Economy of the United Arab Emirates Economy of the United Arab Emirates The economy of the United Arab Emirates is the second largest in the Middle East (after Saudi Arabia), with a gross domestic product (GDP) of $403.2 billion (AED 1.46 trillion) in 2014. The Emirates have been successfully diversifying its economy. Although the UAE has the most diversified economy in the GCC, its economy remains extremely reliant on petroleum (oil). With the exception of Dubai, most of the UAE is dependent on oil revenues. Petroleum and natural gas continue to play a central role in the economy, especially in Abu Dhabi. More than 85% of
Law enforcement in the United Arab Emirates Law enforcement in the United Arab Emirates Law enforcement is the responsibility of each emirate of the UAE; each emirate's police force is responsible for matters within their own borders, but they routinely share information with each other on various areas. The forces also each have units to deal with protests, riot control or heavily armed suspects. Crimes against national security will be referred to the Federal Courts. There is also close cooperation between the law enforcement and the military. The police in the UAE come under the Ministry of Interior and are also responsible for maintaining the prisons and