PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2019
Answer
Abu Dhabi
Explanation
In February 2019, Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), included Hindi as the third official language to be used in its courts, alongside Arabic and English. This landmark move was aimed at improving access to justice for the massive Indian expatriate community residing and working in the UAE, allowing them to file claims and understand court procedures in their native language.
Key Points
- > The Indian expatriate community constitutes the largest ethnic group in the UAE, making up roughly 30% of the total population.
- > The first two official languages in the Abu Dhabi judicial system are Arabic and English.
- > The capital of the United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi, and the currency is the UAE Dirham.
- > Doha is the capital of Qatar.
- > Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia.
Additional Information
Middle Eastern Countries & Capitals
| Country | Capital | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates (UAE) | Abu Dhabi | Dirham |
| Qatar | Doha | Riyal |
| Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | Riyal |
| Iran | Tehran | Rial / Toman |
| Iraq | Baghdad | Dinar |
Memory Tips
- Connect the large population of Indian blue-collar workers in the UAE with the judicial system's need to adopt Hindi to provide fair legal access.