United Arab Emirates

January 17th , 2013

Prepared by Iain Kaufman& Blaine Mohammed

Climate and Geography

The U.A.E is located in Southern Asia, otherwise know as the Middle East

The climate in the U.A.E is characterized by hot summers and warm winters, with summer temperatures reaching over 40 degrees centigrade

The U.A.E is located on the Persian gulf and is surrounded by water which is very important for trade. The country is very rich in oil resources.

History Of United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates was formed by a group of organized Arabian Peninsula Sheikhdoms along the southern coast of the Persian gulf and gulf of Oman.

British Control

During the 16th century, the region was under British influence.

The U.A.E was know as the pirate coast because the shipping industry was raided, despite having British and Arab defences.

In 1819, the natives signed a treaty with the British to provide defence against pirates on the gulf of Oman.

British Treaties

In the 17th century, British expeditions to protect the Indian trade led to campaigns against the pirates and their harbors along the coast.

In 1853, the British signed a new treaty with the native Arabs which outlined and documented a truce to stop fighting.

The Impact of Oil

Oil Was first discovered in the United Arab Emirates during the 1950s

In the early 1960s, the first oil company was established.

The ruler of Dubai, Zayed Bin Al Nahayan, started a massive construction project to build schools and hospitals to help improve the quality of life using his new found wealth.

Independence

The United Arab Emirates became an independent country in 1971

The British government gave up control of the land because it was not affordable for them to govern the United Arab Emirates

Leadership and Historical Roots

The first Prime Minster of the United Arab Emirates was Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan

In 1968, the British Prime Minster announced a withdrawal of the treaties to defend the Gulf

In 1971, the British Prime Minster terminated all of the treaties that had been made with the United Arab Emirates

Attractions in Dubai

The Palm Islands are a man made island in Dubai.

Ski Dubai is an indoor winter recreation area.

The Dubai Mall is the largest mall in the world!

Burj Khalifa is the tallest tower in world and contains a hotel and residential complex

Attractions in Dubai - continued

A Desert Safari enables travelers to traverse the desert by jeep during the day and then experience the beautiful sunset at night.

The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is one of the most diverse aquariums in the world.

Upcoming Events in Dubai

Omega Dubai Desert Golf Classic - February

Dubai International Jazz Festival - February

3rd Annual Gulf Waste Water Summit – March

Water & Technology Environment Exhibit - April

Map of the U.A.E and Dubai

The United Arab Emirates is located in South Asia, otherwise know as the Middle East.

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