1990
June 9-19 The UAE national team plays in the Fifa World Cup in Italy, losing to Colombia, West Germany and Yugoslavia.
October 7 Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, dies and is succeeded by his son, Sheikh Maktoum.
1991
February 24 The UAE joins a 34-nation armed coalition and sends troops to liberate Kuwait following the Iraqi invasion.
July 5 Collapse of the Luxembourg-based Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI), in which Abu Dhabi's ruling family owns a majority share.
1992
April The UAE responds to a UN request to send military units to support peacekeeping operations in Somalia.
August 24 Iran escalates the tension over the islands Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunb, seized from the UAE in 1971, by requiring Emirati visitors to have visas.
December The UAE's annual GDP reaches Dh128m, compared with Dh16.7m in 1972. In that interval, the proportion of GDP accounted for by oil has dropped from 63 per cent to 41. However, oil is still responsible for 80 per cent of revenue: oil exports from Abu Dhabi have increased to 694 million barrels, up from 384m in 1971. Dubai's exports hit 146m barrels, up from 55m in 1972.
1993
March 6 The number of federal ministries is now almost double the 12 created in 1972. New ministries include Transportation; Islamic Affairs; Trade and the Economy; Petroleum and Mineral Resources; Youth and Sports; Housing and Public Works; and Higher Education.
December Abu Dhabi sues BCCI's executives for damages.
1994
September When Iraqi forces again move towards the Kuwait border, the UAE sends ground troops to the country.
1995
June 6 The UAE pledges military and humanitarian aid to Bosnia's Muslims.
1996
March Iran further fuels the dispute over the seized Gulf islands by opening an airport on Abu Musa and a power station on Greater Tunb.
May 20 At a meeting of the Federal Supreme Council, the provisional constitution is made permanent, and Abu Dhabi is officially named capital of the UAE.
1997
November The dirham is pegged to the US dollar.
1998
FebruaryThe UAE's first Environment Day. "We cherish our environment because it is an integral part of our country, our history and our heritage," says Sheikh Zayed.
March 12 The Abu Dhabi Islands Archaeological Survey begins a dig on the Marawah island and finds fireplaces used by late Stone Age hunters, which carbon-dating indicates is the earliest inhabited site yet found in the country.
1999
March 24 The UAE is among the first non-Nato countries to support bombing to protect the Muslim population of Kosovo, and later deploys armed forces.
November The Gulf Cooperation Council backs the UAE in its dispute with Iran over the annexed Gulf islands.
In other news ...
1990 The Federal Council of Ministers grows from 23 members to 27. 1991 The number of hotels in the UAE reaches 189, compared with 33 in 1975. • The UAE's paved road system reaches a total length of 2,700km. • The number of mosques in the UAE reaches 2,692, almost triple the number in 1975. 1992 The UAE opens its 42nd hospital as life expectancy for men and women reaches 70 and 73 years respectively, compared with 47 in 1979. Infant mortality falls to 11.7 per thousand, from 138 per thousand. • The Government builds its 100,000th free housing unit for nationals, mainly Bedouin who settle in newly built villages in Abu Dhabi. 1993 The population of the UAE reaches 2.08 million, almost double that in 1980. Labour force numbers are 794,000, compared with 559,000 in 1980. 1994 The federal Government takes over from individual emirates the function of imposing tariff rates on products, decreeing a flat rate of 4 per cent across the country. 1995 Sheikh Zayed receives a gold medal from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN for his work in developing countries. 1996 Sheikh Zayed celebrates his 30th anniversary as Ruler of Abu Dhabi. 1997 Work begins on a three-year study to determine whether a "metro" railway is a feasible proposition for Dubai. 1998 Opening of Zayed University, the first university for women. 1999 The population of the UAE reaches three million, with annual growth of 6.5 per cent. • The UAE Red Crescent Society builds 50 mosques, drills 54 water wells and sets up two clinics in Albania and Sudan and two orphanages in Ghana and Thailand.
Emergency
Director: Kangana Ranaut
Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry
Rating: 2/5
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German intelligence warnings
- 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800
- 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950
- 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250
Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution
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How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
Game Changer
Director: Shankar
Stars: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, S J Suryah, Jayaram
Rating: 2/5
UAE squad
Ali Kashief, Salem Rashid, Khalifa Al Hammadi, Khalfan Mubarak, Ali Mabkhout, Omar Abdelrahman, Mohammed Al Attas (Al Jazira), Mohmmed Al Shamsi, Hamdan Al Kamali, Mohammad Barghash, Khalil Al Hammadi (Al Wahda), Khalid Eisa, Mohammed Shakir, Ahmed Barman, Bandar Al Ahbabi (Al Ain), Adel Al Hosani, Al Hassan Saleh, Majid Suroor (Sharjah), Waleed Abbas, Ismail Al Hammadi, Ahmed Khalil (Shabab Al Ahli Dubai) Habib Fardan, Tariq Ahmed, Mohammed Al Akbari (Al Nasr), Ali Saleh, Ali Salmeen (Al Wasl), Hassan Al Mahrami (Baniyas)
The Sand Castle
Director: Matty Brown
Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea
Rating: 2.5/5
Vidaamuyarchi
Director: Magizh Thirumeni
Stars: Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Regina Cassandra
Rating: 4/5
The burning issue
The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.
Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on
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Guide to intelligent investing
Investing success often hinges on discipline and perspective. As markets fluctuate, remember these guiding principles:
- Stay invested: Time in the market, not timing the market, is critical to long-term gains.
- Rational thinking: Breathe and avoid emotional decision-making; let logic and planning guide your actions.
- Strategic patience: Understand why you’re investing and allow time for your strategies to unfold.
COMPANY PROFILE
Founders: Alhaan Ahmed, Alyina Ahmed and Maximo Tettamanzi
Total funding: Self funded
The specs: 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Price, base / as tested: Dh101,140 / Dh113,800
Engine: Turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder
Power: 148hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque: 250Nm @ 2,000rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed CVT
Fuel consumption, combined: 7.0L / 100km
The Disaster Artist
Director: James Franco
Starring: James Franco, Dave Franco, Seth Rogan
Four stars
The stats
Ship name: MSC Bellissima
Ship class: Meraviglia Class
Delivery date: February 27, 2019
Gross tonnage: 171,598 GT
Passenger capacity: 5,686
Crew members: 1,536
Number of cabins: 2,217
Length: 315.3 metres
Maximum speed: 22.7 knots (42kph)
Paatal Lok season two
Directors: Avinash Arun, Prosit Roy
Stars: Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh, Lc Sekhose, Merenla Imsong
Rating: 4.5/5
Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia