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Emirates Airlines 1st Class is unrivaled on planet Earth, you would have to buy your own medium jet and crew to even come close. Dubai is a beautiful city, and if you are a fan of modern construction, the city is full of gems, great food, and beautiful sights...
@@desertblade1874there's certainly a lot of praise towards its government. but if "Emirati citizens account for only a fraction of the population," there is certainly a lot that was unsaid.....
I wonder if the other meaning of that phrase is very well known outside of the US/UK/Canada/Australia? I think the narrator of this channel is from Azerbaijan.
@@snapdragon6601For a channel this big, he should consider hiring an editor who speaks English as his first language. I say so as someone whose mother tongue is Spanish. That 'going commando' bit was cringe.
Great video! But you should've also talked about the Sudan civil war and how the Emirates and Saudis support opposite sides in the war which has led to problems (UAE supporting the RSF while Saudi and USA supporting the Army)
My Dad was born in an household with 6 other siblings, extreme poverty and unemployment. They used to live in a house which could be described as being as equivalent to the size of an average Elevator. My Dad got an Opportunity to be one of those who are cheap labor for the UAE. While the work conditions weren’t good, with extreme discrimination against him since he was a Non-Muslim (which is an issue unless you are in a decent position after which it doesn’t matter), my Dad described how good the UAE was. They have made the best possible use of the resources at their disposal. Having Oil in itself doesn’t make you lucky (Venezuela ahem ahem), but the way the Royal Family has worked for its people is remarkable. All thanks to the remittances from UAE, I was able to have the opportunity to have a fancy education and have a great life. Kudos to the Emaaratis!
The difference is Venezuela stood for something which got it sanctioned to oblivion by the US while the Emirates act as dogs for the americans stifling every breath of liberation in the region and empire has rewarded their efforts.
Having oil does make you lucky. Venezuela does have terrible economic policies, but they’re also one of the most sanctioned countries in the world. For that same reason North Korea is doing poorly even though they’re a high IQ people.
Different to other of your videos, this one seems to have been quite sanitized. It seems more like an eulogy (UAE can't do any wrong, every action is justified and rational). It doesn't provide the critical view of issues as in other Caspian Report videos. Like the involvement in the Sudan crisis. Or the role in the Yemeni war. Always in sides that oppose KSA interests. I'm puzzled.
The quality of his videos seem to be deteriorating for whatever reason. I think partially it's just that his style has gotten boring and overly inefficient with a lack of soul, furthermore obviously every other video a channel or media created will be less valued than the last so the longer you watch a specific channel the more diminished returns you are entailing.
Before this video even starts, I say this everytime. If you remove that dreadful music in the videos, the world won't sound like it is on the brink of collapse every 5 seconds
The UAE is sparta of today’s world in fact all of their male citizens are enrolled into military service after high school and are trained and ready in case any conflict erupts.
@@rar9119Er so are all males in Greece, so point ain't valid.By your analogy Greece would be Sparta of today's world ;p Its probably Israel that is perfect for this analogy.
Sparta was a pretty crappy city state whose constitution ensured it would decline into irrelevance. It's militia of citizen-soldiers wasn't even that great compared to its contemporary rivals, and in any case, it couldn't even bring the full force of its army to bear in any conflict because then their slaves would revolt. What country would want to be compared to Sparta?
It's one of the reasons why Saudi Arabia has their Vision 2030. Mohammed bin Salman understood very quickly they can no longer rely on fossil fuels, they saw how UAE is now less reliant on fossil fuels. At one point fossil fuels were pretty much 100% of the UAE's economy, now it's 30% that is massive diversification of the economy. And MBS can see they need to diversify the economy as soon as possible otherwise they will get left behind.
They depend on oil reserves to generate power and water for the country They have to import manpower , food and even raw materials for the "industries" they have . It's not the strongest country , but functions well as an international intermediary and financial centre ,thanks solely to their unique political culture
Neutrality in regional conflicts? They were the ones that spearheaded the isolation of Qatar back in 2017, they were involved in Libya, they were involved in Yemen, they were involved in Syria. It is quite literally the opposite of being neutral
Unfortunately you Omanis are deviating from the GCC! You will be expelled and be like Yemen If you continue on your trajectory and your Islamist attitude.
They thrive on money laundering, helping other to avoid sanctions etc. simply regional countries need such place! Cheers from Switzerland, we used to be like this!
@@amistrophyyes. There has been no banking secrecy for years now (over 10 years). If you want to hide your money now you go to Dubai, the US or the UK.
Singapore actually is blessed by geography and climate, UAE on the other hand is only temporarily booming by the attraction of rich Russians and Eastern Europeans fleeing the harsh winters... Nice try though...
@@FactStorm It's absolutely not irrelevant! Geography can either BLESS you or DOOM you... "Economically vital"===> More like safe haven for sanctioned countries and wealthy individuals to escape from normal taxation. Ever visited Dubai or any part of the Gulf?! 7 months out of the year, you can't do anything because the weather is insane. I would gladly take any other region, that this stinky region where the smell of car exhausts greets you in the morning and the lack of rain turned the whole landscape a barren wasteland.
@@ABC-ABC1234 Nobody gives a F about your irrelevant tantrum. This is an innocent informational video & you decide to talk about bizarre diversions just because you hold a grudge against one random country. Grow up..
Watching from Dubai. I'm truly impressed by the fast growth, the architecture, the infrastructures, the vibe in the streets, all these regardless of the risky location. This is my second time, but now getting a deeper experience of the city. Truly inspiring!
As a Canadian, who lived in our capitol, Ottawa, I can report that the most extravagant embassy in Ottawa is not the US, not the UK, not Chinese, French, Japanese, Saudi or any other large countries. It is the UAE embassy. I had to go and look up where the UAE is because I had never heard of it I was just shocked to see how ornate and beautiful this embassy was even though it was not from any of our major allies or trading partners. For such a small country, their prosperity is impressive. Well done UAE!
