The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country located on the Arabian Peninsula along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf. Up until the last century, the land has remained a desert inhabited by small fishing villages, date farms, and trading hubs in the two main cities, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The nomadic Bedouin tribes who settled the lands in the third millennium BC thrived on mediocre forms of currency such as pearling. Prior to 1971, the now united country consisted of a series of Trucial Sheikhdoms, which are exclusively Arab political societies each ruled by their own sheikh. These Trucial States, also known as emirates, are Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Qawain, Fujairah, and later Ras Al Khaimah. After periods under the Portuguese and Saudi rule, the Trucial States, along with Bahrain and Qatar, signed a treaty with the United Kingdom as a form of security and protection from outside maritime attacks in 1820. The alliance granted protection of the emirates …show more content…
Back then, geologists relied on mapping and plane tabling of exposed rock formations, yet the majority of the Abu Dhabi inland was covered in sand. Because of the apparent delay in their excavations, the PDTC acquired a 75 year concession for the entire emirate. Finally in 1951, the PDTC initiated drilling at Ras Sadr and Jebel Ali with bore holes as deep as 13,000 feet. Unfortunately both of the locations revealed a dry well. After this setback the intention of the PDTC was to travel to the western border of Abu Dhabi where oil was suspected to be present. Saudi Arabia on the opposing border contested this sovereignty interest as the drilling area was within the 20 mile diameter of the Buraimi Oasis, a place of historical relevance. Later the argument, today known as the Buraimi Dispute, was settled in Saudi’s favor under the Treaty of Jeddah and closed parts of Abu Dhabi to oil
After the Second World War, the world was more interesting in oil than ever before. The conflict itself made the countries of the world realize that oil was a serious factor in the quest for power. From this point in history, oil was considered the driving force behind a successful economy and therefore attaining power. Therefore the quest for oil heightened during and after World War II. In the effort to acquire more oil, many countries began to seek out additional locations to drill and this drove the United States to the Middle East. In late 1943 a man named DeGolyer who was a geologist went on a mission to Saudi Arabia to survey the possibility for oil. His mission there concluded that “the oil in this region is the greatest single prize in all history”. With such a conclusion it is not surprising that the United States began extremely concerned with the oil concessions there.
...table results are other reasons for the drilling to not take place. Lastly, the reserve should be saved until the country is in a more desperate need for the oil than it is now such as a national emergency of some kind, or even until there is no other oil left to be drilled for. The act of playing it safe and not drilling is the smarter thing to do because there are no positive outcomes from drilling for oil in ANWR.
Over the last thirty years the United States has been faced with the problem of dependence on foreign countries for oil and the tight control that these exercise on the energy policies and economics of America. Many of these instances include: the oil embargos of the 1970s, the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, and the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in 2001. Since the 1970s, one solution offered to reduce our nation's dependence on foreign countries for oil has been opening up drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Proponents say that drilling in ANWR would make the United States more self-sufficient in the area of energy, while at the same time not doing excessive damage to the environment of the area. Opponents of drilling in ANWR cite the environmental problems of off-shore drilling and maintain that this land should be left alone and allowed to stand as an environmental wonder. Given that some environmental groups do not mind allowing technology to invade the environment when it profits them and given the threats of global terror and the ever-increasing dependence our nation has on foreign oil, I believe it is in the best interests of the United States to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil drilling.
...the action of drilling is going on because so that if the same incident ever happen again, their will be more men to take the first aid action in trying to stop the leak. Also maybe the company should change the type of pipe they are using to engage in transferring the drilled oil because it might be the material used to make the pipe that is weaken and ended up causing the oil company billions of dollars.
However, none of their attempts ever went anywhere close to the oil goldmine. Eventually they met a man named Anthony F. Lucas, who struck a deal between himself and the company in 1899. Lucas’s first efforts only got him about 575 feet underground thanks to financial troubles and the sands of the drilling sites caving in on the rigs. Still, he was not a man to give up so easily, as he was convinced that oil was down there. so he secured help from John H. Galey and James M. Guffey, for a small portion of potential profits. With this, Lucas pressed forward. Sometime in October, Lucas spudded on a new well, where a new, more efficient rotary type bit was used (Moor,
The city shown in the background of the photograph is Dubai, the second largest city in the state of United Arabs Emirates. However, one may be wondering, how a city came to be in that desert environment. The answer is in the natural resources the country has. The oil boom in the Middle East has led to great economic growth making some Arabian nations to become more westernized and industrialized.
