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What was a key feature of the UAE's foreign policy under Sheikh Zayed?
What was a key feature of the UAE's foreign policy under Sheikh Zayed?
- Building alliances with non-Arab Muslim states
- Pursuing an idealistic and humanist approach focused on the Arab world (correct)
- Maintaining relations with Western states
- Focusing on economic development rather than international relations
What was a major goal of Sheikh Zayed's foreign policy in the early years of the UAE?
What was a major goal of Sheikh Zayed's foreign policy in the early years of the UAE?
- Improving relations with neighboring Gulf states
- Establishing relations with Western countries
- Strengthening personal relationships with other Arab leaders (correct)
- Promoting Emirati businesses abroad
What was a key aspect of UAE foreign policy under Sheikh Zayed's leadership?
What was a key aspect of UAE foreign policy under Sheikh Zayed's leadership?
- Promoting Arab unity
- Building ties with Western Europe
- Focusing on Southeast Asia
- Commitment to the Palestinian cause (correct)
What mistake was made during Sheikh Zayed's 1974 visit to Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia?
What mistake was made during Sheikh Zayed's 1974 visit to Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia?
What did Sheikh Zayed express concern about in a 1971 interview with Akhbar Al-Youm?
What did Sheikh Zayed express concern about in a 1971 interview with Akhbar Al-Youm?
What was the primary focus of the UAE's foreign policy under Sheikh Zayed?
What was the primary focus of the UAE's foreign policy under Sheikh Zayed?
What was the primary motivation behind the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development's aid and development assistance?
What was the primary motivation behind the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development's aid and development assistance?
Which of the following best describes Sheikh Zayed's role during the Iran-Iraq War?
Which of the following best describes Sheikh Zayed's role during the Iran-Iraq War?
What was the outcome of the Arab League meeting in Cairo on August 12, 1990, following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait?
What was the outcome of the Arab League meeting in Cairo on August 12, 1990, following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait?
What was the total contribution of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the Kuwaiti government-in-exile to the cost of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm?
What was the total contribution of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the Kuwaiti government-in-exile to the cost of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm?
What was the primary goal of the UAE's plan proposed at the Arab League Summit in March 2003?
What was the primary goal of the UAE's plan proposed at the Arab League Summit in March 2003?
What was the date of the launch of combat operations in the US-led invasion of Iraq?
What was the date of the launch of combat operations in the US-led invasion of Iraq?
What was the main purpose of the Arab oil embargo between October 1973 and March 1974?
What was the main purpose of the Arab oil embargo between October 1973 and March 1974?
What did Sheikh Zayed emphasize as necessary for the Arab nations to confront the Israeli enemy?
What did Sheikh Zayed emphasize as necessary for the Arab nations to confront the Israeli enemy?
What was the primary reason for the UAE's foreign aid donations to the 'front-line states' during the 1970s?
What was the primary reason for the UAE's foreign aid donations to the 'front-line states' during the 1970s?
What was the purpose of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Arab Economic Development, established in 1971?
What was the purpose of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Arab Economic Development, established in 1971?
What was the main principle behind the UAE's foreign aid policy during the Zayed era?
What was the main principle behind the UAE's foreign aid policy during the Zayed era?
What was the significance of the Sheikh Zayed Charitable Foundation, established in 1992?
What was the significance of the Sheikh Zayed Charitable Foundation, established in 1992?
What was the primary goal of the UAE's foreign policy during the Zayed era?
What was the primary goal of the UAE's foreign policy during the Zayed era?
What was the significance of Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum's donations to the Palestine cause?
What was the significance of Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum's donations to the Palestine cause?
What was the primary motivation behind the UAE's foreign aid donations during the 1970s?
What was the primary motivation behind the UAE's foreign aid donations during the 1970s?
What was the significance of the UAE's participation in the Arab oil embargo between 1973 and 1974?
What was the significance of the UAE's participation in the Arab oil embargo between 1973 and 1974?
