Nov 30, 2011
The 40th birthday of the United Arab Emirates represents an important landmark. All but the most recently born or the very newest to arrive can measure themselves in some way against its history. Read Article Time to take measure
Nov 30, 2011
The search for oil in Abu Dhabi began in the 1930s, but it was several decades before the first major discovery off a small island transformed the future of a new country. Read Article The Das Island dream
Nov 30, 2011
Significant events in the UAE in the 1970s Read Article Other key dates in the 1970s
Nov 30, 2011
The federation of seven emirates served as a model to Gulf countries seeking to come together to deal with common issues of security and development, so it is fitting the Gulf Cooperation Council took its first steps here. Read Article Six nations, one voice
Nov 30, 2011
Significant events in the UAE in the 1980s. Read Article Other key dates in the 1980s.
Nov 30, 2011
It was a simple yet imposing brief, but the young and talented architects and engineers who took on the task of building a landmark for modern Dubai managed to achieve it, almost as much by chance as by design. Read Article An icon for a country
Nov 30, 2011
Significant events in the UAE in the 1990s. Read Article Other key dates in the 1990s
Nov 30, 2011
Everyone in the country remembers November 2, 2004, the day they heard the unbearable news that Sheikh Zayed was no longer with them. Read Article 'Life goes on but the grief remains'
Nov 30, 2011
Dignitaries from around the world travelled to the UAE on the death of Sheikh Zayed. Read Article Those who came to pay their respects
Nov 30, 2011
How the world paid tribute to Sheikh Zayed. Read Article Tributes from around the world
