfere in the internal affairs of the Emirates. Every emirate has an administrative body that preserves the way of family rule. The chief, also known as the chief, has absolute power to set up a crown prince. The chief's successor is elected by the family Council or the Council of Elders, which is actually hereditary.

According to the interim constitution of 197 1, the UAE is a constitutional monarchy with a presidential responsibility system. The highest institution in the UAE consists 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 Supreme Council of the Federation, established in 197 1, is the highest authority in the United Arab Emirates and is composed of the chiefs of the seven Emirates that make up the Federation. The President of the United Arab Emirates is the head of state and the highest executive head, elected by the Federal Supreme Council from among its members, and the President is also the religious spiritual leader of the country. Islam is the national religion of the United Arab Emirates. 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 executive body of the central power in the UAE, consisting of the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers and Ministers. The Federal National Assembly, established in 1972, is a national consultative and advisory body, consisting of 40 members elected by the seven Emirates that make up the Federation in proportion to quotas. It strengthens social communication and coordination, carries out constructive cooperation with the government and participates in the development and construction of the country. The Federal Supreme Court is the highest judicial institution in the United Arab Emirates, consisting of the Chief Justice appointed by the Federal Supreme Council and no more than five judges.

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UAE legislature

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The legislative function of the UAE is mainly exercised by the Federal National Council (also known as the "Federal National Council"), which not only has the legislative function, but also has the supervisory function. In addition, the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Religious Endowments has also drafted some draft laws. The Federal National Assembly is one of the five major federal authorities stipulated by the Constitution, namely, the President, the Vice President, the Cabinet, the Federal National Assembly and the Federal Court. The Federal National Assembly consists of 40 members. The number of seats in each emirate is as follows: Abu Dhabi and Dubai, 8 seats; Sharjah and Ras Al-Khaimah, 6 seats; Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwan and Fujairah, 4 seats. Every emirate has the right to decide how to elect its representatives. The term of office of members is two years, counting from the first meeting, which is called the legislative term. The convening and dissolution of the parliament shall be carried out by decree issued by the Federal President. If the Parliament does not hold its annual meeting until the third week of June 1 1, it is stipulated that the annual meeting will be held in June 1 1, and the first meeting of the Federal National Assembly will be held in February 1972. According to the Constitution, the Federal President held an opening ceremony for the regular annual meeting of the Federal National Assembly and delivered a speech at the meeting, covering the state of the country, major events and affairs in the past year, and projects and reforms decided by the government. The Federal National Assembly selects some members from among its members to form a committee to formulate a draft plan for the proposals and hopes of the Federal National Assembly mentioned by the President in his opening speech, which will be submitted to the Federal President after being adopted by the National Assembly.

The Federal National Assembly plays a legislative and supervisory role in government affairs. The Federal National Assembly promulgated the first internal regulation in 1972 and revised it in 1977. The National Assembly of the United Arab Emirates joined the Arab Parliamentary Union in 1975, and the 5th meeting of the Arab Parliamentary Union and the 19 Committee were held in Abu Dhabi in 1989. 1977 The Federal National Assembly of the United Arab Emirates joins the Inter-Parliamentary Union. In addition, the Federal National Assembly has participated in many Arab-African dialogue meetings and Arab-European dialogue meetings.

I. Functions of the Federal National Assembly

(1) Legislation

The Federal National Assembly plays a role in the process of making laws. According to the provisions of the Federal National Assembly, the Cabinet first submits bills to the Federal National Assembly, including draft laws and the national budget. After discussion, members have the right to pass, amend or veto by voting.

(2) supervision

The Federal National Assembly supervises the executive power by questioning the ministers and officials of other executive power departments. Discuss the policies formulated by the administrative departments, ask the administrative departments to explain and explain, exchange views with them and make suggestions.

According to the requirements of five members of the Federal National Assembly, the National Assembly can discuss common issues related to federal affairs in order to clarify relevant government policies and exchange views. All members have the right to participate in the discussion.

Every member of parliament can ask questions to the Prime Minister and cabinet ministers. Members put questions to the Prime Minister or ministers of the Cabinet. The Prime Minister of the Cabinet or relevant ministers answer questions from Members of Parliament at specific meetings.

The complaint submitted to the National Assembly is signed by the author, indicating the author's name, address and work. The Speaker of the National Assembly may request the Prime Minister of the Cabinet or relevant ministers to submit explanations of complaints, and every member of Parliament has the right to study and comment on any complaints.

Two. Organization of the Federal National Assembly

(1) Composition of the Federal National Assembly

Members of the Federal National Assembly must meet the following conditions: coming from the emirate they represent and living in the emirate they represent for a long time; Over 25 years old; Have a glorious history and good reputation, and no criminal record; Proficient in reading and writing; During his tenure as a member of the Federal National Assembly, he may not concurrently hold federal public office. Members of the Federal National Assembly serve for a term of two years and may be re-elected.

