United Arab Emirates
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of United Arab Emirates. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesCamel Race, Chickpea, Date Syrup, Drilling, Dubai,
Falcon, Grand Prix, Mesquite, Oils, Oryx,
Pearl Trade, Platform, Reserves, Sandpiper, Shrimp,
Tennis, Tomb, Warbler, Pancake, Sheikh associated with United Arab Emirates. But there's a twist. Only 18 of these 20 words are actually listed. So you're on your own to find the 2 unlisted ones. A full solution is provided if you get stuck.
By the way, we designed this puzzle to be easily read. Both the puzzle grid and word list are in large 17-point font size. And the puzzle grid, which is 22×20 letters, spans the entire width of the page. This way you won't have to squint.
Fun Facts About United Arab Emirates
- The city of Dubai has gold-dispensing ATMs that spit out actual 24K gold bars and coins, updating prices in real-time. It's basically a precious metal vending machine.
- The capital city of Abu Dhabi means "Father of the Gazelle" in Arabic, stemming from a legend where hunters followed a gazelle to a freshwater spring on the island.
- The United Arab Emirates has no permanent rivers and natural lakes due to its arid climate. It relies on massive desalination plants to turn seawater into fresh water for its cities.
- Dubai has deployed robotic officers to patrol malls and streets. These "Robocops" allow citizens to report crimes and pay fines using a touchscreen.
- The United Arab Emirates was the world's first to appoint a Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence. This happened back in 2017.
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