United Arab Emirates Culture Posters, Art Prints, Charts, Maps

Abu Dhabi, the capital and the second largest city in the United Arab Emirates, lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western coast. The area of Abu Dhabi had human civilization from 3,000 BCE, as of 2001 the majority of the population is expatriate workers.

The Persian Gulf was a source of pearls and Abu Dhabi was noted as a center for pearl trade. In the 1930s exploration for oil began and it is estimated that Abu Dhabi has control of 9% of the world's proven oil reserve; pollution is destroying the natural ecology and eliminating the importance of pearl diving.

Abu Dhabi is also the name of the largest emirate in the UAE.

Dubai is both a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates.

Dubai's first recorded mention is in 1095, and the earliest settlement known as Dubai town dates from 1799 with formal establishment in 1833 by Sheikh Maktoum bin Buti al Maktoum.

Traditional architecture in desert areas has narrow streets where the buildings provide their own shade.

Fujairah is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, and the only one on the Gulf of Oman.

Fujairah is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, and the only one on the Gulf of Oman.

Al Ain, whose name means “the water spring”, has been inhabited for over 4,000 years. Early cultures are known for building “beehive” tombs.

Liwa, a belt of oases about 100 km south of the Persian Gulf coast, are along the northern reaches of the Rub al Khali dune fields north of the Saudi Arabia.

World Religions -
Islam Wall Poster
“Know that every True Believer is the brother of every other True Believer. ...Remember that Faith is in the heart.” Qur'an

The Arabic word “Islam” means peace, purity, acceptance and commitment. People who follow the Islamic religion are called Muslims. Islam in monotheistic that is, Muslims believe there is only one God. They believe Muhammad is the final and most important prophet, or messenger, of God, who is called Allah. But Muslims do not think of Muhammad as God. Muhammad lived from 570 to 632. He established Islam in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. His followers spread Islam from Mecca throughout the Arab world and beyond. The early Muslims converted people who lived in the lands the controlled in Arabia, North Africa, and Spain. Today, Islam is the world's second-largest religion – more than one billion Muslims live in the Middle East and around the world.

Muslims believe that Muhammad received the Qur'an [kuh-RAN], the Islamic holy book, from Allah. The Qur'an defines Islamic religious belief and practice. Overall, Islam teaches that a moral life can be led through complete submission to the will of Allah. In many Islamic nations, Islam is the state religion. In these countries, the law of Islam is the law of the land.

The Qur'an lists five duties that all Muslims must fulfill – these are known as the Five Pillars of Faith. Performing these duties makes up much of the day-to-day religious practice of Muslims. The first duty is shahadah, or testimony that "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet!" The next is salah, or prayer. Devout Muslim pray five times daily. The third duty is zakah, the giving of alms, or charity, to the poor. The fourth duty is sawm, or fasting. Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan, the time when Muhammad received the Qur'an. The final duty is hajj, or pilgrimage. If they are able, Muslims must visit the holy city of Mecca at least once in their lives.

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Desert Biome
Poster Text: Deserts are harsh environments found all around the world, covering about one-fifth of the planet. Characterized by low rainfall, deserts receive less than 25 centimeters of rain per year. ...

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