Interesting Facts about UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has more exposure to natural hazards than has been previously recognized. In the last 20 years the UAE has been subject to earthquakes, landslides, floods and tropical storms.

The Arabian Oryx is a type of cow found largely in the UAE. This breed of cow, however, has several physical features not shared by its domestic cousin. Both genders of the Oryx grow large horns that can be deadly when used, and they are also brown in color, which is useful as it allows them to blend in with their natural habitat. The UAE can also boast the presence of two distinct types of gazelle: the Sand Gazelle and the Arabian Mountain Gazelle, both beautiful but endangered species. The Arabian Leopard also calls this place home. This type of leopard, also on the brink of extinction, is much smaller than its Asian and African counterparts, and quite solitary.

Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the world's second wealthiest King, with an estimated wealth of 23 billion Dollars.
Sheikh Nahyan or Sheikh Khalifa is the current President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and ruler of Abu Dhabi, the largest emirate among the seven.

Ahmed bin Majid, born in 1421 in Julphar, was known as the first Arab seaman and cartographer. His fame reached the West, because the navigator helped Vasco da Gama find his way from Africa to India

Ahlam is a leading female singer from Bahrain. She is very popular throughout the Middle East, particularly in the Gulf region. Ahlam became a UAE citizen in 1996 and is credited to as many as 9 music albums. This talented and appreciated singer, one of the most well known in the Arab world, is so much popular that a journalist stated: "if you want to be famous just publicly insult or offense Ahlam."

The United Arab Emirates is the third richest country in the world behind the US and China.

The population of the United Arab Emirates is 7,511,690, this is the thought to be the worlds fastest growth rate in the world, this is mainly due to the large amounts of immigrants. 

Born in Dubai, Abdul Qader Al Rais has risen from humble beginnings to become one of UAE's most accomplished artist. Many of his pieces have been awarded. He is rightly regarded as a leading light in the art world, both regionally and internationally. He developed his own style through experimentation. Abdul Qader Al Rais copied, revised and interpreted the work of prominent painters like: Monet, Renoir and Pissaro.

The United Arab Emirates is home to about 3,500 native plant species the most widely farmed indigeonous planrt is the date palm which is used for its dates and its bark.

You don't get much more powerful than HE Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the UAE’s Minister for Foreign Trade.

The Emirati national has been challenging traditional opinions about women in business ever since she developed a system that cargo turnaround at Dubai Ports Authority from one hour to ten minutes.