- CAPITAL: Abu Dhabi
- LANGUAGE: Arabic is the official language of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but English is widely used. RELIGION: Islam is the official language of the UAE. Approx. 96% of the population is Sunni Muslims. LOCAL TIME: UAE Standard
- Time (IST) is 4 hours ahead of GMT.
- ELECTRICITY: 220 and 240 volts, 50Hz - The most frequently used plugs are the square three-pin type.