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Then and now: the hotel opened by Sheikh Zayed that put Abu Dhabi on the map
Use our interactive slider and scroll through the picture gallery to explore a hotel that marked a new era of globalism for the city
UAE then and now: When a 'flying saucer' landed in Sharjah
Use our interactive slider and scroll through the picture gallery to explore how space and tall tales of aliens influenced the UAE's architecture
UAE then and now: the lost cinema of Dubai
Use our interactive slider and scroll through the picture gallery to explore a golden age of cinema in the UAE
UAE then and now: images of an Abu Dhabi airfield show a time long forgotten
Use our interactive slider to explore the emirate’s aviation history and bright future
Treasure trove of priceless silver coins discovered in Sharjah
Archaeologists unearth 409 coins dating back to third century BC in a find that sheds more light on the importance of Mleiha
How to experience an earthquake or volcano in the UAE
'Science dome' at National Centre of Meteorology also simulates country's diverse weather
The untold story of an Italian Second World War submarine sunk off the UAE coast
The wreck of the 'Luigi Galvani' lies on the sea floor - untouched in a silent world
UAE then and now: Hilton, the hotel that brought air-conditioned luxury to the dunes of Al Ain
The arrival of an international hotel chain in the 1970s – one of the few concrete buildings Al Ain – was nothing short of a sensation
Rare photos of Sheikh Zayed in archive acquired by Abu Dhabi university
The personal collection of J B Kelly – hired to advise Sheikh Zayed on borders – is a priceless collection of rare photos, maps and letters
UAE then and now: Burj Al Arab, the hotel that introduced Dubai to the world
Use our interactive slider to explore the construction of Dubai's enduring landmark
UAE then and now: Memories of the Volcano Fountain on Abu Dhabi's Corniche
Use our interactive slider to explore a landmark that holds a special place in the hearts of Abu Dhabi residents past and present
Capital Radio: the pop soundtrack to life in 80s Abu Dhabi
The station brought pop music and a growing sense of internationalism to the UAE capital
Quiet Abu Dhabi mosque attracts a multinational congregation
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Mosque opened in 2011 and its minaret and overlapping tiles are typical of many mosques found in Morocco
Record flock of a critically endangered bird discovered in Abu Dhabi
At least 34 sociable lapwings recorded at a farm close to the Dubai border
No 'vaccine' for climate change if we don't act now, says Irena chief
Francesco La Camera said momentum is building in a crucial year for the planet
