Dubayy

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).

United Arab Emirates 2008

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).

United Arab Emirates 2008

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).

Background 2008

Qatar followed in 1949, Abu Dhabi in 1962, and Dubayy in 1969.

1. The Gulf States 2001

But the most important institution was the Supreme Council of Rulers, on which Abu Dhabi and Dubayy alone held veto power.

1963-75 2001

Only two other sheikdoms, Dubayy and Sharja, possessed significant reserves of oil.

1963-75 2001

Supreme Council of Rulers: composed of the seven emirate rulers, the council is the highest constitutional authority in the UAE; establishes general policies and sanctions federal legislation, Abu Dhabi and Dubayy rulers have veto power; council meets four times a year cabinet:

The 1994 CIA World Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Minister SULTAN bin Zayid Al Nuhayyan (since 20 November 1990) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president note: there is also a Federal Supreme Council (FSC) which is composed of the seven emirate rulers; the council is the highest constitutional authority in the UAE; establishes general policies and sanctions federal legislation, Abu Zaby (Abu Dhabi) and Dubayy

The 1999 CIA Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Legal system: federal court system introduced in 1971; all emirates except Dubayy (Dubai) and Ra's al Khaymah have joined the federal system; all emirates have secular and Islamic law for civil, criminal, and high courts

The 1999 CIA Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Telecommunications: modern system consisting of microwave and coaxial cable; key centers are Abu Dhabi and Dubayy; 386,600 telephones; satellite ground stations - 1 Atlantic Ocean INTELSAT, 2 Indian Ocean INTELSAT and 1

The 1994 CIA World Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency