The United Arab Emirates (FAE) has since its independence in 1971 invested in one of the world’s most modern military defenses. The country has been involved in a number of conflicts, partly by sending peacekeeping forces and partly by fighting forces in war participation. 24-month selective military service for men was introduced in 2014, while nine months of first-time service for women are voluntary. The Federation’s common defense was established…
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In the 2000s, the United Arab Emirates (FAE) has taken a more active and expansive role in the region, where both economic and military resources have been used in foreign policy. With a solid financial foundation in particular thanks to the oil and gas revenues of the largest emirate, Abu Dhabi, the FAE has been able to use significant resources to support actors in several conflicts in the region, both…
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Public transportation Public transport in Singapore is efficient, extremely modern, clean, affordable and mostly equipped with air conditioning. The TransitLink hotline (Tel: (65) 67 67 43 33) provides information about all important means of transport in the city and the best connections around the clock. The subway is operated by Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) (Tel: (65) 63 10 00 or hotline in Singapore (1800) 336 89 00. Internet: www.smrt.com.sg). The trains run every…
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