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Years In The United Arab Emirates
This is a list of years in United Arab Emirates. 20th century 21st century See also * Timeline of Abu Dhabi The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Prior to 20th century * 1761 - Drinking water found on Abu Dhabi Island; settlement begins. * 1790s - Abu Dhabi Island becomes "capital of the Bani Yas B ... * Timeline of Dubai Further reading * * * External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Years in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates history-related lists United Arab Emirates ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE; ar, اَلْإِمَارَات الْعَرَبِيَة الْمُتَحِدَة ), or simply the Emirates ( ar, الِْإمَارَات ), is a country in Western Asia (The Middle East). It is located at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula and shares borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia, while having maritime borders in the Persian Gulf with Qatar and Iran. Abu Dhabi is the nation's capital, while Dubai, the most populous city, is an international hub. The United Arab Emirates is an elective monarchy formed from a federation of seven emirates, consisting of Abu Dhabi (the capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. Each emirate is governed by an emir and together the emirs form the Federal Supreme Council. The members of the Federal Supreme Council elect a president and vice president from among their members. In practice, the emir of Abu Dhabi serves as president while the ruler of Dubai is vice pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timeline Of Abu Dhabi
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Prior to 20th century * 1761 - Drinking water found on Abu Dhabi Island; settlement begins. * 1790s - Abu Dhabi Island becomes "capital of the Bani Yas Bani Yas ( ar, بَنُو ياس) is a tribal confederation of Najdi origin in the United Arab Emirates. The tribal coalition which consists of tribes from Dubai to Khawr al Udayd southeast of Qatar, was called the Bani Yas Coalition. The tribe has ... tribal confederation." * 1818 - Shakhbut bin Dhiyab Al Nahyan and Tahnun bin Shakhbut Al Nahyan become rulers of Abu Dhabi. * 1855 - Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan becomes ruler of Abu Dhabi. 20th century * 1928 - Shakhbut bin Sultan Al Nahyan becomes ruler of Abu Dhabi. * 1939 - Abu Dhabi Petroleum Company established. * 1948 - Dubai-Abu Dhabi border dispute. * 1952 - Population: 4,000 in Emirate of Abu Dhabi, sheikdom (estimate). * 1955 - The city's first airfield opens * 1958 - Oil discover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timeline Of Dubai
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Prior to 20th century * 1787 – Al Fahidi Fort built (approximate date). * 1833 ** Dubai taken by " Al bu Falasah clansmen of the Bani Yas," becoming independent of Abu Dhabi Emirate. ** Obaid bin Saeed bin Rashid and Maktoum bin Butti bin Suhail are its first (joint) rulers. * 1836 Obaid bin Saeed dies. Maktoum bin Butti becomes sole ruler. * 1852 – Saeed bin Shakhbut Al Maktoum becomes ruler of Dubai. * 1859 – Hasher bin Maktoum becomes ruler of Dubai. * 1865 – Indian Banians begin to arrive in Dubai. * 1886 – Rashid bin Maktoum becomes ruler of Dubai. * 1892 – Rulers of Trucial Oman sign exclusive treaty of protection with United Kingdom. * 1894 – Maktoum bin Hasher Al Maktoum becomes ruler of Dubai. * 1896 – Saeed Al Maktoum's House built. In 20th century * 1903-1904 ** Dubai becomes "the main port of the Trucial Coast." * 1904 – British-India Steam Navigation Comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perry–Castañeda Library Map Collection
The Perry–Castañeda Library Map Collection is an extensive map collection owned by the Perry–Castañeda Library at The University of Texas at Austin. Many of the maps in the collection have been scanned and are available online, and most of these maps are public domain. The collection includes maps of special interest: * Afghanistan * Avian influenza * Darfur Conflict * Iran * Iraq * Korea * Kuwait * Somalia General categories include: * The World * Africa * The Americas * Asia * Australia and the Pacific * Europe * Middle East * Polar Regions and Oceans * Russia and the Former Soviet Republics * United States including national parks and national monuments * Texas * Texas Counties * Austin Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas, as well as the seat and largest city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, it is the 11th-most-populous city ... References External lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Years In The United Arab Emirates
This is a list of years in United Arab Emirates. 20th century 21st century See also * Timeline of Abu Dhabi The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Prior to 20th century * 1761 - Drinking water found on Abu Dhabi Island; settlement begins. * 1790s - Abu Dhabi Island becomes "capital of the Bani Yas B ... * Timeline of Dubai Further reading * * * External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Years in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates history-related lists United Arab Emirates ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Arab Emirates History-related Lists
United may refer to: Places * United, Pennsylvania, an unincorporated community * United, West Virginia, an unincorporated community Arts and entertainment Films * ''United'' (2003 film), a Norwegian film * ''United'' (2011 film), a BBC Two film Literature * ''United!'' (novel), a 1973 children's novel by Michael Hardcastle Music * United (band), Japanese thrash metal band formed in 1981 Albums * ''United'' (Commodores album), 1986 * ''United'' (Dream Evil album), 2006 * ''United'' (Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell album), 1967 * ''United'' (Marian Gold album), 1996 * ''United'' (Phoenix album), 2000 * ''United'' (Woody Shaw album), 1981 Songs * "United" (Judas Priest song), 1980 * "United" (Prince Ital Joe and Marky Mark song), 1994 * "United" (Robbie Williams song), 2000 * "United", a song by Danish duo Nik & Jay featuring Lisa Rowe Television * ''United'' (TV series), a 1990 BBC Two documentary series * '' United!'', a soap opera that aired on BBC One from 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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