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Topic: UAE's 40th anniversary

UAE Olympic football side impress in warm-up win in Switzerland

March 14, 2012 (Tashkent Uzbekistan) The UAE's national football team plays the Uzbekistan national team in a Olympic qualifying deciding match in Tashkent Uzbekstan March 14, 2012. UAE won the game 3-2 and will go to London this summer for the 2012 Olympic games. (Sammy Dallal / The National) (Out Takes don't have the roster anymore to provide name)

Jun 29, 2012

Ismail Al Hammadi, one of the main contenders for the three overage players in the squad, struck the winner, against FC Sion. Read Article UAE Olympic football side impress in warm-up win in Switzerland

Traffic fines at this year's National Day festivities double

Dec 07, 2011

More than 1,300 fines are handed out and almost 100 cars confiscated during National Day festivities by Dubai Police. Read Article Traffic fines at this year's National Day festivities double

Sheikh Mohammed publishes poetry

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

Dec 05, 2011

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, today releases his illustrated book of poetry to mark the country's 40th National Day. But the Ruler has not always been willing to publicise his poetry as his own. Read Article Sheikh Mohammed publishes poetry

UAE Embassy in Washington marks National Day

Yousef Al Otaiba, right, the UAE Ambassador to the US, greets guests during the National Day event at the United States Institute for Peace in Washington, DC. Andrew Council for The National

Dec 04, 2011

The US honoured the UAE's 40th National Day last week at the UAE embassy in Washington. Read Article UAE Embassy in Washington marks National Day

 

One country, so many celebrations

Rowing competitions mark National Day off the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National

Dec 03, 2011

Citizens and expatriates come together across the emirates to honour a country that has become a world player in only four decades. Read Article One country, so many celebrations

 

Gulf for Good cycle 400km, seven emirates and arrive 70 minutes early

At the end of their odyssey, riders in Gulf for Good's Cycle the Seven Emirates challenge head to the finish line with UAE flags flying. Courtesy of G4G Communications

Dec 03, 2011

Charity cycling tour of country raises Dh200,000 for school. Read Article Gulf for Good cycle 400km, seven emirates and arrive 70 minutes early

 

Women driven to show their love for the UAE

Dec 03, 2011

Two dozen women tour seven emirates in one day to highlight recycling. Read Article Women driven to show their love for the UAE

 

National Day celebrations continue

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Dec 03, 2011

40 years of the UAE: Here's our pick of events to celebrate the UAE's 40th anniversary on December 3. Read Article National Day celebrations continue

 

Falcon made from soft-drink tins wins National Day contest

Dec 03, 2011

Sculpture voted the winner from 18 pieces contributed by five schools for a National Day competition wins Royal Dubai school 40 laptops. Read Article Falcon made from soft-drink tins wins National Day contest

 

UAE stands united in pride

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Dec 03, 2011

40 years of the UAE: The 40-year story of a nation's journey has been told with style and breathtaking spectacle. Read Article UAE stands united in pride

 

Rulers laud the founding fathers

Dec 03, 2011

Sheikh Khalifa received congratulations from across the nation as the rulers of the emirates celebrates the essence of the Union and its achievements. Read Article Rulers laud the founding fathers

 

Gifts come from heart of the north

Dec 03, 2011

40 years of the UAE: Every year in late October, the men in the northernmost village of the country organise a meeting to decide what they will give the country for its birthday. Read Article Gifts come from heart of the north

 

Umm Al Qaiwain vies for Guinness world record with outdoor gallery

Dec 02, 2011

More than 4,000 photographs of the UAE have been posted on a 300m wall in Khor Park in an attempt to create the world’s largest outdoor gallery. Read Article Umm Al Qaiwain vies for Guinness world record with outdoor gallery

 

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GCC hike in tobacco prices will see rise in illicit trade, experts warn

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Dubai - Let's play darts

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

In truth, darts is one of few sports where the professionals are more often than not in no better physical shape than the rowdy crowds that cheer them on.  Dubai - Let's play darts

Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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Vin Diesel in Fast And Furious 6. Courtesy Universal

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Video: Tracing UAE families through genealogy

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The Swarovski Crystal Saracen bath from Catchpole & Rye.(Photos)

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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