Books with title United Arab Emirates

Comprised of seven individual emirates with an oil reserve that makes up one tenth of the world?s total, the UAE has a stable economy and one of the highest standards of living in the world. This progressive country has a tolerant, cosmopolitan atmosphere, which gives foreign workers a chance to enjoy their own cultural and religious organizations. The UAE has prospered due to the use of its oil wealth, and a close relationship with the United States. Includes color photos, chronology, bibliography, and further resources.

The United Arab Emirates, a federation of seven separate emirates at the southern part of the Persian Gulf, became one of the world's wealthiest nations after oil discoveries in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. This book traces the geography, culture, and history of the country and its struggle to equitably share resources among its seven emirates.