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UAE'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY |
Traffic fines at this year's National Day festivities doubleDec 07, 2011 More than 1,300 fines are handed out and almost 100 cars confiscated during National Day festivities by Dubai Police. Read article  Sheikh Mohammed publishes poetryDec 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 |
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 UAE Embassy in Washington marks National DayDec 04, 2011 The US honoured the UAE's 40th National Day last week at the UAE embassy in Washington. Read article  One country, so many celebrationsDec 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  Gulf for Good cycle 400km, seven emirates and arrive 70 minutes earlyDec 03, 2011 Charity cycling tour of country raises Dh200,000 for school. Read article Women driven to show their love for the UAEDec 03, 2011 Two dozen women tour seven emirates in one day to highlight recycling. Read article  National Day celebrations continueDec 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 Falcon made from soft-drink tins wins National Day contestDec 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 |
40@40 |
 40 historic objects that shaped the UAE: 40. A Quran belonging to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al NahyanNov 30, 2011 This copy of the Holy Quran was said to be acquired by Sheikh Zayed in 1973. The late ruler often spoke of the importance of the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Mohammed in the conduct of his own life and those of others. Read article  39. A Quran belonging to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al NahyanDec 01, 2011 To mark the nation's 40th anniversary, we are featuring 40 historic objects in a series from Sunday to Thursday weekly until December 1. Visit40@40for videos documenting the stories behind the objects. Read article  40. One dirham noteDec 01, 2011 To mark the nation's 40th anniversary, we are featuring 40 historic objects in a series from Sunday to Thursday weekly until December 1. Visit40@40for videos documenting the stories behind the objects. Read article  37. A burqa made by a local craftswoman, 2011Nov 30, 2011 To mark the nation's 40th anniversary, we are featuring 40 historic objects in a series from Sunday to Thursday weekly until December 1. Visit40@40for videos documenting the stories behind the objects. Read article  38. Kohl container and applicator, early to mid-20th centuryNov 30, 2011 To mark the nation's 40th anniversary, we are featuring 40 historic objects in a series from Sunday to Thursday weekly until December 1. Visit40@40for videos documenting the stories behind the objects. Read article  40 historic objects that shaped the UAE: 37. Burqa - 2011Nov 29, 2011 The burqa worn here is unique to this region. While these days it is worn mostly by older women, and only occasionally seen in public, the burqa still retains huge cultural significance. Read article  40 historic objects that shaped the UAE: 38. Silver Kohl container - Early 20th centuryNov 29, 2011 Finely worked from silver, this tiny container for kohl, with an applicator attached, would have been a vital tool in a woman’s make-up box half a century ago. Read article  35. Al bairaq or the winner's flag from Millions Poet, 2007Nov 29, 2011 To mark the nation's 40th anniversary, we are featuring 40 historic objects in a series from Sunday to Thursday weekly until December 1. Visit40@40for videos documenting the stories behind the objects. Read article |
A NATION'S JOURNEY |
 Time to take measureNov 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  The Das Island dreamNov 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  Other key dates in the 1970sNov 30, 2011 Significant events in the UAE in the 1970s Read article  Six nations, one voiceNov 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  Other key dates in the 1980s.Nov 30, 2011 Significant events in the UAE in the 1980s. Read article |
