GDP is 375 billion dollars. This is a quarter of GCC, and 13% of MENA countries(Middle east, North Africa)
UAE population : 8.2 million 12% local, and the others are foreigners.(Indian 2million, pakistan1.6million etc
In 2012, Personal GDP of UAE is almost 70,000 so they are on fifth in the world.
Currency : 1dollar is 3.67 dirham (fixed)
In UAE, the higher number of the car plate means the class. Royal families has the 3 numbers on the plate, and citizen has 4, and foreigner has 5 numbers. King’s car number is 0.
Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of UAE. Population is about 2.4million.
Abu Dhabi’s climate is very dry. Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa is the ruler of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is 87% of UAE area. In Abu Dhabi, 95% of oil in UAE exists. It’s 90billion barrel, which is 10% of the world. That oil money makes Abu Dhabi one of the richest country in the world. Abu Dhabi supports huge amount of money for emirates in the UAE, and other poor countries. Since economic crisis in 2009, Abu Dhabi has become popular as Dubai for capitals from other countries.
Capital gate : This is abu dhabi exhibition center and there’re 35 stories.
Etihad tower : this is made of 5 skyscrapers. It’s like conbined 5 63building
Grand mosque. This is the 6th biggest in the world and the third in Arabian peninsula.
Dubai
Dubai is very famous in Korea, everyone knows Dubai. Population of Dubai is almost same as Abu Dhabi. The ruler of Dubai is Sheikh mohammed bin Raseed al maktum. He is also famous in korea for his leadership and creativity. Dubai has oil, but not that much. That’s why Dubai developed non-oil sector industries. Since 2000’s Dubai has been the hub of international finance and distribution industry. But in 2009, developing based on real estate made problems. Because of global economic crisis, Dubai’s one of the main company ‘Dubai world’ was dishonored. It’s called ‘Dubai shock’. But they are still raising many building in