The film presents a detailed account of the Emirates with a specific focus on trade and the historical forces that shaped the country. The film also provides that people have learned to live together and focus on using their resources to make them prosperous. The film indicates that oil laid the foundation for what the Emirates are today. Before discovering oil, citizens used to engage in trade during an era when stones were useful in making tools. They used to depend on the sea as the main resource. Some divers used to collect valuable wares from the sea through diving, and this tradition was a stone-age activity that provided a basis for trade. At that time Emiratis were fishing pearls as the main activity that could earn them resources. Consequently, they started extracting copper as a major activity to support their livelihoods. Copper was used in making products such as utensils and other equipment. The mineral was invaluable in manufacturing harder metals such as bronze. Pottery later became a common activity for the Emiratis. The Emiratis’ products were made using copper and other mined materials were sold among the locals and neighboring communities miles away.
The film highlights that the discovery of oil provided a platform for shaping the people’s prosperity in the Emirates. It indicates that citizens still used to engage in economic activities such as fishing, mining, and pottery. However, the trade activities involved were limited, and they did not use them for large-scale commercial purposes. The discovery of oil enabled them to engage in large-scale commercial activities. They also started sailing to neighboring nations as they made the Emirates a nation of immense trade volume. It is an indication that oil discovery led to more prosperity for the citizens. The film expounds on the history of the Emirates and trade, as well as the immense influence that the discovery of oil had on the country’s economy.