The United Arab Emirates consists of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm al-Qaiwain, Fujairah, Ajman and Ra’s al-Khaimah. In 1971, under the Late President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan, those 7 Emirates were Unified. With his Visionary Leadership, oil wealth was used to develop the UAE into one of the world’s most open and successful economies in the Region. Transformed from a tribal culture reliant on agriculture and fishing to an entrepreneurial success story with world-class infrastructure. The UAE has become an important player in regional and international affairs and today the UAE is a strong, vibrant and modern nation that is open to the world.