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About UAE  Dubai
Originally a small fishing settlement, Dubai was taken over in about 1830 by a branch of the Bani Yas tribe from the Liwa oasis led by the Maktoum family who still rule the emirate today.
The discovery of oil in 1966 soon transformed the emirate and its way of life. Dubai's first oil exports in 1969 were followed by a period of rapid development that laid the foundations for today's modern society. Much of the credit for this development can be traced to the vision of the late Ruler, HH Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, who ensured that Dubai's oil revenues, despite being relatively modest by the standards of the region, were deployed to maximum effect.
His work has been continued by the present Ruler, HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and his brothers, Their Highnesses Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance and Industry, and General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence. The result is that Dubai is constantly building up its infrastructure of transport facilities, schools, hospitals, tourism developments and other amenities of an advanced society .
Languages
The official language is Arabic. English is widely understood and ranks alongside Arabic as the language of commerce.
International Relations
The UAE became a member of the United Nations and the Arab League in 1971. It is a member of the International Monetary Fund, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), World Trade Organisation and other international and Arab organizations, including the Arab Gulf Co-operation Council (AGCC), whose other members are Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.
In its foreign relations, the UAE's stance is one of non-alignment but it is committed to the support of Arab unity.
Government
The Supreme Council of the UAE, comprising the hereditary rulers of the seven emirates, is the highest federal authority. It is responsible for general policy matters involving communications, education, defence, foreign affairs and development, and for ratifying federal laws. The President, HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who is also Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and the Vice-President, HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also Ruler of Dubai, are elected by the Supreme Council from among its members.
The Federal Council of Ministers, responsible to the Supreme Council, has executive authority to initiate and implement laws. The Federal National Council is a consultative assembly of 40 representatives who are appointed for two years by the individual emirates. The council monitors and debates government policy but has no power of veto.
While Abu Dhabi is the center of federal government activities, most ministerial departments also maintain offices in Dubai.
Economic Policy
In matters unrelated to diplomacy and defense, each emirate enjoys considerable autonomy in managing its own affairs.
In business, the government of Dubai is committed to liberal, free market policies and to the creation of a business environment conducive to commercial activity.
This approach is well illustrated by the incentives available to investors in the Jebel Ali and Airport Free Zones and by the continuing high level of public sector investment in the infrastructure. About Ajman
 "All big surprises comes in
small packets"
Ajman, is the smallest in all the
seven emirates with an area of only 161 square miles, the emirate of Ajman
accounts for less than 0.5 per cent of the country's landmass. Located on the
UAE's western coast overlooking the Arabian Gulf, it has a fast modernizing
capital, well provided with shopping malls, an increasingly busy port
encompassing a free zone, an eighteenth century fort with a fascinating museum,
and a long corniche road running between beaches of fine, golden sand and a
growing number of hotels and resorts.
With Sharjah on the neighbourhood,
beautiful 16 kilometer long corniche on the beach side, old fort on center are
two of its "landmarks". Ajman City Center, Kempinski Hotel, are the
places of leisure, shopping and entertainment.
Ajman lacks oil, but thanks to its
strategic location and proximity to the commercial centres of Dubai and
Sharjah, it has a high percentage of the country's industrial plants. The
emirate has long been known for fishing and shipbuilding, and Ajman Port is one
of the fastest developing ports in the Northern Emirates. Agriculture and
tourism are also seen as sectors with great potential.
Under the leadership of Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuami, and with financial
assistance from wealthier neighboring emirates like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Ajman
has opened up to investment and development of the free zone and the seaports,
new roads, a metropolitan rail link to Dubai and a new sewage system.
A real estate boom is under way. Ajman was the second emirate after Ras Al
Khaimah to open up its property market to foreigners and over the last three
years some $6.4 billion worth of real estate development projects have been
launched.
Beach
Ajman beach is always a nice place
to spend the day in with the warm sun, white sands, and clear waters. Dolphin
spotting is also a recreation activity enjoyed in the emirate.
Supermarkets, restaurants and hotels
You can find many other restaurants
around town including fast food counters such as Pizza Hut, McDonald's and in
places such as Lulu Hypermarket and Ajman City Center.
Hotels present in Ajman are Dana
Beach Resort, the Emirates Plaza Hotel and the 5 star Kempinski Hotel, Ajman.
Ajman Kempinski Hotel Ajman boasts over 500 metres of private beach, classed by
many as the best in the United Arab Emirates, with pure white sand and crystal
clear blue waters stretching into the infinity of the Arabian Sea.
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