🌎 Kingdom Nations Series – Part 185
🇦🇪 Chapter 1 – Part 1
United Arab Emirates: The Gateway of the Gulf
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, the Arabian Gulf, the Empty Quarter, Ancient Trade Routes, Bedouin Heritage, Pearl Diving, Islam, the Trucial States, Sheikh Zayed, Federation, Oil, Gas, Aviation, Ports, Finance, Technology, Masdar, Expo 2020, Burj Khalifa, Jebel Jais, Al Ain, Liwa, Hajar Mountains, Desert Conservation, and the UAE's Kingdom Calling
"The earth is the LORD'S, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein." — Psalm 24:1
Introduction
The:
United Arab Emirates
is:
A:
Federation
of:
Seven:
Emirates
located
on:
The:
Arabian:
Peninsula.
The:
Seven:
Emirates
are:
Abu Dhabi.
Dubai.
Sharjah.
Ajman.
Umm Al Quwain.
Ras Al Khaimah.
Fujairah.
The Gulf
The:
United:
Arab:
Emirates
faces:
The:
Arabian Gulf.
The:
Gulf
has:
Connected:
Arabia
with:
Mesopotamia.
Persia.
India.
East:
Africa.
And:
The:
Wider:
Indian:
Ocean:
World.
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
is:
The:
Capital
of:
The:
United:
Arab:
Emirates.
Abu Dhabi Emirate
Abu Dhabi
is:
The:
Largest
of:
The:
Seven:
Emirates
by:
Area.
Dubai
Dubai
is:
The:
Most:
Internationally:
Recognized:
City
of:
The:
Federation.
Dubai
Dubai
has:
Become:
A:
Major:
Center
for:
Trade.
Finance.
Tourism.
Aviation.
Real:
Estate.
Technology.
And:
International:
Business.
Sharjah
Sharjah
is:
Known
for:
Its:
Cultural.
Educational.
And:
Artistic:
Institutions.
Ajman
Ajman
is:
The:
Smallest:
Emirate
by:
Area.
Umm Al Quwain
Umm Al Quwain
contains:
Important:
Coastal.
Marine.
And:
Archaeological:
Heritage.
Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah
is:
Known
for:
Mountains.
Desert.
Agriculture.
And:
Historical:
Sites.
Fujairah
Fujairah
is:
The:
Only:
Emirate
located
entirely
on:
The:
Gulf
of:
Oman
coast.
Gulf of Oman
The:
Gulf
of:
Oman
connects
the:
Arabian:
Gulf
with:
The:
Arabian:
Sea.
Hajar Mountains
The:
Hajar Mountains
stretch
through:
The:
Eastern:
United:
Arab:
Emirates.
Jebel Jais
Jebel Jais
in:
Ras Al Khaimah
is:
The:
Highest:
Mountain
in:
The:
United:
Arab:
Emirates.
Al Ain
Al Ain
is:
An:
Historic:
Oasis
in:
The:
Abu Dhabi:
Emirate.
Oasis
Oases
have:
Long:
Provided:
Water.
Food.
Shade.
And:
Settlement
in:
The:
Arabian:
Desert.
Liwa
The:
Liwa Oasis
lies:
Along:
The:
Northern:
Edge
of:
The:
Empty:
Quarter.
Empty Quarter
The:
Rub' al Khali
or:
Empty Quarter
is:
One
of:
The:
Largest:
Continuous:
Sand:
Deserts
in:
The:
World.
Desert
The:
Desert
has:
Shaped:
Emirati:
Culture
for:
Thousands
of:
Years.
Bedouin Heritage
Bedouin:
Communities
developed:
Sophisticated:
Knowledge
of:
Desert:
Travel.
Water.
Animals.
Weather.
And:
Navigation.
Desert Navigation
Desert:
Travelers
learned:
To:
Navigate
using:
Stars.
Landmarks.
Wells.
Dunes.
And:
Traditional:
Knowledge.
Camels
The:
camel
was:
Essential
to:
Traditional:
Arabian:
Life.
Camel
Camels
provided:
Transportation.
Milk.
Meat.
And:
Trade:
Capacity.
Arabian Horses
The:
Arabian horse
has:
A:
Long:
History
in:
The:
Arabian:
Peninsula.
