Watch Queue Queue. For the next about 2000–2700 years there are no more details, probably because of the desertification, insignificance, and remoteness of the area, until the area came part of the "Maka" In the early 19th century, the Al Abu Falasa dynasty (part of the In 1853, in an attempt to further halt the endemic piracy, the British signed another truce, agreeing to stay out of administration of the region in return for a reduction in piracy.

Much of the initiative for reform sprang from an attempt to ameliorate economic conditions—the leaders of the movement having previously been successful pearl merchants. A formal compromise was not reached until 1979, eight years after the creation of the In 1958, upon the death of Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum,The major turning point in the history and fortunes of Dubai was the discovery of oil in 1966.The death of Sheikh Rashid al-Maktoum resulted in the accession of Sheikh Global increases in oil prices allowed Dubai to focus on rapid development of key infrastructure.

The collapse of the reform movement is attributable to the role played by British agents and the weakness of the political structure that was set up.A dispute between Dubai and Abu Dhabi regarding their border escalated into armed conflict between the two states, with Dubai attacking a number of Abu Dhabi towns in the country's interior. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.Dubai is a relatively crime-free place where administrative The western area of Dubai benefits from small stretches of sandy beaches, which have helped to catalyze the city’s tourism industry.

The success of the Jebel Ali free zone caused the development of clusters of new free zones, including Dubai has also been in the news for its attitudes towards adultery, which are seen as harsh in the Western world, with some cases forcing the intervention of other governments on behalf of their citizens.Despite the international turmoil over the cost of oil, Dubai is already considered to be the During the 21st century, Dubai may have to implement policies that move away from globalization and toward localization to conserve their energy resources, provide local jobs to citizens of the United Arab Emirates instead of foreign citizens, and maintain their local decision-making authority. Dubai’s rulers have sought to increase the city’s limited seafronts, and, in the absence of natural offshore islands, developers were encouraged to construct giant man-made islands off the coast of the city.

Arbitration by the British in 1949 resulted in the creation of a buffer frontier running south eastwards from the coast at Ras Hasian. Zoning policies would be adjusted by Dubai's municipal government to promote resource conservation and eliminate sprawl.While Dubai has opened its doors to tourists by permitting non-Muslims to drink The last remaining oil deposits in the United Arab Emirates will run out at the end of 2029.

The merchant class in Dubai played a key role in restructuring the economy and government decision-making in the pre-oil era of Dubai's development.

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Dubai, also spelled Dubayy, city and capital of the emirate of Dubai, one of the wealthiest of the seven emirates that constitute the federation of the United Arab Emirates, which was created in 1971 following independence from Great Britain.There are several theories about the origin of the name Dubai. UAE firms have invested heavily abroad.

Though traditionally conservative, the UAE is one of the most liberal countries in the Gulf, with other cultures and beliefs generally tolerated.

Most of the early population increases were due to merchants from neighbouring countries choosing to relocate to Dubai’s business-friendly The local population is predominately Muslim, and most of the expatriate population is also Muslim, although there are significant Christian, Hindu, and Sikh

Get exclusive access to content from our 1768 First Edition with your subscription. In the 1930s the Trucial Coast was characterized by great poverty resulting primarily from a decline in the pearl trade.

Records of the area where the emirate and city of Dubai is situated are very rare for any period before the 18th century.. During the expansion of the Sheikh Zayed Road between 1993 and 1998, remnants of a mangrove swamp were uncovered which were dated to approximately 7000 BCE. Today merchants play a fundamental role in economic affairs and the political structure.

Politically it remains authoritarian, however. But since oil exports began in 1962, the country's society and economy have been transformed.