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From the first school to the oldest mosque: Here are 50 lesser known facts about the UAE

A history as old as time Al Ain has a rich history and is a treasure trove of archaeological artefacts. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives Long before the federation came about, the area was known as the Arabian Peninsula that can be traced back to 6000 B.C. Remnants of the country’s past are peppered through the various archeological sites in the country, with Hili Archaeological Park a personal favourite. Tracing currency  One Dirham and other old UAE currency notes from the collection of Parshotam Mukhi. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News The first dirham notes were introduced in 1973 with denominations of Dh1, 5, 10, 50 and 100. Three years later the Dh1,000 note was released. The first notes issued had both Arabic and English lettering, with various landmarks of the UAE printed on them. They were similar to those that are in circulation today.

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