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

          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
          From left: Fabio Cannavaro of Al Ahli FC, chief executive Ahmed Khalifa, and Mark Bell, sporting director of Al Ahli FC, during a press conference in Dubai in 2010. Pawan Singh / The National

          When Fabio Cannavaro's Dubai football career kicked off at Al Ahli Club

          FootballAugust 23, 2024
          A January 2009 photo shows Einstein the dinosaur on display at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. Lauren Lancaster / The National

          When a 140-million-year-old dinosaur landed at Abu Dhabi airport

          TravelAugust 16, 2024
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