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Low Cost Deals: Abu Dhabi Favourites for First Middle East Club Med ... - PRLog (free press release)

PR Log (Press Release) – Feb 01, 2010 – Abu Dhabi are believed to be winning the race for the first Club Med holiday resort in the Middle East. Bosses of the luxury all-inclusive resorts are thought to favour the United Arab Emirates capital ...

Carlson Hotels adds 92 hotels to its global portfolio in 2009 - TravelDailyNews.com

Carlson Hotels announced year-end 2009 results, which include the addition of a total of 92 properties under its five brands worldwide during the year and systemwide sales of USD 5.8 billion. Carlson Hotels also signed 66 new properties adding to its ...

Jean Michel-Gathy and Kelly Wearstler's Viceroy Snowmass Debuts - Interior Design

... properties and Miami Beach's Setai hotel, imbued the resort with a contemporary alpine décor to match its stunning setting. Organic materials abound, such as the birch tree wall wrapped in copper and leather in the lobby, or the 87-foot-long ...

Ad rates in local FM stations rise in Arab World - AME Info

UAE salary growth to increase in 2010 Trust in UAE government among highest in world,... Dubai Health Authority unveils first facility... Saadiyat Beach Golf Club unveils Frank Gehry... UAE salary growth to increase in 2010 IMF boosts Middle East ...

Extreme Sailing Series Asia - A test on the final day of training - Sail World

Extreme Sailing Series Asia. It was a long and tiring day for the top international sailors in Muscat today as they had their final shakedown before the start of the final round tomorrow, 1 February 2010. The super-fast and super-colourful Extreme ...

Prep Roundup: Moses sisters key Beavers' defeat of Ridgefield - Longview Daily News

RIDGEFIELD — Woodland overcame a raucous road crowd and a physical opponent to seize sole control of first place in the Greater St. Helens 2A League girls basketball race by beating Ridgefield 58-51 here Tuesday. The Spudders streaked to a 10-3 ...

Jewel of Muscat to be named tomorrow - MENAFN

(MENAFN - Times of Oman) The Jewel of Muscat will be officially named at an inauguration ceremony, under the patronage of Abdul Aziz bin Mohammed Al Rowas, advisor to His Majesty the Sultan, in presence of Jo Tchok Tong, senior minister of Singapore ...

Turtles just the tip of an Omani adventure - Edmonton Journal

Oman -- land of frankincense, myrrh, the Queen of Sheba and the nesting grounds of the giant green turtles. What wonderful attractions for such a small country with a population of only three million people. But that's only part of what makes the ...

Occidental Petroleum Corp. Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript - Seekingalpha.com

Daily production volume increased 23,000 BOE a day from Oman and Bahrain, 6,000 BOE from Argentina and 13,000 BOE from California operations, excluding Long Beach. Partially offsetting these increases were lower Middle East volumes of 7,000 BOE a day ...

Today's corporate news direct from Michigan businesses - MLive.com

Carlson's global portfolio now totals 1,058 hotels with 160,000 rooms in 77 countries. MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlson Hotels today announced year-end 2009 results, which include the addition of a total of 92 properties under its five ...

Resolved Question: is there any hotel around AE or oman which has a special beach or swimming pool for especially ladies?

i am looking hotel which has a especially for ladies beach or swimming pool in united arab emirates or in oman more

Resolved Question: Rap/Hip-hop. Can you name the song?

Okay, i'm going to give you some lines from 15 songs; and you must give the artist [or featured artist & original artist] and the name of the song. Whoever gets the most/gets them all right first wins. 1.--cuz, hoes, they sweat a brotha majorly and I dont know why, your girl keeps paging me. 2.--I made the change from a common thief, to up close and personal with Robin Leech 3.--the doctor said i had blood clots; but i aint jamaican man. 4.--she too had the drama thick. had a daddy and a mama and her daddy used to mama hit. 5.--And everything is to the back with a little slack. cause inside out; is wikkity wikkity wikkity wack. 6.-- Beep beep. Who's got the keys to the jeep. vrooommmm. 7.-- confess it's a shame when you livin' in a city that's the size of a box and nobody knows yo' name. 8.--chew em up, spit em out, just like popsicles. 9.--i'm still not a playa, but you still a hater. 10.--Im fortunate, they dont see a fourth what I get. 11.--Dressed in all black like the oman..have your friends singin this is for my homey 12.--Compton and Long Beach together, now you know you in trouble 13.--Me and you tonight, we gonna make some cash, robbin old folks and then makin a dash. 14.--Cause i'm young and i'm black & my hat's real low, do i look like a mind reader sir, ion know. am i under arrest or should i guest some mo'? 15.--now what you hear is not a test, i'm rappin to the beat more

Resolved Question: Here's another boating fiasco, Bill & all Boaties. Any thoughts ?

