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UAE 40th National Day

Keep track of the latest news, analysis, galleries and videos published on Arabian Business, to mark the UAE's 40th National Day

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Seven out of ten expats say they do not understand the UAE’s local customs and traditions

Al Diyafah street renamed to mark National Day

Al Diyafah street renamed to mark National Day

Sunday, 4 December 2011 9:03 AM

Bustling Dubai road will be called ‘2nd of December’ street to mark founding of UAE

National Day celebrations boost profits for firms

National Day celebrations boost profits for firms

Thursday, 1 December 2011 3:43 PM

Businesses from flag sellers to beauty salons report surge, hotels fully booked

Police warn of National Day crackdown on driving

Police warn of National Day crackdown on driving

Thursday, 1 December 2011 3:26 PM

Dubai traffic police will boost patrols ahead of annual celebration to avoid accidents

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UAE residents ‘thriving’ in poll of Arab world

Thursday, 1 December 2011 1:24 PM

Living standards highest in GCC, but fears over access to affordable housing, education

UAE National Day: the growth of an Arab nation

UAE National Day: the growth of an Arab nation

Thursday, 1 December 2011 12:15 PM

If the UAE’s first 40 years are any yardstick, the next few decades promise to be exciting times

UAE National Day: northern lights

UAE National Day: northern lights

Thursday, 1 December 2011 12:15 PM

While Dubai and Abu Dhabi have stormed ahead, their northern neighbours are playing catch-up

UAE National Day: the role played by expats

UAE National Day: the role played by expats

Thursday, 1 December 2011 12:15 PM

Foreign workers have played a key role in helping to build the Gulf’s most diversified economy

UAE petrodollars make their mark on the world

UAE petrodollars make their mark on the world

Wednesday, 30 November 2011 6:10 PM

From football clubs to superscrapers, the Gulf state’s glitziest trophy assets revealed

UAE National Day ‘Google doodle’ winner revealed

UAE National Day ‘Google doodle’ winner revealed

Wednesday, 30 November 2011 4:17 PM

Student Andrew Fathy beats out 14 finalists to see his design decorate Google homepage

UAE unveils $2.7bn fund to pay debts of poor

UAE unveils $2.7bn fund to pay debts of poor

Wednesday, 30 November 2011 3:47 PM

Gulf state also doubles wages of some state employees ahead of 40th National Day

Puma pulls UAE trainers off shelves after complaints

Puma pulls UAE trainers off shelves after complaints

Tuesday, 29 November 2011 2:26 PM

Sportswear giant offended customers after emblazing UAE flag on limited edition trainers

UAE pardons activists sentenced for insulting leaders

UAE pardons activists sentenced for insulting leaders

Monday, 28 November 2011 4:12 PM

The five activists were arrested in April for urging public protest and disrupting public order

UAE announces holiday for National Day, New Year

UAE announces holiday for National Day, New Year

Thursday, 24 November 2011 8:16 PM

Employees to receive paid holiday on Thursday 1 Dec to mark the new Hijri year

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