History of the United Arab Emirates History of the United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country on the Arabian Peninsula located on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf and the northwestern coast of the Gulf of Oman. The UAE consists of seven emirates and was founded on 2 December 1971 as a federation. Six of the seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah) combined on that date. The seventh, Ras al Khaimah, joined the federation on 10 February 1972. The seven sheikdoms were formerly known as the Trucial States, in reference to the treaty relations established
Migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates mobility and capitalism.” Migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates Migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates, especially from India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, make up over 90% of the private workers.. Total number of migrants in the country: Key countries of origin (with number of migrants): Key work sectors employing migrant workers (with percentage of migrants employed in sector): Typical wage paid to migrant workers: Varies by industry. Maternity protection is applied to migrant women. The GCC area is the most popular destination for temporary labor migrants worldwide. The UAE's economy is the largest consumer market in the Middle East