• An explosion caused by police weapons flares into the sky as supporters of then president Donald Trump riot in front of the US Capitol Building in Washington, on January 6. Reuters
    An explosion caused by police weapons flares into the sky as supporters of then president Donald Trump riot in front of the US Capitol Building in Washington, on January 6. Reuters
  • US President-elect Joe Biden, with his wife Jill by his side, is sworn in as the 46th president of the US during the 59th presidential inauguration in Washington on January 20. EPA
    US President-elect Joe Biden, with his wife Jill by his side, is sworn in as the 46th president of the US during the 59th presidential inauguration in Washington on January 20. EPA
  • Senator Bernie Sanders, who was a candidate in the Democratic presidential race, sits in the bleachers on Capitol Hill before Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th US president on January 20. AFP. AFP
    Senator Bernie Sanders, who was a candidate in the Democratic presidential race, sits in the bleachers on Capitol Hill before Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th US president on January 20. AFP. AFP
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, right, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, centre, congratulate the UAE Mars Mission team responsible for sending the Hope probe to the Red Planet on February 10.
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, right, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, centre, congratulate the UAE Mars Mission team responsible for sending the Hope probe to the Red Planet on February 10.
  • People run for safety as Kurdish animal rights activists release a bear into the wild in Dohuk, Iraq, on February 11. The bear had been kept as a pet in a garden. Reuters
    People run for safety as Kurdish animal rights activists release a bear into the wild in Dohuk, Iraq, on February 11. The bear had been kept as a pet in a garden. Reuters
  • The first high-resolution, color image sent back by the Hazard Cameras on the underside of Nasa’s Perseverance Mars rover after its landing in the area known as Jezero crater on February 18. Getty Images
    The first high-resolution, color image sent back by the Hazard Cameras on the underside of Nasa’s Perseverance Mars rover after its landing in the area known as Jezero crater on February 18. Getty Images
  • Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi welcomes Pope Francis at Baghdad International Airport on March 5. It was the first trip to the country by a leader of the Roman Catholic church. Reuters
    Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi welcomes Pope Francis at Baghdad International Airport on March 5. It was the first trip to the country by a leader of the Roman Catholic church. Reuters
  • A nun pleads with police not to harm protesters in Myitkyina, in Myanmar's Kachin state, amid an operation to quell demonstrations against the military coup, on March 8. AFP
    A nun pleads with police not to harm protesters in Myitkyina, in Myanmar's Kachin state, amid an operation to quell demonstrations against the military coup, on March 8. AFP
  • A Syrian child rests on a stack of neutralised shells at a metal scrapyard on the outskirts of Maaret Misrin town, in Idlib province, on March 10. A family displaced from the village of Latamneh in Hama's northern countryside four years ago, has found a source of income in collecting and selling metal scrap, including unexploded ordnance shells. AFP
    A Syrian child rests on a stack of neutralised shells at a metal scrapyard on the outskirts of Maaret Misrin town, in Idlib province, on March 10. A family displaced from the village of Latamneh in Hama's northern countryside four years ago, has found a source of income in collecting and selling metal scrap, including unexploded ordnance shells. AFP
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, with his mother, Sheikha Fatima in a photo he shared earlier this year. Photo: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed / Twitter
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, with his mother, Sheikha Fatima in a photo he shared earlier this year. Photo: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed / Twitter
  • The UK's Queen Elizabeth II sits in isolation during the funeral ceremony for her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 17. Getty Images
    The UK's Queen Elizabeth II sits in isolation during the funeral ceremony for her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 17. Getty Images
  • Police detain student protester Patsy Stevenson in London, on March 13, as people gather at a memorial site, after the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard. Reuters
