1980
July 7 Seven Gulf countries - the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Iraq and Iran - agree to establish the Regional Organisation to Protect the Marine Environment, headquartered in Kuwait.
1981
February 21 The death of the Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Mualla, is announced. His son, Sheikh Rashid, succeeds him.
September 6 The Ruler of Ajman, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, dies. His son, Sheikh Humaid, succeeds him.
1982
January 2 Abu Dhabi International Airport opens at its current location, taking over from Al Bateen airport as the main passenger hub.
1983
September 23 A Gulf Air flight from Pakistan to Abu Dhabi crashes on approach after a bomb explodes in the baggage compartment, killing all 112 passengers and crew.
1984
February 8 The UAE ambassador to France, Khalifa Ahmed Abdulaziz Al Mubarak, is shot dead by an unknown assailant.
August 25 Sikh separatists hijack an Indian Airlines flight carrying 93 passengers and force the plane to land in Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, then Defence Minister, negotiates the release of the prisoners.
November 1 The UAE and China establish diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level.
1985
January 9 Jebel Ali Free Zone is established.
October 17 The UAE starts a two-year period as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.
October 25 Emirates Airline begins operations out of Dubai. Its first destinations are Pakistan and India.
1986
May 6 The Federal National Council acknowledges a recession in the UAE, brought on by a drop in oil prices, and calls on the Government to take steps to diversify the economy away from oil.
October 15 Sheikh Zayed is unanimously re-elected President of the federation for a further five years by the Supreme Council.
November 2 The sixth GCC meeting is held in Abu Dhabi, the first in the capital since the inaugural meeting in 1981.
November 25 Iranian warplanes attack a French-operated UAE oil rig in the Gulf.
1987
September 6 A long-range rocket strikes Kuwait, threatening to pull the Gulf states into the Iran-Iraq conflict. The UAE condemns the attack.
October 26 The UAE announces that its oil reserves amount to 200 billion barrels, and expects them to become the second largest in the world.
1988
July 18 The Iran-Iraq War, which has dominated the Gulf for most of the 1980s, enters its final weeks after both countries accept a UN Security Council resolution to end the conflict. The UAE, as one of the non-permanent members of the Security Council, sends notes to both countries to express satisfaction.
1989
February 11 Sheikh Shakhbut Al Nahyan, the former ruler of Abu Dhabi and brother of Sheikh Zayed, dies at the age of 83.
March 14 Sheikh Zayed receives Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana, who visit Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai on their tour of the Gulf.
In other news ...
1980 The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dubai - built for Dh500m - is opened by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai. 1981 The British prime minister Margaret Thatcher makes an official visit to the UAE, as does Indira Gandhi, her Indian counterpart, who lays the foundation stone for the Indian Islamic Centre in Abu Dhabi. • The Al Nasr Sports Club holds the Dubai Grand Prix. 1982 The building of a central post office in Madinat Zayed in Abu Dhabi and two more in Al Ain is announced. 1983 Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, opens the new Police Administration building in Abu Dhabi. • The first phase of Dubai Hospital starts operations. 1984 The numbering of districts, streets and houses in Abu Dhabi is completed. • Sharjah's first arts festival opens. • An important archaeological site is discovered in Al Ain, the suggested site of an ancient irrigation canal. 1985 Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank is formed by the merger of three national banks. 1986 A major vegetable market opens in Madinat Zayed in Abu Dhabi. • The Abu Dhabi Executive Council approves the creation of a national museum in Al Ain. 1987 Sheikh Saqr Al Qasimi opens the Ras Al Khaimah National Museum. 1988 It is reported that UAE GDP rose from Dh6.5billion in 1972 to Dh87bn in 1987. 1989 The UAE football team qualifies for the 1990 World Cup. • Sheikh Zayed and the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat lay the foundation stone for the Palestinian embassy in the UAE. • The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce building is opened. • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid opens the first Dubai International Air Show.
Tree of Hell
Starring: Raed Zeno, Hadi Awada, Dr Mohammad Abdalla
Director: Raed Zeno
Rating: 4/5
Sholto Byrnes on Myanmar politics
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Four tips to secure IoT networks
Mohammed Abukhater, vice president at FireEye in the Middle East, said:
- Keep device software up-to-date. Most come with basic operating system, so users should ensure that they always have the latest version
- Besides a strong password, use two-step authentication. There should be a second log-in step like adding a code sent to your mobile number
- Usually smart devices come with many unnecessary features. Users should lock those features that are not required or used frequently
- Always create a different guest network for visitors
IF YOU GO
The flights: FlyDubai offers direct flights to Catania Airport from Dubai International Terminal 2 daily with return fares starting from Dh1,895.