Hi again. I seem to have boats on the mind today, as I type this from mine somewhere on the Avon. I think that I know precisely where I am, but the stupid sat-nav, which is superfluous to requirements sometimes says turn left when I am in no position to do so. It might end up at the bottom if it is not carefull ! But that is not what I was going to say. The mysterious sinking ski-boat. In the Mid-East, off the coast of Oman, I heard shouts for assistance from a motley crew on an 18 ft boston. The thing had an over-rated Johnson 225hp outboard, 8 people with cold boxes etc, etc. I thought that it looked a bit low in the water, about 1/2 a mile offshore, but it was clearly getting lower, with water starting to lap over the gunwhales. I was operating the company Rotork, a twin Volvo Penta landing craft type thing, so popped over to see what was what. I could not winch it aboard, as it simply weighed too much Dang, I found that the drainage bung had come adrift, so the bilge was mostly water. Only thing to do was to get everyone onto the Rotork, and speedily tow it back to the yacht club. This was met with some amazement, as a landing craft pitched up on the beach outside the bar / restaurant thing. The Boston behind then gracefully sunk in 6ft of warm water. Oh well, you don't win 'em all ! Any more boatie tales ? more

Resolved Question: Can you suggest new means of entertainment in Muscat- Oman?

In (Muscat) Oman -in the middle east- there aren't many entertainment options besides the basics. These include Camping at the beaches/desserts, Cinemas, Paintball, bowling allies, clubbing, spas, dining and such. In the capital (muscat) 68% of the population are between ages 18-30 and basically, we need to create or introduce something new. Any suggestions on what could be done? more

Resolved Question: How can i find email addresses of hotels around the world?

This are some of the hotels that I am trying to get the email addresses: # Ahotels Princep # Andorra Center # Andorra Park # Anyos Park # Apartamentos Xixerella # Arthotel Q # Apsis Arthotel # Apsis Arthotel # Apsis Florida # Artic Hotel # Boston # Carlton Plaza # Coma # Confort Soldeu # Coray # Cosmos # Crowne Plaza Andorra # Crowne Plaza Andorra La Vella # Cassany # Delfos # Del Meligar # Els Cims # Els Meners # Espel # Eureka # Fenix # Font # Font d'Argent Canillo # Frontera Blanca # Florida Hotel # Grau Roig # Hesperia Andorra la Vella # Hotansa Cervol # Hotansa Himalaya Soldeu # Hotel Andorra Palace # Hotel Carlton Plaza # Hotel Cims Andorra # Hotel De L''''isard # Hotel Diplomatic # Hotel Font Del Marge # Hotel Hotansa Cervol # Hotel Marfany # Hotel Plaza # Hotel Salvia # Husa Centric # HUSA Patagonia # Husa Xalet Verdu # Kandahar # L'Angel Blanc # Les Terres # L'Obaga Blanca # Magic Canillo # Magic La Massana # Magic Ski # Mercure # Mercure Andorra 4 # Montecarlo # Nordic # Novotel Andorra # Oros # Pere d'Urg # Piolets # Plaza Hotel # Prisma # President # Reial Pirineus - Palau Alpi # Roc Blanc # Rutllan Xalet de Muntanya # Roc Del Sola Hotel # Salvia D Or Hotel # Sant Jordi # Sercotel Andorra Park # Sercotel Magic Andorra # Shusski # Ski Plaza # Solana de Ransol # Sport Hotel # Sporting # St. Gothard # Tivoli # Univers # Velvet # Xalet Montana Curtain Bluff Resort Dian Bay Resort & Spa Antigua Galleon Beach Resort Antigua St Jamess Club Resort Mamora Bay Antigua Blue Waters Hotel Sandals Grande Antigua Jumby Bay Resort Jolly Beach Resort Hawksbill Beach Resort Mango Bay Spa Resort Antigua The Beach House Barbuda Hotel Dove Cove Hotel Antigua Antigua Beachcomber Hotel Coconut Beach Club CocoBay Carlisle Bay Jumby Bay Resort K Club Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa And I am also looking for hotels in different countries can you list all the hotels and their email addresses in each of these countries: Aruba Australia Austria The Bahamas Bahrain Barbados Belgium Bermuda Brunei Canada Cayman Islands Channel Islands Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Equatorial Guinea Estonia Faroe Islands Finland France French Polynesia Germany Greece Greenland Guam Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Japan Kuwait Liechtenstein Luxembourg Macau Malta Monaco Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Caledonia New Zealand Northern Mariana Islands Norway Oman Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar San Marino Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan[1] Trinidad and Tobago United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States U.S. Virgin Islands Thanks! no spammer pls... or you will be reported. more

Resolved Question: How can i find email addresses of hotels around the world?

