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The rise of the UAE
The history of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can be traced back to thousands of years. Archaeological evidences available from various parts of the country prove the presence of human settlement from about 5000 B.C.
Take a glance into the history of UAE down the ages.
| Ancient History The rich history of UAE is quite evident from the pottery excavations that have been available from Ubaid, Ras al Khaimah, which point to the existence of life in the Emirates during 5000 BC. Due to the presence of lush paddock, evidences also suggest that the inhabitants of the UAE, before 3000 B.C. could have been the nomads. Various studies conducted have proved that people had been involved in cultivating date palm as well as cereals during 3000 BC. Evidences also prove the relation shared by the Emirates and the Magans during 2000 BC, after which there are no proof on the existence of the latter since the area turned into a desert. |
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Medieval History
During the 3rd Century A.D, the Sassanian Empire established their power on the Emirates, following which the Umayyads made their way into this Islamic nation. These were the people who brought in Islam to this nation during 7th Century A.D, but there are no proper evidences on the flourishing of this religion between 7th and 14th centuries A.D.
The Portuguese entered UAE in 17th century AD after which the British established their reign. But very soon, during the later part of 18th century, these people were removed from power and the Al-Qawasim tribes, whose power lasted till around the early 19th centuries, gained control on the region. They had complete control over the maritime commerce in the lower Persian Gulf and in much of the Indian Ocean. Most of the Indian and British ships fell prey to the pirate attacks following which the Qasimis were attacked and defeated by the British naval force.
Soon after the incident, the Banu Yas tribal confederation dominated the region. The major sheikhdoms situated along the Gulf Coast entered into partial peace treaty with Britain, which slowly paved way for the maritime truce in 1853, giving these sheikhdoms the name of the Trucial Coast. The sheikhdoms accepted the protection from British in 1892, resulting in the formation of Trucial States.
Modern History
The Britain gained internal autonomy of the Trucial States after the Second World War leading to the formation of the council of Trucial States in 1952. The discussion for the formation of federation kicked off during January 1968, after the British declared to withdraw its troops completely from the Persian Gulf by end of 1971.
The British, adhering to their word, withdrew from Persian Gulf, paving way to the formation of the United Arab Emirates on 2 Dec, 1971, with six states - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ajman, Fujairah. Ras al-Khaimah became a part of the unison only during 1972.
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the then ruler of Abu Dhabi, became the President while Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, who had been the Emir of Dubai, was named as the Vice President and Prime Minister of the Emirates.
The UAE became a part of the Gulf Cooperation Council in 1981 and rendered help to fight against Iraq during the 1991- Gulf war.
Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan gained the power after his father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan passed way in 2004. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was given the power of being the UAE Federal President while Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan became the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
The UAE has come a long way, remodelling itself into an exquisite nation, with stunning sky scrapers, extravagant shopping malls, world-class hotels and scenic gardens. The Emirates, definitely, has an entirely different outlook from what it had been 50 years back, but yet the history of the UAE is definitely something which has made significant contributions to its current status.
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