The details: Access to the 2,900-metre elevation point at Mount Etna by cable car and 4x4 transport vehicle cost around €57.50 (Dh248) per adult. Entry into Teatro Greco costs €10 (Dh43). For more go to www.visitsicily.info
Where to stay: Hilton Giardini Naxos offers beachfront access and accessible to Taormina and Mount Etna. Rooms start from around €130 (Dh561) per night, including taxes.
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Squad
Ali Kasheif, Salim Rashid, Khalifa Al Hammadi, Khalfan Mubarak, Ali Mabkhout, Omar Abdulrahman, Mohammed Al Attas, Abdullah Ramadan, Zayed Al Ameri (Al Jazira), Mohammed Al Shamsi, Hamdan Al Kamali, Mohammed Barghash, Khalil Al Hammadi (Al Wahda), Khalid Essa, Mohammed Shaker, Ahmed Barman, Bandar Al Ahbabi (Al Ain), Al Hassan Saleh, Majid Suroor (Sharjah) Walid Abbas, Ahmed Khalil (Shabab Al Ahli), Tariq Ahmed, Jasim Yaqoub (Al Nasr), Ali Saleh, Ali Salmeen (Al Wasl), Hassan Al Muharami (Baniyas)
Company profile
Date started: 2015
Founder: John Tsioris and Ioanna Angelidaki
Based: Dubai
Sector: Online grocery delivery
Staff: 200
Funding: Undisclosed, but investors include the Jabbar Internet Group and Venture Friends
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Tips on buying property during a pandemic
Islay Robinson, group chief executive of mortgage broker Enness Global, offers his advice on buying property in today's market.
While many have been quick to call a market collapse, this simply isn’t what we’re seeing on the ground. Many pockets of the global property market, including London and the UAE, continue to be compelling locations to invest in real estate.
While an air of uncertainty remains, the outlook is far better than anyone could have predicted. However, it is still important to consider the wider threat posed by Covid-19 when buying bricks and mortar.
Anything with outside space, gardens and private entrances is a must and these property features will see your investment keep its value should the pandemic drag on. In contrast, flats and particularly high-rise developments are falling in popularity and investors should avoid them at all costs.
Attractive investment property can be hard to find amid strong demand and heightened buyer activity. When you do find one, be prepared to move hard and fast to secure it. If you have your finances in order, this shouldn’t be an issue.
Lenders continue to lend and rates remain at an all-time low, so utilise this. There is no point in tying up cash when you can keep this liquidity to maximise other opportunities.
Keep your head and, as always when investing, take the long-term view. External factors such as coronavirus or Brexit will present challenges in the short-term, but the long-term outlook remains strong.
Finally, keep an eye on your currency. Whenever currency fluctuations favour foreign buyers, you can bet that demand will increase, as they act to secure what is essentially a discounted property.
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Leaderboard
63 - Mike Lorenzo-Vera (FRA)
64 - Rory McIlroy (NIR)
66 - Jon Rahm (ESP)
67 - Tom Lewis (ENG), Tommy Fleetwood (ENG)
68 - Rafael Cabrera-Bello (ESP), Marcus Kinhult (SWE)
69 - Justin Rose (ENG), Thomas Detry (BEL), Francesco Molinari (ITA), Danny Willett (ENG), Li Haotong (CHN), Matthias Schwab (AUT)
The Details
Article 15
Produced by: Carnival Cinemas, Zee Studios
Directed by: Anubhav Sinha
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Sayani Gupta, Zeeshan Ayyub
Our rating: 4/5
What went into the film
25 visual effects (VFX) studios
2,150 VFX shots in a film with 2,500 shots
1,000 VFX artists
3,000 technicians
10 Concept artists, 25 3D designers
New sound technology, named 4D SRL
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ELIO
Starring: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Brad Garrett
Directors: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina
Rating: 4/5
UAE jiu-jitsu squad
Men: Hamad Nawad and Khalid Al Balushi (56kg), Omar Al Fadhli and Saeed Al Mazroui (62kg), Taleb Al Kirbi and Humaid Al Kaabi (69kg), Mohammed Al Qubaisi and Saud Al Hammadi (70kg), Khalfan Belhol and Mohammad Haitham Radhi (85kg), Faisal Al Ketbi and Zayed Al Kaabi (94kg)
Women: Wadima Al Yafei and Mahra Al Hanaei (49kg), Bashayer Al Matrooshi and Hessa Al Shamsi (62kg)
'Brazen'
Director: Monika Mitchell
Starring: Alyssa Milano, Sam Page, Colleen Wheeler
Rating: 3/5
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The Buckingham Murders
Starring: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ash Tandon, Prabhleen Sandhu
Director: Hansal Mehta
Rating: 4 / 5
