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

Burj Khalifa's 828-metre height surpassed the previous record holder, Taipei 101 in Taiwan, which stands at 508 metres tall. Reuters

When Burj Khalifa was named the world's tallest building in 2010

Art & DesignMarch 13, 2026

Archaeological excavations took place on Marawah Island from 1998 to 2019, with specialist teams finding the world's oldest pearl here. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi

When Abu Dhabi's 8,000-year-old village was first unearthed

CultureMarch 06, 2026

Khabib Nurmagomedov of Russia defeated American Dustin Poirier during the UFC 242 event at Yas Island in 2019. Getty Images

Khabib vs Poirier and the rise of Abu Dhabi as a UFC powerhouse

LifestyleSeptember 12, 2025

Almost 90,000 dominoes were toppled to set a world record in Abu Dhabi in 2018. Antonie Robertson / The National

Most dominoes toppled, fastest rollercoaster - the UAE’s Guinness World Records

Pop CultureSeptember 05, 2025

Nora Al Matrooshi is the first female Arab astronaut. Photo: Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre

Emirati Women’s Day marks decade of achievements

LifestyleAugust 28, 2025

The Emirates Motor Company showroom in Abu Dhabi in 1962. Abu Dhabi had no streets and very few cars when the company started selling Mercedes-Benz cars. Photo: EMC

How Mercedes and BMW became part of the UAE’s growth story

LifestyleAugust 22, 2025

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Hasher returns to Dubai after winning his historic gold medal at the Athens Olympics in 2004. AFP

Sheikh Ahmed bin Hasher’s hero’s welcome after historic Olympic gold victory

SportAugust 15, 2025

Fans cosplay as Harry Potter characters Professor Severus Snape and Hagrid at the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child book launch at the Mall of Emirates. Victor Besa / The National

When the UAE was left spellbound by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

BooksAugust 01, 2025

The fight between Anderson Silva, left, and Demian Maia was the headline act of the first UFC event in Abu Dhabi in 2010. Getty Images

When UFC landed in the UAE - and Anderson Silva got booed

Combat SportsJuly 25, 2025

Travis Scott performs at Beats on the Beach on Abu Dhabi corniche in 2016. Navin Khianey for The National

Travis Scott’s Abu Dhabi legacy ahead of his 2025 return

Music & On-stageJuly 18, 2025

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan at Buckingham Palace with Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother and Prince Philip on July 18, 1989. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

How Sheikh Zayed stood up for Palestinians during his state visit to the UK

CultureJuly 11, 2025

DubaiDino has been moved from the grand atrium to a spot near the ice rink in Dubai Mall. Satish Kumar / The National

When a 155 million-year-old dinosaur first roamed Dubai Mall

LifestyleJuly 04, 2025

WWE wrestler John Cena hoists up Kane during a press conference at the Burj Khalifa in 2012. Sarah Dea / The National

When John Cena gave Kane an 'Attitude Adjustment' at Burj Khalifa

Pop CultureJune 27, 2025

Queen Elizabeth II unveils a painting of the QE2 while visiting the liner in Southampton, England in June 2008. Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth's final farewell to the QE2 before it headed to Dubai

LifestyleJune 20, 2025

When Richard Hammond drove down the lazy river at Yas Waterworld

Film & TVJune 13, 2025

Paris Hilton at a press conference to launch her reality show, Paris Hilton's Dubai BFF, in June 2009. Randi Sokoloff / The National

When Paris Hilton came to Dubai to find a best friend

Film & TVJune 06, 2025

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