Background Info

Was under Ottoman empire

Ottoman empire collapsed
Under the British control
British terminate the treaty relationship and protection in 1968
The seven emirates joined/united in 1972
Political system
Federation of monarchy
Each state have monarch (Emir)
Each monarch join the Federal Supreme Council
One of the monarch is selected to be the president (ruler of country)
Official language = Arabic
Official religion = Islam
Worlds seventh largest oil reserve
Political leaders
His highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
The second president of UAE
16th emir of Abu dhabi
Initiated to evolve the nomination system for member of the federal national
council
His highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Vice president, selected by the supreme court
Prime Minister, nominated by the president
Emir of Dubai
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation
promotes human development through knowledge and education

Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nayah (briefly)

Former army and diplomats
Also known as rainbow sheikh
Displays his private car collection @ emirates national auto museum
Have passion for rainbows and cars
Political events
The Arab 5
Insulted the president, vice president, and crown prince of Abu Dhabi
The Arab Spring (briefly)
Had effect on UAE
The citizens wanted more rights and freedom
The government banned some websites and bribed citizens
Never really reaches the UAE
The UAE have a strong wealth shield
The economic problems is one of the major thing that drive the Arab
spring

Locations
Hatta
Traditional mountainous rural life of the people
Showcase the tradition and the culture of the people
Artificial archipelagos
Man made
First country in the world
The world
Small islands representing the continents in the globe
Mention the universe project make milkyway around the world (plan
only)
Palm island (Palm Jumeirah)
The first one in UAE
Mention palm deira and palm jebel ali had been held back since 2008
Atlantis the palm hotel
Mention the economic problems from the project
Burj Khalifa
Worlds tallest building and freestanding structure
Al Nafoorah
Vice presidents favorite restaurant
Majlis Ghorfat Um-Al Sheif
Traditional heritage
The place where the council make decisions
Spice souk
An open air + traditional market
Various spices were sold here
Gold souk
An open air + traditional market
Golden products were sold here (Cheap and high quality)
Demonstrate the title City of Gold that Dubai had earned
Stay at burj al arab
Worlds first 7 stars hotel
Ferrari world
Tribute to ferrari
Worlds fastest rollercoaster
Pass by the federal supreme court
Talk about Arab spring
Talk about Majilis (Tribal court that president hold for hearing the problems of the
locals)
Aldar HQ
Arabs first circular building

2008 Best futuristic design award

Sheikh Zayed grand mosque

Bury site of the first president
One of worlds largest mosque
Made of greek white marble
Have 24k gold chandelier decorated with swarovski crystals
Have worlds largest hand woven carpet
Decorated with semi-precious stones
Have dress code Head scarfs, long pants and skirts, no tight fitting clothes,
long sleeves for woman
Emirate national auto museum
Showcase the private collection of the rainbow sheikh
Museum of islamic civilization
Showcase many islamic artifacts
Sharjah art museum
Have many exhibitions
Have artworks of worlds renowned artist from all over the world
Ewaan restaurant
Last meal

Food
Shawarma
Origin =Turkey (ervime)
Arab fast food
Kebab
Origin = Turkey
Famous
Important food in the arab food culture
Tabouleh
Origin = Syria and Lebanon
Grilled halloumi
Halloumi = Cheese
Origin =Beduin tribe (A tribe in the middle eastern region)
Halva
Origin = Unknown
Famous sweet
Characteristic
The origin was under the control of Ottoman Empire
The transfer of food culture
Use of spice
One of the arab cultures