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From Burj Khalifa to Mars, the UAE astonishes the world
Standing at 828 meters with 163 floors, Dubai's Burj Khalifa is the tallest structure ever built by humankind. Construction took 6 years with 12,000 workers daily at peak. Its observation deck at 555m offers views across the Arabian Gulf. The building can be seen from 95 km away.
The world's largest man-made island, shaped like a palm tree, added 78 km of coastline to Dubai. Home to the iconic Atlantis hotel and hundreds of luxury villas. Visible from space with the naked eye. Engineering marvel that redefined what humanity can build on water.
Abu Dhabi holds the world's largest sovereign wealth fund worth over $993 billion. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque accommodates 40,000 worshippers. The Louvre Abu Dhabi is the first branch outside France. Saadiyat Island cultural district rivals the world's greatest museum complexes.
In 2021, the UAE became the fifth nation to reach Mars with its Hope Probe. The first Arab interplanetary mission. The Mars 2117 project envisions building a settlement on Mars within 100 years. From pearl diving to space exploration in just two generations.
Over 200 nationalities live in the UAE in harmony. 2019 was declared the Year of Tolerance. The country hosts churches, temples, and diverse places of worship. The Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi is a global symbol of interfaith coexistence.
Despite holding 7% of world oil reserves, the UAE has diversified its economy. Dubai's GDP is 70% non-oil. Dubai International Airport handles 90M+ passengers annually. Expo 2020 Dubai welcomed 24 million visitors from 192 countries.
Milestones that shaped the United Arab Emirates
1958 — Oil discovered, transforming the UAE's future
Dec 2, 1971 — Seven emirates unite as one nation
Jan 4, 2010 — World's tallest building inaugurated
Oct 1, 2021 — First World Expo in the Middle East
Hotels: 19,908|Cities: 60|Avg Stars: 3.0|Emirates: 7|Area: 83,600 km²|Population: ~10M
The power of the United Arab Emirates in numbers
Nuclear energy and culture connect the UAE and Korea
Korea built the $20 billion Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant — the first nuclear power plant in the Arab world. Four APR-1400 reactors now operate at full capacity. The two nations collaborate to export nuclear technology to third countries. The UAE committed $30 billion in investments to Korea's economy.
Dubai hosts the Middle East's largest K-Pop concerts. The UAE's K-City project combines advanced industries with Korean culture. Korean restaurants and K-beauty products are popular across all seven emirates. Korean language courses are now offered at UAE universities.
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