Nov 17, 2011
40 years of the UAE: Americans were fearful when their prized racehorse was booked for the inaugural Dubai World Cup. Read Article Cigar put Dubai on the map
Nov 18, 2011
40 years of the UAE: The country¿s industries have come a long way since 1971 - but wait till you see them in 2030, writes Tom Arnold. Read Article The very model of industry
Nov 18, 2011
40 years of the UAE: Since opening on 85 hectares in Al Ain in 1985, Hili Fun City has attracted thousands of visitors from across the country and the region. Read Article 1985: It's not all business, as Al Ain fun park opens
Nov 20, 2011
40 years of the UAE: The Red Crescent Authority, founded in 1983, provides assistance to needy families and victims of disaster around the world. Read Article Red Crescent began helping people before it was named
Nov 20, 2011
40 years of the UAE: The opening of Zayed University in 1998 was a clear sign to the country's young women that they would have an active role in the UAE's future. Read Article Zayed University's 1998 opening was a landmark for women
Nov 21, 2011
40 years of the UAE: A terminal worker's observation in the 1950s led to the birth of the country's hotel industry. Read Article Airport woke sleeping giant
Nov 21, 2011
40 years of the UAE: Ruwais is home to an oil refinery, fertiliser factory and other integral parts of the hydrocarbon supply chain that has yielded wealth to Abu Dhabi and other emirates since its inauguration in 1982. Read Article 1982: Lights in the desert took fishing village to energy hub
Nov 22, 2011
40 years of the UAE: The UAE only issued its first currency in 1973 but is now known as a global financial hub. Read Article Rise of the UAE as a banking superpower
Nov 23, 2011
40 years of the UAE: Despite an influx of five-star restaurants, it is often the older venues that are the best-loved. Read Article A taste of the good old days
