{"id":3380,"date":"2025-04-26T10:43:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T10:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/?p=3380"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:07:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:07:14","slug":"then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/","title":{"rendered":"Then vs. Now: How the UAE Has Transformed Over Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced one of the most outstanding changes in the world. UAE then and now is an expression of the extreme change of desert villages into an international trade, tourist and innovation centre.<\/p>\n<p>Until the discovery of oil in the 1960s, the UAE relied on pearl diving, fishing and small scale trade. It was a plain life having less infrastructure, poor health services, and education. The oil incomes and the foresighted leadership enabled the rapid urbanisation, economic diversification and social modernisation.<\/p>\n<p>World Bank estimates the UAE to have attained growth in GDP of $1 billion in the early 1970s, and to 421 billion in 2022. In 2023, the population was over 9.9 million, as opposed to the year 1971, when the population was approximately 180,000, and the expatriates formed a major proportion of the population. This population shift led to the stimulation of the labour markets, entrepreneurship, and cultural diversity.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/#UAE_Transformation_Timeline\" >UAE Transformation Timeline:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/#UAE_Transformation_Then_Vs_Now\" >UAE Transformation: Then Vs Now<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/#1_Urban_Development_Past_Vs_Present\" >1. Urban Development: Past Vs Present<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/#2_Economic_Evolution_Past_Vs_Present\" >2. Economic Evolution: Past Vs Present<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/#3_Lifestyle_Social_Changes_Past_Vs_Present\" >3. Lifestyle &amp; Social Changes: Past Vs Present<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/#4_Technology_Innovation_Past_Vs_Present\" >4. Technology &amp; Innovation: Past Vs Present<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/#5_Culture_Tourism_Past_Vs_Present\" >5. Culture &amp; Tourism: Past Vs Present<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/#6_Infrastructure_Connectivity_Past_Vs_Present\" >6. Infrastructure &amp; Connectivity: Past Vs Present<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/#Comparison_Table\" >Comparison Table:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/#7_Sustainable_Environmental_Development_Past_Vs_Present\" >7. Sustainable &amp; Environmental Development: Past Vs Present<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/#8_Trade_Evolution_The_Past_Vs_The_Present\" >8. Trade Evolution: The Past Vs The Present<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/#9_Education_Human_Capital_Past_Vs_Present\" >9. Education &amp; Human Capital: Past Vs Present<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/#Future_Plan_Of_The_UAE\" >Future Plan Of The UAE:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UAE_Transformation_Timeline\"><\/span>UAE Transformation Timeline:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pre-1960s:<\/strong> Village life in the deserts, dependence on pearling and fishing, little infrastructure, and traditional ways of life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>1962:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi discovers oil; the income is used in the development of roads, schools and healthcare.<\/li>\n<li><strong>1971<\/strong>: The UAE is formed; national strategic planning is introduced.<\/li>\n<li><strong>1980s:<\/strong> Airports, hospitals and roads are expanded; Dubai starts international trade activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>1990s:<\/strong> Intensive urbanisation; construction of Burj Al Arab begins; foreign investors enter with freehold laws.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2000s<\/strong>: Construction of the Burj Khalifa; expansion of Jebel Ali Port; the UAE becomes a financial and tourist centre.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2010s: <\/strong>Technology, renewable energy and Expo 2020.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2023<\/strong>: AI governance, smart cities, advanced infrastructure, and sustainable development overtake the UAE scene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UAE_Transformation_Then_Vs_Now\"><\/span>UAE Transformation: Then Vs Now<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Urban_Development_Past_Vs_Present\"><\/span>1. Urban Development: Past Vs Present<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Past<\/strong>: The initial settlements consisted of mud-brick houses with palm frond roofs, a road system of sandy tracks, and little electricity. There were no private spaces and markets were both social and economic centres.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current:<\/strong> Today, cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi have skyscrapers, metro systems, and posh residential neighbourhoods. The development of large-scale land reclamation projects like the Palm Jumeirah or the World Islands show innovation in engineering. UAE City planning is now more about a balance between beauty and sustainability, the retention of cultural landmarks, and the permitting of modern development. The Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi combines a business and residential quarter with cultural institutes.<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 519px;\" width=\"794\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\"><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"173\"><strong>Past<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"332\"><strong>Present<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\"><strong>Housing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"173\"><strong>Mud-brick, palm roofs<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"332\"><strong>Luxury apartments, villas, smart homes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\"><strong>Transport<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"173\"><strong>Camel tracks, sandy paths<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"332\"><strong>Highways, metro, bridges, airports<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\"><strong>Public Amenities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"173\"><strong>Markets and mosques<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"332\"><strong>Malls, entertainment venues, cultural centres<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\"><strong>Utilities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"173\"><strong>Limited electricity\/water<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"332\"><strong>Smart grids, water recycling, and advanced energy systems<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Economic_Evolution_Past_Vs_Present\"><\/span>2. Economic Evolution: Past Vs Present<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Past:<\/strong> It depended on pearling, fishing, and local trade. There was a shortage of employment and seasonal fluctuating income.