Culture
When was the UAE founded?
The 2nd of December 1971
Who founded the UAE?
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Which is the highest mountain in the UAE?
Jebal Yibir
What’s the national animal of the UAE?
The Arabian Oryx
Which direction is Arabic written in?
Right to left
Name a dip made of chickpeas and doused in olive oil
Hummus
Who’s the president of the UAE?
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
What percentage of UAE land is Abu Dhabi?
~80%
Name an Arabian animal on the endangered list
The Arabian Tahr, the Arabian Leopard, the Arabian Gazelle, the Egyptian vulture, and the Eurasian Peregrine Falcon
What’s a traditional Arabic greeting?
*hello* or *peace be upon you*
What are 5 of the prevalent religions in the UAE?
Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, Sikhism
Who’s the prime minister of the UAE?
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Which sea surrounds the UAE?
The Arabian Sea
What specific species of dolphin does the Persian Gulf contain?
Indo-pacific hump-back dolphins
How many Arabic speakers are in the world?
~300-350 million
What are the original nomadic inhabitants of the UAE called?
Who is the deputy ruler of Dubai?
Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Which countries border the UAE?
Saudi Arabia and Oman
What are the two species of amphibians found in the UAE?
The Arabian Toad and the Dhofar Toad
How many countries have Arabic as their official (or co-official!) language?
25
What were the main occupations in the UAE?
Pearl-divers and fishers
Who is the minister of artificial intelligence in the UAE?
His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama
Which Emirate of the UAE is one of the oldest settlements in the world?
Al Ain
Name 5 desert-dwelling animals in the UAE
Arabian Oryx, Arabian Sand Gazelles, Camels, Arabian Tahrs, Arabian Red Foxes, Arabian Sand Cats, Carpet Vipers, Horned Vipers, Falcons, Deathstalker Scorpions, Arabian Toads, Arabian Wolves, and Arabian Leopards
How old is the Arabic language?
~1,500 years old