These photos date back to December 2nd 1971, that’s when the Trucial States, or Trucial Oman, announced the formation of the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is such an amazing country, in no time it became the center of the Middle East, and managed to attract world’s attention with unusual projects and global investments and acquisitions.
From left to right: Khaled Al-Qasimi – Sharjah, Rashid Al Maktoum – Dubai, Zayed Al Nahyan – Abu Dhabi, Rashid Al Nuaimi – Ajman, Mohammed Al Sharqi – Fujairah, and Ahmad Al Mu’alla – Umm Al-Quwain.
HH the late Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan signs a truce with Sir Jeffry Arthur on behalf of England.
On December 2nd, leaders of 6 Emirates met to announce the rise of the United Arab Emirates.
found it in Al-Arabi magazine
