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Gerlach Press From Pearls to Oil: UAE Oil Industry History Book

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From Pearls to Oil traces the transformation of the United Arab Emirates from a pearl-diving economy to a global oil powerhouse. This comprehensive history examines the pivotal economic shifts and cultural changes that reshaped the region over decades. Published by Gerlach Press and featuring a new foreword from the author, this book provides essential context for understanding modern Middle Eastern economic development. Ideal for business historians, economists, and readers interested in global energy markets and regional development, the work combines rigorous research with accessible storytelling to illuminate how oil wealth fundamentally altered Emirati society and positioned the nation as a major player in international commerce and geopolitics.

Key Features

Gerlach Press publication offers scholarly analysis of the UAE's economic transformation from pearls to petroleum.

New foreword by the author provides updated perspective and reflection on the original historical narrative.

Covers the complete history of oil industry development and its impact on United Arab Emirates society and economy.

Essential reading for business history, economic development, and Middle Eastern studies professionals and students.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
31 January 2024
Listed Since
01 February 2024

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