Moving to United Arab Emirates: visas, cost of living & immigrant guide

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Population

9,992,083

Population - note

note: the UN estimated the country's total population was 9,267,000 as of mid-year 2016

immigrants make up almost 85% of the total population, according to 2015 UN data

Population Growth Rate

2.87%

Urban Population

84.400000

Population in Major Urban Areas

ABU DHABI (capital) 942,000; Dubai 1.978 million; Sharjah 983,000

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Age Structure

20.940000

Median Age

38.000000

Birth Rate - births/1,000 population

16

Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population

2.01

Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman

2.37

Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female

1.050000

Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population

15.04

Ethnic Groups

Emirati 19%, other Arab and Iranian 23%, South Asian 50%, other expatriates (includes Westerners and East Asians) 8%

Nationality Noun

Emirati(s)

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Literacy - total population

77.9%

Literacy - male

76.1%

Literacy - female

81.7%

Literacy Definition

age 15 and over can read and write

Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary)

0.000000

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Life Expectancy at Birth

76.910000

Infant Mortality Rate

11.250000

Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births

11.250000

Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births

12

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

1.93

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

1.9

Health Expenditures - percent of GDP

3.3%

Obesity - adult prevalence rate

32.7%

Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved

99.600000

Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved

98.000000

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Economic Overview

The UAE has an open economy with a high per capita income and a sizable annual trade surplus.

Successful efforts at economic diversification have reduced the portion of GDP from the oil and gas sector to 30%.

Since the discovery of oil in the UAE nearly 70 years ago, the country has undergone a profound transformation from an impoverished region of small desert principalities to a modern state with a high standard of living.

The government has increased spending on job creation and infrastructure expansion and is opening up utilities to greater private sector involvement.

The country's free trade zones - offering 100% foreign ownership and zero taxes - are helping to attract foreign investors.

The global financial crisis of 2008-09, tight international credit, and deflated asset prices constricted the economy in 2009.

UAE authorities tried to blunt the crisis by increasing spending and boosting liquidity in the banking sector.

The crisis hit Dubai hardest, as it was heavily exposed to depressed real estate prices.

Dubai lacked sufficient cash to meet its debt obligations, prompting global concern about its solvency and ultimately a $20 billion bailout from the UAE Central Bank and Abu Dhabi Government that was refinanced in March 2014.

The UAE’s dependence on oil is a significant long-term challenge, although the UAE is one of the most diversified countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Low oil prices have prompted the UAE to cut expenditures, including on some social programs, but the UAE has sufficient assets in its sovereign investment funds to cover its deficits.

The government reduced fuel subsidies in August 2015, and introduced excise taxes (50% on sweetened carbonated beverages and 100% on energy drinks and tobacco) in October 2017.

A five-percent value-added tax was introduced in January 2018.

The UAE's strategic plan for the next few years focuses on economic diversification, promoting the UAE as a global trade and tourism hub, developing industry, and creating more job opportunities for nationals through improved education and increased private sector employment.

Industries

petroleum, fishing, petrochemicals, construction materials, some boat building, handicrafts, pearling

GDP - per capita (PPP)

$67,000.00 (USD)

GDP - real growth rate

3%

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GDP - Gross Domestic Product (PPP)

$655,790,000,000 (USD)

GDP Per Capita

$67,000.00 (USD)

GDP - real growth rate

3%

GDP - official exchange rate

$339,100,000,000 (USD)

GDP - composition, by end use

• consumption: 55.4% government
• consumption: 8.7% investment in fixed
• capital: 27.4% investment in
• inventories: 0.8% exports of goods and
• services: 94.5% imports of goods and
• services: -86.8%

GDP by Sector- agriculture

0.7%

GDP by Sector- Industry

49.4%

GDP by Sector- services

49.8%

Industrial Growth Rate

3.2%

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Inflation Rate

2.2%

Exchange Rate per US Dollar

Emirati dirham (AED)

Currency Name and Code

UAE Dirham (AED)

Fiscal Year

calendar year

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Labor Force

3,908,000

Unemployment Rate

2.4%

Major Industries

petroleum, fishing, petrochemicals, construction materials, some boat building, handicrafts, pearling

