Find Virtual Private Servers in the United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates, commonly known as UAE, is actually a federation of seven separate states, which combine to form a whole. The emirates, or states, are Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain. Through foreign investments in the 1970s, the resource-rich UAE has become an economically rich federation with a bustling population. New media developments, largely centered around Dubai, could make VPS hosting through the United Arab Emirates a great choice to help you reach your online goals.

VPS Hosting in the UAE - Dubai

The largest city in the United Arab Emirates is Dubai, an area that has also served as something of a media pioneer for the federation. Through new media developments, Dubai has connected the UAE to news sources throughout the world.

Many of the English-language newspapers Americans are familiar with circulate throughout the UAE, which as of 2006 boasts a population of 4.5 million. Dubai is a perfect starting ground if you want to explore VPS hosting in the United Arab Emirates.

VPS Hosting and Internet Access in the United Arab Emirates

The UAE has only one ISP (Internet Service Provider): ETISALAT (http://www.emirates.net.ae). This company filters most Internet access via local proxy service, automatically restricting access to sites deemed controversial.

All Israeli websites, for instance (sites ending in the .il extension) are blocked to UAE residents. Compared to much of Europe, broadband service in the United Arab Emirates is costly (a 2Mbit/s connection might cost around $95 USD, for example).

The Internet country code for the United Arab Emirates is .ae. According to the Middle East Directory, the country has approximately 2160 websites and 220,000 active Internet users.

Even with restrictions, UAE users are eager to explore what the online world has to offer. This makes VPS hosting through the United Arab Emirates a good choice for many webmasters.

There are VPS hosting companies out there that provide secure, private servers in the UAE. Most VPS hosting plans offer secure storage space, IP addresses, technical support and other features when you agree to a hosting package. Search for a site offering VPS hosting service in the UAE, and you're well on your way to achieving your online goals.

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