About The UAE
The Journey of the Federation Since 1971
The United Arab Emirates was established on December 2, 1971, as an independent sovereign federal state comprising seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.
Guided by the visionary Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his brother Rulers, the UAE initiated an unprecedented journey of nation-building, translating natural wealth into human empowerment, modern infrastructure, and economic resilience.
The Seven Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Capital of the UAE, largest emirate, administrative & sovereign financial center.
Dubai
Global trade hub, commercial center, international tourism and innovation gateway.
Sharjah
Cultural capital of the Arab world, center of education, heritage and arts.
Ajman
Growing industrial, trade, and maritime manufacturing center.
Umm Al Quwain
Historic fishing, agricultural traditions, and coastal ecological sanctuaries.
Ras Al Khaimah
Majestic mountains, heavy industry, ceramic production and maritime trade.
Fujairah
Only emirate completely on the Gulf of Oman, critical global oil bunkering hub.
Economic Transformation & Future Vision
Pearling to Oil Era
Prior to the 1960s discovery of commercial oil reserves, the economy relied upon pearl diving, maritime commerce, and date agriculture.
Knowledge Diversification
Through proactive industrial policies, the UAE successfully reduced non-oil hydrocarbon dependency, expanding finance, aviation, logistics, and renewable energy.
Centennial 2071
Aiming to position the UAE as the premier global nation by 2071 through investments in advanced space science, AI, and green clean energy.