Agriculture Products

• dates, vegetables, watermelons
• poultry, eggs, dairy products
• fish

Population Below Poverty Line

19.5%

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Labor Force By Occupation- agriculture

7%

Labor Force By Occupation- industry

15%

Labor Force By Occupation- services

78%

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Annual Budget

$34,930,000,000 (USD)

Public Debt (% of GDP)

17.5%

Budget Surplus or Deficit - percent of GDP

5%

Taxes and other revenues - percent of GDP

35.4%

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Full Country Name

United Arab Emirates

Country Name

none

Local - Long

Al Imarat al Arabiyah al Muttahidah

Local - Short

none

Abbreviation

UAE

Former Name

Trucial Oman, Trucial States

Etymology- history of name

• self-descriptive country name
• the name "Arabia" can be traced back many centuries B.C., the ancient Egyptians referred to the region as "Ar Rabi"
• "emirates" derives from "amir" the Arabic word for "commander," "lord," or "prince"

Independence

2 December 1971 (from the UK)

National Holiday

Independence Day (National Day), 2 December (1971)

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Government Type

federation of monarchies

Constitution

• history: previous 1971 (provisional); latest drafted in 1979, became permanent May 1996
• amendments: proposed by the Supreme Council and submitted to the Federal National Council; passage requires at least a two-thirds majority vote of Federal National Council members present and approval of the Supreme Council president; amended 2009

Legal System:

mixed legal system of Islamic (sharia) law and civil law

Executive Branch:

• chief of state: President MUHAMMAD BIN ZAYID Al Nuhayyan (since 14 May 2022); Co-Vice President MUHAMMAD BIN RASHID Al Maktum (since 5 January 2006); Co-Vice President MANSUR bin Zayid Al Nuhayyan (since 29 March 2023); Crown Prince KHALID bin Muhammad Al Nuhayyan, the eldest son of the monarch, born 14 November 1982; note - MUHAMMAD BIN ZAYID Al Nuhayyan elected president by the Federal Supreme Council following the death of President KHALIFA bin Zayid Al nNuhayyan on 13 May 2022
• head of government: Prime Minister and Co-Vice President MUHAMMAD BIN RASHID Al Maktum (since 5 January 2006); Deputy Prime Ministers SAIF bin Zayid Al Nuhayyan, MANSUR bin Zayid Al Nuhayyan (both since 11 May 2009) and MAKTUM bin Muhammad bin Rashid Al Maktum (since 25 September 2021)
• cabinet: Council of Ministers announced by the prime minister and approved by the president
• elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the Federal Supreme Council - composed of the rulers of the 7 emirates - for a 5-year term (no term limits); unscheduled election held on 14 May 2022, following the death of President KHALIFA bin Zayid Al-Nuhayyan (next election expected in 2027); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president
• election results: 2022: MUHAMMAD BIN ZAYID Al-Nuhayyan elected president; Federal Supreme Council vote - NA
• note: the Federal Supreme Council (FSC) is composed of the 7 emirate rulers and is the highest constitutional authority in the UAE; the FSC establishes general policies and sanctions federal legislation; meets 4 times a year; Abu Zaby (Abu Dhabi) and Dubayy (Dubai) rulers have effective veto power

Legislative Branch:

• Description: unicameral Federal National Council (FNC) or Majlis al-Ittihad al-Watani (40 seats; 20 members indirectly elected using single non-transferable vote by an electoral college whose members are selected by each emirate ruler proportional to its FNC membership, and 20 members appointed by the rulers of the 7 constituent states; members serve 4-year terms)
• Elections: last held for indirectly elected members on 7 October 2023 (next to be held in October 2027); last held for appointed members in October 2023 (next appointments expected in late 2027)
• Election Results: seats by emirate - Abu Dhabi 4, Dubai 4, Sharjah 3, Ras al-Khaimah 3, Ajman 2, Fujairah 2, Umm al-Quwain 2; composition as of February 2024 - 13 men, 7 women, percentage elected women 35%;
• Note: to attain overall FNC gender parity, 13 women and 7 men were appointed; total FNC percentage of women 50%

Judicial Branch:

• office: judges appointed by the federal president following approval by the Federal Supreme Council, the highest executive and legislative authority consisting of the 7 emirate rulers; judges serve until retirement age or the expiry of their appointment terms
• subordinate courts: Federal Court of Cassation (determines the constitutionality of laws promulgated at the federal and emirate level; federal level courts of first instance and appeals courts); the emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ra's al Khaymah have parallel court systems; the other 4 emirates have incorporated their courts into the federal system; note - the Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts and the Dubai International Financial Center Courts, the country’s two largest financial free zones, both adjudicate civil and commercial disputes.

