The United Arab Emirates includes seven Emirates. Majority of the 3.2 residents live in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dhubai, and Sharjah. About fifty percent of the population are expats from India and Pakistan, only twenty percent of the population are Emirates, and others from
Middle East countries, and one percent are Westerners.
The United Arab Emirates has been considered as the most progressive, westernized of all the Middle East countries. It has become a great attraction for bankers, construction and oil executives, and healthcare workers. Abu Dhabi has the major oil reserves with an estimation of ninety billion barrels. Dubai's economy comprise banking, finance, and tourism. Majority of the Emiratis are Muslim, and the world's largest
mosque is located in Abu Dhabi. Islam's ideals and beliefs strongly influence the conservative customs of the country.
All the foreign national are subject to U.A.E. immigration laws which is complex and demanding. Transport of military equipment like weapon, weapon parts, handcuffs, and body armor is a violation of UAE law. Persons are arrested, and will face criminal penalties like imprisonment and deportation transporting such items.
Everyone residing or working in the UAE is required by the Government of the United Arab Emirates to possess a national identification card. Anyone travelling in the UAE is subject to its laws, and can be apprehended if you don't have your passport with you. Each Emirate has its independent legal procedures, and persons violating Emirati laws are prohibited from travelling, their passports kept by local authorities for several periods of time.
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