Commonly abbreviated as UAE, the UAE is composed of seven states or emirates (something like a much , much smaller version of the United States).
As in the states in the U.S. Each emirate has a degree of independence, but there is also a federal government. This is known as the Supreme Council of Rulers , and is made up of the seven emirs - The leaders of each emirate - who inherit their positions.
Since the 1950s , when oil was discovered in the region , the economy of the UAE has undergone rapid change.
Apart from the export of oil and gas , the country has focused on the growth of their construction industries and tourism, to some extent these go hand in hand - the impressive feats of modern design on display in Dubai are some of the main attractions for visitors.




