United Arab Emirates – a federation of 7 emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain.
This land has been occupied for thousands of years, though the federation was established in 1971. And since then, this area has successfully established itself as a trading hub first and an international expat and tourism destination next to diversify its oil fortunes.