UAE Social Studies Key Notes Unit 4 Lesson 3 PDF

NOTES SUBJECT: UAE Social Studies GRADE 9 Book 2 Unit 4- Lesson 3: The UAE from 1990s to 2010 Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, you should be able to: Describe the growth and development of the UAE. Un...

NOTES SUBJECT: UAE Social Studies GRADE 9 Book 2 Unit 4- Lesson 3: The UAE from 1990s to 2010 Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, you should be able to: Describe the growth and development of the UAE. Understand the value of Sheikh Zayed’s vision for his country. Identify moral values that distinguish Emirati society. History in the UAE: ✓ By 1990, Sheikh Zayed had ruled over UAE for nearly 20 years as President. ✓ In 1990, UAE's first Vice President and Prime Minister, Sheikh Rashid of Dubai, passed away and was succeeded by Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid. ✓ Sheikh Zayed developed an interest in UAE’s environment and archaeology. (a) He invited archaeologists from Denmark (1959) to Umm an-Nar island, Jebel Hafit in Al-Ain, and the great tomb at Hili (1962). (b) In 1992, he established and funded the Abu Dhabi Islands Archaeological Survey (ADIAS), which studied the coasts of Abu Dhabi for 14 years and made many major discoveries. Peacekeeping and International Aid: ✓ UAE’s Peacekeeping Operations a) UAE was part of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Somalia (1993). b) Troops were sent to join the international peacekeeping force in Kosovo (1999) c) UAE forces were sent to Afghanistan (2007). ✓ UAE’s International Aid a) Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) provided foreign aid to developing countries. b) Nearly 60 countries have benefited from over 10 billion dirhams of grants and loans since it was founded in 1971. c) UAE Red Crescent was also established. The UAE at 25 Years (1996) and 50 Years (2021) Sheikh Zayed’s promise of using oil revenues of Abu Dhabi to develop the nation led to: ✓ Modern Infrastructure  o UAE developed world-class hospitals, schools, universities, roads, ports, and airports. ✓ Diversified Economy o Transitioned from oil dependency to a thriving industrial sector. ✓ Improved Health and Quality of Life o Life expectancy increased to over 75, which is on par with advanced countries. o Diseases like malaria eradicated. ✓ Conquered Illiteracy o Efforts included building schools and teaching older generations who missed out on formal education. o High focus on education empowered Emirati men and women to play active roles in society. The UAE, Climate Change, Sustainability and the Environment ✓ Over 80% of the UAE's population lives in coastal towns and cities. Rising sea level due to global warming and increased temperatures would cause enormous damage. ✓ Sheikh Zayed gave orders to stop burning gas in Abu Dhabi's oilfields (late 1990s). ✓ Today, UAE is a world leader in renewable energy, e.g. solar power or wind energy. Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, was formed in 2006 and leads in research on renewable energy. ✓ UAE’s oil deposits can continue producing at the same rate for 100 more years. However, UAE is planning for a future beyond oil to aid in global sustainability. Sheikh Zayed and the Environment, his Death and New Leaders ✓ Sheikh Zayed helped protect wildlife by introducing UAE’s first Hunting Laws. He also led global falcon conservation campaigns. In 1996, the Environmental Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) was established. ✓ On 2nd November 2004, Sheikh Zayed passed away after serving as President for 33 years and as Ruler of Abu Dhabi for 38 years. ✓ Crown Prince Sheikh Khalifa succeeded his father as President and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed had succeeded Sheikh Khalifa as Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.