Look up UAE? Seriously? Have you not seen the thing called World map? Not matter what country lol.. we need to have a basic info about the world and countries.
@@s0ulwind Yes I agree , But he messed several crucial events. He needs another video on the UAE because it's leading a new middle east free from ideology and more peaceful, which sounds to the short sighted laughable but it's not.
Great analysis, one thing to add would be the aspects of the UAE/Turkey rivalry. The UAE leadership got spooked by Turkey years ago, which gives impetus when UAE invests in Somaliland for Ethiopian recognition and the Turks making a deal with the Somali state in Mogadishu. Egypt and Sudan will be key there, especially how Sudan is in Flux as is most of the Red Sea.
@@Critt_Ari You have to think twice about that! Obama paved the way for Iranian militias to seize control of four Arab capitals after the US supported the disastrous Arab Spring. Then, he withdrew sanctions imposed on Iran, enabling them to sponsor their militias. Trump pursued the opposite approach, but now Biden is continuing the Democrats' policy by unfreezing billions of Iran's foreign assets. This represents the unholy alliance between Democrats and radical political Islam, to destabilize the Middle East. It Goes back to Carter and the CIA enabling the Islamic revolution in Iran!
I still do. A lot of people misunderstand and don't understand the whole history. It may not be perfect but they have worked for their selves and GIVEN HOW YOUNG this country is it's just so awesome they can get all that development within such a small time.
On spot👍🏻Also, just walk into ANY small or big Mall and you'll see no empty outlet. Tens of thousands of small kiosks/shops with 1-3 employees and (sometimes) hardly any customers makes you wonder who owns these businesses. ANSWER: Black Money parking and laundering by ultra-rich from many a nations--Russian billionaires to many a shady millionaires from all over the third world.
@@achaljoshi402 I wouldn't rush to judgement as it could also be that those outlets and kiosks make up for their limited buyers by selling high-priced items.
Just read today that UAE to form Emirati foreign legion which will comprise of atleast 3000 foreign soldiers to deploye them against Houthis and Al-Shabaab in Yemen and Somalia respectively. Interesting times ahead
Wasn't there a rumored UAE military base on that Yemeni island off the Somali pointy end of the Horn of Africa? Maybe that's something the southern Yemeni government granted the UAE to get them on their side. With the creation of the UAE foreign legion to fight the Houthis, this base might see some action soon. A solid approach foe their demographics, to rely on mercenaries. The UAE might come to parallel Carthage in ways more so than Sparta. Interesting times ahead indeed
The UAE funds alshabba and they work on making sure to keep both of those countries destbalized how they can loot it. The population of both of those countries hate the UAE. What article is taht because that uae propgrnda
Want to know how to be a great world leader ? Actually care about your country and people and you will do whatever is necessary to make sure it survives forever.
Is this UAE AI ?? There is plenty of bad city planning there, they could have build much more friendly with public transport and people who like to walk or use bike. Its like based on car transport
@HelloImAbdullah you can build incredible cities that take care of every condition of movement, shade and green. Its just lack of imagination to build skyscraper after skyscraper and a highway going through. It would be more eco-friendly and save lot of gas if there were systems for natural movement. Ancient times had great cities using natural ways of cooling and shade.
We should not ignore the misstreatment of migrant workers in the country and down right human trafficking considering the many cases in which passports were confiscated upon arrival. They make empty promises of good salary to later relocate then to guettos.
Your source being? I have tons of family living there and that is not an issue. If they were actually doing that then the governments of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, etc. would all stop their citizens from going there like how the Indonesian government did so when Indonesians were going missing in Saudi
This does unfortunately happen with some foreign companies that post shop here, but the instances decreased alot. Still, it should be a good priority to eliminate these companies from the UAE real estate market.
@@crimsonfox8496 he’s using old info - that used to be widespread - 15 yrs ago. He also forgets to mention there’s NO WORK back home - while tough work and low pay the construction work gives them some opportunity to make money (foreign remittances is a huge industry in DXB) and learn skills.
@@WestCoastAce27Exactky and if you still think UAE and India is shit as an Indian you can take the experience in UAE and catapult yourself to Europe. Can't do that sitting in India.
16:40 It's not Biden, that is mainlt because Israel does not willing to compromise its strategic strength. One of the reasons why the UAE wants to improve relations with Israel.
No. It most certainly was Biden. Trump’s son in law worked out the Abraham’s Accord; Trump’s team worked the F-35 sale - Biden blew both up. And not over China concerns - petty jealousy.
The UAE, much like Israel thrives because it has the most powerful army in the world supporting it as opposing to destabilizing it. UAE is a vassal state, that belongs to foreign investment. But this reality will change in time. UAEs role in destroying Syria and Libya is not forgotten.
@@jyy9624 if you are a proponent of free trade, why is Tik Tok being targeted and X and RUclips permitted to censor. How free is that. It's only free when you determine it to be free is it? You are living in a time warp. There's a full on assault coming against the perverted "free" system of the West.
This just opened my eyes! Thank you. I somehow resonated this with myself and that unlocked a few doors. Cant be more grateful for watching this when I needed to hear this right now.
Of course it helped that for over 100 years before the discovery of oil in the region, Dubai was a trade hub with a well established free market economy.
A very small trade hub, to be entirely fair. Dealing in pearls (aside from local consumption goods), mostly, until Japanese competition crushed the local pearl industry. Dubai in the 1820 wasn't even the largest settlement in the coast. Ras al-Khaima was the center of power at the time. The trade hub of the Indian Ocean in the 1800s were Aden and Bombay. Bassora as well, to some extent. Dubaï was just a halt on the way. As to describe pre-industrial arabia a s a "free market", It is a considerable anachronism, and one quite far away from the actual historical situation.
