United Arab Emirates (UAE)

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is an Arabic-speaking nation in Southwestern Asia, known for its ultramodern cities, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The UAE is mostly desert with a subtropical arid climate. It has strategic importance due to its location near the Strait of Hormuz and possesses the world's seventh-largest oil reserves. The UAE was formed in 1971 and consists of seven emirates, each ruled by an absolute monarch. Abu Dhabi is the wealthiest emirate, while Dubai is a major economic hub. The population is around 9.2 million, with a majority of foreign nationals. The UAE follows Islamic law, and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a significant cultural landmark.

What is the population of the United Arab Emirates and what percentage are Emirati citizens?

Explain the role of Sharia law in the legal system of the UAE.

What is the significance of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the UAE?