Resolved Question: Places for camping this eid holidays?

We are planning for a camping this eid holidays but i am unable to get any specific information about camping in UAE. I have been told that there are beaches where we can go for camping in fujairah/khor fakkan/musandam (Oman). But can someone guide me which will be the best place. Also some female friends will also be joining so which will be safe place. also are there any public toilets etc. nearby. Also, is it a good idea to go for camping in this weather (overnight). Any better idea than camping ???????? more

Resolved Question: if you have a myspace, can you please help me?

You know how people always do funny countries & cities on the myspace settings? e.g. your dads name is, Chad i'd like fries, Togo i like, Turkey the beach has, Seychelles he said, Oman brrr its, Chile etc. do you have any other funny ones? more

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Resolved Question: Can you translate these English paragraphs to Tagalog about UAE???

Introduction Background: Definition Field Listing The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the UK control of their defense and foreign affairs in 19th century treaties. In 1971, six of these states - Abu Zaby, 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah, Dubayy, and Umm al Qaywayn - merged to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They were joined in 1972 by Ra's al Khaymah. The UAE's per capita GDP is on par with those of leading West European nations. Its generosity with oil revenues and its moderate foreign policy stance have allowed the UAE to play a vital role in the affairs of the region. Geography Location: Definition Field Listing Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia Geographic coordinates: Definition Field Listing 24 00 N, 54 00 E Map references: Definition Field Listing Middle East Area: Definition Field Listing Rank Order total: 83,600 sq km land: 83,600 sq km water: 0 sq km Area - comparative: Definition Field Listing slightly smaller than Maine Land boundaries: Definition Field Listing total: 867 km border countries: Oman 410 km, Saudi Arabia 457 km Coastline: Definition Field Listing 1,318 km Maritime claims: Definition Field Listing territorial sea: 12 nm contiguous zone: 24 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm continental shelf: 200 nm or to the edge of the continental margin Climate: Definition Field Listing desert; cooler in eastern mountains Terrain: Definition Field Listing flat, barren coastal plain merging into rolling sand dunes of vast desert wasteland; mountains in east Elevation extremes: Definition Field Listing lowest point: Persian Gulf 0 m highest point: Jabal Yibir 1,527 m Natural resources: Definition Field Listing petroleum, natural gas Land use: Definition Field Listing arable land: 0.77% permanent crops: 2.27% other: 96.96% (2005) Irrigated land: Definition Field Listing 760 sq km (2003) Total renewable water resources: Definition Field Listing 0.2 cu km (1997) Freshwater withdrawal (domestic/industrial/agricultural): Definition Field Listing total: 2.3 cu km/yr (23%/9%/68%) per capita: 511 cu m/yr (2000) Natural hazards: Definition Field Listing frequent sand and dust storms Environment - current issues: Definition Field Listing lack of natural freshwater resources compensated by desalination plants; desertification; beach pollution from oil spills Environment - international agreements: Definition Field Listing 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 Geography - note: Definition Field Listing strategic location along southern approaches to Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit point for world crude oil Government Country name: Definition Field Listing conventional long form: United Arab Emirates conventional short form: none local long form: Al Imarat al Arabiyah al Muttahidah local short form: none former: Trucial Oman, Trucial States abbreviation: UAE Government type: Definition Field Listing federation with specified powers delegated to the UAE federal government and other powers reserved to member emirates Capital: Definition Field Listing name: Abu Dhabi geographic coordinates: 24 28 N, 54 22 E time difference: UTC+4 (9 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) Administrative divisions: Definition Field Listing 7 emirates (imarat, singular - imarah); Abu Zaby (Abu Dhabi), 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah (Sharjah), Dubayy (Dubai), Ra's al Khaymah, Umm al Qaywayn (Quwayn) Independence: Definition Field Listing 2 December 1971 (from UK) National holiday: Definition Field Listing Independence Day, 2 December (1971) Constitution: Definition Field Listing 2 December 1971; made permanent in 1996 Legal system: Definition Field Listing based on a dual system of Shari'a and civil courts; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage: Definition Field Listing none Executive branch: Definition Field Listing chief of state: President KHALIFA bin Zayid al-Nuhayyan (since 3 November 2004), ruler of Abu Zaby (Abu Dhabi) (since 4 November 2004); Vice President and Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Rashid al-Maktum (since 5 January 2006) head of government: Prime Minister and Vice President MUHAMMAD bin Rashid al-Maktum (since 5 January 2006); Deputy Prime Ministers SULTAN bin Zayid al-Nuhayyan (since 20 November 1990) and HAMDAN bin Zayid al-Nuhayyan (since 20 October 2003) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president note: there is also a Federal Supreme Council (FSC) composed of the seven emirate rulers; the FSC is the highest constitutional authority in the UAE; establishes general policies and sanctions federal legislation; meets four times a year; Abu Zaby (Abu Dhabi) and Dubayy (Dubai) rulers have effective veto power elections: president and vice president elected by the FSC for five-year terms (no term limits); election last held 3 November 2004 upon the death of the UAE's Founding Father and first President ZAYID bin Sultan Al Nuhayyan (next to be held in 2009); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president election results: KHALIFA bin Zayid al-Nuhayyan elected president by a unanimous vote of the FSC; MUHAMMAD bin Rashid al-Maktum unanimously affirmed vice president after the 2006 death of his brother Sheikh Maktum bin Rashid al-Maktum Legislative branch: Definition Field Listing unicameral Federal National Council (FNC) or Majlis al-Ittihad al-Watani (40 seats; 20 members appointed by the rulers of the constituent states, 20 members elected to serve two-year terms) elections: elections for one half of the FNC (the other half remains appointed) held in the UAE on 18-20 December 2006; the new electoral college - a body of 6,689 Emiratis (including 1,189 women) appointed by the rulers of the seven emirates - were the only eligible voters and candidates; 456 candidates including 65 women ran for 20 contested FNC seats; one female from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi won a seat note: reviews legislation but cannot change or veto Judicial branch: Definition Field Listing Union Supreme Court (judges are appointed by the president) Political parties and leaders: Definition Field Listing none Political pressure groups and leaders: Definition Field Listing NA International organization participation: Definition Field Listing ABEDA, AFESD, AMF, FAO, G-77, GCC, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICCt (signatory), ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, LAS, MIGA, NAM, OAPEC, OIC, OPCW, OPEC, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO Diplomatic representation in the US: Definition Field Listing chief of mission: Ambassador (vacant) chancery: 3522 International Court NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20008 telephone: [1] (202) 243-2400 FAX: [1] (202) 243-2432 consulate(s): New York, Houston Diplomatic representation from the US: Definition Field Listing chief of mission: Ambassador (vacant); Charge d'Affaires Martin R. QUINN embassy: Embassies District, Plot 38 Sector W59-02, Street No. 4, Abu Dhabi mailing address: P. O. Box 4009, Abu Dhabi telephone: [971] (2) 414-2200 FAX: [971] (2) 414-2603 consulate(s) general: Dubai Flag description: Definition Field Listing three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and black with a wider vertical red band on the hoist side Economy United Arab Emirates Top of Page Economy - overview: Definition Field Listing The UAE has an open economy with a high per capita income and a sizable annual trade surplus. Despite largely successful efforts at economic diversification, nearly 40% of GDP is still directly based on oil and gas output. Since the discovery of oil in the UAE more than 30 years ago, the UAE 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. In April 2004, the UAE signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement with Washington and in November 2004 agreed to undertake negotiations toward a Free Trade Agreement with the US. The country's Free Trade Zones - offering 100% foreign ownership and zero taxes - are helping to attract foreign investors. Higher oil revenue, strong liquidity, housing shortages, and cheap credit in 2005-07 led to a surge in asset prices (shares and real estate) and consumer inflation. Rising prices are increasing the operating costs for businesses in the UAE and adversely impacting government employees and others on fixed incomes. Dependence on oil and a large expatriate workforce are significant long-term challenges. The UAE's strategic plan for the next few years focuses on diversification and creating more opportunities for nationals through improved education and increased private sector employment. GDP (purchasing power parity): Definition Field Listing Rank Order $167.3 billion (2007 est.) GDP (official exchange rate): Definition Field Listing $192.6 billion (2007 est.) GDP - real growth rate: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 7.4% (2007 est.) GDP - per capita (PPP): Definition Field Listing Rank Order $37,300 (2007 est.) GDP - composition by sector: Definition Field Listing agriculture: 1.8% industry: 59.3% services: 38.9% (2007 est.) Labor