Comparing UAE to Sparta to probably the worst comparison I could have imagined? How did you come up with that? Sparta was a minor power that became a regional military power house. UAE is no such thing. Closer to Athens or Corinth if anything.
@@AA-cj7jo simply sending soldiers does not make someone “Sparta” lmao. Calm down spaz. Calling them Athens is enough. Your ignorance in history is showing.
@@AA-cj7jo simply deploying troops to a foreign conflict does not make someone the “new Sparta” lol. If that was the case we can give almost anyone that title throughout history.
I had two Middle Eastern adjunct instructors in college, one in accounting, one in statistics. Their thought processes were much more subtle, deep, and much more well rounded than the typical American professor. When you asked them a question, they weighed many things in their mind before answering. They viewed the implications and practical aspects of what they were teaching. No glass towers here. Both were exceptional men, deep thinkers, living in the world, and teaching as a hobby.
When visiting Saudi, compared with the UAE, the difference in quality of the construction is striking. The UAE is so much more competent at getting stuff built its amazing.
I am an American that has lived in the UAE for over 13 years. In my opinion, the UAE has some of the greatest leaders in today's world and leadership makes a difference. It is very safe and secure here and very hot. Thank God cooler temperatures are on the horizon.
The UAE involvement in Yemen was part of a wider strategy for them to gain a foothold on the island of Socotra (think it's spelt right), they seem to have a wider plan to make it a regional hub I think as a resort.
Socotra has unique ecosystem and vegetation only native to this island. UAE as it does plans to turn the whole thing into a resort. Plus its position makes it a good strategic naval base. For now they already have a base there and de-facto owns the state. They even bought the people's loyalty by throwing cash. After that they pulled out of Yemen mainland. Truly the end justify the means for the Emiratis.
@@sadafhusain2059 I hadn't realised they had got such a hold on it. I will admit the depth of my knowledge comes from a single documentary on RUclips a while back. Sadly, being in N.Ireland we don't hear much from the region and I suspect that is partly designed by UAE. Thank you for adding to my knowledge and updating me !!
@@EamonCoyle Its ok. I see N.Ireland pop up in my feed every now and then but dont know much. Being someone who's homeland was a former british colony we here respect and wish well to the Irishmen and their history.
I think the socotrans prefer UAE more than Yemen that neglected them for years, for example they didn’t have water and electricity infrastructure not to mention other basic needs, internet, hospitals etc. So their take over of Socotra is wholly justified
@@Morso8 The average person in Yemen didn't have electricity or water for most of that period. Where are you from ? Just so I can keep an eye out for a drought or disaster and plot a takeover lol
As an Emarati, I can tell you that the comparison to Sparta is quite laughable. Spartans gained power through military might and conquest based on a militaristic, highly disciplined society that doesn't tolerate weakness, luxury, or diversity. We are so submerged in luxury, opposed to traditional way of life (unless it is superficial in which case we love our Abayas, Shilas, Gutra, Igal, Kandora, Bisht, Lukaimat, Khameer, Betheethah, Karak,..,etc), impressed with everything foreign and are very, very WEAK (in all ways that count). We represent 10% of our country's population. Our scientific and academic development is terrible for what we have. We have no freedom of speech or expression. Conflict wise we have not entered a war since our state was created and those skirmishes we had were always to our detriment (our attempts to regain our islands from Iran and war on the Houthees is an example). And our economy is still overly dependent on Oil as central source of income decades after our founders passed away. If anything, the only resemblance we have with the Spartans is that we try to hit above our weight but rely on a finite resource to do so. This hitting is done indirectly via proxy war and militias. Otherwise we have nothing to compare us to Sparta, Spartans, Greeks, Persians, Arabs or Europeans...we are just a product of our times.😢
off topic: been watching off and on for several years and I’ll tell you what Mr. Shirvan’s English accent had just gotten better and better! Haha, actually he has always had great English. Just his accent that is, seems to be getting more and more Americanized. 😅 Anyways, keep up the fantastic work I greatly appreciate it.
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I don't think I fully agree with the statement "Politics, after all, has no relation to morals." Yes, there are mechanisms that help to approach a situation rationally, but there is a contradiction to be found in Shirvan's narrative. For example, one could argue that Arab solidarity with Palestine is not in the interest of Saudi Arabia. And if politics were amoral, why would there be Millennium Development Goals in the UN, like eradication of extreme poverty.
UAE treats expats pretty well in my opinion, not perfect but definitely a little under EU level. You are probably mistaking them for the rest of the GCC. Those countries treat them pretty poorly
4:54 is an image of Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi and not Sheikh Zayed. Sheikh Zayed is the one who you are referring to in the voice-over who is in the adjacent image slide.
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Emirates Airlines 1st Class is unrivaled on planet Earth, you would have to buy your own medium jet and crew to even come close.
Dubai is a beautiful city, and if you are a fan of modern construction, the city is full of gems, great food, and beautiful sights...
Good video, but aren't you heavily biased towards the UAE?
It's hardly subjective and it shows
please do a documentary on Myanmar
Happy Ramadan!
@@desertblade1874there's certainly a lot of praise towards its government. but if "Emirati citizens account for only a fraction of the population," there is certainly a lot that was unsaid.....
"Going Commando" means something very different in western vernacular.
I wonder if the other meaning of that phrase is very well known outside of the US/UK/Canada/Australia? I think the narrator of this channel is from Azerbaijan.
Please enlighten us.
@@midei "without undergarments" usually in reference to a lady in a dress or skirt
@@snapdragon6601For a channel this big, he should consider hiring an editor who speaks English as his first language. I say so as someone whose mother tongue is Spanish. That 'going commando' bit was cringe.
