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organized attempt to subvert British influence and the ruling Al-Maktoum family. The uprising of 1938 in Dubai was the culmination of a decade of grievances and minor rebellions against the autocratic rule of Shaykh Sa'id bin Maktum (ruled 1912–58). In the 1930s the Trucial Coast was characterized by great poverty resulting primarily from a decline in the pearl trade. Much of the initiative for reform sprang from an attempt to ameliorate economic conditions—the leaders of the movement having previously been successful pearl merchants. The new government established in October 1938 lasted only a few months before Shaykh Sa'id with Bedouin support was able to overthrow it in March 1939. The reform movement ultimately collapsed due to opposition from the British government and the weakness of the political structures then in place.
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success, which enabled vessels of any size to dock at the port. This caused the gold re-export market to take off, and ensuring Rashid was able to begin the building of vital infrastructure in partnership with the British. Since the beginning, Dubai was constantly at odds with Abu Dhabi. In 1947, a border dispute between Dubai and Abu Dhabi on their northern border erupted into war between the two states and forced the involvement of the British government and the subsequent creation of a buffer zone which resulted in a temporary ceasefire. However, border disputes between the emirates continued even after the formation of the
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Dubai has also been in the news for its attitudes towards adultery, which are seen as harsh in the Western world, with some cases forcing the intervention of other governments on behalf of their citizens. To keep attract foreign investors, the United Arab Emirates plans to decriminalize "actions that
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Dubai has the main entrepôt in the Persian Gulf and the busiest trading port since 1900, with commerce being the main source of revenue for the emirate. The merchant class in Dubai played a key role in restructuring the economy and government decision-making in the pre-oil era of Dubai's development.
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was required to define the boundaries. After Julian Walker, a British official (later the British political agent) had surveyed the area, Mr. Tripp, the British political agent, made declarations between 1956 and 1957 defining the boundaries. Although the rulers of both Dubai and Sharjah had agreed
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Dubai suffered economically after 1920 due to the collapse of the pearl industry, the Great Depression of the 1930s, and the loss of extensive trade networks during World War II. Until the surge of oil revenues in the late 1960s, political instability and merchant unrest existed and constituted an
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of 1929. The emergence of artificial pearls had begun to hit the economy of Dubai, and coupled with the effects of the depression caused the Sheikh to explore other opportunities for expansion. In 1929, he was briefly deposed and succeeded by Sheikh Mani bin Rashid, a relative; however, three days
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in 1963, as the creek was too small for modern ships to dock there, which caused severe negative economic effects. He borrowed huge amounts of money to pull off the dredging, which was highly risky as the money necessary to complete it was far higher than Dubai's annual income. The dredging was a
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A dispute between Dubai and Abu Dhabi regarding their border escalated into armed conflict between the two states, with Dubai attacking a number of Abu Dhabi towns in the country's interior. Arbitration by the British government in 1949 resulted in the creation of a buffer frontier running south
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Before oil was discovered in the 1950s the UAE's economy was dependent on fishing and a declining pearl industry. But since oil exports began in 1962, the country's society and economy have been transformed. The UAE has diversified and has become a regional trading and tourism hub, with UAE firms
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During the 21st century, Dubai may have to implement policies that move away from globalization and toward localization to conserve their energy resources, provide local jobs to citizens of the United Arab Emirates instead of foreign citizens, and maintain their local decision-making authority.
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The last remaining oil deposits in the United Emirates will run out at the end of 2029.. As of February 2006, Dubai (along with the rest of the United Arab Emirates) only has a reserve supply of 44 billion barrels of crude petroleum. If used properly and in conjunction with alternate fuels, the
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of the late 2000s hit the economy of Dubai extremely hard; this was largely due to its dependence on sectors such as energy, tourism and especially real-estate, with reports of new construction slowing and in some cases stopping altogether. In an effort to combat the recession, Dubai announced
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dynasty (also descendants of the House of Al-Falasi) of the Bani Yas tribe left the settlement of Abu Dhabi and took over Dubai from the Abu Falasa clan without resistance, led by Maktoum bin Butti, the founder of the present day al-Maktoum dynasty. In 1841 the town was hit by a devastating
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In 1853, in an attempt to further halt the endemic piracy in the region, the British signed another truce, agreeing to stay out of administration of the region in return for the sheikhs agreeing to suppress piracy. This also had the side effect of the area becoming known as the
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of 1990, in which Dubai as part of the UAE provided military aid to the coalition, unsettled the economy; however, in the mid-1990s this stabilised and many foreign trading communities moved their businesses to Dubai. Dubai continued to foster political alignment with the
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Today merchants play a fundamental role in economic affairs and the political structure. In addition, again they have taken on roles as service suppliers, urban planners, culture mediators, and internationalists representing the region throughout the world.
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and it was only in 1979 that a formal compromise was reached that ended hostilities between the two states, by allowing Abu Dhabi the control of the rest of the UAE, while leaving Dubai to rule many of its own affairs, especially when related to trade.
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compromise under the auspices of the Supreme Council of the Federation. Eventually, the Supreme Council ruled that the decisions were administrative, binding decisions as opposed to arbitral awards, the Tripp boundaries were defined as the border.
