context: The Federal Constitution of the United Arab Emirates was initially approved on the evening of December 1, 1971. The next morning, Thursday, 15 Shawwal 1391 AH [6] / December 2, 1971 AD, the rulers of seven emirates gathered at the Hospitality Palace in Dubai. Four of the rulers of the Emirates agreed to participate in the federation, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, while the ruler of Ras Al Khaimah did not agree at the time. The rulers of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Umm al-Quwain and Ajman signed the constitution, granting legitimacy to the union between them and independence from Britain. [7]
question: When did the UAE gain independence?
answers.text: December 2, 1971