@@snapdragon6601But yes, he is from AZ.
Great video! But you should've also talked about the Sudan civil war and how the Emirates and Saudis support opposite sides in the war which has led to problems (UAE supporting the RSF while Saudi and USA supporting the Army)
I though Saudi, UAE supported rsf and the US does want ever uae wants because the UAE serves US interests. But sauid isn’t as involved anymore
Ethiopia too! they were involved directly by supplying weapons to the government
@@Bell_plejdo568pRealLifeLore has already covered that
US is poking nose everywhere!
I thought US was supporting the RSF
My Dad was born in an household with 6 other siblings, extreme poverty and unemployment. They used to live in a house which could be described as being as equivalent to the size of an average Elevator.
My Dad got an Opportunity to be one of those who are cheap labor for the UAE. While the work conditions weren’t good, with extreme discrimination against him since he was a Non-Muslim (which is an issue unless you are in a decent position after which it doesn’t matter), my Dad described how good the UAE was. They have made the best possible use of the resources at their disposal. Having Oil in itself doesn’t make you lucky (Venezuela ahem ahem), but the way the Royal Family has worked for its people is remarkable. All thanks to the remittances from UAE, I was able to have the opportunity to have a fancy education and have a great life. Kudos to the Emaaratis!
The difference is Venezuela stood for something which got it sanctioned to oblivion by the US while the Emirates act as dogs for the americans stifling every breath of liberation in the region and empire has rewarded their efforts.
Having oil does make you lucky. Venezuela does have terrible economic policies, but they’re also one of the most sanctioned countries in the world. For that same reason North Korea is doing poorly even though they’re a high IQ people.
Different to other of your videos, this one seems to have been quite sanitized. It seems more like an eulogy (UAE can't do any wrong, every action is justified and rational). It doesn't provide the critical view of issues as in other Caspian Report videos. Like the involvement in the Sudan crisis. Or the role in the Yemeni war. Always in sides that oppose KSA interests. I'm puzzled.
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The quality of his videos seem to be deteriorating for whatever reason. I think partially it's just that his style has gotten boring and overly inefficient with a lack of soul, furthermore obviously every other video a channel or media created will be less valued than the last so the longer you watch a specific channel the more diminished returns you are entailing.
He’s getting that oil money 💰
He did mention that, didn't you watch the whole video?
Hmmm… whats the going rate for a RUclipsr’s soul?
The UAE is what MBS wants Saudia to become. Albeit even more successful.
Bingo
Saudi Arabia’s capabilities if utilized correctly will be a serious regional power
@@EM-tx3lyit's already a serious regional power
Uae is a terrorist state
@@EM-tx3ly
Not that easy when your country is an Islamist reactionary theocratic dictatorship, and the Wahhabists will try to coup you.
@@John_Kennedy27
As it should be but not to it’s potential
It has a lot to improve
Before this video even starts, I say this everytime. If you remove that dreadful music in the videos, the world won't sound like it is on the brink of collapse every 5 seconds
It’s suspenseful
That is the sound of History being made at every slide transition
Well, this music is not so dramatic
I like the music
*Geopolitics*
Not sure I would compare the UAE to Sparta. They come off more as Venetian. Just with less boats and more buildings.
Like Sparta, they have a massive slave population.
The UAE is sparta of today’s world in fact all of their male citizens are enrolled into military service after high school and are trained and ready in case any conflict erupts.
@@rar9119Er so are all males in Greece, so point ain't valid.By your analogy Greece would be Sparta of today's world ;p Its probably Israel that is perfect for this analogy.
General James Mattis of the US called them that.
Sparta was a pretty crappy city state whose constitution ensured it would decline into irrelevance. It's militia of citizen-soldiers wasn't even that great compared to its contemporary rivals, and in any case, it couldn't even bring the full force of its army to bear in any conflict because then their slaves would revolt. What country would want to be compared to Sparta?
It's one of the reasons why Saudi Arabia has their Vision 2030. Mohammed bin Salman understood very quickly they can no longer rely on fossil fuels, they saw how UAE is now less reliant on fossil fuels. At one point fossil fuels were pretty much 100% of the UAE's economy, now it's 30% that is massive diversification of the economy. And MBS can see they need to diversify the economy as soon as possible otherwise they will get left behind.
I hear the temperatures in summer are mercutian?
Its down to 17% reliance, I don't know why this video quotes figures nearly a decade old
24% now in hydrocarbons
They depend on oil reserves to generate power and water for the country
They have to import manpower , food and even raw materials for the "industries" they have .
It's not the strongest country , but functions well as an international intermediary and financial centre ,thanks solely to their unique political culture
No kidding!!! 😑 🙄
Lol.... 🤦🏼♀️
Neutrality in regional conflicts? They were the ones that spearheaded the isolation of Qatar back in 2017, they were involved in Libya, they were involved in Yemen, they were involved in Syria. It is quite literally the opposite of being neutral
Yes true
Unfortunately you Omanis are deviating from the GCC! You will be expelled and be like Yemen If you continue on your trajectory and your Islamist attitude.
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Correct, they are the biggest destabilizers in the region. An egoistix autocratic dictatorship.
That happened after both Saudi and uae officials clearly busted Qatari moves against them
They thrive on money laundering, helping other to avoid sanctions etc. simply regional countries need such place! Cheers from Switzerland, we used to be like this!
Used?
@@amistrophyyes. There has been no banking secrecy for years now (over 10 years). If you want to hide your money now you go to Dubai, the US or the UK.
It was Lebanon before Hezbollah took over! Interestingly it was called the Switzerland of the Middle East.
fuck western money rules and sanctions. who made you god? green is green
Used to 😂
I live in the UAE and I love it.