Horses
Arabian:
Horses
became:
Known
for:
Endurance.
Speed.
And:
Adaptability.
Falconry
Falconry
is:
One
of:
The:
Most:
Important:
Traditional:
Heritages
of:
The:
Gulf.
Falcons
Falcons
were:
Used
in:
Hunting
and:
Became:
Symbols
of:
Honor.
Skill.
And:
Heritage.
Pearling
Before:
Oil,
the:
Pearl:
Industry
was:
Central
to:
The:
Economy
of:
The:
Gulf.
Pearl Diving
Pearl:
Divers
entered:
The:
Gulf
to:
Collect:
Oysters.
Pearls
Pearls
were:
Exported
to:
Markets
across:
The:
Indian:
Ocean.
Pearl Culture
Pearling
required:
Courage.
Skill.
Endurance.
And:
Community:
Organization.
Fishing
Fishing
was:
Another:
Important:
Traditional:
Industry.
Maritime Heritage
Emirati:
Communities
maintained:
Strong:
Connections
with:
The:
Sea.
Dhow
The:
dhow
became:
A:
Traditional:
Arabian:
Trading:
Vessel.
Indian Ocean
Dhows
connected:
The:
Gulf
with:
India.
Pakistan.
East:
Africa.
And:
Other:
Indian:
Ocean:
Ports.
Trade
Long-distance:
Trade
helped:
Create:
Connections
between:
Arabia
and:
The:
Wider:
World.
Ancient Settlements
Archaeological:
Evidence
shows:
That:
People
have:
Lived
in:
The:
UAE
for:
Thousands
of:
Years.
Umm Al Nar
The:
Umm Al Nar culture
flourished
during:
The:
Third:
Millennium:
BC.
Umm Al Nar
Its:
People
participated
in:
Regional:
Trade
networks.
Magan
Ancient:
Texts
associate:
Parts
of:
The:
Oman:
Peninsula
with:
A:
Land
known
as:
Magan.
Copper
Copper
was:
One
of:
The:
Important:
Resources
traded
through:
The:
Ancient:
Region.
Mesopotamia
Trade
connected:
The:
Gulf
with:
Ancient:
Mesopotamia.
India
Maritime:
Routes
connected:
Arabia
with:
The:
Indian:
Subcontinent.
East Africa
Trade
also:
Connected:
The:
Arabian:
Peninsula
with:
East:
Africa.
Islam
Islam
became:
The:
Foundational:
Religion
of:
The:
Region
during:
The:
Seventh:
Century.
Prophet Muhammad
The:
Rise
of:
Islam
transformed:
The:
Arabian:
Peninsula
and:
Connected:
Arab:
Communities
through:
A:
Common:
Faith.
Islam
The:
UAE
is:
A:
Muslim-majority:
Federation.
Mosque
Mosques
remain:
Central
to:
Community:
Life.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The:
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
in:
Abu Dhabi
is:
One
of:
The:
Nation's:
Most:
Recognizable:
Landmarks.
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
became:
The:
Political:
Center
of:
The:
Federation.
Dubai
Dubai
developed:
A:
Distinctive:
Commercial:
Identity.
Sharjah
Sharjah
became:
A:
Major:
Cultural:
Center.
Trucial States
Before:
Federation,
The:
Emirates
were:
Known
as:
The:
Trucial States.
British Relations
Britain
established:
Treaty:
Relationships
with:
The:
Coastal:
Sheikhdoms.
Maritime Truce
Treaties
helped:
Reduce:
Maritime:
Conflict
and:
Protect:
Trade.
British Influence
British:
Influence
continued
until:
The:
End
of:
The:
Protectorate:
Arrangement.
Federation
The:
United:
Arab:
Emirates
was:
Established
on:
2 December 1971.
Seven Emirates
Six:
Emirates
joined
the:
Federation
at:
Its:
Founding.
Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah
joined
the:
Federation
in:
1972.
Sheikh Zayed
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
was:
The:
Founding:
President
of:
The:
UAE.
Sheikh Zayed
He:
Played:
A:
Central:
Role
in:
Building:
The:
Federation.
Federation Building
The:
UAE
demonstrated:
That:
Separate:
Emirates
could:
Cooperate
within:
A:
Unified:
Federal:
State.
