Did you know that the UAE’s Capital first attempted to explore oil 85 years ago? After years of research, Abu Dhabi struck its first oil in 1958.
The discovery transformed the emirate’s economy based on the pearl industry to one powered by oil.
The Government of Abu Dhabi Media Office has shared a sepia-toned video that shows the Capital’s attempts to discover oil and the growth of the economy after.
It features the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan overseeing attempts and meeting several officials to brainstorm.
رسمت أولى محاولات التنقيب عن النفط في إمارة أبوظبي قبل 85 عاماً، أحلام وطموح الآباء نحو تحويل #أبوظبي إلى أحد أهم المدن في العالم. وها نحن اليوم وبعد 63 عاماً من اكتشاف النفط، نفتخر بما تمتلكه الإمارة من مقومات اقتصادية وتكنولوجية ومعيشية جعلتها واحدة من أفضل مدن العالم. pic.twitter.com/dnBDeNYlIY
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@admediaoffice) January 11, 2021
The attempt “reflected the dream of our founding fathers to transform Abu Dhabi into a leading global city”, the media office tweeted. “63 years on, we are proud of Abu Dhabi’s advanced economy, technological infrastructure and exceptional livability.”
This oil wealth “has been and continues to support the community and advance the emirate’s infrastructure”, the video says.
Abu Dhabi’s first attempts to explore oil 85 years ago reflected the dream of our founding fathers to transform #AbuDhabi into a leading global city. 63 years on, we are proud of Abu Dhabi’s advanced economy, technological infrastructure and exceptional livability.
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@admediaoffice) January 11, 2021
The discovery made Abu Dhabi “the emirate it is today — one of the best places in the world to live, work and invest”.
This article has been adapted from its original source.
