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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) (Arabic: دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة, Dawlat al-Imārāt al-‘Arabīyah al-Muttaḥidah) is a federation of seven emirates situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia. The UAE consists of seven states, termed emirates, which are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Quwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah. The capital and second largest city of the United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi. It is also the country's center of political, industrial and cultural activities. The political system of the United Arab Emirates, based on the 1971 Constitution, comprises several intricately connected governing bodies. Islam is the official religion and Arabic is the official language. The United Arab Emirates has the world's sixth largest oil reserves and possesses one of the most developed economies in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates is a founding member of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, and a member state of the Arab League. It is also a member of the United Nations, Organisation of the Islamic Conference, the OPEC, and the World Trade Organization. 
[2010] Strong and building up in UAEDue to the commercial culture of the United Arab Emirates and taking into consideration religious laws governing the country, the government are very strict on Drugs and related substances. The psychedelic scene itself is not very big in the country but is growing at a rapid rate. There are two main Psytrance events organizers and they do their best to promote the scene in Dubai. This however is limited to indoor venues. Event named Ravelations have landed international acts / DJ's to Dubai in the past and continue to do so. Another event named Psynthesis also have landed international acts and cater to both Indoor and outdoor events / parties. The outdoor parties are usually away from the city (Dibba, Umm Al Quain, Hatta Desert and other remote areas). The scene is strong and is building up with many converting to psytrance. DJ Swaroop G aka. Sanathana has been featured as the only psytrance producer in DJ Mag Middle East and a local magazine, Infusion. The news about psytrance is spreading and Dubai will have a solid psy scene by end of Year 2010.
Overview about the upcoming yearMany Indoor and outdoor parties lined up for the Yr.2010 by Psynthesis crew and Ravelations Crew.
Parties / EventsThe biggest indoor psytrance party in Dubai attracted a crowd of 710 people at a venue - CHI, The Lodge for PSYNTHESIS on 14th November,2008 Two main event organizers are as follows:
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Record LabelsSo far, the only label to go major from the UAE is Samana Records (http://www.sgdesigns.co.uk) They have already released their first compilation, UNITY Compiled by Dj Swaroop G - Available in all major online distribution stores.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 2011 History of the SceneThe scene is still going strong and picking up with great pace. The Psynthesis crew have now diversified and are organising events at the number 1 venue in Dubai - Chi, The Lodge. This new venture is named PSY:FI derived from Psyence Fiction. They aim to continue to spread good vibes through art and music in Dubai. They also intend to land international acts for LIVE or dj sets. In regards to putting UAE / Dubai on the map of psytrance, Sanathana has been actively involved in various projects, putting in a lot of hard work and effort into this. Already been linked with major labels across the globe, being featured as Artist of the Month, an interview in a local events magazine and more... The overall scene is quiet but private parties, gatherings and outdoor activities are on the rise. Overview About the Upcoming YearNew events lined up in the form of Psyence Fiction and Ravelations. A lot more releases by Sanathana on various labels across the globe. Samana Records still is the only label to make it major in the region. Parties- PSYENCE FICTION - PSY:FI and the Ravelations crew have a lot of events / parties lined up for 2011. Artists (acts, decorators, VJs & DJs)The same as last year but with more releases and actually putting UAE on the map of psytrance. LabelsSamana Records still remains the only label to come out of Dubai to make it major in the industry. They have more releases lined up towards the mid / end of 2011. Shops (music, deco, fashion, chillin and clubing)Swaroop Guhathakurta and Samana Records are looking for potential investors / suppliers to be a medium of distribution and sale of psywear, decor, artwork and the like. Fore more details if you are interested, please contact Swaroop Guhathakurta on sgd.014@gmail.com Facts
Samana Records: http://www.sgdesigns.co.uk Sanathana : http://www.facebook.com/sgdesigns Swaroop Guhathakurta: http://www.sgdesigns.co.uk Ravelations
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