If a member's position becomes vacant, a new member must be elected to replace him within two months. The Federal National Assembly meets at the headquarters of the federal capital, and special meetings can be held anywhere in the Federation.

Members of the Federal National Assembly represent all the people of the Federation.

(ii) Committee of the Federal National Assembly

The necessary committee shall be established one week before the annual meeting of the Federal National Assembly, and its members shall be elected by a relative majority. The Committee can directly exercise its functions and powers when the parliament is not in session, so as to prepare for the exercise of its functions and powers when the parliament is not in session.

The Federal National Assembly may, according to the needs of its work, set up standing committees and temporary committees, and formulate relevant regulations for each committee. The Federal National Assembly has nine standing committees:

1? Interior and Defence Affairs Committee, composed of seven members;

2? Finance, Economy and Industry Committee, composed of 7 members;

3? Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee, composed of 7 members;

4? Education, Youth, Information and Culture Committee, composed of seven members;

5? Health, Labor and Social Affairs Committee, composed of 7 members;

6? Committee on Foreign Affairs, Planning, Petroleum, Minerals, Agriculture and Fisheries, consisting of seven members;

7? Committee on Islamic Affairs, Religious Endowments and Public Facilities, composed of seven members;

8? Supervision qualification examination and appeal committee, composed of 7 members;

9? The emergency committee is headed by the Speaker of the Federal National Assembly and two chairmen of the above-mentioned committee, and consists of nine members.

(3) Parliamentary Group

The parliamentary group includes all members of the Federal National Assembly. The purpose of establishing a parliamentary group is to organize members of the Federal National Assembly to participate in the activities of the Arab Parliamentary Union and other alliances and institutions with parliamentary nature. The Speaker of the Federal National Assembly leads the parliamentary group and chairs the parliament and its executive committee.

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United Arab Emirates-important people

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Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan: President. Born in 1948, he is the eldest son of Zayed, the first president of the United Arab Emirates. 1 969 February1was appointed Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. 1976 served as deputy commander-in-chief of the federal armed forces in May. Kazakhstan is also chairman of the Supreme Petroleum Council of Abu Dhabi, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and chairman of the Abu Dhabi Development Foundation. On June 2, 2004, President Zayed died of illness. On June 3, 2004, Kazakhstan succeeded Sheikh Abu Dhabi. On June 3, 2004, Kazakhstan was elected as the new president by the Federal Supreme Council.

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum: Vice President and Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Dubai Chief. Born in 1948. 1990 served as the Federal Minister of Defence, and 1995 was appointed Crown Prince of Dubai. 6543810.5, Mu became the vice president and prime minister of Afghanistan and the chief of Dubai.

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United Arab Emirates-Jingji

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Mainly in petroleum production and petrochemical industry. While developing the petrochemical industry, the government takes developing diversified businesses, expanding trade and increasing the proportion of non-oil income in GDP as its primary task, and strives to develop industries such as cement, aluminum smelting, plastic products, building materials, clothing and food processing, and attaches importance to the development of agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries. Make full use of all kinds of financial resources, focus on developing cultural, educational and health undertakings, and continue to complete and expand existing projects under construction. In recent years, we have vigorously developed the "new economy" and "knowledge economy" with information technology as the core. Oasis grows dates, vegetables and fruits. Coastal residents are mainly engaged in commerce, fishing and pearl picking. Some residents are engaged in nomadism, raising sheep and camels.

Exports mainly include oil, which is one of the important oil exporters in the world, as well as pearls and dried fish; Imported food, etc.

Main economic data (2006): gross domestic product (GDP) 1 62.2 billion USD, per capita GDP of 36,000 USD, GDP growth rate 10%, inflation rate of 6%, exchange rate1USD = 366 dirhams, and foreign exchange reserves of 25 billion USD.

Oil and natural gas resources are very rich. The proven oil reserves are 654.38+0.3 billion tons, accounting for 9.5% of the world's total oil reserves, ranking fifth in the world. Natural gas reserves are 6.06 trillion cubic meters, ranking fifth in the world.

Industry is mainly petrochemical industry. In addition, there are natural gas liquefaction, aluminum smelting, plastic products, building materials, clothing and food processing industries. Among the employees in industrial projects, UAE only accounts for 65,438+0%. Therefore, the government began to implement the "nationalization of employment" plan to increase the proportion of domestic employment.