force: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 3.065 million (2007 est.) Labor force - by occupation: Definition Field Listing agriculture: 7% industry: 15% services: 78% (2000 est.) Unemployment rate: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 2.4% (2001) Population below poverty line: Definition Field Listing 19.5% (2003) Household income or consumption by percentage share: Definition Field Listing lowest 10%: NA% highest 10%: NA% Inflation rate (consumer prices): Definition Field Listing Rank Order 11% (2007 est.) Investment (gross fixed): Definition Field Listing Rank Order 21.8% of GDP (2007 est.) Budget: Definition Field Listing revenues: $58.88 billion expenditures: $38.06 billion (2007 est.) Public debt: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 22.9% of GDP (2007 est.) Agriculture - products: Definition Field Listing dates, vegetables, watermelons; poultry, eggs, dairy products; fish Industries: Definition Field Listing petroleum and petrochemicals; fishing, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, commercial ship repair, construction materials, some boat building, handicrafts, textiles Industrial production growth rate: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 4.3% (2007 est.) Electricity - production: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 57.06 billion kWh (2005) Electricity - consumption: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 52.62 billion kWh (2005) Electricity - exports: Definition Field Listing 0 kWh (2005) Electricity - imports: Definition Field Listing 0 kWh (2005) Oil - production: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 2.54 million bbl/day (2006 est.) Oil - consumption: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 372,000 bbl/day (2005 est.) Oil - exports: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 2.54 million bbl/day (2004 est.) Oil - imports: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 137,200 bbl/day (2004) Oil - proved reserves: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 97.8 billion bbl (2007 est.) Natural gas - production: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 45.07 billion cu m (2005 est.) Natural gas - consumption: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 39.56 billion cu m (2005 est.) Natural gas - exports: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 6.848 billion cu m (2005 est.) Natural gas - imports: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 1.343 billion cu m (2005) Natural gas - proved reserves: Definition Field Listing Rank Order 5.823 trillion cu m (1 January 2006 est.) Current account balance: Definition Field Listing Rank Order $41.67 billion (2007 est.) Exports: Definition Field Listing Rank Order $156.6 billion f.o.b. (2007 est.) Exports - commodities: Definition Field Listing crude oil 45%, natural gas, reexports, dried fish, dates Exports - partners: Definition Field Listing Japan 23.4%, South Korea 10.3%, Thailand 5%, India 4.8% (2006) Imports: Definition Field Listing Rank Order $101.6 billion f.o.b. (2007 est.) Imports - commodities: Definition Field Listing machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, food Imports - partners: Definition Field Listing China 13.1%, India 10.2%, US 8.9%, Japan 6.2%, Germany 6.1%, Italy 4.7% (2006) Economic aid - donor: Definition Field Listing since its founding in 1971, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has given about $5.2 billion in aid to 56 countries (2004) Economic aid - recipient: Definition Field Listing $5.36 million (2004) Reserves of foreign exchange and gold: Definition Field Listing Rank Order $76.62 billion (31 December 2007 est.) Debt - external: Definition Field Listing Rank Order $57.52 billion (31 December 2007 est.) Stock of direct foreign investment - at home: Definition Field Listing Rank Order $44.37 billion (2007 est.) Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad: Definition Field Listing Rank Order $14.14 billion (2007 est.) Market value of publicly traded shares: Definition Field Listing Rank Order $138.5 billion (2006) Currency (code): Definition Field Listing Emirati dirham (AED) Exchange rates: Definition Field Listing Emirati dirhams per US dollar - 3.673 (2007), 3.673 (2006), 3.6725 (2005), 3.6725 (2004), 3.6725 (2003) note: officially pegged to the US dollar since February 2002 Fiscal year: Definition Field Listing calendar year Transnational Issues Disputes - international: Definition Field Listing boundary agreement was signed and ratified with Oman in 2003 for entire border, including Oman's Musandam Peninsula and Al Madhah enclaves, but contents of the agreement and detailed maps showing the alignment have not been published; Iran and UAE dispute Tunb Islands and Abu Musa Island, which Iran occupies Illicit drugs: Definition Field Listing the UAE is a drug transshipment point for traffickers given its proximity to Southwest Asian drug-producing countries; the UAE's position as a major financial center makes it vulnerable to money laundering; anti-money-laundering controls improving, but informal banking remains unregulated more