The UAE is like Singapore, it's too peaceful and economically vital for anyone to F with. The Swiss may also be a good analogy.
Singapore actually is blessed by geography and climate, UAE on the other hand is only temporarily booming by the attraction of rich Russians and Eastern Europeans fleeing the harsh winters... Nice try though...
@@ABC-ABC1234 That's irrelevant, besides the point. Why are you butt-hurt over nothing? This is contextual analogy..
@@FactStorm It's absolutely not irrelevant! Geography can either BLESS you or DOOM you... "Economically vital"===> More like safe haven for sanctioned countries and wealthy individuals to escape from normal taxation. Ever visited Dubai or any part of the Gulf?! 7 months out of the year, you can't do anything because the weather is insane. I would gladly take any other region, that this stinky region where the smell of car exhausts greets you in the morning and the lack of rain turned the whole landscape a barren wasteland.
@@ABC-ABC1234 Nobody gives a F about your irrelevant tantrum. This is an innocent informational video & you decide to talk about bizarre diversions just because you hold a grudge against one random country. Grow up..
peaceful?? are you sure?? they're funding the rsf in sudan and fuelling the war just to get free gold. how peaceful of them!
Amazing video and absolutely stunning visuals! First time I stumble upon this channel and it really is great! Keep it up this content rocks
Really interesting analysis. Thanks for the video!😊
I guess you and I watch the same type of videos Caspian Report, the print, wartime stories and so on...😉
You watch CR too?
Guys he has to watch Caspian Report in order to find out if he can stay in India or not LOL
@@mahmedakan indua is much more safer than pakistan
Really what about the rape incident that happened?
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Watching from Dubai. I'm truly impressed by the fast growth, the architecture, the infrastructures, the vibe in the streets, all these regardless of the risky location. This is my second time, but now getting a deeper experience of the city. Truly inspiring!
As a Canadian, who lived in our capitol, Ottawa, I can report that the most extravagant embassy in Ottawa is not the US, not the UK, not Chinese, French, Japanese, Saudi or any other large countries. It is the UAE embassy. I had to go and look up where the UAE is because I had never heard of it I was just shocked to see how ornate and beautiful this embassy was even though it was not from any of our major allies or trading partners. For such a small country, their prosperity is impressive. Well done UAE!
Really? The UAE embassy in Ottawa always looked like a prison to me haha
@@gimmetheguacAre either of you guys interested in DiEM25 recently formalizing their presence in Canda?
@@gimmetheguacits majestic, beautiful....did you perhaps not see your own country induas embassy by mistake
Look up UAE? Seriously? Have you not seen the thing called World map?
Not matter what country lol.. we need to have a basic info about the world and countries.
When you said “going Commando” I got a vision of their leader in their veil thingy and nothing else walking around the sand dunes 😄
I don't like sand. It's coarse, and rough, and irritating, and it gets everywhere. I can't go commando and feel how everything is soft and smooth.
Ive definitely been underestimating the UAE. Thank you for this video, i love your work.
He still didn't cover the whole story! There is still many secrets hidden of the UAE foreign policy.
@@KGF-zf2qj I've yet to meet a country that couldn't be talked about for days on end just to cover the basics, haha.
@@s0ulwind Yes I agree , But he messed several crucial events. He needs another video on the UAE because it's leading a new middle east free from ideology and more peaceful, which sounds to the short sighted laughable but it's not.
You have the best documentaries on youtube.
Keep up the good work!
Much appreciated!
@@CaspianReport fuck Azerbaijan
@@Zeyede_Seyumhey relax man, want some tea?
Used to
@@CaspianReport a comprehensive documentary series on Balkan states' leadership and interests would also be profoundly interesting🤟🙏🤞🍻
Great analysis, one thing to add would be the aspects of the UAE/Turkey rivalry. The UAE leadership got spooked by Turkey years ago, which gives impetus when UAE invests in Somaliland for Ethiopian recognition and the Turks making a deal with the Somali state in Mogadishu. Egypt and Sudan will be key there, especially how Sudan is in Flux as is most of the Red Sea.
More like qatar/uae rivalry
With this recent US apparent pivot to Turkey in lieu of middle east, I believe this point needs some Caspian Report focus.
@@Critt_Ari Qatar, Turkey, Iran, Muslim Brotherhood, US Democrats VS UAE, Saudi, Egypt, Israel, US Republicans
@@KGF-zf2qj no fucking way Iran would be supported by any american politician
@@Critt_Ari You have to think twice about that! Obama paved the way for Iranian militias to seize control of four Arab capitals after the US supported the disastrous Arab Spring. Then, he withdrew sanctions imposed on Iran, enabling them to sponsor their militias. Trump pursued the opposite approach, but now Biden is continuing the Democrats' policy by unfreezing billions of Iran's foreign assets. This represents the unholy alliance between Democrats and radical political Islam, to destabilize the Middle East. It Goes back to Carter and the CIA enabling the Islamic revolution in Iran!
UAE is the smallest & least populated nation in BRICS .
And hottest?
@@EdT.-xt6yv yeah right but what i meant was that they don't have similar traits like other members. Others are overwhelming in some or other way .
@dirt-kw7cybrics owns you lol , you’re not American you’re ukranian and israeli first, then American
@@dwaynekeenum1916 its funny how after all the major hupla of BRICS wore off after its announcement nothing has come out of the group lol
Nobody cares about that brics😂
Lived in the UAE for almost 8 years, this is the most comprehensive content I watched about this incredible country
you are always welcome in your second home pal
stay blessed.
I still do. A lot of people misunderstand and don't understand the whole history. It may not be perfect but they have worked for their selves and GIVEN HOW YOUNG this country is it's just so awesome they can get all that development within such a small time.
Outstanding Reporting! Thank you!
