What steps preceded the formation of uae state?

In 1820, a general peace treaty led to the formation of Trucial States.

Trucial States refers to seven emirates along the western and southern coast of the Persian Gulf, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah.

2. Treaty of Perpetual Peace in 1853:

The Trucial States entered into a defensive treaty with the UK known as the Treaty of Perpetual Peace, which increased British oversight and authority.

3. Establishment of Trucial Oman Scouts:

In 1951, British authorities created the Trucial Oman Scouts, a unified military force responsible for the security and defense of the Trucial States.

4. Formation of Trucial States Council in 1968:

To further cooperation, the rulers of the emirates formed the Trucial States Council aimed at fostering regional coordination and resolving common issues.

5. Union Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 1971:

Recognizing the benefits of unity, Abu Dhabi and Dubai decided to form a federation and signed an agreement.

6. Formation of Federation:

On December 1, 1971, the United Arab Emirates came into existence as an independent sovereign state after six out of seven Trucial States agreed to join the federation. This step saw the union of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain.

7. Accession of Other Emirates

-Ras Al Khaimah joined the UAE on February 10, 1972

-Fujairah became the UAE's seventh emirate on March 4, 1970 after initially deciding not to join in 1971