Regions or States:

7 emirates (imarat, singular - imarah); Abu Zaby (Abu Dhabi), 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah (Sharjah), Dubayy (Dubai), Ra's al Khaymah, Umm al Qaywayn

Political Parties and Leaders:

• none
• political parties are banned
• all candidates run as independents

Suffrage:

limited; note - rulers of the seven emirates each select a proportion of voters for the Federal National Council (FNC) that together account for about 12 percent of Emirati citizens

Citizenship Criteria:

• birth: no citizenship by descent
• only: the father must be a citizen of the United Arab Emirates; if the father is unknown, the mother must be a citizen dual citizenship
• recognized: no residency requirement for
• naturalization: 30 years

Capital Name

Abu Dhabi

Capital - geographic coordinate

24 28 N, 54 22 E

Capital Time Difference

UTC+4 (9 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)

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International Organization Participation:

• ABEDA
• AfDB (nonregional member)
• AFESD
• AMF
• BIS
• BRICS
• CAEU
• CICA
• FAO
• G-77
• GCC
• IAEA
• IBRD
• ICAO
• ICC (national committees)
• ICRM
• IDA
• IDB
• IFAD
• IFC
• IFRCS
• IHO
• ILO
• IMF
• IMO
• IMSO
• Interpol
• IOC
• IPU
• ISO
• ITSO
• ITU
• LAS
• MIGA
• NAM
• OAPEC
• OIC
• OIF (observer)
• OPCW
• OPEC
• PCA
• UN
• UNCTAD
• UNESCO
• UNHRC
• UNIDO
• UNOOSA
• UNRWA
• UNWTO
• UPU
• WCO
• WHO
• WIPO
• WMO
• WTO

International Law Organization Participation:

has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt

Diplomatic Representation from US:

• Chief of Mission: Ambassador Martina A. STRONG (since 4 October 2023)
• Embassy: Embassies District, Plot 38, Sector W59-02, Street No. 4, Abu Dhabi
• Mailing Address: 6010 Abu Dhabi Place, Washington DC 20521-6010
• Telephone: [971] (2) 414-2200
• FAX: [971] (2) 414-2241
• Email: abudhabiacs@state.gov
• Website: https://ae.usembassy.gov/
• Consulate(s) General: Dubai

Diplomatic Representation in the US:

• Chief of Mission: Ambassador Yousif Mana Saeed Ahmed AL OTAIBA (since 28 July 2008)
• Chancery: 3522 International Court NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20008
• Telephone: [1] (202) 243-2400
• FAX: [1] (202) 243-2408
• Email: info@uaeembassy-usa.org
• Website: https://www.uae-embassy.org/
• Consulate(s) General: Boston, Los Angeles, New York

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Geographic Location

Middle East

Geographic Coordinates

24 00 N, 54 00 E

Total Area

32,278 Square Miles 83,600 Square Kilometers

Land Area

32,278 Square Miles 83,600 Square Kilometers

Land Boundaries

539 Miles 867 Kilometers

Border Countries

Oman 410 km, Saudi Arabia 457 km

Coastline

819 Miles 1,318 Kilometers

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Terrain

flat, barren coastal plain merging into rolling sand dunes of vast desert wasteland

mountains in east

Highest Point

1,527 Meters

Highest Point Location

Jabal Yibir 1,527 m

Lowest Point Location

Persian Gulf 0 m

Natural Resources

petroleum, natural gas

Irrigated Land

355 Square Miles 920 Square Kilometers

Time Zone

UTC+4 (9 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)

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Climate

Rainfall is low; but humidity is uncomfortably high.

