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UAE City Guide : About UAE President of UAE President of UAE : Sheikh Zayed became Ruler of Abu Dhabi in 1966. He said, “Unity is the path of power, the path of pride and strength and the path of common good. Segmentation only results in weakness. Weak entities have no place in today's world. These are the lessons of history across ages.” Oct 19, 2004, 03:50 UAE City Guide : About UAE : UAE Travel UAE Visiting Tips - UAE Travel Guide UAE Visiting Tips - UAE Travel Guide: Your travel guide to United Arab Emirates. Information about visa, hotels, taxi, shopping and many more ... Oct 18, 2004, 05:51 UAE City Guide : About UAE Why do business with the U.A.E? Why do business with the U.A.E? Learn about the advantages of doing business in UAE, the land of business opportunities. Sep 9, 2004, 12:03 UAE City Guide : About UAE UAE Links Comprehensive links to UAE Websites Sep 6, 2004, 07:13 UAE City Guide : About UAE About United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates was established in 1971 as a federation of seven emirates, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras al-Khaimah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain and Fujairah. Find more about the UAE. Sep 6, 2004, 06:29 UAE City Guide : About UAE Facts About United Arab Emirates Facts About United Arab Emirates Sep 6, 2004, 06:19 UAE City Guide : About UAE United Arab Emirates: The Seven Emirates United Arab Emirates: The Seven Emirates - Information about Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-khaimah and Fujairah. Sep 6, 2004, 06:15 UAE City Guide : About UAE Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi since 1966, was elected first President of the UAE in 1971, a post to which he has been re-elected at successive five year intervals. Sep 6, 2004, 06:08 UAE City Guide : About UAE UAE Political System UAE Political System: Since the establishment of the Federation in 1971, the seven emirates comprising the UAE have forged a distinct national identity through consolidation of their federal status and now enjoy an enviable degree of political stability. Sep 6, 2004, 05:57 UAE City Guide : About UAE UAE Commercial and Political Systems UAE Commercial and Political Systems: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven Emirates located on the Arabian Peninsula. The UAE has coastline and seaports both inside and outside the Strait of Hormuz, the entrance to the Persian Gulf. The seven Emirates are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Qaiwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah. Each Emirate is ruled by a sheikh. Sep 6, 2004, 05:39 UAE City Guide : About UAE UAE International Relations UAE International Relations: The UAE's foreign policy is based on the principles outlined in the Charter of the United Nations and the Charter of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC). Unity within the Arab world has been a consistent theme of foreign policy. The country is one of six members of the Gulf Co-operation Council, GCC, which is supporting the UAE in its efforts to resolve the dispute caused by Iran's occupation in 1971 of the three UAE islands of Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunb. Close ties are maintained with countries throughout the Middle East and Asia, as well as with western nations, both on a political and a commercial level. Sep 6, 2004, 05:31 UAE City Guide : About UAE United Arab Emirates Economy The unprecedented economic transformation which has taken place in the UAE since the formation of the state has been largely funded by the judicious use of oil revenues. However, although oil and gas production remain the primary source of public revenue, the secret of the country’s current economic success has been a determined government strategy of economic diversification, leading to the creation of new productive sectors. Sep 6, 2004, 05:24 UAE City Guide : About UAE UAE Financial Services UAE Financial Services: Developments in the financial services sector are designed to foster a properly regulated business environment in which economic development, especially diversification, can continue unabated. Sep 6, 2004, 05:20 UAE City Guide : About UAE UAE Business Environment UAE Business Environment: UAE government policy recognizes that the private sector is of major importance in the drive for diversified economic growth and full employment for nationals. The creation of a facilitative business environment, which encourages local investors to put their wealth to productive use, as well as attracting foreign investment, has been an important aspect of this policy. Key elements in the UAE’s incentive strategy have been the provision of first-class industrial facilities and business support services, the reduction of red tape and streamlining of administrative procedures, as well as the updating of commercial laws and regulations to meet international obligations, increase transparency and ensure effective protection for investors. Favorable tax laws and political stability also assist in making the UAE a prime business location. Sep 6, 2004, 05:12 UAE City Guide : About UAE Business in UAE Business in UAE: Procedures and requirements to set up a Company in United Arab Emirates. Sep 6, 2004, 05:01 UAE City Guide : About UAE UAE Business Forms and Structures UAE Business Forms and Structures: UAE business organizations may take one of seven forms: 1) Public Shareholding Companies; 2) Private Shareholding Companies; 3) Limited Liability Companies; 4) General Partnerships; 5) Limited Partnerships; 6) Partnerships Limited by Shares; and 7) Shareholding Companies. Sep 6, 2004, 04:57 UAE City Guide : About UAE The UAE Industry The UAE Industry: Diversification of the economy away from dependence on oil has led to rapid industrial development. First class facilities, low labor and energy costs, favorable tax laws and political stability have also contributed to the growth of manufacturing.. Major products include cement, building materials, aluminum, fertilisers, foodstuffs, garments, furniture, plastics, fiberglass and processed metals. Sep 6, 2004, 04:50 UAE City Guide : About UAE UAE Oil and Gas UAE Oil and Gas: The oil and gas sector provides around a third of the UAE's Gross National Product, thanks to a successful programme in recent years of diversification of the economy, but remains the dominant contributor of the UAE Government revenues. Sep 6, 2004, 04:47 UAE City Guide : About UAE Trade in UAE The United Arab Emirates has been a center of trade since ancient times, copper, pearls and oil being some of its most precious commercial commodities. Today, trade is still a central cornerstone of the economy, oil and gas exports remaining an important component as far as exports are concerned. The UAE exports 62 per cent of its crude oil to Japan and gas exports are almost entirely to Japan. Sep 6, 2004, 04:42 UAE City Guide : About UAE UAE Intellectual Property UAE Intellectual Property: New federal laws were enacted in 1992 granting protection for patents, trademarks and copyrights. However, since the UAE became a member of GATT, the established rules are being revised to comply with WTO (TRIPs) standards. The revised laws are expected to be implemented by January 2000. UAE has already signed the Paris Convention. Sep 6, 2004, 04:34 UAE City Guide : About UAE Immigration Requirements for New Business Entities in UAE It is a mandatory requirement to register a new company’s name with Immigration Department and the Ministry Department and the Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs. Since most of the companies recruit their employees from abroad it needs to register a file at the Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs and Immigration Department once they received their trade License. Sep 6, 2004, 03:47 UAE City Guide : About UAE UAE Investment and Trade Opportunities Foreign investment in capital, technology or expertise is more than welcome in the UAE. Generally, any locally incorporated company must be at least 51 percent owned by UAE nationals, but the apportionment and distribution of profits is not similarly constrained. Sep 6, 2004, 03:42 More Headlines