United Arab Emirates

Definition

The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah, each governed by its own monarchy with a supreme council of rulers where decisions regarding the federation are made. It represents a unique blend of traditional monarchial elements and modern governance structures, contributing to its classification within contemporary government regimes.

Related terms

Monarchy:

A form of government with a monarch at the head, either a king or queen, who exercises authority in varying degrees of power.

Federation: A political entity characterized by a union of partially self-governing provinces, states, or other regions under a central federal government.

Legitimacy:

The right and acceptance of an authority, often a governing law or régime, that is acknowledged by the governed as being legitimate