Uae Facts
UAE Facts
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was formed as a federation of seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain), which came together as one state on the 2nd of December 1971. The federal capital of UAE is Abu Dhabi and it is ruled by the President of the UAE, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
UAE Timeline
1760
The Baniyas Tribe finds fresh water on the island of Abu Dhabi and decides to settle there.
1790
The Old Fort is built (also known as the White Fort).
1820
Britain and local rulers sign a treaty to combat piracy along the Gulf coast. From this, and later agreements, the area becomes known as the Trucial Coast.
1892
Deal between the Trucial States and Britain gives Britain control over foreign affairs and each emirate control over internal affairs.
1948
Sheikh Saqr Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi becomes Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.
1950
Oil is discovered.
1952
The seven emirates form a Trucial Council.
1958
Oil production begins on Das Island.
1961
Abu Dhabi’s first paved road is constructed.
1962
Oil is exported for the first time from Abu Dhabi.
1966
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan takes over as Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Dubai struck oil.
1968
As independence looms, Bahrain and Qatar join the Trucial States. Differences cause the union to crumble in 1971.
1971
Britain withdraws from the Gulf. The UAE joins the Arab League. Iran occupies the islands of Greater and Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa.
1972
Ras Al Khaimah joins the federation. Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi becomes Ruler of Sharjah. Federal National Council (FNC) is created; it is a 40 member consultative body appointed by the seven rulers.
1973
The UAE launches a single currency, the UAE dirham.
1974
Sheikh Hamad Bin Muhammad Bin Hamad Al Sharqi becomes
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was formed as a federation of seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain), which came together as one state on the 2nd of December 1971. The federal capital of UAE is Abu Dhabi and it is ruled by the President of the UAE, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
UAE Timeline
1760
The Baniyas Tribe finds fresh water on the island of Abu Dhabi and decides to settle there.
1790
The Old Fort is built (also known as the White Fort).
1820
Britain and local rulers sign a treaty to combat piracy along the Gulf coast. From this, and later agreements, the area becomes known as the Trucial Coast.
1892
Deal between the Trucial States and Britain gives Britain control over foreign affairs and each emirate control over internal affairs.
1948
Sheikh Saqr Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi becomes Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.
1950
Oil is discovered.
1952
The seven emirates form a Trucial Council.
1958
Oil production begins on Das Island.
1961
Abu Dhabi’s first paved road is constructed.
1962
Oil is exported for the first time from Abu Dhabi.
1966
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan takes over as Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Dubai struck oil.
1968
As independence looms, Bahrain and Qatar join the Trucial States. Differences cause the union to crumble in 1971.
1971
Britain withdraws from the Gulf. The UAE joins the Arab League. Iran occupies the islands of Greater and Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa.
1972
Ras Al Khaimah joins the federation. Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi becomes Ruler of Sharjah. Federal National Council (FNC) is created; it is a 40 member consultative body appointed by the seven rulers.
1973
The UAE launches a single currency, the UAE dirham.
1974
Sheikh Hamad Bin Muhammad Bin Hamad Al Sharqi becomes