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who became Ruler in 1912, was the first Ruler to rule for a substantial period of time and is regarded by many as one of the fathers of Dubai. The times of prosperity thanks to the pearl industry continued solidly through until the
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The current ruler of Dubai is Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Like his predecessor, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, he is also the Vice President and the Prime Minister of the UAE. Having attended school in the
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swamp were uncovered which were dated to approximately 7000 BCE. It is thought that by about 3000 BCE, the coastline had moved seaward sufficiently towards the present-day coastline and the area became covered in sand.
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in 1954 to accept the rulings made, Dubai's ruler declined to accept the decision. Even after the formation of the UAE, neither state had agreed on the boundaries and hence, on 30 November 1976 they signed an
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Global increases in oil prices allowed Dubai to focus on rapid development of key infrastructure. The success of the Jebel Ali free zone caused the development of clusters of new free zones, including
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tribe established Dubai, which remained a dependent of Abu Dhabi until 1833. On 8 January 1820, the Sheikh of Dubai and other sheikhs in the region signed the "General Maritime Peace Treaty" with the
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For the next about 2000–2700 years there are no more details, probably because of the desertification, insignificance, and remoteness of the area, until the area came part of the "Maka"
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was introduced in 1979, providing companies with unrestricted import of labour and export of capital, which helped to jumpstart the influx of global companies seen today.
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became Ruler. Rashid al Maktoum is widely regarded as the driving force behind the expansion of Dubai, causing its massive expansion, with the aid of the discovery of
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The major turning point in the history and fortunes of Dubai was the discovery of oil in 1966. Coupled with the joining of the newly independent country of
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in the early part of 1971, having announced their intentions in 1968, causing Dubai and Abu-Dhabi, in conjunction with five other emirates to form the
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civilisation, who it is thought controlled the copper trade of this part of the ancient world, and of which there are archaeological sites in Bahrain.
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began to be grown locally in 2500 BCE, and was the first instance of the land being used for agricultural purposes. The herders worshipped the god
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don't harm others," potentially ending punishments for alcohol consumption or cohabitation by unwed couples in the expatriate-dominated country.
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Vora, Neha. "From golden frontier to global city: Shifting forms of belonging, 'freedom,' and governance among Indian businessmen in Dubai."
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are the only two states who retain their own judicial courts, whilst the others are part of the federal justice system of the UAE. The
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Botz-Bornstein, Thorsten. "A tale of two cities: Hong Kong and Dubai celebration of disappearance and the pretension of becoming."
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defined between the Trucial States; however, with the discovery of oil needing boundaries to be decided for concession reasons,
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eastwards from the coast at Ras Hasian. A formal compromise was not reached until 1979, eight years after the creation of the
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introduced Islam to the area in the 7th century and sparked the vitalization of the area, opening up trade routes supported by
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area of Dubai have unearthed a 6th-century caravan station suggesting the area was sparsely inhabited during this period.
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Zoning policies would be adjusted by Dubai's municipal government to promote resource conservation and eliminate sprawl.
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later he was restored to the throne and ruled until his death. This resulted in the emergence of Dubai as the premier
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In addition to the long running dispute between Abu-Dhabi and Dubai, Dubai was also involved in a dispute with
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finally making their homes in Dubai. They continued to trade with Lingah, however, as do many of the dhows in
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of the Middle East. When the world's oil supply runs out, Dubai would survive in a new oil-free world unlike
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business port, whereby goods are imported into a duty-free port and immediately exported to another market.
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reserve fuels that will keep economy activity afloat in Dubai will last until the end of the 21st century.
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to eastern regions such as modern-day Pakistan and India, with reports of ships travelling as far as
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exemption for all foreign traders. By 1903, the Sheikh had succeeded in convincing a major British
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Abbott, Lucy M. "The States of the Persian Gulf: From protectorates to independent countries." in
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line to make Dubai a port of call. Merchants from Lingah looked across to the Arab shore of the
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Martin Hvidt, "Public-Private Ties and Their Contribution to Development: The Case of Dubai,"
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Despite the international turmoil over the cost of oil, Dubai is already considered to be the
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The origins of the United Arab Emirates: A political and social history of the Trucial States
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with regards to their legal boundaries. Before the British left, there were no exact
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and city of Dubai is situated are very rare for any period before the 18th century.
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7 April 1894 – 16 February 1906 Sheikh Maktoum II bin Hushur (b. 18?? – d. 1906)
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to trade. The earliest written mention of the area of Dubai was in 1095, by
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16 February 1906 – November 1912 Sheikh Bati bin Suhayl (b. 1851 – d. 1912)
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various tax cutting measures to incentivise businesses in the region.
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22 November 1886 – 7 April 1894 Sheikh Rashid I bin Maktoum (d. 1894)
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How to talk about the end of growth: Interview with Richard Heinberg
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18 April 1929 – September 1958 Sheikh Saeed II bin Maktum (2nd time)
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In the early 19th century, the Al Abu Falasa dynasty (part of the
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in the tenth century AD. Circa 1580, the state jeweler of Venice,
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9 June 1833 – 1852 Sheikh Maktoum I bin Bati ibn Suhayl (d. 1852)
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In 1958, upon the death of Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Sheikh
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1859 – 22 November 1886 Sheikh Hushur ibn Maktoum (d. 1886)
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The following is a list of rulers of Dubai, Al-Maktoum
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cattle herders used the area to live and herd in. The
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