

The Sheikhdoms also known as the Trucial States were formerly a British Protectorate from 1820 until they achieved independence in 1971. The following year Ras al-Khaymah joined the federation. The United Arab Emirates was formed as an independent federation on December 2nd, 1971 and originally included six countries: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah. Business Culture: Ranked 27th in the Business Culture Complexity Index™.Climate: Desert cooler in The eastern mountain area.Population growth rate: 1.2% annual change (2019).It was not until 1996 that the lyrics written by Arif Al Sheikh Abdullah Al Hassan were officially adopted. National anthem: The National Anthem of the United Arab Emirates is also known as Ishy Bilady (Long Live my Nation) It was adopted in 1971 when the UAE was first formed and composed by Mohammed Abdel Wahab as an orchestral piece.Its colours of red, green, white and black represent the unity of the Arab countries. Flag: The flag of the United Arab Emirates was adopted in 1971.Location: Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia.

Photo by Tribes of the World on Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0) Male members of a family prepare for a traditional tribal wedding in Ras Al Khaimah.
