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United Arab Emirates /
History
7th century: The peoples of this region are converted into Islam.
16th century: With increased sea traffic along its coast, piracy becomes increasingly important part of local economy.
16th century: The Portuguese starts trade here.
18th century: The British starts trade in this region.
1819: British navy launches attacks on the pirate strongholds.
1820: The British force the shaykhs to a sign a treaty ending piracy; piracy was reduced by not eradicated.
1835: Piracy ends, following more British pressure.
1853: A treaty signed between the shaykhs and the British. The region is given the name of 'Trucial coast'.
1873: The Trucial Coast becomes administered by the British.
1892: A new agreement, the shaykhs gives the British effective control over foreign matters. The British offers military protection in return.
1952: The seven emirates establishes a Trucial Council.
1970: Independence is given to the emirates.
1971 December 2: United Arab Emirates is established, and is made up of six of the emirates.
1972: Ras al-Khaima joins the United Arab Emirates.
1991: UAE participates on the United Nation's side in the conflict with Iraq.
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