Curated OER
Worksheet 4. Reading: A Green City
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the passage about a new city in Abu Dhabi. The reading is titled A Green City. They then answer the 8 questions pertaining to the passage.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: United Arab Emirates
A thorough look at United Arab Emirates from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Peek Inside the World's First Carbon Neutral City
A new kind of city is being built in the Arab desert. Read about the unique engineering that is creating Masdar, a "city of the future" which doesn't use fossil fuels.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: United Arab Emirates: Government
A look at the government of United Arab Emirates reveals a loose federation of seven emirates with some attempts being made for more unity. A chart gives the principal players in the government. From U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: United Arab Emirates
Offers a country profile and travel guide to the United Arab Emirates, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism, population, news,...
Curated OER
University of Texas: Map: Uae: Administrative Divisions
This map of United Arab Emirates labels the seven emirates that make up the federation. From the Perry-Castaneda collection.