Current population is 11,173,277 people. Population growth slowed significantly after 2000-2010. Fertility rate is 1.42 births per woman. Median age is 32.6 years (2020)
UAE is a federation of seven emirates with five federal authorities. Arabic is official language, with five other official languages in courts. UAE follows moderate foreign policy promoting peaceful coexistence. UAE passport ranks first globally, allowing visa-free travel to 179 countries
Public holidays are announced annually by the government. Islamic events are based on Hijri calendar and moon sighting. Public sector employees receive more paid holidays than private sector
UAE has no official postal code system. All emirates use 00000 or NA as postal code. Regional companies like DHL and FedEx don't require zip codes. International retailers like Ali Express and Amazon may require zip codes
Kandura originated in Andalusia during Umayyad Caliphate. Initially known as 'thawb Andalusia', evolved into modern Emirati dress. Traditional dress worn on all occasions from weddings to funerals
Kandura is the main garment, ankle-length and mostly white. Gutra is a protective scarf worn with Agal for formal occasions. Shemagh is a red-checked version of Gutra worn by young men. Bisht is a ceremonial cloak worn over Kandura, decorated with gold. Faneela vest and Na-aal sandals complete the outfit