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Present: <\/strong>The UAE economy is diversified. Oil and gas serve as a source of about 30 percent of GDP, and tourism, finance, aviation, and real estate sustain above 70 percent. Dubai has emerged as a global trading hub; Jebel Ali Port has a capacity of more than 19 million TEUs per year. In 2019, tourism earned 41.5 billion. The expatriates have important roles in the professional and technical field with the government supporting entrepreneurship and start-ups.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know GDP per capita increased from 1971 to 2023 by 1.3 per cent, demonstrating that the economy was very prosperous?<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Lifestyle_Social_Changes_Past_Vs_Present\"><\/span>3. Lifestyle &amp; Social Changes: Past Vs Present<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Past:<\/strong> Family and community-based life. There was predominantly religious education and there were few healthcare facilities. The activities of the society were centred on seasonal labour, local markets and festivals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Present<\/strong>: Literacy is over 95, and foreign schools and universities are drawing students to it. Healthcare is contemporary, and life expectancy has increased to 60 and more than 78 years. Some leisure options include malls, cinemas, beaches, and cultural festivals. There is also a growth in social diversity, where expatriates comprise 80% of the population. Emirati culture is maintained with a blend of global influences, which provide a cosmopolitan way of life.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Technology_Innovation_Past_Vs_Present\"><\/span>4. Technology &amp; Innovation: Past Vs Present<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Past:<\/strong> Communication was based on letters, primitive telephony and low-tech.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Present:<\/strong> The UAE is the top in AI, smart government, and digital infrastructure. Internet penetration exceeds 99%, facilitating e-government, fintech, and digital services. Traffic management based on AI, automated services to the population, and digital payments are typical. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park produces more than 5,000 MW of clean energy, indicating the combination of technology and sustainability.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Culture_Tourism_Past_Vs_Present\"><\/span>5. Culture &amp; Tourism: Past Vs Present<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Past:<\/strong> The cultural life was based on Bedouin traditions, Islamic festivals and local markets. There was barely any tourism.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Present:<\/strong> The UAE has millions of tourists every year and is a mix of heritage and modern attractions. Examples of this integration include the Burj Khalifa, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, and desert safaris. In 2019, the UAE received 16.7 million tourists, which contributed to the economy. Art, music, and cultural festivals investment can be used to secure the continuity of the Emirati culture during modernization.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Infrastructure_Connectivity_Past_Vs_Present\"><\/span>6. Infrastructure &amp; Connectivity: Past Vs Present<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Past<\/strong>: Transportation was by camels, small ports and simple roads. Travel among emirates was difficult.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Present:<\/strong> The dominant factors are the modern highways, metro systems, airports, and ports. There are 88 million passengers per year served at Dubai International Airport. Jebel Ali and Khalifa Port are ports that contribute to the world trade. Smart city projects enhance traffic, energy and city planning.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_Table\"><\/span>Comparison Table:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 432px;\" width=\"607\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\"><strong>Infrastructure<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Past<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"318\"><strong>Present<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\"><strong>Roads<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Sandy tracks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"318\"><strong>Multi-lane highways, bridges<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\"><strong>Airports<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Small regional airstrips<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"318\"><strong>Dubai International Airport, Abu Dhabi Airport<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\"><strong>Ports<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Traditional small ports<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"318\"><strong>Jebel Ali Port, Khalifa Port<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\"><strong>City Planning<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Informal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"318\"><strong>Smart cities, urban zoning, green initiatives<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Sustainable_Environmental_Development_Past_Vs_Present\"><\/span>7. Sustainable &amp; Environmental Development: Past Vs Present<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Past:<\/strong> Scarcity of environmental awareness, dependence on conventional forms of energy and small-scale settlements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current:<\/strong> UAE spends big on renewable energy, green cities and green buildings. Masdar City in Abu Dhabi demonstrates the zero carbon city planning and efficient transport. Efforts have been made to achieve a 25 per cent renewable energy by 2030, artificial greenery in towns, and conservation programs. Environmental sustainability is a complement to the urban development, in that the infrastructure is balanced with ecological accountability.