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Federation of Bahrain and UAE The Idea of the Union: The idea of the union dates back to 1935, then to the 1940s. After discovering oil Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait, they negotiated on the federal idea. Union with the blessing of the Arab League and the British opposition in 1964. In 1964...

Federation of Bahrain and UAE The Idea of the Union: The idea of the union dates back to 1935, then to the 1940s. After discovering oil Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait, they negotiated on the federal idea. Union with the blessing of the Arab League and the British opposition in 1964. In 1964, the Arab League blessed the idea of union while Britain opposed it In 1968 Britain blessed the Union's idea because of its decision to withdraw from the Arab region. First Session Meeting: The first session was held in Dubai from 25-27 February 1968 in the presence of Sheikhs: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah. Results of the first session: The call for a union between the UAE. The formation of a higher council of governors shall be chaired alternately. The Council shall be the supreme authority of the Union and shall issue its decisions unanimously. Drafting a constitution through the Supreme Council of the Union. Prevent the use of force to resolve disputes. Joint defense between the UAE against external aggression. Establishment of a federal court to resolve disputes between members. Second Session Meeting: The second session was held in Doha. The most important decisions taken at this session were: Agreement with an economist. The Supreme Council of the Union was granted final decisions. A special decision to defend the Emirates Union. Third Session Meeting: The third session was held in Doha on May 15, 1969, Top Topics: The establishment of the Ministerial Council of the Union, Popular representation and ratios allocated to each Emirate, The headquarters of the Union capital. Suggestions submitted by Bahrain: Bahrain made some proposals, the most important of which are: Proposals for the selection of the headquarters of the permanent capital of the Union, Manama shall be the permanent capital of the Union for the fulfillment of the necessary conditions. The other emirates objected to this idea. Fourth Session Meeting: The fourth session of the Board was held in Abu Dhabi, the last meeting of the nine rulers of the UAE. It was the last meeting before the withdrawal of Bahrain. The most important problems faced by the Union: The most important problems faced by the Union, and led to the withdrawal of Bahrain are: The constitutional form of the Union, and on how to form the federal executive and legislative bodies. (Bahrain suggested that the representation of the UAE in the proposed Consultative Council should be proportionate to the population in each emirate) Bahrain issue: Bahrain was given the ministries of health and education, while the United Arab Emirates shared the rest of the most important federal ministries. The Union Capital:Bahrain's views on the subject of capital (Manama shall be the permanent capital of the Union for the fulfillment of the necessary conditions ) and this proposal was rejected by the other emirates. Bahrain's withdrawal from the Union: Many close and friendly countries have tried to bring viewpoints closer. All mediation failed to resolve the dispute. On 18 July 1971, the United Arab Emirates was established among the six emirates, except Ras Al Khaimah. RAK joined the Federation in February 1972. Bahrain Declaration of Independence on 14-8-1971. Signing a ten-year friendship treaty with Britain. This was followed by Qatar's declaration of independence in September 1971. Bahrain's withdrawal from the Union: Bahrain Declaration of Independence on 14-8-197. Signing a ten-year friendship treaty with Britain. This was followed by Qatar's declaration of independence in September 1971. Independence of the State of Bahrain: Sending letters from the Governor of Bahrain to the heads of some Arab countries and Iran. The Declaration of Independence was read by Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa (Premier of the State Council at that time) The State of Bahrain was declared a "Muslim Arab State" Statement of Independence Discuss Bahrain's position on the three issues: 1 - United Arab Emirates Union, 2. Steps of independence, 3- Bahrain's Arab and international relations. Steps of Independence: 1. Termination of treaties and agreements with Britain, 2. To affirm Bahrain's sovereignty over its territory and to conduct its internal and external affairs, 3. To apply for membership in the Arab League and the United Nations.