Thank you this is one of the best channels I've added to my list, keep up the good 👍 work, can't get enough
Maybe having many wealthy people living in or having property in Dubai gives it some political leverage worldwide
On spot👍🏻Also, just walk into ANY small or big Mall and you'll see no empty outlet. Tens of thousands of small kiosks/shops with 1-3 employees and (sometimes) hardly any customers makes you wonder who owns these businesses. ANSWER: Black Money parking and laundering by ultra-rich from many a nations--Russian billionaires to many a shady millionaires from all over the third world.
@@achaljoshi402 I wouldn't rush to judgement as it could also be that those outlets and kiosks make up for their limited buyers by selling high-priced items.
HARDLY any customers? Do you even go there during the Weekends? 😂@@achaljoshi402
the most resilient country !♥
Ahh, 6:00am at a cold weekend morning. Perfect time to watch some Caspian report!
Location?
Alaska?
@@neomatrix9655 East coast U.S.
I’m looking at a 75 degree day lol
New England
Just read today that UAE to form Emirati foreign legion which will comprise of atleast 3000 foreign soldiers to deploye them against Houthis and Al-Shabaab in Yemen and Somalia respectively.
Interesting times ahead
Wasn't there a rumored UAE military base on that Yemeni island off the Somali pointy end of the Horn of Africa? Maybe that's something the southern Yemeni government granted the UAE to get them on their side.
With the creation of the UAE foreign legion to fight the Houthis, this base might see some action soon. A solid approach foe their demographics, to rely on mercenaries. The UAE might come to parallel Carthage in ways more so than Sparta. Interesting times ahead indeed
The UAE funds alshabba and they work on making sure to keep both of those countries destbalized how they can loot it. The population of both of those countries hate the UAE. What article is taht because that uae propgrnda
@@jezusbloodie no there illegal occupying that Island and the don’t want to help those countries but loot it
@@jezusbloodiethe uae has been building mercenaries to fight the houthies but has failed
@@jezusbloodiey do u think, it’s intresting
MBZ is Machiavellian to the core. I do believe he's one of the greatest players in the world right now.
Want to know how to be a great world leader ?
Actually care about your country and people and you will do whatever is necessary to make sure it survives forever.
@@JoeRogansForeheadthat’s exactly what MBZ is doing
@@HelloImAbdullah that’s why I said it ..
Just mention the muslim brotherhood and see what happens.
Do u mean mbs ?
i love how the UAE embraces many quality of life changes in terms of lighting and spacial awareness of city planning and construction
Is this UAE AI ?? There is plenty of bad city planning there, they could have build much more friendly with public transport and people who like to walk or use bike. Its like based on car transport
@@larsstougaard7097 walk? Under 50C??
@@HelloImAbdullah how do you think people got around before the oil money came in 💀💀
@HelloImAbdullah you can build incredible cities that take care of every condition of movement, shade and green. Its just lack of imagination to build skyscraper after skyscraper and a highway going through. It would be more eco-friendly and save lot of gas if there were systems for natural movement. Ancient times had great cities using natural ways of cooling and shade.
@@larsstougaard7097 its costly and not effective irl
One man's misery is another man's prosperity.
I love your talking style, the maps and the animations in this video.
We should not ignore the misstreatment of migrant workers in the country and down right human trafficking considering the many cases in which passports were confiscated upon arrival. They make empty promises of good salary to later relocate then to guettos.
Your source being? I have tons of family living there and that is not an issue. If they were actually doing that then the governments of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, etc. would all stop their citizens from going there like how the Indonesian government did so when Indonesians were going missing in Saudi
This does unfortunately happen with some foreign companies that post shop here, but the instances decreased alot. Still, it should be a good priority to eliminate these companies from the UAE real estate market.
@@crimsonfox8496 he’s using old info - that used to be widespread - 15 yrs ago. He also forgets to mention there’s NO WORK back home - while tough work and low pay the construction work gives them some opportunity to make money (foreign remittances is a huge industry in DXB) and learn skills.
@@WestCoastAce27Exactky and if you still think UAE and India is shit as an Indian you can take the experience in UAE and catapult yourself to Europe.
Can't do that sitting in India.
Modern slavery
Every Countries should admire and be inspired by the UAE.
16:40
It's not Biden, that is mainlt because Israel does not willing to compromise its strategic strength. One of the reasons why the UAE wants to improve relations with Israel.
No. It most certainly was Biden. Trump’s son in law worked out the Abraham’s Accord; Trump’s team worked the F-35 sale - Biden blew both up. And not over China concerns - petty jealousy.
The UAE, much like Israel thrives because it has the most powerful army in the world supporting it as opposing to destabilizing it. UAE is a vassal state, that belongs to foreign investment. But this reality will change in time. UAEs role in destroying Syria and Libya is not forgotten.
Also Somalia, Libya, and Sudan and many more countries. Is it a vassal state of captial or the US?
@@Bell_plejdo568p I agree capital which owns the USA
They thrive because of free trade and orthodox economic policies, and this wealth is guarded by its defenders.
@@jyy9624 if you are a proponent of free trade, why is Tik Tok being targeted and X and RUclips permitted to censor. How free is that. It's only free when you determine it to be free is it? You are living in a time warp. There's a full on assault coming against the perverted "free" system of the West.
They thrive because of excellent leadership. Period. All the other countries you mention have nothing of this sort.
20:49 That's the most important thing.
Even we will going to see it rising more and more among others Middle Eastern countries.
normalizing relation with a terrorist organization is the worst thing that they can do. unfortunately, they will do it to keep uncle sam happy.
This just opened my eyes! Thank you. I somehow resonated this with myself and that unlocked a few doors. Cant be more grateful for watching this when I needed to hear this right now.
