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Background: 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.
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July 4th 2009 Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Dubai
So picking up where I last left off: That afternoon we went for a quick swim and out to the Marina for dinner at a nice italian restaurant. The Marina, like all other places in Dubai was really pre ... [full story]
So picking up where I last left off: That afternoon we went for a quick swim and out to the Marina for dinner at a nice italian restaurant. The Marina, like all other places in Dubai was really pre ... [full story]
July 2nd 2009 Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Dubai
So my journey began in Canberra on 30 June... after a teary goodbye with my girls, I headed to my parents place for a quick dinner and then off to the airport. The flight to Melbourne was rather uneve ... [full story]
So my journey began in Canberra on 30 June... after a teary goodbye with my girls, I headed to my parents place for a quick dinner and then off to the airport. The flight to Melbourne was rather uneve ... [full story]
May 14th 2009 Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Dubai
The final leg of our journey saw us stopping in on some friends in Dubai for a day. We have only been trying to get there to see them for the last 4 years...since they moved there. What an amazing ... 34 photos [full story]
The final leg of our journey saw us stopping in on some friends in Dubai for a day. We have only been trying to get there to see them for the last 4 years...since they moved there. What an amazing ... 34 photos [full story]
July 1st 2009 Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Dubai
The taxi arrived, and we piled all the luggage in. Our neighbours came out to wave us off. They were wearing particularly appropriate outfits. We arrived at Birmingham Airport, in plenty of time. W ... 4 photos [full story]
The taxi arrived, and we piled all the luggage in. Our neighbours came out to wave us off. They were wearing particularly appropriate outfits. We arrived at Birmingham Airport, in plenty of time. W ... 4 photos [full story]
June 24th 2009 Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Dubai
So here I am, bored out of my mind in Dubai airport. I've managed to kill 7 hours so far by wandering around Deira city centre.... I still can't get over how easy it was to just walk out of the airpor ... 5 photos [full story]
So here I am, bored out of my mind in Dubai airport. I've managed to kill 7 hours so far by wandering around Deira city centre.... I still can't get over how easy it was to just walk out of the airpor ... 5 photos [full story]
June 23rd 2009 Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Abu Dhabi
My stomach was growling, and on a normal day, I would have sprinted to sample one of everything that didn’t involve red meat. But this was no normal day. I needed a photo with Spike Lee. Part of ... 1 photos [full story]
My stomach was growling, and on a normal day, I would have sprinted to sample one of everything that didn’t involve red meat. But this was no normal day. I needed a photo with Spike Lee. Part of ... 1 photos [full story]
June 23rd 2009 Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Abu Dhabi
I sipped a glass of red wine and chatted with the students, who were eager to get to know the new girl. There were a couple of Kazaks and Russians, some Lebanese and Syrians, one overly cocky half Ita ... [full story]
I sipped a glass of red wine and chatted with the students, who were eager to get to know the new girl. There were a couple of Kazaks and Russians, some Lebanese and Syrians, one overly cocky half Ita ... [full story]
June 23rd 2009 Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Abu Dhabi
I couldn’t believe it. For the last four years I had had two claims to fame. One was seeing Brad Pitt at the University of Missouri Columbia supporting a filmmaker who had made a documentary abo ... [full story]
I couldn’t believe it. For the last four years I had had two claims to fame. One was seeing Brad Pitt at the University of Missouri Columbia supporting a filmmaker who had made a documentary abo ... [full story]
June 23rd 2009 Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Abu Dhabi
I must have landed in Abu Dhabi about the same time as Spike Lee. Maybe we were even on the same plane. I wouldn’t have noticed anyway. I was too busy gawking out the window at the dazzling dis ... 5 photos [full story]
I must have landed in Abu Dhabi about the same time as Spike Lee. Maybe we were even on the same plane. I wouldn’t have noticed anyway. I was too busy gawking out the window at the dazzling dis ... 5 photos [full story]
May 17th 2009 Middle East » United Arab Emirates » Dubai
Taking the word exhoribitant to bold new extremes, and bringing ridiculous fantasy towards reality, Dubai is a place where the word "Wow" is second only in frequency to the phrase "Its stinking ho ... 13 photos [full story]
Taking the word exhoribitant to bold new extremes, and bringing ridiculous fantasy towards reality, Dubai is a place where the word "Wow" is second only in frequency to the phrase "Its stinking ho ... 13 photos [full story]
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