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Dubai case length is indefensible: Carr
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3 suspected cases of SARS-related virus in France
French health officials said Friday they are investigating three suspected cases of a deadly new respiratory virus related to SARS, in people who had clos...
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| Dubai دبي |
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| Emirate of Dubai | ||
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| Coordinates: 25°15′00″N 55°18′00″E / 25.25000°N 55.30000°E | ||
| Country |  United Arab Emirates |
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| Emirate |  Dubai |
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| Incorporated (town) | 9 June 1833 | |
| Independence from UK | 2 December 1971 | |
| Founder | Rashid bin saeed Al Maktoum | |
| Seat | Dubai | |
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| • Type | Constitutional monarchy[1] | |
| • Ruler | Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | |
| • Crown Prince | Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 4,114 km2 (1,588 sq mi) | |
| Population (1 January 2013) | ||
| • Total | 2,106,177 | |
| • Density | 463.17/km2 (1,199.6/sq mi) | |
| • Nationality (2005)[3] |
53% Indian 17% Emirati 13.3% Pakistani 7.5% Bangladeshi 2.5% Filipino 1.5% Sri Lankan 0.3% American 5.7% other countries |
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| Time zone | UAE standard time (UTC+4) | |
| Website | Dubai Emirate Dubai Municipality |
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