All seven emirates form the larger federation, which provides political structure and assumes responsibility for a number of key functions. In particular, the federal government oversees foreign relations, nationality and immigration issues, communications services, air traffic control, security and defense, and more. Although the federal government has existed since the formation of the UAE in 1971, Abu Dhabi became the official capital of the federation in 1996. Currently, the ruler of Dubai serves as the prime minister of the UAE, while the ruler of Abu Dhabi serves as the UAE president.
A fast-growing nation with significant economic influence in the Middle East and beyond, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) consists of seven emirates. Each emirate exists as a largely autonomous state and falls under the leadership of one ruler. In each emirate, a modern administrative system exists alongside more historical traditions, such as majlis, the councils where tribesmen express their opinions to their rulers directly.
All seven emirates form the larger federation, which provides political structure and assumes responsibility for a number of key functions. In particular, the federal government oversees foreign relations, nationality and immigration issues, communications services, air traffic control, security and defense, and more. Although the federal government has existed since the formation of the UAE in 1971, Abu Dhabi became the official capital of the federation in 1996. Currently, the ruler of Dubai serves as the prime minister of the UAE, while the ruler of Abu Dhabi serves as the UAE president. |
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