Timeline of United Arab Emirates

Chronology

11 events spanning the history of United Arab Emirates. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1400

   From about this time Dubai became a major crossing point on international trading routes

   From about this time Dubai became a major crossing point on international trading routes in silk, pearls, spices and gold.

2. 1820

   The British enforced an end to piracy.

   The British enforced an end to piracy.

3. 1892

   Seven Emirates ceded right over foreign representation to Britain.

   Seven Emirates ceded right over foreign representation to Britain.

4. 1958

   Oil discovered in Abu Dhabi.

   Oil discovered in Abu Dhabi.

5. 1962

   Oil is exported for the first time from Abu Dhabi.

   Oil is exported for the first time from Abu Dhabi.

6. 1970

   The seven Emirates were released into independence.

   The seven Emirates were released into independence.

7. 1971

   Iran occupies the islands of Greater and Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa.

   Iran occupies the islands of Greater and Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa.

8. 1971

   United Arab Emirates joined Arab League, United Nations.

   United Arab Emirates joined Arab League, United Nations.

9. 1973

   Currency reform. U.A.E. Dirham introduced.

   Currency reform. U.A.E. Dirham introduced.

10. 1991

    UAE forces join the allies against Iraq after the invasion of Kuwait.

    UAE forces join the allies against Iraq after the invasion of Kuwait.