    Police detain student protester Patsy Stevenson in London, on March 13, as people gather at a memorial site, after the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard. Reuters
  • The 'Ever Given' container ship blocks the Suez Canal, Egypt. The 400-metre container ship remained wedged across the water channel for six days after it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on March 23. Getty Images
    The 'Ever Given' container ship blocks the Suez Canal, Egypt. The 400-metre container ship remained wedged across the water channel for six days after it was knocked off course during a sandstorm on March 23. Getty Images
  • Lebanon's capital Beirut in darkness during a nationwide blackout on April 3. AFP
    Lebanon's capital Beirut in darkness during a nationwide blackout on April 3. AFP
  • Funeral pyres of people who died of Covid-19 burn at a cremation ground in New Delhi, on April 26. AFP
    Funeral pyres of people who died of Covid-19 burn at a cremation ground in New Delhi, on April 26. AFP
  • Israeli police detain a Palestinian protester during demonstrations before a court hearing in an Israeli-Palestinian land ownership dispute in the Sheikh Jarrah district of East Jerusalem. Reuters
    Israeli police detain a Palestinian protester during demonstrations before a court hearing in an Israeli-Palestinian land ownership dispute in the Sheikh Jarrah district of East Jerusalem. Reuters
  • A fire rages at sunrise in Khan Yunish after an Israeli air strike on targets in the southern Gaza strip, on May 12. AFP
    A fire rages at sunrise in Khan Yunish after an Israeli air strike on targets in the southern Gaza strip, on May 12. AFP
  • Achraf, 16, cries as he swims using bottles as floaters, near the fence between the Spanish-Moroccan border, as thousands of migrants swim across the border, in Ceuta, Spain, on May 19. Reuters
    Achraf, 16, cries as he swims using bottles as floaters, near the fence between the Spanish-Moroccan border, as thousands of migrants swim across the border, in Ceuta, Spain, on May 19. Reuters
  • A gibbon walks amid models of vehicles at a zoo in the park of miniatures in Bakhchisaray, Crimea on May 24. Reuters
    A gibbon walks amid models of vehicles at a zoo in the park of miniatures in Bakhchisaray, Crimea on May 24. Reuters
  • A Palestinian girl stands amid the rubble of her home destroyed by Israeli air strikes on May 24, in Beit Hanoun, Gaza. Getty Images
    A Palestinian girl stands amid the rubble of her home destroyed by Israeli air strikes on May 24, in Beit Hanoun, Gaza. Getty Images
  • A Marine holds the door as Gianna Floyd, the daughter of police shooting victim George Floyd, walks into the White House, on May 25. AP
    A Marine holds the door as Gianna Floyd, the daughter of police shooting victim George Floyd, walks into the White House, on May 25. AP
  • Egyptians swim in the Suez Canal as a container ship moves through it in Ismaila, on May 27, after the 'Ever Given' was freed. EPA
    Egyptians swim in the Suez Canal as a container ship moves through it in Ismaila, on May 27, after the 'Ever Given' was freed. EPA
  • Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, centre, poses with the G7 leaders for a family photo during the G7 Summit in Carbis Bay, Britain, on June 11. With him are US President Joe Biden second left, front, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau left, France's President Emmanuel Macron second-right, front, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, right, Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi, second-right, rear, Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second-left, rear, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, right, rear and European Council President Charles Michel, left, rear. EPA
    Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, centre, poses with the G7 leaders for a family photo during the G7 Summit in Carbis Bay, Britain, on June 11. With him are US President Joe Biden second left, front, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau left, France's President Emmanuel Macron second-right, front, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, right, Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi, second-right, rear, Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second-left, rear, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, right, rear and European Council President Charles Michel, left, rear. EPA
