The official portal of the UAE Government

This portal has won the "Best Federal Portal" award at the 2nd GCC eGovernment Award and the "Best Strategic Website' Award at the Arab e-Government Web Award

40th UAE National Day

The Spirit of the Union is the spirit that binds the cosmopolitan community of the UAE, connecting us under one banner, one flag, but with many voices. It is the Spirit of the Union that celebrates our culture and heritage, and yet shapes our future.

A short film about the official portal of the UAE government

Welcome to the official portal of the UAE Government

This page contains a short film (in Arabic) about the main features of the UAE Government official portal, your gateway to the UAE federal information and services.

National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking

On the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking website, you can read the annual report on human trafficking in UAE in addition to laws and treaties on combat human trafficking.

Green UAE

With a vision of assuring environmental sustainability for life, the Ministry of Environment and Water works on promoting environmental security and promoting food security in the UAE. Read more in the Green UAE page

UAE Vision 2021

"We want to be among the best countries in the world by the year 2021" In a strong and safe union, knowledgeable and innovative Emiratis will confidently build a competitive and resilient economy.

Domain names in Arabic

(.emarat) ... not just another dot. It's the beginning of a new Internet era - the starting point in our journey towards a better access to online Arabic content.

National Council of Tourism & Antiquities

Welcome to the UAE

Each year, the UAE welcomes millions of visitors and offers them a taste of generous Arab hospitality. UAE, a perfect combination of past and present, complemented with sun, sand and sea creates beautiful memories for its visitors.

Culture and Heritage

Culture and Heritage of the UAE

The United Arab Emirates has a rich history dating back to thousands of years. So, the country is concerned with preserving and documenting such heritage for the next generations.

President H. H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the members of Supreme Council are keen on preserving and promoting the UAE heritage amongst the youth by educating them; thus, linking the glorious past and the magnificent civilisation with its future generation.

Therefore, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President, has urged the cultural, educational and academic institutions to keep the good work to raise awareness in the youth of their cultural and civilized heritage of their country.

H. H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late president and founding father of the United Arab Emirates, had a great interest in preserving the heritage for the benefit of the country and the next generations. His interest was not limited to the national heritage, but included international heritage, as he established a USD 150,000 award with UNESCO to encourage human creativity and save threatened heritage monuments.

There are many authorities concerned with preserving the heritage in the country such as: Emirates Heritage Club, Emirates Diving Society, Traditional Heritage Renewal Society, Research and Documents Center and others. Throughout the county, there are museums and heritage villages of the past ages.

The National Council of Tourism & Antiquities offers a lot of information about the UAE

You could use Emirates eGovernment forum to discuss your views on how to preserve the UAE culture and heritage.

Government on Air

Abu Dhabi City is rapidly moving towards the future with an eye on 2030. Watch this video from Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council. Your comments are welcome.

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