Uae stories:
UPDATE 1-uae's Aabar says mulling Daimler stake increase
Nov 16th, 2009 - Reuters
* Aabar chairman says considering Daimler stake hike * Daimler declines comment DUBAI, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi's Aabar Investments(AABAR.AD) is looking to beef up its stake in German carmakerDaimler AG (DAIGn.DE)...
UAE's Emirates mulls new aircraft, to see A380 delays
Nov 11th, 2009 - Forbes
DUBAI, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Emirates, the Arab world's largest airline, could buy more aircraft from Boeing and Airbus and will see the delivery of some A380 planes on order delayed in 2010...
America's Cup champ still wants next race in UAE
Nov 3rd, 2009 - Reuters
NEW YORK, Nov 3 (Reuters) - The defending America's Cupchampion is appealing a U.S. court ruling that bars the nextedition of yachting's top race from being held in itspreferred venue of Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates.
Lebanese allege they were deported from UAE because they refused to spy on Hezbollah
Oct 2nd, 2009 - Courant
BEIRUT (AP) - A Lebanese businessman alleged Thursday that he and several hundred other Lebanese were expelled from the United Arab Emirates country because they refused to spy on the Shiite militant group Hezbollah and other fellow citizens.
Briton Sally Antia faces prison in Dubai after husband adultery alert
May 26th, 2009 - Times Online
A British mother is facing a year in prison after her husband informed Dubai police she was committing adultery on their territory. Sally Antia, 43, was arrested as she left a Dubai hotel with her lover. Appearing in a Dubai court on Sunday...
Uae videos from YouTube:
4:40Pocket Submarines - U.A.E
November 2009 Forget flashy Ferraris, submarines are Dubai's new transport obsession. These customised private luxury vessels can hold up to 10 people and reach depths of 70m. But never fear ...
4:53The Horse and His Boy - U.A.E.
November 2009 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum vows to bring the Arabian horse back to its homeland, and he does so in style. These horses worth millions are treated to a 100m long pool in the desert ...
12:41U.A.E - Dubai: The Desert Kingdom
Has the construction boom in Dubai gone too far? Old timers fear the place is losing its authenticity as ski domes and shopping complexes replace pristine desert. Dubai may be one of the hottest ...
6:49Dubai - United Arab Emirates - UAE
Showing you a little bit more of Dubai - a wonderful city located at United Arab Emirates - UAE. - Emirados Árabes Unidos (in portuguese)
Uae from WikiPedia:
Politics of the United Arab Emirates takes place in a framework of a federal presidential elected monarchy, a federation of seven absolute monarchies, the Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, Ras al-Khaimah and Umm al-Qaiwain. The ruler of Abu Dhabi is President of the United Arab Emirates, the head of state, and the ruler of Dubai is the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, the head of government.
The Presidency and Premiership of the United Arab Emirates is de facto hereditary to the Al Nahyan clan of Abu Dhabi and the Al Maktoum clan of Dubai. The President of the United Arab Emirates and the head of state is the ruler of Abu Dhabi and the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, is the ruler of Dubai and the head of government. The political influences and financial obligations of the Emirates are reflected by respective positions in the Federal government. While each Emirate still retains autonomy over own territory, a percentage of its revenue is allocated to the UAE’s central budget.
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