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The origin of Dubai?

The history of Dubai can be traced back to 1830, when the Bani Yas tribe led by the Maktoum family settled in this area and established a new dynasty. Over the years, Dubai developed rapidly and became an important maritime trade port for foreign merchants who settled in the city. Its loose free trade prices and reasonable tax system attracted adventurers from various regions to come here one after another. Seek development.

In 1954, the British established a political agency in Dubai to become its protector. Dubai’s flexible and relaxed policies towards foreigners in trade attracted more outsiders. Due to these foreign The addition of "immigrants" has accelerated Dubai's internationalization process, making Dubai quickly become a large international trade port city. Since the discovery of oil in this area in 1960, Dubai's long-term development prospects have become more optimistic. With the export of the first barrel of crude oil in 1969, it promoted the faster development of Dubai's economy and urban infrastructure. In 1971, with the withdrawal of the former British protector, Dubai's geographical boundaries were redrawn, and Dubai joined Abu Dhabi and five other emirates to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE).