Today, let's talk about a staggering topic - how did the United Arab Emirates, a small desert country that was once unknown, become a giant in the Middle East in just a few decades? What kind of controversy and miracle are hidden behind this?
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When it comes to the United Arab Emirates, many people first think of the resplendent Dubai, the life of the local tyrants with luxury cars and mansions. But you know what? In the past, the UAE was actually a poor country whose name was rarely known. Deserts are all over the place, resources are scarce, and people's living standards are low, which is very different from the current image of local tyrants.
So, how did the UAE complete this shocking counterattack?
First of all, let's talk about the history of the UAE. At that time, there were many small emirates scattered across the Arabian Peninsula, each in its own right, and no one was subordinate to the other. But the seven emirates of the UAE realized that if they did not unite, they would sooner or later be swallowed up by the neighboring Saudis. So, gritting their teeth and stomping their feet, they decided to join forces to form the United Arab Emirates. This move can be said to be the first step on the road to the UAE's counterattack.
However, it is easy to build a country and it is difficult to defend it. Soon after the establishment of the United Arab Emirates, it was coveted by Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia said: "Those oases on your UAE territory were originally my Saudi Arabians." "It's off the UAE. But how dare the younger brother who just founded the country dare to fight hard with the eldest brother? As a result, the UAE could only swallow its anger and started a protracted negotiation with Saudi Arabia.
This negotiation can be described as thrilling. On the one hand, the UAE needs to preserve its territorial integrity, and on the other hand, it has to consider how to balance its relationship with Saudi Arabia. Eventually, after numerous tug-of-wars, the UAE traded an uninhabited coastal passage for full control of the Buraimi Oasis. This move can be said to be another key move by the UAE on the road to counterattack.
After settling the territorial issue, the UAE began to figure out how to develop its economy. At this time, they discovered that there was a lot of oil and gas buried in the ground. This is a lot of fun for the UAE! They immediately began to extract oil and gas on a large scale, and exchanged these resources for a large amount of foreign exchange earnings.
But the UAE is not resting on its laurels. They know that oil resources will one day be depleted. As a result, the UAE embarked on a strategy of diversifying its economy, focusing on other industries such as tourism, finance, trade and logistics. This move makes the UAE's economy more stable and sustainable.
Today, the UAE has successfully fought back as an economic powerhouse. The per capita GDP is as high as 51,000 US dollars, and the total GDP is among the top 30 in the world. They not only have tycoon cities like Dubai, but also oil towns like Abu Dhabi. The standard of living of the people of the UAE has also improved dramatically.
But then again, the UAE's path to a comeback has not been easy. In the process of building the country, defending the country, and developing the economy, they have encountered many difficulties and challenges. But it is these difficulties and challenges that make the UAE more resilient and stronger.
So, what do you think about the UAE's counterattack? Do you think they're too lucky, or do you think they're trying too hard? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area to discuss!