  • Players of Denmark wait while their teammate Christian Eriksen receives medical treatment during their Uefa Euro 2020 football match against Finland in Copenhagen, on June 12. Eriksen collapsed on the pitch towards the end of the first half and received medical on the pitch before being stretchered off and rushed to a nearby hospital. EPA
    Players of Denmark wait while their teammate Christian Eriksen receives medical treatment during their Uefa Euro 2020 football match against Finland in Copenhagen, on June 12. Eriksen collapsed on the pitch towards the end of the first half and received medical on the pitch before being stretchered off and rushed to a nearby hospital. EPA
  • A bolt of lightning crosses the sky as people look at buildings displaying a light show on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing on June 30. AFP
    A bolt of lightning crosses the sky as people look at buildings displaying a light show on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing on June 30. AFP
  • Vehicles queue for fuel at a petrol station on the Tripoli-Beirut highway in Qalamun, northern Lebanon, on July 1, amid severe shortages. AFP
    Vehicles queue for fuel at a petrol station on the Tripoli-Beirut highway in Qalamun, northern Lebanon, on July 1, amid severe shortages. AFP
  • Wounded captive soldiers arrive on a lorry at a rehabilitation centre in Mekele, the capital of Tigray region, Ethiopia, on July 2. Fighters of the Tigray People's Liberation Front said more than 7,000 captive soldiers walked from Abdi Eshir, about 75 kilometres south-west of Mekele, for four days. AFP
    Wounded captive soldiers arrive on a lorry at a rehabilitation centre in Mekele, the capital of Tigray region, Ethiopia, on July 2. Fighters of the Tigray People's Liberation Front said more than 7,000 captive soldiers walked from Abdi Eshir, about 75 kilometres south-west of Mekele, for four days. AFP
  • Sir Richard Branson flies in space on board a Virgin Galactic vessel, a voyage he described as the "experience of a lifetime" on July 11. Getty Images
    Sir Richard Branson flies in space on board a Virgin Galactic vessel, a voyage he described as the "experience of a lifetime" on July 11. Getty Images
  • A South African policeman tries to disperse looters during protests over the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma in Durban, on July 12. EPA
    A South African policeman tries to disperse looters during protests over the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma in Durban, on July 12. EPA
  • Cars piled up by the water at a roundabout in the Belgian city of Verviers, on July 15, after heavy rains and floods lashed western Europe, killing at least two people in Belgium. AFP
    Cars piled up by the water at a roundabout in the Belgian city of Verviers, on July 15, after heavy rains and floods lashed western Europe, killing at least two people in Belgium. AFP
  • Athletes prepare to compete In an empty stadium due to Covid restrictions, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, on July 30. Getty Images
    Athletes prepare to compete In an empty stadium due to Covid restrictions, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, on July 30. Getty Images
  • Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi salutes supporters gathered outside the Parc des Princes stadium after his first official press conference as PSG player in Paris on August 11. AFP
    Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi salutes supporters gathered outside the Parc des Princes stadium after his first official press conference as PSG player in Paris on August 11. AFP
  • Hundreds of people run alongside a US Air Force C-17 transport plane as it moves down a runway at the international airport, in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 16. Thousands of Afghans rushed to the airport, some so desperate to escape the Taliban capture of their country that they held onto the American military aircraft as it took off and fell to their death. AP
    Hundreds of people run alongside a US Air Force C-17 transport plane as it moves down a runway at the international airport, in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 16. Thousands of Afghans rushed to the airport, some so desperate to escape the Taliban capture of their country that they held onto the American military aircraft as it took off and fell to their death. AP
  • Maj Gen Christopher Donahue becomes the last American soldier to leave Kabul as he boards the final US Air Force flight out of Afghanistan, on August 30. AFP
    Maj Gen Christopher Donahue becomes the last American soldier to leave Kabul as he boards the final US Air Force flight out of Afghanistan, on August 30. AFP
  • A firefighter works as the Caldor wildfire burns in Grizzly Flats, California, on August 22. Reuters
