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Yep, the UAE is the most pro-western region in the Middle East, and also the most innovative and prosperous region. Instead of relying on oil as a means to prosperity, they've decided to become prosperous through advancement and innovation in technology and markets, while using oil as a reserve, much like a gold standard. Muslims who live in the region have quite different beliefs, particularly in social matters. For example, women wear "normal" clothes (i.e. they dress like whores as they do here in the U.S.). Many citizens speak English, another no-no for a lot of Middle-Eastern nations. Dubai is disliked by most radical Islamic areas, perhaps out of difference of religious beliefs, or out of jealously at the success of the emirate. Dubai's airport is freaking awesome BTW.

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