The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was established in 1971 and is
a country located in the Middle East. The country is often called
“the Emirates” or simply “UAE.” UAE borders the Gulf of Oman and
the Persian Gulf. Neighboring countries include Oman and Saudi
Arabia, and UAE also shares sea borders with Quatar, Iran, and
Pakistan. Strategically, UAE is in an important location along the
southern approaches to the Strait of Hormuz, a transit point for
the world's crude oil....