UAE Facts File 2024 PDF

Department of Social Science UAE FACT SHEET 1. Capital of the U.A.E - Abu Dhabi 2. The President of the U.A.E. - H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Ruler of Abu Dhabi) 3. Prime Minister of the U.A.E - H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum 4....

Department of Social Science UAE FACT SHEET 1. Capital of the U.A.E - Abu Dhabi 2. The President of the U.A.E. - H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Ruler of Abu Dhabi) 3. Prime Minister of the U.A.E - H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum 4. The number of Emirates in U.A.E - Seven 5. Arabic name for the U.A.E Federation - al Imarat ul Arabiyyah Al Muttahidah 6. Ruler of Seven Emirates: a. Abu Dhabi – H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan b. Dubai – H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum c. Sharjah – H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi d. Ajman – H.H. Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi e. Umm Al-Quwain – H.H. Sheikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mualla f. Ras Al Khaimah – H.H. Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi g. Fujairah – H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi 7. The official religion of the U.A.E - Islam 8. The Holy book of Muslims - Quran 9. Holy month of fasting - Ramadan 10. The garden city of the U.A.E - Al Ain 11. The pearl of the Gulf - Dubai 12. The U.A.E National Day - 2nd December 13. Official language - Arabic 14. The ship of the desert - Camel 15. The wonder tree of the desert - Date Palm 16. The National bird - Majestic Falcon 17. National tree - Ghaf 18. National animal - Arabian Oryx 19. National Flower - Tribulus Omanense 20. Two important festival - Eid Ul Fitr & Eid Al Adha 21.Father of the Nation (U.A.E) - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al (First President of the U.A.E) Nahyan, may Allah have mercy upon him. 22. Year of Tolerance 2019 22. The Year of Sheikh Zayed - 2018 23. U.A.E Federation formed on - 2nd December 1971 24. Ras Al Khaimah Joined in - February 1972 25. Largest Emirate - Abu Dhabi 26. Largest City - Dubai 27. The currency of U.A.E - Dirham 28. ISD code of the U.A.E - +971 29. Internet TLD (Top Level Domain -.ae 30. The world’s tallest manmade building - Burj Khalifa 31.Emirati Day for Education - February 28 32.Emirati Women’s Day - August 28 33. Sheikh Zayed Humanitarian Day - Ramadan -19 g-Her Excellency 34. Literacy rate in 2022 - 98.29% 35. Life expectancy 2024 - 78.60 years 36. National Anthem - Ishy Bilady (long Live My Nation) a. Lyrics Written By - Aref Al Sheikh Abdullah Al Hassan b. Music - Mohammed Abdel Wahab 37.The First Minister of - Her Excellency Ohood bint Khalfan al Happiness &wellbeing Roumi 38. Population in 2022 - 9.44 million (12% Emiratis& 88% Foreigners) 39.Crude oil - 7 th largest producer 40. Natural gas - 10 thl argest producer  41.The smallest emirate - Ajman 42.A man-made lake in - Lake Zakher UAE 43. First Arab women to reach the north pole- Elham Al Qasimi. 44. The third tallest hotel in the world - Burj Al Arab 45.The world’s largest shopping mall - Dubai mall 46. The world's largest choreographed fountain - The Dubai Fountain 47. The launching of Dubai metro - September 2009. 48. The first oilfields discovered in the UAE - at Ras Sadr in 1950, 49. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Founded on -26 May 1981 50. Member countries of GCC – The Kingdom of Bahrain, the Stare of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. 51. The inauguration of Dubai Shopping festival- 15th February 1996. 52. The official brand of UAE national day celebration- Spirit of the union 53. World’s largest concentrated solar power plant- Xinjiang solar farm (2024) 54. The largest single –site solar park in the world. Muhammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park 55. Martyrs day- November 30th 56.The traditional folk dance of UAE – AL Ayala. 57. Colours of UAE National Flag - Green stands for fertility, white for neutrality, red for unity and black for country’s oil wealth. 