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Trade_Evolution_The_Past_Vs_The_Present\"><\/span>8. Trade Evolution: The Past Vs The Present<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Past: Trade was carried out through pearl diving, fishing, and camel caravans to the neighbouring regions.<\/p>\n<p>Present: The UAE is a global trading hub with free zones, logistics centres, and international trade agreements. Jebel Ali Free Zone has more than 7,000 companies, and imports\/exports are across continents. The shift to global trade and local trade reflects the economic vision of the UAE and its globalisation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Education_Human_Capital_Past_Vs_Present\"><\/span>9. Education &amp; Human Capital: Past Vs Present<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Past<\/strong>: Education was mainly religious, and there were informal literacy programs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Present: <\/strong>Currently, international universities, technical institutes, and vocational training facilities are all over the country. Literacy is above 95, which promotes the workforce that is knowledge-based. Education is integrated with economic diversification through government efforts, which promote innovation and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to know more about this, read our blog <a href=\"https:\/\/essaymills.ae\/blog\/then-vs-now-how-the-uae-has-transformed\/\">Higher Education Joruney <\/a>in the UAE.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_Plan_Of_The_UAE\"><\/span>Future Plan Of The UAE:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>UAE still has a vision of a sustainable and knowledge-based future. The <a href=\"https:\/\/u.ae\/en\/about-the-uae\/strategies-initiatives-and-awards\/strategies-plans-and-visions\/innovation-and-future-shaping\/we-the-uae-2031-vision\">UAE vision 2031<\/a> and the UAE centennial 2071 are intended to promote economic diversification, technology, and human capital growth.<\/p>\n<p>The strategies involve smart cities with built-in AI governance, renewable energy initiatives with a net-zero emission goal and development of high-tech sectors, including space, biotechnology, and AI research.<\/p>\n<p>Tourism and cultural conservation are still one of the strategic priorities and there is an investment in the world-class museums, performance centers and international events. The reforms of education are on lifelong learning, digital skills, and entrepreneurship, so that future generations will be equipped to be the leaders in a globalized economy.<\/p>\n<p>The roadmap of the UAE is focused on the balance of modernization, cultural heritage, and environmental protection, which puts the country at the forefront of the world in terms of innovation, sustainability, and inclusive development.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What Is UAE Then And Now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It contrasts the UAE of the past with the present and shows the changes in the economy, way of life, infrastructure, culture, and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Was UAE Like In The Past?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The UAE used to depend on pearl diving, fishing and small trade, little infrastructure, education, and healthcare.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Are The Dissimilarities Between Old UAE &amp; New UAE?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Old UAE had primitive settlements and local economies, new UAE has modernized cities, international trade, technology and living standards are high.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Has The Discovery Of Oil Transformed UAE?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Urbanisation, education, healthcare, and infrastructure were financed by oil revenue and turned the UAE into a global economic and cultural center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Has Changed About Dubai Over The Years?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dubai expanded out of a small trading town and into an international business and tourist center with high-rise buildings, posh amenities, and global connectivity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Is Different With Abu Dhabi?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And fishing and agricultural villages were transformed into a capital city with cultural sites, intelligent transportation, and high-tech urban design.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Has Happened To Trade In UAE In The Past &amp; The Present?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The trade evolved to be local based on local pearl markets and global trade, international ports and other financial services, and diversified industries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Has Become Of Education?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Education spread out of religious and informal schools to international universities whose literacy levels were over 95.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Has Technology Impacted UAE?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since the simplest form of communication, to the AI-driven government, smart cities, and digital innovation to enhance competitiveness globally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What<\/strong> <strong>Has Become Better In UAE As Regards Healthcare?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Healthcare has changed into simple clinics to high tech hospitals and medical centers of the world. The average life span has grown to 78 years today compared to an average of 60 years in the 1970s.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fact that the UAE has turned into a desert oasis of innovation, trade, and culture testifies to the fact that the country has an incredible vision and strategic thinking. UAE then and now points out the incredible development of infrastructure, economy, education, technology, lifestyle and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>The UAE has managed to be a model of development and prosperity by combining the fast-paced modernization process with the preservation and conservation of culture and the environment. Its future-oriented projects, such as smart cities, renewable energy, and human capital development, make the country to remain prosperous, at the same time considering its rich history, which makes it a unique example of development in the 21st century.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced one of the most outstanding changes in the world. UAE then and now is an expression of the extreme change of desert villages into an international trade, tourist and innovation centre. 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