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United Arab Emirates Government And Business Contacts Handbook ... Read more

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Chapters: Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates, List of Prime Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, List of Rulers of Separate Emirates of the United Arab Emirates, Constitution of the United Arab Emirates, Trucial Oman Scouts, Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs, United Arab Emirates, National Research Foundation, United Arab Emirates Army, Dubai Statistics Center, President of the United Arab Emirates, Rera, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates, Emirati Passport. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 62. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The armed forces of the United Arab Emirates, officially called the Union Defence Force, consists of 65,000 troops, and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi. It is the federal military force and is primarily responsible for the defense of all seven emirates. The Trucial Oman Scouts, long the symbol of public order on the coast and commanded by British officers, were turned over to the United Arab Emirates as its defense forces in 1971. Although small in number, the UAE armed forces are equipped with some of the most modern weapon systems, purchased from a variety of outside countries. Most UAE troops are citizens of other Arab countries and Pakistan. Officers, however, are almost all UAE nationals. Most are graduates of the United Kingdom's Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, with others having attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, the Royal Military College, Duntroon and St. Cyr, the military academy of France. France opened the Abu Dhabi Base in May 2009. There are two distinct military organizations in the UAE, the UAE federal military force is called the Union Defence Force, and then several of the Emirates maintain their own forces. The United Arab Emirates Air Force...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=31841 ... Read more

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Strategic government and business contacts and information for conducting successful business, export-import, investment and other activity. Updated annually ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Lubna Khalid Al Qasimi, Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Hamdan Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Sultan Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Saeed Khalifa Humeid Al Rumaithi, Mohammed Khalfan Bin Kharbash. Excerpt:HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (born 30 April 1972) is a United Arab Emirati minister of foreign affairs. He is the son of the founder of UAE, the First President, Emir (ruler) of Abu Dhabi, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan . Biography Family Son of HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan , he is the younger half-brother of current emir and president, HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan . He is also the younger brother of current crown prince, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan . His elder half-brother, HH Sheikh Sultan , and elder brother HH Sheikh Hamdan were the Deputy Prime Ministers of the United Arab Emirates . His elder brother HH Sheikh Mansour and half-brother HH Sheikh Saif were succeed as the Deputy Prime Ministers. Sheikh Abdullah is married to HH Sheikha Al Yazia bint Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan. He have 3 three children, HH Sheikha Fatima, HH Sheikh Mohammed and HH Sheikh Zayed. Emiri Family of Abu Dhabi HH Sheikha Al Mazroui HH Sheikha Fatima HH Sheikha Mouza HH Sheikha Ayesha item HH Sheikh Saeed item HH Sheikh Falah item HH Sheikh Nahyan ... ... Read more

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United Arab Emirates Foreign Policy And Government Guide ... Read more

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Basic information on foreign and domestic policy, national security, political system, parties and elections, government and administrative structure. Participation in international organizations, treaties and regional unions.International and foreign policy and more. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (11)

Something missing...
Overall I thought the book was very well put together and achieves what the author set out to achieve. Based on my knowledge (personal and professional) it is an accurate reflection on the UAE.However, two points I would like to make in relation to the book.First, while Davidson discusses the role Indians played in the early days of the UAE unfortunately they have been left out of modern developments.At the commercial level, expatriate Indians have been a very significant force in the overall development of the UAE.Second, Davidson wants to use quantity as an (almost) measure of quality.When he refers to the various public services available (notably hospitals and public schools) there are some questions about the quality of the services being provided, especially in some of the Emirates outside of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.But he does manage to capture and convey the dynamic and rapidly changing nature of the UAE.

