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Take a leisurely stroll down memory lane for moments that shaped the UAE

The Christmas tree made use of a jewellery collection held by a retailer at the hotel to set the record. Delores Johnson / The National

When Emirates Palace built the most expensive Christmas tree

LifestyleDecember 20, 2024

UAE Founding Father the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan honours France's Jacques Chirac with the Order of Zayed in Abu Dhabi on December 16, 1997. AFP

When Sheikh Zayed honoured Jacques Chirac in 1997

CultureDecember 13, 2024

Crowds turned out to see Muhammad Ali in Dubai in 1982. The OG Collection / Getty Images

When Muhammad Ali fought in the UAE to build American mosques

Pop CultureDecember 06, 2024

Princess Anne prepares to take part in a horse show in Dubai during her 1984 royal tour of the Gulf. Getty Images

Timeframe: When Princess Anne rode into Dubai in 1984 as part of her Gulf tour

LifestyleNovember 29, 2024

The UAE dirham has been officially pegged at 3.6725 to the US dollar since 1997. Ryan Carter / The National

When the UAE pegged its dirham to the US dollar in 1997

LifestyleNovember 22, 2024

President Sheikh Mohamed, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, with then President Sheikh Khalifa pictured with officials in front of an Etihad Airbus A330-200 in 2003, two days before its first flight. Photo: Etihad Airways

When the first Etihad Airways flight took off in 2003

TravelNovember 15, 2024

The British royals at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. It marked the couple’s first visit to the Abu Dhabi landmark since its completion. Wam

When King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Abu Dhabi

LifestyleNovember 08, 2024

Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi's appointment was a landmark moment for the country and the wider region's politics. Pawan Singh / The National

When Sheikha Lubna became the first female UAE minister

LifestyleNovember 01, 2024

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, at the canal's opening ceremony, November 2016. Photo: Wam

When Sheikh Mohammed inaugurated the Dubai Canal in 2016

LifestyleOctober 25, 2024

An Apple fan who has been to more than 40 store openings worldwide celebrates as the first customer into the grand opening of the Apple Store at Mall of the Emirates on October 29, 2015. Sarah Dea / The National

When the first Apple stores opened in the UAE

Pop CultureOctober 18, 2024

The Queen Elizabeth 2, left, is escorted by the Queen Mary 2 as they sail out of New York Harbour on October 16, 2008. AFP

When the QE2 left New York for the last time before retiring in Dubai

TravelOctober 11, 2024

Gary Barlow serenaded fans with a mix of Take That and solo material at Media City Amphitheatre. Sarah Dea / The National

When Take That's Gary Barlow performed solo in Dubai in 2014

Music & On-stageOctober 04, 2024

From left, Star Trek Beyond director Justin Lin with stars Chris Pine and Simon Pegg during the film's press conference at Burj Al Arab in 2015. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

When the cast of Star Trek Beyond were beamed down to Dubai

Film & TVSeptember 27, 2024

Lady Gaga arriving in Dubai to perform at the Meydan Racecourse in September 2014. AFP

When Lady Gaga landed in Dubai to an ecstatic reception

Music & On-stageSeptember 20, 2024

Trains undergo testing at the Dubai Marina end of the track one week before opening on September 9, 2009. Stephen Lock / The National

When Dubai Metro opened on 09.09.09 - and changed the city for ever

LifestyleSeptember 06, 2024

Placido Domingo performed during the opening night of Dubai Opera on August 31, 2016. Getty Images

When Placido Domingo opened the Dubai Opera in 2016

Music & On-stageAugust 30, 2024

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