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Portuguese invasion of Gulf islands and the east coast paves way for British, French and Dutch trading ships.
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Al Bu Falah and Al Nahayan tribes settle in Abu Dhabi.
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Under leadership of Maktoum bin Buti Al Maktoum, Al Maktoum tribe settles at the mouth of Dubai Creek.
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Dubai first introduces tax exemptions for foreigners. The Persians are the first expats.
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The Gulf pearling trade collapses when the Japanese develop cultured pearling.
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Oil is discovered in Abu Dhabi in 1958 and Dubai in 1966, changing fortunes.
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UAE Federation forms from the seven emirates, with Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan, ruler of Abu Dhabi, as President.
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UAE goes into mourning with the death of visionary leader Sheikh Zayed, and in 2006, the death of Sheikh Maktoum.
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Date stones on Dalma Island and flint tools on Merawah Island attest to human life in Abu Dhabi in 5110 BC.
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The Umayyads bring Islam and Arabic to Arabia.
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