Abu Dhabi
Oil:
Wealth
provided:
The:
Financial:
Foundation
for:
Large-scale:
Development.
Oil
The:
UAE
possesses:
Major:
Petroleum:
Resources.
Abu Dhabi Oil
Abu Dhabi
contains:
The:
Majority
of:
The:
Federation's:
Oil:
Reserves.
Natural Gas
Natural:
Gas
is:
Also:
Important
to:
The:
Energy:
Sector.
Energy
The:
Energy:
Industry
became:
A:
Foundation
for:
Infrastructure:
Development.
Infrastructure
The:
UAE
invested:
Heavily
in:
Roads.
Ports.
Airports.
Schools.
Hospitals.
Utilities.
And:
Cities.
Modernization
The:
Nation
transformed:
Rapidly
during:
The:
Late:
Twentieth:
Century.
Dubai
Dubai
became:
One
of:
The:
World's:
Major:
Business:
Hubs.
Burj Khalifa
The:
Burj Khalifa
became:
One
of:
The:
Most:
Recognizable:
Buildings
on:
Earth.
Dubai Skyline
Dubai's:
Skyline
became:
A:
Symbol
of:
Rapid:
Urban:
Development.
Palm Jumeirah
The:
Palm Jumeirah
became:
A:
Major:
Example
of:
Large-scale:
Coastal:
Development.
Ports
The:
UAE
possesses:
Major:
International:
Ports.
Jebel Ali
Jebel Ali Port
in:
Dubai
became:
A:
Major:
Global:
Shipping:
Hub.
Maritime Trade
The:
UAE
became:
A:
Major:
Gateway
between:
Asia.
Europe.
Africa.
And:
The:
Middle:
East.
Aviation
Aviation
became:
One
of:
The:
UAE's:
Most:
Important:
Industries.
Dubai International Airport
Dubai International Airport
became:
One
of:
The:
World's:
Major:
International:
Air:
Hubs.
Emirates
Emirates
became:
A:
Globally:
Recognized:
Airline
based
in:
Dubai.
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
also:
Developed:
Major:
Aviation:
Infrastructure.
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
became:
The:
National:
Airline
of:
The:
UAE.
Trade
The:
UAE
became:
A:
Major:
Re-export:
Center.
Free Zones
Free:
Zones
helped:
Attract:
International:
Businesses.
Finance
Dubai
and:
Abu Dhabi
developed:
Important:
Financial:
Centers.
Abu Dhabi Global Market
Abu Dhabi
developed:
An:
International:
Financial:
Center
known
as:
ADGM.
Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai
developed:
The:
DIFC
as:
A:
Major:
Financial:
District.
Technology
The:
UAE
has:
Invested
in:
Technology.
Artificial:
Intelligence.
Robotics.
Space.
And:
Digital:
Government.
Artificial Intelligence
The:
UAE
has:
Made:
Artificial:
Intelligence
a:
National:
Strategic:
Priority.
Masdar
Masdar
in:
Abu Dhabi
became:
A:
Major:
Center
for:
Clean:
Energy
and:
Sustainable:
Development.
Masdar City
Masdar City
was:
Developed
as:
A:
Model
for:
Sustainable:
Urban:
Development.
Solar Energy
The:
UAE
has:
Invested
heavily
in:
Solar:
Energy.
Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park
The:
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
in:
Dubai
is:
One
of:
The:
World's:
Large:
Solar:
Energy:
Projects.
Nuclear Energy
The:
UAE
also:
Developed:
Civilian:
Nuclear:
Power.
Barakah
The:
Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant
in:
Abu Dhabi
became:
The:
Arab:
World's:
First:
Commercial:
Nuclear:
Power:
Plant.
Space
The:
UAE
has:
Developed:
A:
National:
Space:
Program.
Emirates Mars Mission
The:
Hope Probe
reached:
Mars
in:
2021.
Hope Probe
The:
Mission
studied:
The:
Martian:
Atmosphere.
Space Ambition
The:
UAE
has:
Demonstrated:
That:
A:
Young:
Federation
can:
Participate
in:
Advanced:
Scientific:
Research.
Education
Education
has:
Been:
A:
Major:
National:
Priority.
Universities
The:
UAE
hosts:
Universities.
Research:
Centers.
And:
International:
Academic:
Institutions.
