what was the role of British in UAE before its unification? any 5 points
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Answer:
i) Protection from pirates
ii) Protection of land and sea
iii) Resolving conflicts
Explanation:
In 1971 the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was created by the Sheikhdoms of Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai. Previously they were known as the Trucial States, which was a collection of sheikhdoms that extended from the Straits of Hormuz to the west along the Persian Gulf. The British played a significant role in the unification of UAE; first, the British attacked pirates to protect its trade with India which resulted in ties with the 'Trucial States' emirs. Secondly, the Sheikhdoms signed a treaty with the British in 1892 thus became a British protectorate meaning that they would receive protection if attacked by land or sea. Lastly due to the conflicts witnessed before, the Trucial States agreed to resolve future disputes through the British Authorities.
The 5 facts about the role of British in UAE before its unification are as follows;
The Pirates cruised the seas and utilized the coasts of the province as a refuge, Great Britain started to combat the pirates in order to preserve their trade.
The invasion of Great Britain to the pirates created a rapprochement of the British with the regional emirs.
In 1820 Great Britain grants assurance in the transaction for the emirs pledging themselves not to make any agreement with anyone, nor to allow any land, except with the British.
The relations were formalized and they also allowed to determine the consequent difficulties, through the officials of Great Britain.
In 1971 Great Britain left Qatar and Bahrain, who choose to achieve independence on their own.
On December 2, 1971, the 6 emirates became autonomous from Great Britain and proclaimed themselves the United Arab Emirates