History of United Arab Emirates
( UAE)
December 2, 1971 – the UAE was formed
Trucial States
1. Abu Dhabi
2. Dubai
3. Sharjah
4. Ajman
5. Fujairah
6. Umm Al Quwain
7. Ras Al Khaimah
Influences:
European - The British ties were made with the Trucial
States which promises to protect the coast from all the
aggression by sea and to provide assistance during any
land attacks. By 1960s, Britain imperial reach was
bankrupt, and politically exhausted. In early 1968, the
British declared their intention to withdraw from the Gulf,
by the end of 1971.
FRESH BEGINNINGS:
Pearling Industry became the main economy
of coastal people. It became quite profitable
by 1907 created a period of wealth for UAE
but began deteriorated when Japanese pearl
produced in commercial quantities in the late
1920s which result to the fall of pearling
industry.
In 1960s oil was discovered in Abu Dhabi the
capital city of UAE which now account for 30% of
total UAE Gross Domestic Product. Since the
discovery of oil and gas the country has become
the the modern state with a high standard of
living.
THE FOUNDATION OF UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Seven states were formed to form union to ensure
that the country would be recognized as an
independent sovereign state that was part of the
Arab world. Abu Dhabi was approved to be the
provincial capital. Sheikh Zayed, Abu Dhabi’s ruler
was elected as the first President, while Sheikh
Rashid, Dubai’s ruler was elected as the Vice
President.
Geography, nature, climate and topography
State Boarders:
The UAE is a small country located in the eastern part of
the Arab world, on a mostly desert stretch of land
surrounded by the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea. The
country shares borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia.
With a total surface area of 83,600 square kilometer
Temperature and Rainfall:
In January and February the average minimum
temperature ranges between 10 °C and 14 °C. From
December to March, it is mostly warm and sunny.
The UAE is largely an arid land with vast sand deserts, but
is also characterised by sand dunes, oases, rock
mountains, valleys, marshes and mangroves and salt
plains. The oases are mostly of date palms; most oases
are located in the emirate of Abu Dhabi
Behavior and attitude of people
Division of Labor and Gender
Schools and Universities are segregated.
Women’s participation in the labor force remains one
of the lowest in the world.
In spite of employment opportunities, most women
opt for marriage and raising children
Women do not play a significant role in politics and
religious life as these areas are considered male
domains
Emiratis are discouraged to marry non
nationals a young man receives $19,000
from Marriage Fund if he marries a national
The School system has undertaken a greater
role in children’s socialization, significantly
reducing the family’s role in this process
Markets, Trade and Environmental Issues
UAE has been the top export market in the
Middle East Africa region for 11 years and is a
regional hub for over 1,500 American companies
The UAE was on a positive trajectory before
COVID-19pandemic
driving down of oil prices
reducing income from aviation, tourism and trade
GDP fall by 4.5% in 2020
With a picking growth rate of 1.4% in 2021
Dubai World Expo 2020 is aiming to create
approximately 277,000 job opportunities but
postponed and scheduled on October 1, 2021
to March 31, 2022. This will boost the
economy which is expected to bring $33.4
billion.
UAE’s economy after 2020 will be
proven to be technology- based
rather than oil-based along with the
entire country
Environmental Threats and Issues
1.Invasive Species
2. Carbon Footprints
3. Limited water resources
4. Overfishing
5. Waste Generation
6. Land degradation and desertification
Economy
The UAE is run by a federal government and
local governments of the seven emirates.
Their powers and roles are defined by the
Constitution. Under the UAE system
of government, the President of the
Federation is elected by a body known as
the Supreme Council of Rulers. ... The Prime
Minister is appointed by the President.
UAE official currency is Emirati Dirham
(AED)
The Economy of the United Arab Emirates is the
third largest in the Middle East, with a gross
domestic product of US$421 billion in 2020
VAT of 5% has been implemented in UAE
January 1, 2018
The rising of Burj Khalifa helps to boost the Economy
Cost to build $1.5Billion
Rise January 4, 2010, and built January 4, 2004
160 storey. 2,717 ft,had made $1.43Billion net profit
in 2016
the firm had made $1.8 billion in profit and close to
$5 billion in sales in 2017.
• GDP rank -34th ( Nominal)
• GDP Growth – 1.7% ( 2018), 1.7% ( 2019),-4.5 (2020) 1.4
(2021 f)
• GDP by Sector - Agriculture .9%, Industry 49.8%, Services
49.2%
• Labor Force - 78.3 % employment rate
• Main Industries- Petroleum, petrochemicals, fishing,
aluminum, cement, fertilizer, ship repair, construction,
materials, handicrafts, textiles.
• Gross External Debt – $237.6 billion
• Public Debt – 19.7% of GDP
Resources
• Although the Emirates has one of the
most diversified economies in the GCC,
its economy is highly dependent on
petroleum and natural gas which are its
two primary natural resources. Over 90%
of these natural resources come
from Abu Dhabi. Approximately 85% of
the economy of the UAE is based on oil
export.
Major Natural Resources
• Petroleum ( Oil)
• Natural gas
• Solar Energy
Population
• The United Arab Emirates 2020
population is estimated at
9,890,402 people at mid year
according to UN data. the United
Arab Emirates population is
equivalent to 0.13% of the total
world population. the U.A.E. ranks
number 93 in the list of countries
(and dependencies) by population.
Population by Gender
UAE Population Statistics by Year (Historical population)
Year
Population
2020
9.89 million
2019
9.77 million
2018
9.54 million
2017
9.40 million
2016
9.27 million
2015
9.15 million
2014
9.07 million
2013
9 million
2012
8.90 million
2011
8.67 million
2010
8.27 million
Population Ethnic make up
Social Reponsibility and Environmental
Management
• Raising awareness on CSR values
• Launching public-private sustainable
development partnership
• Strengthening the common understanding of
social responsibility practice concept
• Stimulating companies to implement the
functioning system of social responsibility
• Organizing and directing contribution of
companies in community development
projects
Communication ( links/ Infrastracture)
The telecommunication sector is contributing around 5%
to the GDP of the UAE. It has been increasing over the
past years, it was at 4.1% 3 years ago and now it is 5.3%.
Infrastructures:
Road -The UAE’s extensive road network connects each of
the seven emirates and links major transportation hubs
and population centers facilitation trades.
Aviation – forms 28% of the GDP and contributes 22$bn
annually . Important for employment. It accounts 19%
of employment rate
Ports - for maritime activity and transportation ,
UAE has numerous port facilities catering general
cargo, container shipping and oil and gas industry
Railways - There is Etihad railway project that is bringing the
transport to entire country. Dubai metro.
Telecommunication
The UAE has a fast, efficient telecommunications
network. The Telecommunications Regulatory
Authority (TRA) is responsible for the
management of every aspect of the
telecommunications and information
technologies in the UAE.
Two telco player:
1. Etisalat ( Emirates telecommunication
Corporation
2. Du- Emirate Integrated Telecommunication
Company
Internet penetration 99.15%