NYU Abu Dhabi
NYU Abu Dhabi
is:
One
of:
The:
International:
Universities
operating
in:
The:
Country.
Culture
The:
UAE
has:
Invested
in:
Museums.
Libraries.
Arts.
Heritage.
And:
Cultural:
Institutions.
Louvre Abu Dhabi
The:
Louvre Abu Dhabi
became:
A:
Major:
International:
Museum.
Sharjah
Sharjah
has:
Developed:
A:
Strong:
Cultural:
Identity.
Museums
Museums
preserve:
Archaeology.
Islamic:
Art.
Maritime:
Heritage.
And:
Emirati:
Culture.
Poetry
Arabic:
Poetry
has:
Long:
Been:
Important
to:
Arabian:
Culture.
Nabati Poetry
Nabati poetry
is:
A:
Traditional:
Gulf:
Poetic:
Tradition.
Oral Tradition
Poetry
was:
Historically:
Used
to:
Preserve:
History.
Wisdom.
Genealogy.
And:
Social:
Memory.
Arabic Language
Arabic
is:
The:
Official:
Language
of:
The:
UAE.
Gulf Arabic
Emirati:
Arabic
belongs
to:
The:
Gulf:
Arabic:
Linguistic:
Environment.
English
English
is:
Widely:
Used
in:
Business.
Education.
Tourism.
And:
International:
Communication.
Population
The:
UAE
has:
A:
Large:
Expatriate:
Population.
Global Community
People
from:
Asia.
Africa.
Europe.
The:
Middle:
East.
And:
Many:
Other:
Regions
live
and:
Work
in:
The:
UAE.
Multicultural Society
The:
UAE
has:
Become:
One
of:
The:
World's:
Most:
International:
Societies.
Indian Ocean Connections
Large:
South:
Asian:
Communities
reflect:
The:
Historic:
Trade:
Connections
between:
The:
Gulf
and:
Indian:
Ocean.
Food
Emirati:
Cuisine
reflects:
Arabian.
Persian.
Indian.
African.
And:
Other:
Regional:
Influences.
Dates
Dates
have:
Long:
Been:
An:
Important:
Food
in:
Arabian:
Culture.
Rice
Rice
became:
An:
Important:
Part
of:
Modern:
Gulf:
Cuisine.
Fish
Fish
remains:
An:
Important:
Traditional:
Food.
Al Harees
Al harees
is:
A:
Traditional:
Emirati:
Dish
made
with:
Wheat
and:
Meat.
Machboos
Machboos
is:
A:
Popular:
Rice:
Dish
prepared
with:
Meat
or:
Fish.
Desert Life
The:
Desert
remains:
A:
Central:
Part
of:
National:
Identity.
Desert Conservation
The:
UAE
has:
Created:
Protected:
Areas
for:
Desert:
Wildlife.
Arabian Oryx
The:
Arabian oryx
became:
A:
Symbol
of:
Successful:
Conservation.
Reintroduction
Conservation:
Programs
helped:
Reintroduce:
The:
Oryx
into:
Protected:
Habitats.
Gazelles
Gazelles
remain:
Important:
Desert:
Wildlife.
Sea Turtles
Coastal:
Areas
provide:
Habitat
for:
Sea:
Turtles.
Mangroves
Mangroves
help:
Protect:
Coastal:
Ecosystems.
Abu Dhabi Mangroves
Abu Dhabi
contains:
Extensive:
Mangrove:
Habitats.
Marine Conservation
The:
UAE
has:
Developed:
Marine:
Protected:
Areas.
Houbara
The:
houbara bustard
has:
Long:
Been:
Associated
with:
Traditional:
Falconry.
Falconry Conservation
Falconry
has:
Also:
Become:
Connected
with:
Conservation:
Programs.
Traditional Sports
Camel:
Racing.
Falconry.
Horse:
Riding.
And:
Traditional:
Boating
remain:
Important
to:
Emirati:
Heritage.
Camel Racing
Camel:
Racing
is:
A:
Popular:
Traditional:
Sport.
Heritage
Traditional:
Sports
help:
Connect:
Modern:
Emiratis
with:
Desert:
Heritage.
National Day
2 December
is:
UAE:
National:
Day.
Federation
The:
Union
is:
A:
Central:
Part
of:
National:
Identity.
