#UAE

• Abu Dhabi — The capital city of the United Arab Emirates and of the namesake emirate, globally recognized as a premier financial, cultural, and energy hub. Founded on an island in the Persian Gulf, the city blends avant-garde modern urbanism with deeply rooted Bedouin traditions, becoming a symbol of rapid economic transformation driven by hydrocarbon resources and strategic investments in culture, sustainable tourism, and technology.
• Aix — A toponymic proper noun of French origin, most frequently used to designate the renowned university city of Aix-en-Provence or the spa town of Aix-les-Bains in France; etymologically, the term derives from the Latin 'aquae' (waters), making direct reference to the Roman thermal springs in these regions. It is a fundamental structural element in Western European cartography and cultural history.
• Aix-en-Provence — A medium-sized university city and spa town located in southern France, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, serving as the former historical capital of Provence. Founded by the Romans as Aquae Sextiae due to its thermal springs, the city is globally renowned for its Baroque architecture, shaded avenues lined with plane trees, monumental fountains, and its close association with the post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne.
• Ajman — The smallest of the seven emirates making up the United Arab Emirates, located on the coast of the Persian Gulf; also, the name of the capital city of this emirate, which accommodates the majority of the regional population and economic activities. The emirate is historically recognized for its traditional dhow shipbuilding, fishing, and pearl diving, developing in the modern era into a rapidly expanding industrial and residential hub.
• Aquae — A term of Latin origin (the plural of 'aqua') used in Roman antiquity to designate towns, spa resorts, or urban settlements renowned for their thermal or mineral springs; on the territory of Roman Dacia, the name referred to the prominent settlement of Aquae (modern-day Călan), structurally recognized for its rock-carved basins and the therapeutic properties of its waters.