In the 1970s, Iran attempted to take control of the Tunb islands, but the UAE was able to maintain control of them by receiving the assistance of other Gulf states. The UAE has traditionally been Iran’s largest trading partner in the Persian...
The UAE has been at the forefront of the pearl industry, producing some of the highest quality pearls in the world. The highest quality pearls are then polished and dyed to create the stunning colours and lustre that are so characteristic of...
The UAE is home to a number of world-famous attractions, including the Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, the Palm Jumeirah, the Burj Al Arab and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The country is also home to some of the world’s most luxurious...
The official time zone in Qatar is the Gulf Standard Time (GST), which is four hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). In the summer months, the time in Doha will be three hours ahead of UTC and two hours ahead of...
It is composed of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, each with its own ruler. The UAE was established on December 2, 1971, when the British relinquished their control of the Trucial States,...
