Teaching English in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates is a good place for English language teachers to gain teaching experience, while enjoying interesting cultural and sightseeing activities. The English language is in demand in the United Arab Emirates, and so are good English language teachers. If you are interested in teaching overseas, you might want to consider the United Arab Emirates.
Life in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates is a union of seven sovereign sheikhdoms, formed when the British withdrew from the Gulf in 1971. Although its small, the United Arab Emirates has mountains, beaches, deserts, oases, camel racing, and Bedouin markets. In spite of the conspicuous upper-classes, the United Arab Emirates is still an affordable place to visit.
History of the United Arab Emirates
The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the UK control of their defense and foreign affairs in 19th century treaties. In 1971, six of these states - Abu Zaby, 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah, Dubayy, and Umm al Qaywayn - merged to form the United Arab Emirates. They were joined in 1972 by Ra's al Khaymah. The United Arab Emirates' per capita GDP is not far below those of leading West European nations. Its generosity with oil revenues and its moderate foreign policy stance have allowed the United Arab Emirates to play a vital role in the affairs of the region.
Economy of the United Arab Emirates
The UAE has an open economy with a high per capita income and a sizable annual trade surplus. Its wealth is based on oil and gas output (about 33% of GDP), and the fortunes of the economy fluctuate with the prices of those commodities. Since 1973, the UAE has undergone a profound transformation from an impoverished region of small desert principalities to a modern state with a high standard of living.
At present levels of production, oil and gas reserves should last for more than 100 years. The government has increased spending on job creation and infrastructure expansion and is opening up its utilities to greater private sector involvement.
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