What did you get
UAE 🇦🇪 ❤ my second home ❤
Greetings from Dubai 🇦🇪
Of course it helped that for over 100 years before the discovery of oil in the region, Dubai was a trade hub with a well established free market economy.
was and its still
A very small trade hub, to be entirely fair. Dealing in pearls (aside from local consumption goods), mostly, until Japanese competition crushed the local pearl industry.
Dubai in the 1820 wasn't even the largest settlement in the coast. Ras al-Khaima was the center of power at the time.
The trade hub of the Indian Ocean in the 1800s were Aden and Bombay. Bassora as well, to some extent. Dubaï was just a halt on the way.
As to describe pre-industrial arabia a s a "free market", It is a considerable anachronism, and one quite far away from the actual historical situation.
Comparing UAE to Sparta to probably the worst comparison I could have imagined? How did you come up with that? Sparta was a minor power that became a regional military power house. UAE is no such thing. Closer to Athens or Corinth if anything.
Their role in Yemen, Libya and Sudan proves otherwise.
@@AA-cj7jo simply sending soldiers does not make someone “Sparta” lmao. Calm down spaz. Calling them Athens is enough. Your ignorance in history is showing.
Athens was a democracy 😂 and a colonial power. Sparta was a regional millitary hegemon with an anomalous monarchy system
@@ForageGardener and you think UAE is a regional military hegemon? Definitely not lol.
@@AA-cj7jo simply deploying troops to a foreign conflict does not make someone the “new Sparta” lol. If that was the case we can give almost anyone that title throughout history.
Fantastic content as always 👏
Tesekkurler 🇹🇷❤️🌷🌹Sizlerde sag olunuz🇹🇷❤️🌷🌹
Very thoughtful as always,
Watching from 🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪
Greetings hope to visit someday.
I had two Middle Eastern
adjunct instructors in college,
one in accounting, one in
statistics. Their thought
processes were much more
subtle, deep, and much more
well rounded than the typical
American professor.
When you asked them
a question, they weighed
many things in their mind
before answering.
They viewed the implications
and practical aspects of what
they were teaching.
No glass towers here.
Both were exceptional men,
deep thinkers, living in
the world, and teaching
as a hobby.
No place is perfect, but wow… Watching this video gave me hope in these dire times where it feels like the world is on fire.
When visiting Saudi, compared with the UAE, the difference in quality of the construction is striking. The UAE is so much more competent at getting stuff built its amazing.
He is probably one of the most impartial, intelligent and honest macro analysts! Well done!👍
I have a friend who lives near an Australian military base (Dubai.) He's a military guy so he sometimes likes identifying planes flying by.
The best and honest documentary show about the UAE in RUclips 🎉
17:55 The Yemen government requested the help of the Gulf countries. It wasn't a unilateral decision to intervene.
One of the best non-biased reports I’ve seen and cleared up a lot of information which is very important today. Thank you.
This video is nothing short of propaganda, the truth is far from what is shown here.
Did the Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs sponsor this video?
😂😂 exactly
Yep. Stinks of propaganda.
This video is 100% Facts
Just because your ignorant doesn’t mean it’s incorrect bro
And who paid u? See its just as senseless to say
UAE are new Medicis of the Middle East.
Learn to make no enemies!
Correction only dubai has diversified it's economy the rest of the states of the states of UAE still heavily depend on oil
That’s not correct
Yet again another masterpiece. I am well informed.
RUclips ads are making the app almost unusable.
You know that we don't have any ads on RUclips in Russia? 😂😂 They sanctioned us by blocking ads 😂😂. So turn on your vpn on Russia.
I am an American that has lived in the UAE for over 13 years. In my opinion, the UAE has some of the greatest leaders in today's world and leadership makes a difference. It is very safe and secure here and very hot. Thank God cooler temperatures are on the horizon.
Please bring back globe map from old videos along with old background music
This was a good one, thank you
You should look up what going commando means 😂
How do you know they are all not going commando under those kanduras and abayas?
Most of the time. I'm always in commando mode.
Don't want to deal with Tight underwears😅
Always a pleasure. Professional and clear. Y'all do amazing work and you are one of my FAVORITES on youtube!
Can you make a video on DR CONGO and Rwanda
he made Rwanda already
The 30% oil reliance statistic is from 2015 (almost a decade ago). Today it’s like 18% or something if I am not mistaken.
The UAE involvement in Yemen was part of a wider strategy for them to gain a foothold on the island of Socotra (think it's spelt right), they seem to have a wider plan to make it a regional hub I think as a resort.
Socotra has unique ecosystem and vegetation only native to this island. UAE as it does plans to turn the whole thing into a resort. Plus its position makes it a good strategic naval base. For now they already have a base there and de-facto owns the state. They even bought the people's loyalty by throwing cash. After that they pulled out of Yemen mainland. Truly the end justify the means for the Emiratis.
@@sadafhusain2059 I hadn't realised they had got such a hold on it. I will admit the depth of my knowledge comes from a single documentary on RUclips a while back. Sadly, being in N.Ireland we don't hear much from the region and I suspect that is partly designed by UAE. Thank you for adding to my knowledge and updating me !!
@@EamonCoyle Its ok. I see N.Ireland pop up in my feed every now and then but dont know much. Being someone who's homeland was a former british colony we here respect and wish well to the Irishmen and their history.
I think the socotrans prefer UAE more than Yemen that neglected them for years, for example they didn’t have water and electricity infrastructure not to mention other basic needs, internet, hospitals etc.
So their take over of Socotra is wholly justified
@@Morso8 The average person in Yemen didn't have electricity or water for most of that period. Where are you from ? Just so I can keep an eye out for a drought or disaster and plot a takeover lol
Great analysis. Thank you for sharing
We are glad that UAE are one of our biggest allies 🇮🇳❤️🇦🇪
We don't use this term lightly.
