Tag: middle

It was formed in 1971, when six of the seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah) merged together, with Ras Al Khaimah joining in 1972. Since then, the UAE has become one of the most prosperous countries...

The Trucial States were a group of Sheikhdoms located along the Persian Gulf, comprising of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah. In 1968, the rulers of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah...