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The Oil-Rich

Gulf States Oman, UnitedArab Emirates

(U.A.E.), Qatar,



(U.A.E.), Qatar,

Sultanate of OmanLand of Frankincense and

MyrrhGeography: Formerly called Oman and Muscat. Is located

on the southeast corner of the ArabianPeninsula. Total land area is 300,000 squarekilometers. A short stretch of Oman lies onthe Persian Gulf overlooking the strait of

Hormuz, thru this important strait pass 47%of the free world’s oil supply. Known as the 12th largest oil exporter and the 2nd largestcountry in the Arabian Peninsula.

Capital: Muscat



Population: 2.8 millionLanguage: ArabicReligion: Almost all are Muslim Arabs belonging to the strict

Ibadhi sect. A minority of Sunniand Shiite Muslims.Omanis are: gentle, soft-

spoken people.Gross Annual Income: $7.7

billion



Early History: In 1508, the Portuguese captured Muscat

and used it as naval and trade base. They were followed by the Turks in 1648

and Iranians in the 18th

century. In 1741, the Iranian were expelled by

Ahmed Ibn Said, founder of the SaidDynasty which still rules Oman today.

In the early 19th

century, Oman became apowerful Arab state. In 1891, the British placed Oman under its

protection which ended on March 31, 1977 when the British Military base was closed.



The Rulers of Said

Dynasty: Taimur bin Said (1923-1970)- An eccentric andtyrant sultan. He prohibited modern appliancesand transportation. He kept people from goingabroad, traveling to other towns and even tobuild or repair houses.

Qaboos bin Said (July 23, 1970 to the present)- Taimur’s British-educated son deposed endsucceeded him on July 23, 1970. he modernized

the economy and improved the welfare of hispeople. In 1976, he crushed a leftist rebellionnear the border with South Yemen.



Oman is also known for

its: Oil

Succulent Dates

Frankincense and Myrrh (the gifts of the magi to Jesus)

Abundant Seafoods (like sardines, tuna,

oysters, crabs and giant prawns) Fruits (mainly coconuts, papayas,

mangoes and spices)



(U.A.E.)

Federation of Seven ArabSheikdomsGeography: Located at the eastern part of the Arabian

Peninsula. UAE rests along the Persian Gulf,after Oman and before Qatar. The sevensheikdoms that comprises UAE are AbuDhabi (largest city), Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman,Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khayman, and Fujairah. The total land area is 82,800square kilometers, smaller than Mindanao.

Capital: Abu Dhabi



Population: 50% of the population isIndo-Pakistani, 42% native Arabs and

the other 8% are Jordanian, PalestinianArabs, Egyptians, Europeans, andFilipinos.Language: ArabicReligion: Muslim rulers are Sunnis, andthe people are strongly influenced bythe strict Wahabi sect of neighboring

countries. UAE Arabs used to be: pirates, pearldivers or fishermen, nomads or oasis

farmers.



UAE is known for two famous sport: camel races and falconryAbu Dhabi: is famous as having thehighest cost of living in the world- thecheapest apartment in Abu Dhabirents for $1,000/month.

Dubai: is considered the largestcommercial center and the nervecenter for smuggling.

UAE is Formerly called: The TrucialStatesUmm Al Quwain, Ajman and Fujairah: three smallest members and have nooil reserves.



Early History:

Established during the 7th century by theseafaring people who were converted toIslam during that time.

In 1973, the Arabs ousted the Iranians andfounded the present Sheikdoms.

In 1806, the British came and started toimpose order against the Arab pirates.

In 1853, piracy was finally wiped out whenthe Sheiks signed the perpetual Maritime

Truce Agreement with Britain. Thus, thePirate Coast became respectable Trucial

States.



*In 1967, after the British left, the gulf

sheiks decided to form a newfederation to protect themselves.*On December 2, 1971, the United

Arab Emirates (UAE) was founded bythe sheiks, with Abu Dhabi’s SheikZaid Bin Al-Nahayan as the firstpresident.

*After his death, his son Sheik Khalifabin Zaid took over as the new UAEpresident on November 2, 2004.



After UAE was formed in 1971, it wasfaced with three problems:

Mass illiteracy and poverty

A backward economy

Inadequate defense without Big Power protector

Solutions done: Illiteracy has now been reduced to 48% and is still

declining due to rapid modernization. UAE is pioneering in the development of desert

farms using drip irrigation (hydroponics) withdesalinated sea water and plastic greenhouses.



QatarWorld’s Largest Gas

ReservesGeography:

The independent emirate of Qatar is asmall peninsula jutting into the PersianGulf from the east side of the ArabianPeninsula. Lies between UAE and Saudi

Arabia. Total land area is only 11,000square kilometers.

Capital: Doha



Population: 610,000 with nativeQataris in minority.

Language: ArabicForm of Government: Absolutemonarchy

Religion: The natives are SunniMuslims of the strict Wahabi sectand. have close ties with their

Saudi Arabian neighbors.Gross Annual Income: $7.6 billionQatar: has the world’s largest

natural gas reserves.



Early History: During the 7th century Qatar accepted Islam. For a

long time it was under the Ottoman Turks.

In 1916, it became a British protectorate.

In 1967, Qatar planned to join the other Gulf sheikdoms.

On September 1, 1971 it declared its ownindependence, with Ahmed bin al Thani as emir.

On February 22,1972, the first emir was deposedby his cousin, Sheik Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani, thecurrent ruler.



Qatar faces three

foreign problemsnamely:

1. a border dispute with

Bahrain2. the Iran-Iraq war

3. the decreasing price of oil



Bahrain

Gulf ArchipelagoGeography:

A small archipelago of 33 islets halfway downthe Persian Gulf between Qatar and the eastcoast of Saudi Arabia. Only four islets reallymatter, the largest being Bahrain Island. In

Arabic Bahrain means “two seas”. Total landarea is 669 Square kilometers.

Capital: Manama

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opu at on: , a out arenative Bahrainis.Language: Arab is the official

language but most people speakEnglish.Religion: native Muslims are evenly

divided between Sunnis and theShiites.Gross Annual Income: $3.7 billion

with a high grow rate of 10.7%Average Annual Income: $5,560Illiteracy: is now down to 60%.

Form of Government: absolute



Early History:

Bahrain traded with Mesopotamiaand India as early as 2783 BC.

In 1622-1782, became the battle

ground for Arabs and Iranians, andwere followed by the Portuguese. In 1782, Khalifa, an Arab regained

control and founded the Khalifa

Dynasty which still rules today. In 19th century, Bahrain became a

British protectorate.



*In 1967, British withdrew and Bahrainplanned to join the federation of theGulf Sheikdoms. *Bahrain declared its independence on

August 14, 1971, with Emir Isa bin-Sulman al-Khalifa as the first andpresent ruler.

*Since 1972, the emir has ruled as anabsolute monarch, making laws andtreaties for the country.



Bahrain’s foreign problems:

1. threatened by the Iran-Iraq War2. decreasing price of oil

Three aspects of Bahrain’s foreignrelations:

1. a dispute with Qatar over Al Hawar island2. its telecommunications leadership3. the U.S. Navy facility in Bahrain

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