United Arab Emirates - PAST

UAE started small with the land of the desert whose living was based on fishing villages and date farms. 

In the past, it was a simple village life. 

There were no schools, hospitals and even proper housing structures to plan a life there. 

People used to travel to India and other countries for their medical treatment. 

Before oil discovery, the UAE depended on natural resources to provide for basic needs, through pearl diving and agriculture.

For centuries, the population in coastal areas sustained their living through pearl diving, fishing, and dhow trading.

Palm trees were used to provide dates as food. 

Palm tree branches were used to build the house roofs. 

Tree trunks supported tents and flooring of dwellings were made by woven palm leaf strips. 

Families got their milk and cheese from cows and goats, and their water from a well.

When the 20th century unfolded in UAE, Abu Dhabi and Dubai were the poorest emirates while Sharjah was powerful. 

Now, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are two major cities which add 70 to 80 percent to the economy.