Middle East–N. Africa
United Arab Emirates
Capital: Abu Dhabi
- 10MPopulation
- 8MMuslim
- 76%Muslim share
- $52,000GDP per person
- 2.7%Unemployment
- 93%Literacy
- 79Life expectancy
- System
- federal monarchy
- In power
- President Mohammed bin Zayed
- Currency
- dirham
- In the UN since
- 1,971
Life today
A global events hub: Expo legacy, biggest malls, Formula 1; almost everyone an immigrant.
Word on the street
A city of expats on Careem and Talabat; Arabic coffee still opens every meeting.
Names the world knows
- Mohammed bin Zayed president
- Hazzaa AlMansoori first Emirati astronaut
- Mohammed bin Rashid ruler of Dubai
- Amna Al Qubaisi racing driver
Did you know?
About 90% of UAE residents are expatriates — among the highest shares anywhere.