    A firefighter works as the Caldor wildfire burns in Grizzly Flats, California, on August 22. Reuters
  • A suitcase and backpacks of Afghan people who were waiting to be evacuated are seen at the site of the August 26 twin suicide bombs, which killed scores of people including 13 US troops, at Kabul airport on August 27, 2021. AFP
    A suitcase and backpacks of Afghan people who were waiting to be evacuated are seen at the site of the August 26 twin suicide bombs, which killed scores of people including 13 US troops, at Kabul airport on August 27, 2021. AFP
  • Emma Raducanu of Britain celebrates after defeating Lelyah Fernandez of Canada to win the women's final of the US Open on September 11. EPA
    Emma Raducanu of Britain celebrates after defeating Lelyah Fernandez of Canada to win the women's final of the US Open on September 11. EPA
  • A US Border Patrol agent on horseback tries to stop a Haitian migrant from entering an encampment on the banks of the Rio Grande in Del Rio, Texas on September 19. AFP
    A US Border Patrol agent on horseback tries to stop a Haitian migrant from entering an encampment on the banks of the Rio Grande in Del Rio, Texas on September 19. AFP
  • Lava is seen through the window of a kitchen after the eruption of a volcano on La Palma island, Spain, on September 28. Reuters
    Lava is seen through the window of a kitchen after the eruption of a volcano on La Palma island, Spain, on September 28. Reuters
  • Expo 2020 Dubai opens with a grand ceremony on September 30. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Expo 2020 Dubai opens with a grand ceremony on September 30. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Afghans gather outside the passport office after Taliban officials announced they will start issuing passports to its citizens again, on October 6. Reuters
    Afghans gather outside the passport office after Taliban officials announced they will start issuing passports to its citizens again, on October 6. Reuters
  • A child enjoys a water feature at the Expo 2020 Dubai site, on October 7. Pawan Singh/The National.
    A child enjoys a water feature at the Expo 2020 Dubai site, on October 7. Pawan Singh/The National.
  • Fighters from the Shiite Hezbollah and Amal movements take aim during clashes in the area of Tayouneh, in Lebanon's capital Beirut, on October 14. AFP
    Fighters from the Shiite Hezbollah and Amal movements take aim during clashes in the area of Tayouneh, in Lebanon's capital Beirut, on October 14. AFP
  • A member of the Minga Indigena indigenous delegation attends the Cop26 UN Climate Summit on November 3, in Glasgow, Scotland. Getty Images
    A member of the Minga Indigena indigenous delegation attends the Cop26 UN Climate Summit on November 3, in Glasgow, Scotland. Getty Images
  • Journalists film former police officer Jimmy Cherizier, leader of the 'G9' coalition of gangs, as he gives a media tour of the La Saline shanty area of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on November 3. Reuters
    Journalists film former police officer Jimmy Cherizier, leader of the 'G9' coalition of gangs, as he gives a media tour of the La Saline shanty area of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on November 3. Reuters
  • From left: Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attend the Federal Supreme Council meeting, at the Sheikh Rashid Palace in Hatta, Dubai, on December 2. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    From left: Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attend the Federal Supreme Council meeting, at the Sheikh Rashid Palace in Hatta, Dubai, on December 2. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • A fireworks display during the official ceremony to celebrate the 50th UAE National Day in Hatta, on December 2. Wam
    A fireworks display during the official ceremony to celebrate the 50th UAE National Day in Hatta, on December 2. Wam
  • Valtteri Bottas drives the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One car during final practice before the first Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, in Jeddah on December 4. Getty Images
    Valtteri Bottas drives the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One car during final practice before the first Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, in Jeddah on December 4. Getty Images
  • A protester flashes the "V" gesture and waves a Sudanese flag during a demonstration demanding civilian rule, in Khartoum. AFP
    A protester flashes the "V" gesture and waves a Sudanese flag during a demonstration demanding civilian rule, in Khartoum. AFP