Agriculture, animal husbandry, forestry and fishery agriculture are underdeveloped. The output value of agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry in UAE accounts for 2.4% of GDP. China has 320,000 hectares of arable land and 270,000 hectares of arable land. The main agricultural products are dates, corn, vegetables and lemons. Food depends on imports. At present, there are 5 19 1 fishing boats and 7264 fishermen in the UAE. Fishery products and date palms can meet domestic demand. The scale of animal husbandry is very small, and the main meat products depend on imports. In recent years, the government has adopted a policy of encouraging agriculture, providing farmers with seeds, fertilizers and interest-free loans free of charge, underwriting all agricultural products and ensuring farmers' income, and Afghanistan's agriculture has developed to some extent.

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The United Arab Emirates

The banking industry in Afghanistan is developed, with 328 domestic banks and 109 foreign banks. Foreign exchange is unrestricted, currency is free to enter and leave the country, and the exchange rate is stable. The financial revenue of the federal government comes from the oil or trade income of the Emirates. The revenue and expenditure of the government budget in 2005 are as follows (unit: billion US dollars): the total revenue is 665,438+0.9, and the total expenditure is 665,438+0.9.

Foreign Trade 1995, UAE joins the World Trade Organization. Afghanistan has trade relations with 179 countries and regions. Foreign trade plays an important role in the economy. A mainly exports petroleum, natural gas, petrochemical products, aluminum ingots and a small amount of local products; Mainly importing grain, machinery and consumer goods. In 2006, the foreign trade continued to have a surplus, as follows (unit: US$ 1 billion): the total foreign trade was US$ 224 billion, the import was US$ 83.6 billion, and the export140.4 billion.

Foreign aid 197 1 Abu Dhabi Arab Fund for Economic Development (19931renamed Abu Dhabi Development Fund) was established in July to provide assistance to Arab countries and developing countries in Asia and Africa by means of loans, grants and technical assistance. In June 2002, 5438+ 10, the United Arab Emirates announced that it would provide $30 million for post-war reconstruction in Afghanistan. Since 2000, the United Arab Emirates Red Crescent Society's assistance to Palestine has reached 36 million US dollars. On June 5438+ 10, 2003, Albania announced at the aid conference in Madrid, Spain that it would provide 225 million US dollars of humanitarian aid to Iraq.

In 2006, the per capita GDP was $36,000. The per capita income ranks among the highest in the world, and a free medical system is implemented for citizens. * * * There are 30 public hospitals, 1 15 health centers, 4,473 beds, 2,350 doctors, 380 dentists, 6,250 nurses and 20 private hospitals.

Education countries attach importance to the development of education and the cultivation of their own scientific and technological talents, and implement a free education system. The country is committed to literacy, and has established the 1 10 literacy center. There are 76 1 public schools and 420 private schools of all kinds, with 575,000 students and more than 24,000 teachers. In the 2003/2004 academic year, there were 34,265,438+03 college students, including 65,438+07,000 from UAE University, 265,438+024 from Zayed University and 65,438+05,089 from Higher Technical College.

The main newspapers and periodicals published are: United Daily News (Arabic) and Abu Dhabi Semi-official Daily, with a circulation of 55,000; Declaration (Arabic), Dubai semi-official daily, with a circulation of 50,000 copies; Gulf newspaper (Arabic), published privately in Sharjah, with a circulation of 58,000 copies; Gulf Times (English), published privately in Dubai, with a circulation of 450,000 copies. In addition, there are Gulf News and Gulf Today magazine.

UAE News Agency is a national news agency directly under the Ministry of Information and Culture. 1976165438+10 was established in October. There are resident journalists in major cities in China, as well as London, Paris, Washington, new york, Moscow, Tokyo, Cairo, Tunisia and Beirut. Published in Arabic and English.

There are four radio stations in the UAE, namely Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Umm al-Qaiwan and Ras Al-Khaimah, and eight television stations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Arabia. Radio Abu Dhabi broadcasts 37 hours a day in Arabic, English, French and Urdu. The news programs of Arabiya TV are broadcast in Arabic for 24 hours. In addition, there is a satellite ground receiving station.

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United Arab Emirates-Transport

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There are no railways in the territory, and there are modern expressways connecting the Emirates. Highway: The total length is about 3 1, 7 1km, and there are about 345,000 cars. Water transportation: port 15, with 308 docks (total length 45km). The annual cargo throughput is 700 million tons. Port Rashid in Dubai is the second largest deepwater port in the Middle East. Air transportation: There are 6 international airports including Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and 10 helicopter airport. In 2005, the passenger flow exceeded 22 million. In the competitive ranking of global airlines, Emirates ranks first among Arab countries. Albania has signed bilateral aviation agreements with 82 countries, including China, and 65,438+009 airlines from all over the world have regular flights to Albanian airports. Communication: Afghanistan has 6.5438+200,000 telephones, 3.3 million mobile phones and 297,000 Internet users. The satellite communication network connects more than 654.38+065.438+08 countries.

