Trucial States leading up to Nationalization Flashcards
what is oral history
Oral history is the recording of people’s own accounts of their lives and the events they have experienced.
why is it so imporant in uae
Given the speed with which the UAE has changed in recent years, oral history is particularly important as it provides an insight into a society that was very different just fifty years ago.
what is the national archives
In 2008, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan issued a federal law establishing an Oral Archive at the National Centre for Documentation and Research, now called the National Archives. This imporant institutioon continues to record the lives of people who experienced these profound changes in theregion 70-80 year ago.
what happened to uae during the 2nd world war
The airport in Sharjah became a base for the British Royal Air Force (RAF). It played an important role connecting British and American Forces in North Africa and India. The war meant that the sea routes to India were disrupted, affecting the import of food to the UAE. In the space of two years, from 1941 to 1943, rice tripled in price as a result of shortages. To make matters worse, a severe drought that lasted for several years began in the 1940s.
In 1941, according to British records, there had been no rain except for a few drops, since a year. Cattle and camels were in such an emaciated condition that if rain occurred within the next few weeks, they would not be able to withstand the consequent cold and exposure and perish.
what did the biritsh to do the uae druring the war
During this period the British had controlled much of the economy and international affairs of the country.
The British did little to develop infrastructure such as schools, roads and hospitals. They used their position to do what was only beneficial to their own interests. When Sheikh Zayed came to power, he ensured that all the country’s wealth was used for developing the land and its people. Extreme poverty became a fact of life for many people. Over the years with development and technology, life in UAE changed.
who were the trucial scouts
. In 1951, a local military force that was to become known as the Trucial Scouts was established. Initially, it had British Officers as well as officers from other Arab countries. It was funded by the British Government but served the local rulers and people along with the newly formed local police forces.
what was the function of trucial scouts
Its job was to preserve law and order and to protect the country from attack. The local recruits benefitted not just from regular salaries, but also from basic training and education. In 1971, it became the core of the UAE Armed Forces after the establishment of the UAE federation.
explain the aftermath of the ww2
. British influence in the UAE also changed.
This provided an opportunity for the beginnings of local government to emerge. In 1952 the Trucial States Council was established. This brought the rulers of the different emirates together twice a year to discuss a variety of topics. A Trucial States Development Fund was also created which helped the leaders plan future developments in infrastructure, esp.in education and health.
did other arab countries help uae
yes, it was much before the extablishment of gcc however kuwait was an important member of help for the uae especially in health and education in northern states.
what was education level in 1959
By 1959, modern schools existed in several places across the country. As education spread, the people became more aware of events elsewhere in the region. The concept of Arab nationalism, spreading across the Middle East, also helped to stimulate new ideas about the future.
explain political structure in uae after ww2
The political structure of the UAE also began to take shape. In 1952, Fujairah secured recognition as a separate emirate. It brought the number of emirates to seven. Increased political organisation, such as the Trucial States Council, and the possibility of oil brought renewed interest from Britain. Political Agents from Britain were appointed just as ambassadors in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the 1950s and 1960s.
when did people know thr was oil in uae
As early as 1922, people were aware of the possibility that the UAE might contain vast quantities of this precious resource.
why was uae flocked with oil concession agreements
The invention of the automobile and other industries meant that oil was in high demand. Foreign companies flocked to the UAE to obtain concession agreements.
when and who signed the first oil concession of uae
On 11th January 1939, Sheikh Shakhbut, ruler of Abu Dhabi, signed a milestone concession agreement which permitted oil exploration by foreign companies for 75 years.
explain the process of oil finding? where was oil found in commercial qaunitites?
In the 1950s, several wells were dug finding only minor traces of oil and gas. Then, in 1959, commercial quantities of oil were finally found at Umm Shaif offshore from Abu Dhabi, and then onshore at Bab. A few years later in 1966, oil was found in Dubai’s offshore Fateh field, and production began in 1969. Sharjah followed, with discovery of the offshore Mubarak field, where exports began in 1974.
