UAE, as one of the most rapidly developing country in the world, exhibits an amazingly perfect blend of traditionalism and modernism. All UAE nationals continue to wear their traditional costume which indeed is a symbol of national pride and identity.
For internal travel there are good tarmac roads running along the west coast between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah; between Sharjah and Dhaid; and linking Dubai with other Northern States and the interior.
The national airlines are Emirates (EK) and Gulf Air (GF). Emirates operates international flights to and from Dubai; Gulf Air serves all UAE airports. Emirates is expanding services to the Far East. Many other airlines operate scheduled services to Dubai.
The population of Dubai has rapidly grown from 183,000 inhabitants in 1970 to roughly 1.1 million in present day. The increase in population has been forecasted to continue at an annual rate of 6.4% to reach around 3 million inhabitants by 2017.
Strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, Dubai has firmly established itself as the commercial, financial and business hub of the region-a market of more than one billion people whose annual imports exceed $100 billion. The leading trading hub, Dubai offers access to a market of outstanding potential for overseas companies in a wide range of sectors.
Dubai makes an ideal location for all types of trade fairs and meetings and attracts visitors and exhibitors year-round from all over the world. The city combines the state of the art facilities and services of one the world’s major international business centers ...
Dubai mostly developed along the banks of the Creek, which is a busy trade area and focal point for the city. Today, the placid Creek remains a main centre of activity and the sights here highlight the contrasts between the old & the new, the traditional and the modern.
Dubai among 11 e-freight ready sites
Dubai has been identified as one of 11 new locations ready for e-freight by International Air Transport Association (IATA)
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