| Economy | Regional economic power |
| Position | Regional military power |
| Religion | Islam |
| Notable for | Beautiful mosques • Vibrant religious culture |
| Driving force | Oil reserves • Natural gas reserves • Strong trade • Tourism industries |
| Struggled with | Political instability |
| Centered around | |
| Ensuring enduring | Influence • Autonomy |
| Date of settlement | 9th century |
| Originally settled by | Arab traders |
| Duration of predominance | Over a thousand years |
| In this alternate timeline | Islamic caliphate |
