Scenarios about 'United Arab Emirates'
The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates established in 1971 following British withdrawal from the Persian Gulf region. This oil-rich nation transformed rapidly from a collection of small fishing and pearl-diving communities into a global economic powerhouse known for its ultramodern architecture, luxury tourism, and strategic position as a Middle Eastern trade hub. In alternate history scenarios, the UAE often serves as a focal point for exploring different outcomes in Gulf politics, oil-based economic development, and regional power dynamics.
What If Abu Dhabi Implemented Different Sovereign Wealth Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund pursued alternative investment strategies, potentially reshaping global finance, Middle Eastern geopolitics, and the emirate's diversification from oil.