58. Minister of Education in UAE- H.E Sarah Al Amiri 59. Minister of Education in Sharjah- H E Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi 60. Director of SPEA - H.E Dr.Muhadditha Al Hashimi 61. Coat of Arms: The emblem of U.A.E was adopted in 1973 and is composed of golden falcon holding onto a red parchment depicting the name of the country in Kufic script on the falcon’s chest is a disc representing the national flag surrounded by seven stars (seven Emirates) 62. GEOGRAPHY: The country is located between 22.50 N to 26 N Latitude and 51 to 56.250 E longitude. The area of the U.A.E is about 84,000 square kms. Strait that links the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Gulf- Hormuz strait Two valleys - Siji valley and Ham Valley Three Islands - Das, Delma, Abu Musa Three oases - Al Ain, Liwa, Al Dhaid Two plains - Al Thaid, Digdaga Two Salinas - Salina of Mutti, Salina of Al Sura Two creeks - Khor Khuwair, Khor Kalba Two gulfs - Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman Highest point of U.A.E - Jebel Jais (1934 mtrs) 63. Airports: a. Abu Dhabi International Airport b. Dubai International Airport c. Sharjah International Airport d. Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) Jebel Ali, Dubai e. Ras Al Khaimah International Airport f. Fujairah International Airport g. Al Ain International Airport 64. Airlines: a. Emirate Airlines - U.A.E.’s flag carrier b. Etihad Airlines - U.A.E’s National carrier c. Air Arabia - U.A.E’s low cost carrier d. Fly Dubai - U.A.E’s Budget Airline e. Rotana Jet - Local airline  65. Important sea ports: a. Port Zayed, Abu Dhabi b. Port Rashid, Dubai c. Port Khalid, Sharjah d. Port Jebel Ali, Dubai 66. Important Parks: a. Al Khalideyyah Public garden, Abu Dhabi b. Creekside Park, BurDubai c. Safa Park, Dubai d. Jumeirah Beach Park, Dubai e. Zabeel Park, Dubai f. Al Mamzar Park, Dubai g. Maushrif Park , Dubai 67. Important Museums: a. Dubai Museum b. Al Ain Museum c. Fujairah Museum d. Ras Al Khaimah Museum e. Sharjah Museum f. Ajman Museum 68. GOVERNMENT: Type of political system/Government – Federal, Presidential monarchy. UA.E. Federation – Supreme Council consisting of rulers of each Emirate, a Council of Ministers and a semi appointed Federal Council with an advisory role. Each emirate is still governed by its own ruler, with its own local government and courts. 69. Some State Ministries: A] Ministry of Education, B] Ministry of Health, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,  C] Ministry of Interior, D] Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Waqfs) E] Ministry of Social Affairs and labour. F] Minister of State for Happiness and Well being – H.E. Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi 70. UAE Vision 2021: UAE Vision 2021 was launched by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at the closing of a Cabinet meeting in 2010. The Vision aims to make the UAE among the best countries in the world by the Golden Jubilee of the Union 2021. 71. National agenda Vision 2021: Pillars of UAE National Agenda: 1. Cohesive Society and Preserved Identity 2. Safe Public and Fair Judiciary 3. Competitive Knowledge Economy 4. First-Rate Education System 5. World-Class Healthcare 6. Sustainable Environment and Infrastructure 72. Emirates of Sharjah:  Arabic name: Imarat al Shariqa/Ash Shariqah  Area: - 2,600 km² (1,003 mi²)  Population:- over 800,000 (2008).  The emirate of Sharjah comprises the city of Sharjah (the seat of the emirate), and other minor towns and enclaves such as Kalba, Dibba Al-Hisn and Khor Fakkan.  The emirate is a constitutional monarchy of the Al Qassimi dynasty.  It has been ruled by Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qassimi since 1972.  Known as UNESCO’s Cultural Capital of Arab World (Awarded in 1998)  73. UAE VISION 2030 EDUCATION: What is the UAE vision for education for 2030? In conclusion, the UAE's Education Strategy for 2030 represents a strong and forward-thinking approach towards molding the eventual future of learning. By focusing on quality, development, inclusivity, and global competitiveness. The UAE means to equip its citizens with the information. 74. What is Vision 2030 agenda? The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was launched by a UN Summit in New York on 25-27 September 2015 and is aimed at ending poverty in all its forms. The UN 2030 Agenda envisages “a world of universal respect for human rights and human dignity, the rule of law, justice, equality and non-discrimination”. In conclusion, the UAE’s Education Strategy for 2030 represents a strong and forward- thinking approach towards molding the eventual future of learning. By focusing on quality, development, inclusivity, and global competitiveness. The UAE means to equip its citizens with the information. And abilities expected to thrive in an increasingly perplexing and interconnected world. As the UAE executes its complex guide, the world watches with anticipation. Anxious to observe the transformative impact of its vision on ages to come.