On Dec.2nd, 2011, citizens of UAE celebrated their national day for the 40th time: on December 2nd 1971 the nation of United Arab Emirates formally came into being from joining of the seven neighboring principalities accepting Abu Dhabi as the leading emirate, under their visionary leader the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
In the 40 years since the UAE has seen unparalleled growth in wealth and prestige, and it’s welcoming business environment has been home to businessmen and entrepreneurs of not only Middle Eastern nationalities but also aspiring and inspired men and women from all corners of the globe.
This application is our offer to help non-native residents and guest who live and work in UAE get a more colorful appreciation of this nation’s heritage and culture.
We would like it to be regarded as multi-faceted viewing device into UAE culture, like a prism. We agree it is not a comprehensive view, but it’s a start, and we hope it will it grow, by your feedback, suggestion, and even questions. So do not hesitate to write to us about it: [email protected]
To UAE natives: it will give us pleasure to know what you think; introduce this application to your non-native friends, and colleagues, and tell us what you else you would like be included, or to see differently in future updates.
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لمواطنين الإمارات العربية المتحدة : أنه ليسعدني أن أعرف رأيك؛ انشر هذا البرنامج للمقيمين من الاصدقاء ، والزملاء ، وقول لنا ما تحب ان نضيفه ، أو لرؤية مختلفة في التحديثات المستقبلية, رايك يهمنا