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=== The 11 principalities of the UGS ===
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!Emirate
! Ruling Family
!Notable History
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|'''Abu Zaby'''
|Al Issa family
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|Al-Sulayti family
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|'''Kuwayt'''
|Al-Salih family
|The family gained dominance in Kuwayt in the 18th century.
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|'''Bahrayn'''
|Al Fardan family
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|'''Al Katef'''
| Al-Ilwa family
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|'''Al Hasa'''
|Hithlayn family
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|Jawasim tribe
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|'''Umm al Kuwayn'''
| Nakbiyin tribe
|Historic allies of the Jawasim.
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|'''Dubay'''
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|'''Deyra'''
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▲* '''Abu Zaby''': Ruled by the Al Issa family, part of the Bani Yas tribe who historically expelled the Portuguese from Liwa in the 1660s. The tribe migrated towards the coast in the 1730s due to an Omani invasion, leading to the establishment of the coastal city of Abu Zaby.
▲* '''Katar''': The Al-Sulayti family, affiliated with the Al-Salihs of Kuwayt, rule Katar. They migrated to northern Katar in the late 18th and early 19th centuries due to interest in the pearling industry.
▲* '''Bahrayn''': Led by the Al Fardan family. Bahrayn has also maintained good diplomatic relations with the Persian Empire.
▲* '''Al Katef''': The eastern branch of the Mutayr tribe, the Al-Ilwa, were given control of Al Katif by the British.
▲* '''Al Hasa''': The Hithlayn family of the Ajman tribe, historical enemies of the Saudis, control Al Hasa and the surrounding region.
▲* '''Dibba''': The Jawasim tribe, who cooperated with the British during the [[British-Omani War]] in the 1880s, rules this area. Their capital is Dibba, though their largest city is Ras Al Khaymah.
▲* '''Dubay'''
▲* '''Fujayra'''
▲* '''Deyra'''
▲=== Rise of Ahmad Al-Salih ===
The UGS underwent a significant shift in 1967 with the rise of Prince Ahmad bin Hassan Al-Salih of Kuwayt. Elected as Prime Minister of the UGS in 1967, Al-Salih advocated for the redress of historical exploitation by Britain, arguing that it had not provided adequate compensation following the region's independence. Al-Salih nationalized the oil industry in 1968. In response to this move, Britain imposed economic sanctions on the UGS in 1969, a decision that garnered mixed reactions among the [[Organization of Democratic Nations|Organization of Democratic Nations (ODN)]], particularly from post-colonial nations.
=== Jubayl Treaty and EJDO formation ===
In response to British sanctions, the UGS, along with other Middle Eastern nations, established the Jubayl Treaty in 1970. This treaty introduced a shared policy for Middle Eastern oil, aiming to augment profits for member countries and restrict British access to oil. The treaty's signatories further denounced Britain and withdrew from the ODN in the same year, triggering a ripple effect on oil prices and international relations.
Following the Jubayl Treaty, the Eastern Joint Development Organization (EJDO) was established in the same year with the UGS and Egypt at its helm. The EJDO sought to counteract Britain's economic dominance and advocate for the interests of its member countries.
== See also ==
* [[Eastern Joint Development Organization]]
* [[Mesopotamian League]]
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