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Abū Ẓaby summary

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Learn about the history of Abū Ẓaby, the largest constituent emirate in the United Arab Emirates

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Below is the article summary. For the full article, see Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Summary
Abu Dhabi, city and capital of Abu Dhabi emirate, one of the United Arab Emirates (formerly Trucial States, or Trucial Oman), and the national capital of that federation. The city occupies most of a small triangular island of the same name, just off the Persian Gulf coast and connected to the
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates Summary
United Arab Emirates, federation of seven emirates along the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Abu Dhabi, its largest emirate, is known for its oil wealth, and the emirate of Dubai serves as an international hub for business, finance, and travel. The country’s immense wealth (the sovereign