May to October is extremely hot, with shade temperatures of 29°C (85°F) to 50°C (122°F) and frequent 100% humidity.

During the cool season (December-February) the weather is damp and seems colder than the 10°C (50°F) the thermometer sometimes indicates.

During the rest of the year, the climate is pleasant, except for occasional sandstorms and hot, dry winds, which blow off the Empty Quarter of Arabia.

Terrain

flat, barren coastal plain merging into rolling sand dunes of vast desert wasteland

mountains in east

Location

Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia

Total Area

32,278 Square Miles 83,600 Square Kilometers

Border Countries

Oman 410 km, Saudi Arabia 457 km

Environment - Current Issues

• lack of natural freshwater resources compensated by desalination plants
• desertification
• beach pollution from oil spills

Environment - International Agreements

party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection signed, but not ratified: Law of the Sea.

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Exports

$195,800,000,000 (USD)

Imports

$159,000,000,000 (USD)

Major Exports

crude oil 45%, natural gas, reexports, dried fish, dates

Major Imports

machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, food

Top Export Partners

Japan 27.3%, South Korea 9.9%, Iran 4.3%

Top Import Partners

Japan 8.7%, China 8.2%, US 7.7%, UK 7.4%, Germany 7.1%, India 6.7%, France 6.6%, South Korea 5.3%, Italy 5.1%

Export Partners

Japan 27.3%, South Korea 9.9%, Iran 4.3%

Import Partners

Japan 8.7%, China 8.2%, US 7.7%, UK 7.4%, Germany 7.1%, India 6.7%, France 6.6%, South Korea 5.3%, Italy 5.1%

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Country Description

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates, each with its own ruler.

The federal government is headed by a president and council of ministers, with the president also serving as the ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Islamic ideals and beliefs provide the foundation of the country's conservative customs, laws, and practices.

The UAE has a modern and generally well-developed infrastructure, and tourist facilities are widely available.

Safety & Security

U.S. citizens in the United Arab Emirates should exercise a high level of security awareness.

The Department of State remains concerned about the global threat of terrorism, including the possibility of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Peninsula.

Both historical and current information suggest that al-Qaida and affiliated organizations continue to plan attacks against Western targets; these attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics including suicide operations, assassination, kidnapping, hijacking, and bombing.

U.S. citizens should maintain a low profile, vary routes and times for all required travel, and treat mail and packages from unfamiliar sources with caution.

In addition, U.S. citizens should avoid contact with any suspicious, unfamiliar objects and report the presence of the objects to local authorities.

U.S. government personnel overseas have been advised to take the same precautions.

U.S. government facilities may temporarily close or suspend public services from time to time as necessary to review their security posture and ensure its adequacy.

Taking photographs of UAE military, sensitive civilian sites or foreign diplomatic missions – including the U.S.

Embassy or Consulate General – may result in arrest, detention, and/or prosecution by local authorities.

In addition, engaging in mapping activities, especially mapping that includes the use of GPS equipment, without coordination with UAE authorities, may have the same consequences.

On several occasions in past years, small groups of expatriate recreational boaters were detained by the Iranian Coast Guard for alleged violation of Iranian territorial waters while fishing near the island of Abu Musa, approximately 20 miles from Dubai.

The UAE and Iran have had a long-standing dispute concerning jurisdiction of Abu Musa.

Fishing or sailing in these waters may result in seizure of vessels and detention of passengers and crew in Iran.

Obtaining consular assistance in Iran is difficult and can only be done through the Swiss Embassy in Tehran, which acts as a Protecting Power, providing limited U.S. consular services.

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Crime

Most travelers to the UAE are not impacted by crime.

Violent crimes and crimes against property are rare, but do occur.

The U.S.

Embassy advises all U.S. citizens to take the same security precautions in the UAE that one would practice in the United States or any large city abroad.

Although vehicle break-ins are not common, U.S. citizens are encouraged to ensure that unattended vehicles are locked and that valuables are not left in plain sight.

Incidents of verbal and physical harassment as well as isolated cases involving assault of expatriate women have occurred, including some incidents of harassment by taxi drivers.

