UAE History Timeline

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  • Period: 130,000 BCE to

    UAE History

  • A Discovery

    A Discovery

    Abu Dhabi discovered oil. The first oil export was made in 1969.
  • The Formation

    The Formation

    Rulers of the emirates come together to create the United Arab Emirates. And Shaikh Zayed is chosen as the first UAE president.
  • Invasion of Kuwait

    Invasion of Kuwait

    The UAE restored diplomatic relations with Iraq; they were disconnected at the outbreak of the 1991 Gulf War.
  • Death of a Leader

    Death of a Leader

    Sheikh Maktoum Rashid, UAE Prime Minister, Vice-President and ruler of Dubai, dies, during a visit to Australia. He was succeeded by his brother, Sheikh Mohammed Rashid.
  • The Strategy

    The Strategy

    The UAE reveals a strategy to help national development and is aimed to make the UAE a world leader. Dubai and Qatar became the two largest shareholders of the London Stock Exchange.