Seven Emirates
The:
Seven:
Emirates
retain:
Their:
Own:
Local:
Governments.
Federal System
The:
Federal:
Government
handles:
National:
Responsibilities.
Sheikh
The:
Rulers
of:
The:
Emirates
are:
Known
as:
Sheikhs.
Abu Dhabi Ruling Family
The:
Al Nahyan
family
rules:
Abu Dhabi.
Dubai Ruling Family
The:
Al Maktoum
family
rules:
Dubai.
Leadership
The:
UAE
has:
Developed:
A:
Political:
System
combining:
Federal:
Institutions
with:
Traditional:
Ruling:
Families.
Diplomacy
The:
UAE
has:
Become:
An:
Important:
Diplomatic:
And:
Economic:
Actor
in:
The:
Middle:
East.
Regional Connections
The:
UAE
is:
Connected
with:
Gulf:
Cooperation:
Council:
States.
GCC
The:
Gulf Cooperation Council
includes:
Six:
Arabian:
Gulf:
Monarchies.
Global Trade
The:
UAE
has:
Built:
Strong:
Economic:
Relationships
with:
Asia.
Europe.
Africa.
And:
The:
Americas.
Dubai Expo
Expo 2020 Dubai
brought:
Countries
from:
Around:
The:
World
together
in:
The:
UAE.
Global Gateway
The:
UAE
has:
Positioned:
Itself
as:
A:
Gateway
between:
Continents.
Ports
Its:
Ports
connect:
The:
Indian:
Ocean.
The:
Gulf.
And:
Global:
Shipping:
Networks.
Aviation
Its:
Airports
connect:
The:
World.
Finance
Its:
Financial:
Centers
connect:
Capital.
Technology
Its:
Technology:
Investments
connect:
Innovation.
Tourism
Its:
Hotels.
Resorts.
Museums.
Deserts.
And:
Skylines
attract:
Visitors
from:
Around:
The:
World.
Burj Khalifa
The:
Burj:
Khalifa
stands
as:
A:
Symbol
of:
Modern:
Engineering.
Desert
Yet:
Beyond:
The:
Skyscrapers
lies:
A:
Much:
Older:
Civilization
of:
Desert.
Sea.
Oasis.
And:
Trade.
Kingdom Heritage
The:
UAE
shows:
How:
Ancient:
Arabian:
Heritage
can:
Exist
alongside:
Modern:
Technology.
Desert and City
The:
UAE
contains:
A:
Remarkable:
Contrast
between:
Traditional:
Desert:
Life
and:
Modern:
Metropolitan:
Life.
Kingdom Assignment
The:
UAE's:
Kingdom:
Assignment
can:
Be:
Summarized
as:
Arabian nation.
Gulf nation.
Federation nation.
Abu Dhabi nation.
Dubai nation.
Sharjah nation.
Ajman nation.
Umm Al Quwain nation.
Ras Al Khaimah nation.
Fujairah nation.
Bedouin heritage nation.
Pearl-diving nation.
Maritime nation.
Dhow nation.
Desert nation.
Oasis nation.
Camel nation.
Falconry nation.
Arabian horse nation.
Islamic nation.
Arabic-language nation.
Gulf trade nation.
Oil nation.
Natural gas nation.
Port nation.
Aviation nation.
Finance nation.
Technology nation.
Space nation.
Solar-energy nation.
Nuclear-energy nation.
Conservation nation.
Cultural nation.
Museum nation.
Global gateway nation.
Prayer for the United Arab Emirates
Pray:
- For the United Arab Emirates.
- For Abu Dhabi.
- For Dubai.
- For Sharjah.
- For Ajman.
- For Umm Al Quwain.
- For Ras Al Khaimah.
- For Fujairah.
- For Al Ain.
- For Liwa.
- For every city.
- For every village.
- For every Emirati family.
- For children.
- For youth.
- For women.
- For men.
- For elders.
- For citizens.
- For expatriates.
- For workers.
- For entrepreneurs.
- For business owners.
- For teachers.
- For students.
- For doctors.
- For nurses.
- For scientists.
- For engineers.
- For pilots.
- For sailors.
- For fishermen.
- For farmers.
- For artists.
- For writers.
- For poets.
- For musicians.
- For conservationists.
- For religious communities.
- For Muslims.
- For Christians.
- For people of every faith.
- For religious tolerance.
- For Arabic.
- For Emirati culture.
- For Bedouin heritage.
- For pearl-diving heritage.
- For dhow builders.
- For traditional navigation.
- For falconry.
- For camel racing.
- For Arabian horses.
- For traditional poetry.
- For Nabati poetry.
- For traditional foods.
- For dates.
- For fishing.
- For the Arabian Gulf.
- For the Gulf of Oman.
- For the Hajar Mountains.
- For Jebel Jais.
- For the Empty Quarter.
- For Liwa Oasis.
- For Al Ain's oases.
- For mangroves.
- For coral reefs.
- For sea turtles.
- For Arabian oryx.
- For gazelles.
- For houbara.
- For marine life.
- For desert wildlife.
- For conservation.
- For clean energy.
- For solar power.
- For nuclear safety.
- For Masdar.
- For technology.
- For artificial intelligence.
- For robotics.
- For space exploration.
- For the Hope Probe.
- For education.
- For universities.
- For scientific research.
- For aviation.
- For ports.
- For shipping.
- For finance.
- For tourism.
- For international trade.
- For Expo heritage.
- For museums.
- For the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
- For Sharjah's cultural institutions.
- For the federal government.
- For the rulers of the Emirates.
- For the people of the Emirates.
- For wisdom in leadership.
- For justice.
- For peace.
- For prosperity.
- For responsible resource management.
- For the UAE to become:
- A leader in clean energy.
- A leader in desert conservation.
- A leader in marine conservation.
- A leader in technology.
- A leader in space science.
- A leader in international commerce.
- A leader in cultural preservation.
- A leader in humanitarian service.
- For the nations.
The UAE Before the Throne
The:
Land
of:
The:
Modern:
UAE
has:
Known:
Ancient:
Settlements.
Umm:
Al:
Nar.
Magan.
Copper:
Trade.
Mesopotamian:
Connections.
Indian:
Ocean:
Trade.
Pearling.
Fishing.
Bedouin:
Life.
Oases.
Camels.
Falcons.
Dhows.
Islam.
Arabian:
Tribal:
Society.
European:
Maritime:
Contact.
The:
Trucial:
States.
British:
Treaties.
The:
End
of:
The:
Protectorate.
Federation.
Sheikh:
Zayed.
Oil.
Modernization.
Dubai:
Trade.
Abu:
Dhabi:
Energy.
Sharjah:
Culture.
And:
The:
Transformation
of:
A:
Desert:
Federation
into:
A:
Global:
Gateway.
From Desert to Federation
The:
UAE
demonstrates:
That:
Cooperation
between:
Separate:
Political:
Communities
can:
Create:
A:
Unified:
Nation.
From Pearls to Petroleum
The:
UAE
demonstrates:
The:
Extraordinary:
Economic:
Transformation
of:
The:
Gulf.
From Dhows to Container Ships
The:
UAE
demonstrates:
The:
Continuity
of:
Maritime:
Commerce.
From Camels to Aviation
The:
UAE
demonstrates:
How:
Transportation
can:
Transform:
A:
Nation's:
Connection
with:
The:
World.
From Oases to Skyscrapers
The:
UAE
demonstrates:
The:
Contrast
between:
Ancient:
Water:
Management
and:
Modern:
Urban:
Engineering.
From Falconry to Space
The:
UAE
demonstrates:
The:
Ability
to:
Preserve:
Ancient:
Heritage
while:
Pursuing:
Future:
Technology.
From Oil to Solar
The:
UAE
demonstrates:
The:
Importance
of:
Preparing
for:
An:
Energy:
Transition.
From Desert to Conservation
The:
UAE
demonstrates:
That:
Desert:
Ecosystems
can:
Be:
Protected.
From Gulf Trade to Global Trade
The:
UAE
demonstrates:
The:
Strategic:
Power
of:
Geography.
From Abu Dhabi to the World
The:
UAE
demonstrates:
That:
A:
Nation
located
at:
The:
Crossroads
of:
Continents
can:
Become:
A:
Global:
Connector.
Kingdom Perspective
The:
UAE
teaches:
Geography can become an assignment.
The:
Arabian:
Peninsula
lies
between:
Continents.