In 1912, William Taft designates the oil reserves in Elk Hills, California for the Navy. In 1915, Woodrow Wilson designates the oil deposits in Teapot Dome, Wyoming for the Navy. The oil fields in Teapot Dome, Wyoming and Elk Hills, California, were Naval Petroleum Reserves that were to only be drilled in a national emergency and would guarantee that
I chose to compare the United Arab Emirates to Panama because both countries are experiencing significant economic growth even though many countries are experiencing problems with the economy. Both countries are located in close proximity to important regional waterways. The United Arab Emirates has the Straits of Hormuz, while Panama has the Panama Canal. The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. It is bordered by Iran, United Arab Emirates, and Oman Musandam Peninsula. About 20% of all the world’s petroleum passes through the Strait of Hormuz. At its narrowest, it is 21 nautical miles wide. The Strait is used to import and export items into the countries that border the strait, including the United Arab Emirates. The Panama Canal is a 48 mile Canal that connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The Canal is located on the Isthmus of Panama making it a perfect place for the Canal. The Canal is used to decrease the amount of transportation time for ships traveling throughout the area. There are locks at each end that lift ships up to the Gatun Lake, a lake made for the canal. It is 85 feet above sea level. It takes a ship an average of 8-10 hours to travel through the Panama Canal. Both countries generate billions of dollars through the waterways, although the United Arab Emirates generates more money than Panama.
The Arab world consists of twenty-two countries encompassing all of North Africa and much of the Middle East. The Arab people number over 360 million and while they share a common language, there is a surprising degree of diversity among them, whether in terms of nationality, culture, religion, economics, or politics. (McCaffrey, 3) Most inhabitants of the Ar...
Emirates (Fly Emirates) is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. It is one of the fastest growing airlines and is known for consistently turning a profit. Though Emirates is owned by the UAE government, is has “evolved into a globally influential travel and tourism conglomerate known for its commitment to the highest standards of quality in every aspect of the business” (The Emirates Story).
Arab is not a race, but is a group of individuals that are united by their culture and history (ADC, 2014). There are many different variations commonly based on a particular individual’s country of origin such as Arab Americans. Other variations are based on their social class, the level of their education, if they live urbanely or rurally, or the time they have spent in the United States (Lipson & Dubble, 2007). Most Arabs also practice Islamic religion and are Muslim. When working with an Arab or Muslim client, nurses should ask what the client wishes to be referred to so as not to offend them in any way (Lipson & Dubble, 2007).
As the UAE is made up of 7 Emirates so each of them have their own governmental organisations which allows for the smooth running of their economy.Dubai occupies the vice presidency,second after Abu Dhabi which has its own law so its also a primal location.It is politically safe with low crime rate.
There are many social returns that can be gained from the Sougha program. Alleviation of unemployment, women empowerment and the all-important role of preserving indigenous Emirati heritage are just examples of the social impact of Sougha. The program is cognizant of the fact that a large population of Emiratis possesses enormous potential for entrepreneurship but is largely unable to achieve employment. Because of the Sougha program, such individuals are able to access assistance, both material and otherwise, which enables them to consequently enhance their entrepreneurial skills and in effect, seize market opportunities (Sougha.com, 2012). As a result, the social reflection of poverty impressed by unemployment is to a great extent moderated. The program is very clear that it not only supports craftsmen, but also craftswomen too. This is a clear message that as part of growing entrepreneurships, the Sougha program realizes the social responsibility it is charged with in realizing gender parity. As such, appreciating that women too have intrinsic talents that could be seen as potential entrepreneurships models goes a long way in effecting the need for reawakening the general social perspective with regard to the role of women. Sougha.com (2012), affords that the program seeks to preserve the indigenous Emirati heritage through fostering economic sustenance among craftsmen and women as well. The interrelationship between culture and economy presents a unique opportunity for remote artisans to effectively tell of the cultural progression of Emiratis and still make some money while at it. Through empowering the economic viability of art, many artisans previously from opportunity deprived regions have, as stated by Sougha.com (2012), ...
In 1923 the worst prediction in the history of oil, the Arab peninsula did not attract Great Britain to colonize this empty desert for the general manager of British Petroleum Company. Sir Arnold Wilson announced that the Arab Peninsula did not cont...
UAE consists of seven emirates : Abu Dhabi ,Dubai , Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah , Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al-Quwain which is a federal state. Sheikh Zayed is one of the foundations of the Union on the second of december 1971 , where the Sheikh Zayed converts Emirates of empty desert into a green paradise . Consists state emblem is a science that combines four colors red , white , green and black . National anthem is the anthem Emirates National , which echoes in every morning in most government and private institutions . Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi is one of the most world cities sophisticated in terms of modern infrastructure fit its position as a hub economic and political to the United Arab Emirates are They combine its role as a destination for business and tourist destination from shopping in shopping malls Superior to swap in traditional markets as well as enjoy the miles of sand golden beaches to break in one of the public parks in the city and dine at five-star hotel to the safari distinctive and enjoyable , and famous Emirate and the largest in terms of area is Dubai . Arabic is the official language of all the people of the United Arab Emirates . System of government is a federal system known from time immemorial . The head of state , Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan , who is also Ruler of Abu Dhabi , who succeeded his father, Sheikh Zayed , the Minister is the Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum . Emirates has an area of approximately 83,600 km 2 ( 116 ) and estimate the proportion of water in which 1.1 percent , also the population of the United Arab Emirates to a 8.264 million rate of a million that have been counted in 2011 before 3 years . The population density of t...