Good job bro, keep up the good work
Nothing but a Smart and ambtious state, the UAE is a relible alley 💙
Good luck to you guys in South Yemen. 👍
@@luqmanosman4508thank you
❤🇦🇪
You make best videos man. Love you. Keep up the good work.
That title is exactly what my head has been screaming for 10 years
That makes absolutely zero sense.
Fantastic video. This is why we watch.
Yo Shirvan do you have a playlist for the music used in these videos?
Yes CIA propaganda playlist.
@@ThePreparedMuslim ayo you got that
Go ahead and share it
❤ to UAE from ISRAEL!
Your videos are so interesting
"going commando" has a different meaning than how it's used in this video 😅
Very informative report. Learned some important facts.
One of the best channel...for global scenarios.....keep it up brother ❤
As an Emarati, I can tell you that the comparison to Sparta is quite laughable.
Spartans gained power through military might and conquest based on a militaristic, highly disciplined society that doesn't tolerate weakness, luxury, or diversity.
We are so submerged in luxury, opposed to traditional way of life (unless it is superficial in which case we love our Abayas, Shilas, Gutra, Igal, Kandora, Bisht, Lukaimat, Khameer, Betheethah, Karak,..,etc), impressed with everything foreign and are very, very WEAK (in all ways that count).
We represent 10% of our country's population.
Our scientific and academic development is terrible for what we have.
We have no freedom of speech or expression.
Conflict wise we have not entered a war since our state was created and those skirmishes we had were always to our detriment (our attempts to regain our islands from Iran and war on the Houthees is an example).
And our economy is still overly dependent on Oil as central source of income decades after our founders passed away.
If anything, the only resemblance we have with the Spartans is that we try to hit above our weight but rely on a finite resource to do so.
This hitting is done indirectly via proxy war and militias.
Otherwise we have nothing to compare us to Sparta, Spartans, Greeks, Persians, Arabs or Europeans...we are just a product of our times.😢
You are not an emarati
@@luqmanosman4508 إن شاء الله يا "لقمان".
@@MrMman30 إخونجي واضح. صفر ولاء للوطن كالعادة.
@@luqmanosman4508 هو كل من ما يعيبك كلامه إخونجي يا لقمان!😁
خير.
صبر جميل.
مثل ما يقول الأولين اللي في الجدر يظهره الملاس.
@@MrMman30 إذا كنت تريد أن تكون وقودًا لنار الشيعة والجماعات الضالة الأخرى، فاترك الخليج واختر البلدان الأخرى من محيطها البائس.
Great video Shirvan
I love your videos, can you please do a video about Jordan??
off topic: been watching off and on for several years and I’ll tell you what Mr. Shirvan’s English accent had just gotten better and better! Haha, actually he has always had great English. Just his accent that is, seems to be getting more and more Americanized. 😅 Anyways, keep up the fantastic work I greatly appreciate it.
Anyway heres a brownies recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Melt the butter: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
Add sugar: Stir in the granulated sugar until just combined.
Transfer to a mixing bowl: Remove from heat and pour the mixture into a heat-proof mixing bowl.
Add eggs: Stir in the eggs, one at a time.
Incorporate dry ingredients: Stir in the cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Fold in flour: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour until no streaks remain.
Add chocolate chips: If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
Spread the batter: Spread the brownie batter into a parchment-lined 9x13-inch baking pan.
Bake: Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
Cool and cut: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan, then cut into squares.
Tips:
For extra fudginess, slightly underbake the brownies.
You can add nuts (such as walnuts or pecans) if you like.
Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Wow how useful!
So RaNdOm 🤪 you're only 20 years late with this humour
😑😐
Thanks!
كعمانية انا فخورة بإنجازات الامارات العربية المتحدة وما تحدث من تغيير ورفاهية الإماراتيين ....
Excellent un-biased analysis - keep it up!
What do you mean un-bias?
I don't think I fully agree with the statement "Politics, after all, has no relation to morals." Yes, there are mechanisms that help to approach a situation rationally, but there is a contradiction to be found in Shirvan's narrative. For example, one could argue that Arab solidarity with Palestine is not in the interest of Saudi Arabia. And if politics were amoral, why would there be Millennium Development Goals in the UN, like eradication of extreme poverty.
This video had no constructive criticism or analysis. It’s a propaganda mouth piece.
Nice documentary 👌
Are we going to mention the conditions of those expat workers? Or just how wonderful and kind the UAE is giving them competitive wages
Wages are higher in uae compared to Thear home countries
UAE treats expats pretty well in my opinion, not perfect but definitely a little under EU level. You are probably mistaking them for the rest of the GCC. Those countries treat them pretty poorly
Those old horror stories are a thing of the past.
And there’s no work back home.
Please ffs talk to Indians who are actually still living and working their.
4:54 is an image of Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi and not Sheikh Zayed. Sheikh Zayed is the one who you are referring to in the voice-over who is in the adjacent image slide.
This is a very good video that lays out the UAE situation and goals. The UAE is an amazing place.
By far the best country to live at several thousand kilometers radius from its borders. Can’t understand why 🇦🇪 gets so many haters. Jealousy, misinformation or religious fundamentalism are the reasons…
Because they're terrorist
Zero regard to human rights, money laundering, harbouring international criminals. Nah must be jealousy.
@ and supporting terrorism
7:32 btw no one ever wears the kandura with a shirt and tie, where do you get these stock images from 😂
Looks weird 😅
probably a tourist
I was interested to hear your take on their involvement in the Sudan war. Very weird move.
I tell you the UAE is playing with fire. 🔥
It didn’t sound like Shivram was the narrator…anyway this was insightful 👏🏻👏🏻
Excellent Analysis ! Well done !