Historical Events: The UAE has been called “Al Ghabraa” and then the Coast of Oman as it is connected to Oman. It has been inhabited by several tribes such as Bani Yas, a tribe that is said to belong to Al Yas Bin Amir and to be composed of a tribal alliance; a policy which was adopted by Arabs to face hazards. Descendants of Bani Yas include the families of Al Nahyan, Al Maktoum – Rulers of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and Al Qawassim, Rulers of Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah.
February 18th 1968: Al Samha meeting.
July 18, 1971: The interim constitution of the UAE was issued.
December 2, 1971: The UAE was promulgated and the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, then ruler of Abu Dhabi, was elected as the President. The late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, then ruler of Dubai, was elected as the Vice-President. The late Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum was appointed as the Prime Minister.
December 6, 1971: The UAE joined the League of Arab States.
December 23, 1971: Ras Al Khaimah sent a message to the Supreme Council to join the federation.
February 12, 1975: The National Federal Council was established.
December 13, 1972: The first session of the National Federal Council was held.
May 1981: The UAE hosted the first Gulf summit.
Official Holidays:
New Hijri Year (one day)
The Prophet’s Birthday (one day)
Ramadan 29th (one day)
Eid Al-Fitr (three days)
Arafa Day (one day)
Eid Al-Adha (three days)
Commemoration Day (one day)
The National Day (two days)
New Year (one day)
