Inside the United Arab Emirates business world

Is a federation of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi (the capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain

• Each emirate is governed by an absolute monarch; together they form the Federal Supreme Council.

• Islam is the official religion.

• Arabic is the official language, English is widely used.

• Oil and its natural gas reserves are the seventh-largest in the world. 

• Most populated city, Dubai

• Flogging and stoning are legal punishments. 

• Sexual abuse among female domestic workers is another area of concern.

• The UAE has a modest dress code. The dress code is part of Dubai's criminal law. Most malls have a dress code displayed at entrances. Females should cover their shoulders and knees; therefore women are not permitted to wear sleeveless tops, or shorts

• The government imposes restrictions on spreading other religions through any form of media as it is considered a form of proselytizing.