World

The best photographs of 2021 - striking images of the world's biggest events

A look back at the year's big events and the most striking imagery

Tim Knowles
Tim Knowles

December 29, 2021

  • English
  • Arabic

From supporters of outgoing US President Donald Trump storming the Capitol Building in January to the UAE celebrating its 50th year in style in December, the world's photographers captured some striking imagery of the events that caught the eye in 2021.

It was a year that saw great triumphs in sport, innovation, the arts and milestone events such as Dubai Expo 2020. New leaders were inaugurated or took power, but 2021 was also a year of great tragedy through many conflicts and climate crises. And it was another year where the Covid-19 pandemic continued to play a major part of everyday life.

Thousands of photos stream through the gaze of our photo editors each day. Here, The National's Picture Editor Tim Knowles selects 49 of the best.

Scroll through the photo gallery above to see the events that shaped the year.

More: The National's best staff photographs of 2021

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BMW M5 specs

Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 petrol enging with additional electric motor

Power: 727hp

Torque: 1,000Nm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 10.6L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh650,000

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WOMAN AND CHILD

Director: Saeed Roustaee

Starring: Parinaz Izadyar, Payman Maadi

Rating: 4/5

Saturday's schedule at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

GP3 race, 12:30pm

Formula 1 final practice, 2pm

Formula 1 qualifying, 5pm

Formula 2 race, 6:40pm

Performance: Sam Smith

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While you're here
2020 Oscars winners: in numbers
  • Parasite – 4
  • 1917– 3
  • Ford v Ferrari – 2
  • Joker – 2
  • Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood – 2
  • American Factory – 1
  • Bombshell – 1
  • Hair Love – 1
  • Jojo Rabbit – 1
  • Judy – 1
  • Little Women – 1
  • Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl) – 1
  • Marriage Story – 1
  • Rocketman – 1
  • The Neighbors' Window – 1
  • Toy Story 4 – 1
Banned items
Dubai Police has also issued a list of banned items at the ground on Sunday. These include:
  • Drones
  • Animals
  • Fireworks/ flares
  • Radios or power banks
  • Laser pointers
  • Glass
  • Selfie sticks/ umbrellas
  • Sharp objects
  • Political flags or banners
  • Bikes, skateboards or scooters
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.

Part three: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

UAE rugby in numbers

5 - Year sponsorship deal between Hesco and Jebel Ali Dragons

700 - Dubai Hurricanes had more than 700 playing members last season between their mini and youth, men's and women's teams

Dh600,000 - Dubai Exiles' budget for pitch and court hire next season, for their rugby, netball and cricket teams

Dh1.8m - Dubai Hurricanes' overall budget for next season

Dh2.8m - Dubai Exiles’ overall budget for next season

A new relationship with the old country

Treaty of Friendship between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United Arab Emirates

The United kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United Arab Emirates; Considering that the United Arab Emirates has assumed full responsibility as a sovereign and independent State; Determined that the long-standing and traditional relations of close friendship and cooperation between their peoples shall continue; Desiring to give expression to this intention in the form of a Treaty Friendship; Have agreed as follows:

ARTICLE 1 The relations between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United Arab Emirates shall be governed by a spirit of close friendship. In recognition of this, the Contracting Parties, conscious of their common interest in the peace and stability of the region, shall: (a) consult together on matters of mutual concern in time of need; (b) settle all their disputes by peaceful means in conformity with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations.

ARTICLE 2 The Contracting Parties shall encourage education, scientific and cultural cooperation between the two States in accordance with arrangements to be agreed. Such arrangements shall cover among other things: (a) the promotion of mutual understanding of their respective cultures, civilisations and languages, the promotion of contacts among professional bodies, universities and cultural institutions; (c) the encouragement of technical, scientific and cultural exchanges.

ARTICLE 3 The Contracting Parties shall maintain the close relationship already existing between them in the field of trade and commerce. Representatives of the Contracting Parties shall meet from time to time to consider means by which such relations can be further developed and strengthened, including the possibility of concluding treaties or agreements on matters of mutual concern.

ARTICLE 4 This Treaty shall enter into force on today’s date and shall remain in force for a period of ten years. Unless twelve months before the expiry of the said period of ten years either Contracting Party shall have given notice to the other of its intention to terminate the Treaty, this Treaty shall remain in force thereafter until the expiry of twelve months from the date on which notice of such intention is given.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned have signed this Treaty.

DONE in duplicate at Dubai the second day of December 1971AD, corresponding to the fifteenth day of Shawwal 1391H, in the English and Arabic languages, both texts being equally authoritative.

