The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy and a federation of seven emirates in the Middle East, located in West Asia at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. Abu Dhabi serves as the national capital and Dubai is the largest city. It borders Oman to the east and northeast, Saudi Arabia to the southwest, and shares maritime borders with Qatar and Iran in the Persian Gulf, and with Oman in the Gulf of Oman. As of 2024, the population is estimated at over 10 million. Islam is the state religion, Arabic is the official language, and English is the primary language of business. The UAE is a Gulf monarchy known for its oil wealth, significant global investments, and considerable influence in U.S. politics, often opposing the Muslim Brotherhood and funding anti-Islamist campaigns worldwide. It is led by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and collaborates with the World Economic Forum (WEF) on artificial intelligence (AI) and future cities initiatives. The UAE has been identified in U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) filings through meetings with its lobbyists, such as the Harbour Group, and through employment at advisory firms like Albright Stonebridge Group (ASG), which has interests in the Gulf region. The UAE provides significant financial support to MEI, a relationship maintained during Salem's tenure as CEO.