Resolved Question: can you translate these English paragraph to Tagalog abouts demographics???

The UAE population has an unnatural sex distribution consisting of more than twice the number of males than females. The 15-65 age group has a male(s)/female sex ratio of 2.743. UAE's gender imbalance is the highest among any nation in the world followed by Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia - all of which together comprise the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).[4] The GCC states are also what most South and Southeast Asians refer to as the Persian Gulf especially in context of emigration.[5] UAE has one of the most diverse populations in the Middle East.[6] 19 % of the population is Emirati, and 23 % is other Arabs and Iranians [7]. An estimated 85 percent of the population is comprised of non-citizens, one of the world's highest percentages of foreign-born in any nation. In addition, since the mid-1980s, people from all across South Asia have settled in the UAE. The high living standards and economic opportunities in the UAE are better than almost anywhere else in the Middle East and South Asia. This makes the nation an attractive destination for Indians, Filipinos, Pakistanis, and Bangladeshis along with a few thousand Sri Lankans. In 2006, there were approximately 2.15 million Indian nationals, Philippines Nationals—OFW, Bangladeshi nationals, and Pakistani nationals in the UAE, making them the largest expatriate community in the oil-rich nation.[8] Persons from over twenty Arab nationalities, including thousands of Palestinians who came as either political refugees or migrant workers, also live in the United Arab Emirates. There is also a sizable number of Emiratis from other Arab League nations who have come before the formation of the Emirates such as Egyptians, Somalis, Sudanese and other Gulf Arab states, who have adopted the native culture and customs. Further, Somali immigration also continued in the 1990s as a result of the Somali civil war. A woman shopping at Dubai Duty Free A woman shopping at Dubai Duty Free There are also residents from other parts of the Middle East, Baluchistan region of Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan, Africa, Europe, Post-Soviet states, and North America. The UAE has attracted a small number of very affluent expatriates (Americans, British, Canadians, Japanese, Chinese and Australians) from developed countries who are attracted to a very warm climate, scenic views (beaches, golf courses, man-made islands and lucrative housing tracts in Abu Dhabi and Dubai), the nation's comparably low cost of living (but in 2006, thousands of real estate properties are valued over millions of dollars) and tax-free incentives for their business or residency in the UAE. They make up under 5 percent of the UAE population; mainly English-speaking. Expatriates adhere to the law and customs of the UAE, their adopted country. The most populated city is Dubai, with approximately 1.6 million people. Other major cities include Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, and Fujairah. About 88% of the population of the United Arab Emirates is urban.[9] The remaining inhabitants live in tiny towns scattered throughout the country or in one of the many desert oilfield camps in the nation. more

Resolved Question: March luxury beach holiday from London w/10mth old?

Hello! Does anyone have suggestions as to how we can get away from London to get some sunshine in early March? As we have a 10 month old, we don't want to go too long haul, so Asia is definitely out, even the Indian ocean would be difficult. Ideally we'd love a small, boutique type place. We prefer something like a villa or a beach hut to a large hotel. And the killer, we NEED babysitting services, as it would be great to have a little time alone - something that is so rare! We have considered Oman and Dubai, but it seems to be predominantly mega resorts... Our budget is reasonable, given our demands...Perhaps I should clarify, it must be WARM enough to sunbathe, maybe even swim in the ocean, snorkel, etc... more

Resolved Question: All inclusive holiday with Spa - Recommendation please?

We are looking for an all inclusive lie on the beach holiday for end October hopefully with a spa. Can't be adult only as this a mum/daughter (aged 14) trip! Just a week so we don't really want to be flying for too long although may consider Caribbean, Egypt, Oman, Dubai, etc. Want at least 4* resort I think - somewhere lovely for a real relaxing break for us both. Rapid response please. more

Resolved Question: Not the run of the mill grub?

Hi Folks, just a thought. I seem to have travelled the planet a fair bit, and eaten all sorts of weird things. Seemingly all OK, or I would not be typing this. Well. snakes in Africa, camel & goat innards in Oman, a pigeon in Paris, kangaroo steaks in Oz, and dodgy kippers in Bournemouth. Oh, must mention the shot down grilled buzzard from the tin roof in some remote part of China. Most edible. I turned it into sandwiches. Then there is the thing that leapt onto the boat in the Red Sea. Gruesome it was, so I stamped on it, put it on a beach barbie, and it was said - "a fine fish" God knows what it was. Sort of a big red thing. So the Q is - what weird stuff to eat have you tried ? Without being ill... Bob more

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Resolved Question: How can i find email addresses of hotels around the world?

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