On more than one occasion, expatriate females have been sexually assaulted while walking alone through underground pedestrian walkways near the Abu Dhabi Corniche.

Female travelers should keep in mind the cultural differences among the many people who coexist in the UAE and should be cognizant that unwitting actions may invite unwanted attention.

Taxi passengers should avoid sitting in the front seat of a taxicab and should be sensitive that "small talk" can be misinterpreted as over-friendliness or even a form of propositioning by some taxi drivers.

Victims of harassment are encouraged to report such incidents to the U.S.

Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the U.S.

Consulate General in Dubai.

Do not buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available.

Not only are these goods illegal in the United States, purchasing them is a violation of local law.

Individuals have been arrested for posting information on Twitter and YouTube that local authorities determined was disturbing to the order of the UAE.

Users of social media should be cautious about posting information that might be deemed to insult or challenge the local government.

Criminal Penalties

• Drugs: Consuming or possessing alcohol without a Ministry of Interior liquor permit is illegal and could result in arrest and/or fines and imprisonment. Alcohol is served at bars in most major hotels but is intended for guests of the hotel. Persons who are not guests of the hotel, and who consume alcohol in the restaurants and bars, technically are required to have their own personal liquor licenses. Liquor licenses are issued only to non-Muslim persons who possess UAE residency permits. Public drunkenness (no matter where the drinking occurred) and driving under the influence, regardless of one’s blood alcohol content level, are considered very serious offenses. Persons arrested on alcohol-related offenses are regularly detained for many days as they await a court hearing. Penalties may include hefty jail sentences, substantial fines and, for Muslims (even those holding U.S. citizenship), lashings.
• NOTE: Alcohol is permitted in six of the seven emirates, but is prohibited in the emirate of Sharjah. Legislation enacted in January 1996 imposes the death sentence for convicted drug traffickers. Since January 2006, possession of even trace amounts of illegal drugs has resulted in lengthy prison sentences for foreign citizens transiting the UAE. Some drugs normally taken under a doctor's supervision in the United States, and even some over-the-counter U.S. drugs and medications, are classified as narcotics in the UAE and are illegal to possess. A doctor's prescription should be carried along with any medication that is brought into the country. A person may be subject to arrest and prosecution if possession of banned medicines (especially those containing codeine and similar narcotic-like ingredients) comes to the attention of local authorities. More information about medications can be found on the website of the UAE Ministry of Health. Most medications available in the United States are also available by doctors’ prescription through hospitals and pharmacies in the UAE. The UAE's tough anti-narcotics program also inc

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Medical Facilities

Basic modern medical care and medicines are available in the principal cities of the UAE, but not necessarily in outlying areas.

Traffic Safety

While in the UAE, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States.

The information below concerning the United Arab Emirates is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.

The police emergency number and ambulance number is 999.

Mobile phones are widely used throughout the UAE, so passers-by will usually request emergency police and medical services quickly if they see that you need help.

Response time by emergency services is adequate.

However, medical personnel emphasize transport of the injured to the hospital rather than treatment on site.

Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death in the UAE.

According to the World Health Organization, the UAE has the highest rate of road fatalities in the Middle East and one of the highest rates in the world.

Drivers often drive at high speeds.

Unsafe driving practices are common, especially on inter-city highways.

On highways, unmarked speed bumps and drifting sand create additional hazards.

Pedestrians should also use great care on the roads of the UAE –over 25 percent of road fatalities are pedestrians.

Country-wide traffic laws impose stringent penalties for certain violations, particularly driving under the influence of alcohol.

In the UAE, there is zero tolerance for driving after consumption of alcohol.

Persons arrested for drinking and driving are often jailed for many days as they await a court hearing.

Penalties may include hefty jail sentences, fines, and, for Muslims (even those holding U.S. citizenship), lashings.

Persons involved in an accident in which another party is injured automatically go to jail until the injured person is released from the hospital.

Should a person die in a traffic accident, the driver of the other vehicle is liable for payment of compensation for the death (known as "dhiyya"), usually the equivalent of 55,000 U.S. dollars.

Even relatively minor accidents may result in lengthy proceedings, during which both drivers may be prohibited from leaving the country.

