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The Arab League, formally known as the League of Arab States, spans across Northern, Western, and Eastern Africa, as well as Western Asia. Established in Cairo on 22 March 1945, it originally included Egypt, Iraq, Transjordan (now Jordan), Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Syria, with Yemen joining shortly after on 5 May 1945. Currently, the League has 22 members, though Syria has been under suspension since November 2011.

The primary objectives of the League are to enhance relations among member states, coordinate their collaboration, safeguard their independence and sovereignty, and address the collective interests of Arab nations. Throughout its history, the organization has encountered varying levels of cooperation among its members.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918–2004) was an Emirati leader, credited with founding the United Arab Emirates. He governed the Eastern Region before becoming Abu Dhabi's ruler in 1966 and later the UAE's first president until his passing in 2004. Revered as the "Father of the Nation," he played a pivotal role in uniting the seven emirates. Zayed succeeded his brother as Abu Dhabi's ruler after a peaceful coup in 1966.