Signed

Geoffrey Arthur  Sheikh Zayed

Results

5pm: Wadi Nagab – Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,200m; Winner: Al Falaq, Antonio Fresu (jockey), Ahmed Al Shemaili (trainer)

5.30pm: Wadi Sidr – Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,200m; Winner: AF Majalis, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

6pm: Wathba Stallions Cup – Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: AF Fakhama, Fernando Jara, Mohamed Daggash

6.30pm: Wadi Shees – Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: Mutaqadim, Antonio Fresu, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

7pm: Arabian Triple Crown Round-1 – Listed (PA) Dh230,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Bahar Muscat, Antonio Fresu, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

7.30pm: Wadi Tayyibah – Maiden (TB) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Poster Paint, Patrick Cosgrave, Bhupat Seemar

Milestones on the road to union

1970

October 26: Bahrain withdraws from a proposal to create a federation of nine with the seven Trucial States and Qatar. 

December: Ahmed Al Suwaidi visits New York to discuss potential UN membership.

1971

March 1:  Alex Douglas Hume, Conservative foreign secretary confirms that Britain will leave the Gulf and “strongly supports” the creation of a Union of Arab Emirates.

July 12: Historic meeting at which Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid make a binding agreement to create what will become the UAE.

July 18: It is announced that the UAE will be formed from six emirates, with a proposed constitution signed. RAK is not yet part of the agreement.

August 6:  The fifth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed becoming Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with official celebrations deferred until later in the year.

August 15: Bahrain becomes independent.

September 3: Qatar becomes independent.

November 23-25: Meeting with Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid and senior British officials to fix December 2 as date of creation of the UAE.

November 29:  At 5.30pm Iranian forces seize the Greater and Lesser Tunbs by force.

November 30: Despite  a power sharing agreement, Tehran takes full control of Abu Musa. 

November 31: UK officials visit all six participating Emirates to formally end the Trucial States treaties

December 2: 11am, Dubai. New Supreme Council formally elects Sheikh Zayed as President. Treaty of Friendship signed with the UK. 11.30am. Flag raising ceremony at Union House and Al Manhal Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed by Sheikh Khalifa, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

December 6: Arab League formally admits the UAE. The first British Ambassador presents his credentials to Sheikh Zayed.

December 9: UAE joins the United Nations.

World record transfers

1. Kylian Mbappe - to Real Madrid in 2017/18 - €180 million (Dh770.4m - if a deal goes through)
2. Paul Pogba - to Manchester United in 2016/17 - €105m
3. Gareth Bale - to Real Madrid in 2013/14 - €101m
4. Cristiano Ronaldo - to Real Madrid in 2009/10 - €94m
5. Gonzalo Higuain - to Juventus in 2016/17 - €90m
6. Neymar - to Barcelona in 2013/14 - €88.2m
7. Romelu Lukaku - to Manchester United in 2017/18 - €84.7m
8. Luis Suarez - to Barcelona in 2014/15 - €81.72m
9. Angel di Maria - to Manchester United in 2014/15 - €75m
10. James Rodriguez - to Real Madrid in 2014/15 - €75m

Other acts on the Jazz Garden bill

Sharrie Williams
The American singer is hugely respected in blues circles due to her passionate vocals and songwriting. Born and raised in Michigan, Williams began recording and touring as a teenage gospel singer. Her career took off with the blues band The Wiseguys. Such was the acclaim of their live shows that they toured throughout Europe and in Africa. As a solo artist, Williams has also collaborated with the likes of the late Dizzy Gillespie, Van Morrison and Mavis Staples.
Lin Rountree
An accomplished smooth jazz artist who blends his chilled approach with R‘n’B. Trained at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC, Rountree formed his own band in 2004. He has also recorded with the likes of Kem, Dwele and Conya Doss. He comes to Dubai on the back of his new single Pass The Groove, from his forthcoming 2018 album Stronger Still, which may follow his five previous solo albums in cracking the top 10 of the US jazz charts.
Anita Williams
Dubai-based singer Anita Williams will open the night with a set of covers and swing, jazz and blues standards that made her an in-demand singer across the emirate. The Irish singer has been performing in Dubai since 2008 at venues such as MusicHall and Voda Bar. Her Jazz Garden appearance is career highlight as she will use the event to perform the original song Big Blue Eyes, the single from her debut solo album, due for release soon.

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Updated: December 29, 2021, 8:19 AM
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