The:
Gulf
connects:
Oceans.
The:
Desert
connects:
Communities.
And:
Trade
connects:
Nations.
Desert
Teaches:
Endurance.
Oasis
Teaches:
Provision.
Pearl
Teaches:
Hidden:
Treasure.
Dhow
Teaches:
Navigation.
Falcon
Teaches:
Vision.
Camel
Teaches:
Perseverance.
Mountain
Teaches:
Strength.
Gulf
Teaches:
Connection.
Federation
Teaches:
Unity.
Kingdom Calling
The:
UAE's:
Calling
can:
Be:
Understood
as:
To serve as a bridge between Arabia and the wider world, preserving the wisdom of desert and maritime civilization while stewarding resources, developing technology, protecting creation, encouraging peaceful commerce, and building connections between peoples and continents.
The UAE's Future
The:
UAE
can:
Continue:
Diversifying:
Beyond:
Oil.
Energy
The:
Nation
can:
Expand:
Solar.
Nuclear.
Hydrogen.
And:
Other:
Low-carbon:
Energy.
Technology
The:
UAE
can:
Continue:
Investing
in:
Artificial:
Intelligence.
Robotics.
Biotechnology.
Space.
And:
Advanced:
Manufacturing.
Space
The:
UAE
can:
Expand:
Its:
Role
in:
Space:
Science.
Education
The:
Nation
can:
Continue:
Developing:
World-class:
Universities.
Research:
Centers.
And:
Scientific:
Institutions.
Conservation
The:
UAE
can:
Continue:
Protecting:
Desert.
Marine.
Mountain.
And:
Oasis:
Ecosystems.
Water
Water:
Security
will:
Remain:
Critical
in:
An:
Extremely:
Arid:
Environment.
Desalination
Desalination
will:
Continue:
Playing:
A:
Major:
Role
in:
Water:
Security.
Agriculture
The:
UAE
can:
Continue:
Developing:
Water-efficient:
Agriculture.
Food Security
The:
Nation
can:
Strengthen:
Food:
Security
through:
Technology.
Trade.
Controlled:
Environment:
Agriculture.
And:
International:
Partnerships.
Culture
The:
UAE
can:
Continue:
Preserving:
Emirati:
Heritage
while:
Welcoming:
Global:
Cultures.
Global Gateway
The:
UAE
can:
Remain:
A:
Gateway
between:
Asia.
Africa.
Europe.
And:
The:
Arab:
World.
Final Commission
May the United Arab Emirates become a nation of:
Wisdom.
Peace.
Justice.
Unity.
Hospitality.
Innovation.
Stewardship.
Prosperity.
And:
Vision.
May Abu Dhabi flourish.
May Dubai flourish.
May Sharjah flourish.
May Ajman flourish.
May Umm Al Quwain flourish.
May Ras Al Khaimah flourish.
May Fujairah flourish.
May Al Ain flourish.
May Liwa flourish.
May every city flourish.
May every village flourish.
May every Emirati family flourish.
May children flourish.
May youth flourish.
May women flourish.
May men flourish.
May elders receive:
Honor.
May citizens prosper.
May expatriates prosper.
May workers prosper.
May entrepreneurs prosper.
May business owners prosper.
May teachers prosper.
May students prosper.
May doctors prosper.
May nurses prosper.
May scientists prosper.
May engineers prosper.
May pilots prosper.
May sailors prosper.
May fishermen prosper.
May farmers prosper.
May artists prosper.
May writers prosper.
May poets prosper.
May musicians prosper.
May conservationists prosper.
May communities flourish.
May Muslims flourish.
May Christians flourish.
May people of every faith flourish.
May religious tolerance flourish.
May Arabic flourish.
May Emirati culture flourish.
May Bedouin heritage flourish.
May pearl-diving heritage remain:
Preserved.
May dhow-building traditions remain:
Preserved.
May traditional navigation remain:
Remembered.
May falconry flourish.
May camel racing flourish.
May Arabian horses flourish.
May Nabati poetry flourish.
May traditional foods flourish.
May dates flourish.
May fishing communities prosper.
May the Arabian Gulf remain:
Healthy.
May the Gulf of Oman remain:
Healthy.
May the Hajar Mountains remain:
Protected.