In order to drive, UAE residents must obtain a UAE driver's license.

Foreign driver's licenses are generally not recognized.

However, U.S. citizen visitors who are not UAE residents can drive using a valid driver’s license issued by his or her state.

An international driver’s license may be required in some emirates.

The UAE recognizes driver's licenses issued by other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states only if the bearer is driving a vehicle registered to the same GCC state.

Under no circumstances should anyone drive without a valid license.

If you are in an accident, UAE law mandates that you remain at the scene until authorities arrive.

The use of front seat belts is mandatory in the UAE and a new law mandating the use of child seats is under consideration with the Ministry of the Interior.

Driving is on the right side of the road.

Speed limits are posted.

Making a right turn on a red light is not permitted unless there is a special lane to do so with a yield sign.

Parking is not allowed where the curb is painted black and yellow.

Digital cameras are used extensively on Emirati roads for registering traffic violations, including speeding.

Fines can be substantial.

Passengers with outstanding traffic fines may be detained at airport immigration.

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Airports - total

43

Airports with Paved Runways

25

Heliports

5

Roadways- total

2,535 Miles 4,080 Kilometers

Ports and Terminals

'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Das Island, Khawr Fakkan, Mina' Jabal 'Ali, Mina' Khalid, Mina' Rashid, Mina' Saqr, Mina' Zayid, Umm al Qaywayn

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Pipelines: Condensate

331 Miles 533 Kilometers

Pipelines: Gas

2,036 Miles 3,277 Kilometers

Pipelines: Liquid Petroleum Gas

186 Miles 300 Kilometers

Pipelines: Oil

2,042 Miles 3,287 Kilometers

Pipelines: Oil/Gas/Water

15 Miles 24 Kilometers

Pipelines: Refined Products

135 Miles 218 Kilometers

Pipelines: Water

62 Miles 99 Kilometers

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Telephones

1,561,000

Cell Phones

7,595,000

Internet Users

2,300,000

Internet Country Code

.ae

Internet Hosts

379,309

Broadcast Media

except for the many organizations now operating in Dubai's Media Free Zone, most TV and radio stations remain government-owned; widespread use of satellite dishes provides access to pan-Arab and other international broadcasts

Telephone System

• assessment: modern fiber-optic integrated services; digital network with rapidly growing use of mobile-cellular telephones; key centers are Abu Dhabi and Dubai
• domestic: microwave radio relay, fiber optic and coaxial cable
• international: country code - 971; linked to the international submarine cable FLAG (Fiber-Optic Link Around the Globe); landing point for both the SEA-ME-WE-3 and SEA-ME-WE-4 submarine cable networks; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (1 Atlantic Ocean and 2 Indian Ocean) and 1 Arabsat; tropospheric scatter to Bahrain; microwave radio relay to Saudi Arabia

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Electricity Consumption- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

65,980,000,000

Electricity Production- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

62,760,000,000

Natural Gas Consumption - Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

60,540,000,000

Natural Gas Exports- Cubic Meters (cu m)

5,180,000,000

Natural Gas Imports- Cubic Meters (cu m)

17,440,000,000

Natural Gas Production- Cubic Meters (cu m)

52,310,000,000

Natural Gas Reserves- Cubic Meters (cu m)

6,089,000,000,000

Oil Consumption- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

572,100

Oil Exports- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

2,142,000

Oil Production- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

2,396,000

Oil Reserves- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

97,800,000,000

Anthem History

music adopted 1971, lyrics adopted 1996; Mohamad Abdel WAHAB also composed the music for the anthem of Tunisia

Anthem Lyrics

Ishy Bilady Ashattihadu Emaratina! Eshty lishaabin Deenuhoo l'islamoo Hadyahoo lkor'anoo Aksamtooka bismillah, Ya watan. Biladee, biladee, biladee, biladee, Hamaky sodoora Aksamna an nebniya watanan Naamal

Anthem Lyrics English

Long live my country, Long live the union of our Emirates: I live for a people Whose religion is Islam Whose guide is the Quran I swear it in God's name, O my nation.

My country, my country, my country, my country, The chests of your people protect you forever.

We have sworn to build a nation...