History of the Country and Establishment of the Union

Archeological excavations and antiques found in many areas of the country have proved that a great civilization used to be prosperous in the area known today as the United Arab Emirates. The civilization is dated back to 4000 BC , and was interrelated with the neighboring civilizations .

H. H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was born in 1918 . In 1946 , he was elected ruler of Al Ain and in 1966 , he became ruler of Abu Dhabi. In 1968 , Britain declared its withdrawal from the area . Immediately Sheikh Zayed took the lead in calling for a federation of the emirates . The rulers of the other emirates moved quickly and on the 2nd of December 1971 the United Arab Emirates formally emerged onto the international stage . On November 2nd 2004 , Sheikh Zayed passed away , after a long journey of giving and achievements . The nation keeps going on his vision under the leadership of H.H Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan , President of United Arab Emirates and his brothers , the members of the Supreme Council and Rulers , and their crown princes .

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States of United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates, or UAE is bordered by the Arab Gulf from the North, Gulf of Oman and the Sultanate of Oman from the East, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman from the South, and the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from the West. The country is located between 22-26.5 N latitude, and 51-56.51 E longitude. The United Arab Emirates has a 644 kilometre long coast south of the Arab Gulf, where the Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman , Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah are located, while the 90 kilometre long coast of the Emirate of Fujairah is located at the Gulf of Oman.
The area of the country is 83,600 square kilometers, with the desert dominating most of this area with many popular oases. Most of the country’s coast is dominated by sand except for the northern area at Ras Al Khaimah which constitutes the Hajer mountain cape. The country has hundreds of islands within the Gulf, of which 200 are in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, importantly Sir Bani Yas which has evolved into an oasis and a conservation area for endangered and rare birds and animals. The UAE has a population of 8.19 million and is continuing to grow at a rapid rate despite the global downturn; according to a comprehensive report on the country's economy, unveiled in May 2010.

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The Charter Introduction

Our Website "Allegiance to Khalifa" is the first virtual site designed to show appreciation, recognition and loyalty to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan , President of the United Arab Emirates , for his continuous contributions and accomplishments in boosting the UAE’s social and economic welfare on the regional as well as on the international level . His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan gives extraordinary care for the citizens in terms of providing them with the basic needs : adequate housing , healthcare and free education , as well as embracing safety and security and care for citizens , residents and expatriates in the United Arab Emirates .
Your registration and participation in this charter is a message for spreading the culture of peace and peaceful coexistence, that is embraced by the United Arab Emirates under its faithful Rulers .
The charter will be presented to H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan , the President of United Arab Emirates . The Founders of the United Arab Emirates headed by H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his brother H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum - may Allah have mercy upon them - and their brothers the Rulers of the other Emirates , whose footsteps were followed by all successors under the leadership of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his brother H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum , and their brothers , the members of the Supreme Council of the Union , these founders have formed a unique and flawless model for unity , which has been particularly characterized by the peaceful civilized coexistence in the United Arab Emirates. This Charter aims at achieving a global peace based on the model of the United Arab Emirates as an example for the whole world , in peaceful coexistence , with love , security and respect amongst all nationalities , religions and beliefs .

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