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United Arab Emirates-military affairs

1May, 1976 10, the Federal Supreme Council decided to unify the armies of the Emirates and set up the General Command of the Armed Forces, with the Federal President as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Implement a voluntary military service system.

The total strength is 56,500. Among them, there are about 45,000 people in the army, and they are organized into a royal bodyguard brigade, an armored brigade, two mechanized infantry brigades, four infantry brigades and an artillery brigade. There are 2,500 naval personnel and 2/kloc-0 warships of various types, with Abu Dhabi as the main base. The air force has 4,000 people (including the aviation wing of the police force), 4 combat squadrons, 196 combat aircraft and 50 armed helicopters. And 54 thousand police. Weapons and equipment mainly come from France and the United States, and it is the only country in the Gulf that mainly uses French equipment. 30% of the soldiers in the armed forces are from their own countries, and the rest are mainly from Oman, Pakistan and other countries. Most of the teachers are British and Pakistani.

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United Arab Emirates-External Relations

Pursue a foreign policy of neutrality, good neighborliness and non-alignment. It advocates the settlement of disputes through peaceful consultations and the maintenance of world peace. While strengthening relations with the United States and other western countries, we attach importance to developing relations with Arab, Islamic, non-aligned and other third world countries. Advocating strengthening unity and cooperation among GCC countries. Albania has established diplomatic relations with 146 countries so far.

The position on major issues is about the reform of the United Nations: supporting all-round reform of the United Nations, including the Security Council. It advocates increasing the representation of Islamic countries (including Arab countries) in the Security Council. Emphasizes that the reform plan should be fully negotiated by all Member States to reach an understanding; Disagree with setting a time limit for reform and force a vote. On the security of the Gulf region: actively committed to the security and stability of the Gulf region, advocated strengthening the unity and coordination of the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and actively promoted the process of economic integration and cooperation among the six countries; Call on all countries in the Gulf region to peacefully resolve their differences through dialogue on the basis of equality, mutual benefit and non-interference in each other's internal affairs, so as to safeguard the security and stability of the Gulf region. On the Middle East issue: support the Palestinian people's struggle to restore their legitimate national rights and establish an independent Palestinian state, recognize the Palestinian state and support the Middle East peace process. Call on the international community to urge Israel to abide by the "Road Map for Middle East Peace" and resume peace talks with Palestine. On the Iraq issue, it advocates safeguarding Iraq's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and calls for ending foreign occupation of Iraq as soon as possible and restoring Iraq's stability. It is believed that the United Nations should play a major role in the reconstruction of Iraq. During and after the Iraq war, Albania provided a lot of humanitarian assistance to Iraq and cooperated with Germany to train the army and police for Iraq. At the International Conference on Assistance to Iraq held in Madrid in 2003, Albania promised to provide Iraq with a humanitarian donation of 265,438,500 US dollars. On the issue of counter-terrorism: condemn all forms of terrorism. Oppose double standards on anti-terrorism issues. Oppose linking terrorism with Islam, and oppose discrimination and harm to Arabs and Muslims. It is emphasized that terrorism should be distinguished from the people's struggle against occupation. Afghanistan enacted the anti-terrorism law in 2004.

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United Arab Emirates-National Festival

Festival name: Eid al-Fitr

Activity features: People enjoy a big meal, their daily life returns to normal, and they can eat during the day.

Location: the whole country

Festival date: 65438+1October 10.

Name of Festival: Muslim New Year

Activity features: On Muslim New Year's Day, a large number of Muslims will go to the mosque, and the mosque on that day is also beautifully decorated.

Location: the whole country

Festival date: April 7.

Name of Festival: Muhammad's Birthday

Activity features: On the birthday of religious leader Muhammad, people will go to worship on a large scale.

Location: the whole country

Festival date: June 16

Name of Festival: National Day

Features: There will be large-scale official celebrations, spontaneous folk celebrations and religious ceremonies.

Location: the whole country

Festival date: 65438+February 2.

Festival name: the first day of fasting

Activity features: religious ceremony, but full meal, waiting for the arrival of fasting.

Location: the whole country

Festival date: 65438+February 10

Festival name: UAE Army Day

Activity features: The official has a large-scale military parade, which is very special.

Location: the whole country

Festival date: 65438+February 10

Festival name: camel race

Activity features: attract hundreds of camels to compete for valuable prizes, and reward the best camels, whether they are camels or breeders. Camel racing has become the most popular ornamental sport in this country.

Venue: Abu Dhabi

Festival date: from time to time

Festival name: the anniversary of the founding of the United Arab Emirates federal government

Activity features: The whole country celebrates the achievements of economic construction, and festivals and promotions are held one after another in various places, showing that the UAE is still a prosperous scene.

Location: the whole country

Festival date: 65438+February 1.