Geography
Which continent is UAE in?
Asia
What is the name of the traditional attire for men?
Kandura
What is the national animal of the UAE?
The Arabian Oryx
Which person is known as the 'Father of the Nation'?
Sheikh Zayed
Who is the current ruler of Dubai?
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
What is the highest point located entirely within the UAE?
Jabel Yibir (Jabel Jais peak is actually in Oman!)
What is the name of this traditional folk dance that is done with bamboo sticks?
Al Ayyala
What is the national bird of the UAE?
Falcon
What was the old name of the UAE?
The UAE has declared 2026 as the Year of ____.
Family
What is the total land area of the UAE (in km2)? (To the nearest 10,000 km2)
80,000 km2
Which traditional boat, historically used for pearl diving, is a key cultural icon?
Dhow boat
What is the national tree of the UAE?
What is the name of the oldest school in the UAE?
Al Ahmadiya School
What is the name of the upcoming airport in Dubai?
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
What is the largest Mountain Range in UAE named as?
Hajar Mountain Range
Who designed the UAE flag?
Abdullah Mohammed Al Maainah
What is the national flower of the UAE?
Tribulus Omanense (Al Samer)
What is the oldest building in Dubai?
Al Fahidi Fort
What percentage of the world's oil come from the UAE?
4%-4.5%
Which Emirate of the UAE does the village 'Nahwa' belong to? (HINT: Nahwa is a village that is fully enclosed by Omani territory.)
Sharjah
In Abu dhabi, prior to dirhams, which currency was used?
The Bahraini dinar
On what date was the UAE officially formed?
2 December, 1971
Where was the first major archaeological excavation in the UAE?
Umm Al Nar island (Abu Dhabi)
What is the official name of the "Presidential Palace" in Abu Dhabi?
Qasr Al Watan