Historically Unreliable
Davidson's book may appear to be a useful guide to those unacquainted with the region. But, for those who are from the Gulf and know enough to question his information and assertions we find names that are mispelled or confused with others, we find events relating to the succession of rulers made up, quotes misinterpreted, vagueness in describing time periods and the text riddled with gossip. This is not unique to his book, as similar errors can be found in his article on the politics of succession that was published in the Middle East Policy Council Journal. Two examples readily available from his article that was published this summer (2006) are 1) his description of Sheikh Abdullah as the Minister of Information & Culture, when as of January 2006 he has been Minister of Foreign Affairs. 2) Where he explains that the `best informed locals and veteran expatriates' predicted a succession that bypassed the two eldest sons of Sheikh Zayed.

Davidson's (incorrect) sequence of imparting information jeopardises his analysis of events and their importance. Hence, while it may make for interesting reading of fiction, it can hardly be taken seriously.

If you take a look at his acknowledgements, he thanks his students for contributing information.

The UAE
This is easy to follow and has some very good diagrams.It shows that independent research can be done in countries like the UAE which most people seem to assume are still far too sensitive.There is a huge list of sources including interviews and government documents, and at the end is probably the most extensive bibliography (in English and Arabic) on this part of the world.Saudi Arabia could use a similar book.

Why no democracy?
This is a very well put together book, and after reading it all the way through I realised it's the first time I have been able to fully understand why democracy has not taken root and, in the western sense at least, is unlikely to take root in the near future.The book is also very useful for showing how the rulers have desperately tried to diversify their economic base, and although most of the statistics only go up to 2004, this is easily the best book I have seen of the development of a Gulf state.

One of few available serious studies of the U.A.E.
As a researcher at a major New York financial firm I needed to quickly find information to help me begin to assess the risks of doing business in the U.A.E. Fortunately I came across a reference to this volume. I found it extremely useful for my work, providing me with substantial up-to-date information on the politics and economics of a country quite different from most I have studied. In particular, Dr. Davidson provided some answers to one of my initial questions about the U.A.E.--what holds this group of seven monarchies together? While the book could have benefited from more editing (it still reads like a doctoral dissertation)it is full of information and easy to use. ... Read more

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An authoritative and wide-ranging book uncovering the rich heritage of the United Arab Emirates, its political renaissance and its modern transformation into one of the most developed nations in the world. ... Read more

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Written for the Specialist
Fifteen chapters by diverse authors cover archeology, poetry, histories of tribal, colonial and independent eras and modern economy, industry and environment. Written for the specialist more than the general reader, this is nonetheless a valuable contribution to the resources available on the nation founded in 1971 by the confederation of seven emir-ates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ra's al-Khaimah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain and Fu-jairah. DD ... Read more

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Summarizes the education and labor market initiatives implemented or under way in four countries in the Arab region (Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates) to address the human resource issues they each face as they prepare their countries for a place in the 21st century global economy. Together, these countries highlight the variety of challenges faced by countries in the region and responses to those challenges. ... Read more

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The Practical Guide to Litigation and Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates is a detailed guide to litigation and arbitration in the UAE. The book is written with reference to the Federal Civil Procedure Law, other relevant Federal Laws and laws specific to the individual Emirates supported by latest judgments delivered by the Courts of Cassation in the UAE. Essam Al Tamimi has also highlighted practical issues drawn from sixteen years of practice in the courts of the UAE. There is also a useful chapter on Arbitration, again based upon Essam's extensive experience in dispute resolution in the UAE. The Practical Guide to Litigation and Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates is the only English text of its kind and is intended for use by practitioners and scholars alike. ... Read more

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This yearbook contains basic information on export-import, investment and business opportunities in the respected country. Provides information on government structure, economy, business climate, regulations, and more...Includes basic statistics, information on the most important business contacts and business travel. Updated annually. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports and Issue Briefs, published by Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports and Issue Briefs on December 1, 2009. The length of the article is 10279 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The United Arab Emirates Nuclear Program and proposed U.S. nuclear cooperation.(Congressional Research Service)(Report)
Author: Christopher M. Blanchard
Publication: Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports and Issue Briefs (Report)
Date: December 1, 2009
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports and Issue Briefs
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