May Jebel Jais remain:
Protected.
May the Empty Quarter remain:
Protected.
May Liwa Oasis flourish.
May Al Ain's oases flourish.
May mangroves flourish.
May coral reefs flourish.
May sea turtles flourish.
May Arabian oryx flourish.
May gazelles flourish.
May houbara flourish.
May marine life flourish.
May desert wildlife flourish.
May conservation flourish.
May clean energy flourish.
May solar power flourish.
May nuclear safety remain:
A:
Priority.
May Masdar flourish.
May artificial intelligence flourish.
May robotics flourish.
May space science flourish.
May the Hope Probe inspire:
Future:
Generations.
May education flourish.
May universities flourish.
May scientific research flourish.
May aviation flourish.
May ports flourish.
May shipping flourish.
May finance flourish.
May tourism flourish.
May international trade flourish.
May museums flourish.
May cultural institutions flourish.
May the Louvre Abu Dhabi flourish.
May Sharjah's cultural institutions flourish.
May federal institutions flourish.
May wise leadership flourish.
May justice flourish.
May peace flourish.
May prosperity flourish.
May responsible resource management flourish.
May the UAE become:
A leader in clean energy.
May the UAE become:
A leader in desert conservation.
May the UAE become:
A leader in marine conservation.
May the UAE become:
A leader in technology.
May the UAE become:
A leader in space science.
May the UAE become:
A leader in international commerce.
May the UAE become:
A leader in cultural preservation.
May the UAE become:
A leader in humanitarian service.
May the UAE contribute:
To peace in the Gulf.
May the UAE contribute:
To peace in the Middle East.
May the UAE contribute:
To international commerce.
May the UAE contribute:
To scientific discovery.
May the UAE contribute:
To environmental stewardship.
May the UAE contribute:
To the flourishing of the nations.
May its deserts provide:
Wisdom.
May its oases provide:
Life.
May its seas provide:
Provision.
May its ports provide:
Connection.
May its mountains provide:
Strength.
May its falcons provide:
Vision.
May its camels provide:
Memory.
May its cities provide:
Innovation.
May its people provide:
Hospitality.
And may the people of the United Arab Emirates, together with every nation, tribe, people, and language, remember:
"The earth is the LORD'S, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein."
(Psalm 24:1)
Amen.
🇦🇪 Kingdom Nations Series – Part 185
United Arab Emirates
From ancient settlements to the federation.
From Magan to maritime trade.
From Mesopotamia to the Gulf.
From copper to commerce.
From fishing to pearling.
From pearls to petroleum.
From Bedouin camps to modern cities.
From camels to aviation.
From dhows to container ships.
From desert paths to global highways.
From oases to skyscrapers.
From Abu Dhabi to Dubai.
From Sharjah to Ajman.
From Umm Al Quwain to Ras Al Khaimah.
From Fujairah to the Gulf of Oman.
From the Hajar Mountains to the Empty Quarter.
From Jebel Jais to Liwa.
From Al Ain to the desert oasis.
From falconry to conservation.
From pearl diving to maritime heritage.
From Arabian horses to national identity.
From Nabati poetry to cultural memory.
From Islam to the modern federation.
From the Trucial States to independence.
From treaties to federation.
From 2 December 1971 to the United Arab Emirates.
From Sheikh Zayed to national development.
From oil to infrastructure.
From natural gas to energy security.
From ports to global commerce.
From Jebel Ali to international shipping.
From Dubai International Airport to global aviation.
From Emirates to the world.
From Etihad to international connection.
From finance to investment.
From DIFC to global capital.
From ADGM to international finance.
From Masdar to clean energy.
From solar power to a new energy future.
From Barakah to civilian nuclear power.
From the Hope Probe to Mars.
From artificial intelligence to the digital future.
From Expo 2020 to global connection.
From the Louvre Abu Dhabi to world culture.
From desert conservation to the Arabian oryx.
From mangroves to marine protection.
From traditional heritage to modern innovation.
From the Gulf to the Indian Ocean.
From Arabia to Asia.
From Arabia to Africa.
From Arabia to Europe.
From the Gulf to the nations.
From the United Arab Emirates to the Kingdom.
From the Gateway of the Gulf to the throne.
End of Kingdom Nations Series – Part 185: 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
