The word ‘Dubai’ is believed to have been originated from ‘Daba’ – literally meaning a horde of locusts.

Fact on Abu Dhabi:

 Abu Dhabi contains more than 2,000 well-maintained parks and gardens and over 400 kilometres (249 miles) of coastline, of which 10 kilometers (6 miles) are public. The Lake Park is one of the most visited parks in Abu Dhabi. 

The Federal National Council (FNC)  is the federal authority of the United Arab Emirates formed to represent the general Emirati people. The FNC consist of 40 members with advisory tasks in the house of legislative council. Twenty members are elected by the citizens of the UAE through an electoral college, while the remaining twenty are appointed by the rulers of each emirate. The FNC assembly hall is located in the Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE. 

RAS AL KHAIMAH

His Highness Sheikh Saud was named Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah

Over the last 43 years, the FNC has discussed hundreds of issues and drafted laws concerning the people and economy of the country. According to the Constitution, federal draft laws first have to pass through the FNC for review and recommendations. Draft laws and amendments formed with help of specialized house committees are presented to the Council for discussion and later sent back to the Cabinet for consideration and approval. Throughout its history, the Council has influenced the Federal Government to draft laws. Original draft laws from the Cabinet are amended by the Council to suit the needs of the citizens which they represent.^[5]

The FNC is responsible under the Constitution for examining, and, if it wishes, amending, all proposed federal legislation, and is empowered to summon and to question any Federal Minister regarding Ministry performance. One of the main duties of the FNC is to discuss the annual budget. Specialized sub-committees and a Research and Studies Unit have been formed to assist FNC members to cope with the increasing demands of modern government.^[6