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September 12 - Burj Dubai reaches 555.3 metres, surpassing the 553.3 metre CN Tower in Toronto, Ontario Canada as the world's tallest free-standing structure on land, which it had been since 1976. The building is due for completion 2008 with a final projected height of 818 metres.
Dubai's education regulator, the Knowledge and Human Development Agency (KHDA) founded. [58] December: Women-only pink taxis go into service. [59] 2007 February: New UAE telco 'Du' launches. June: Dubai's Salik (Meaning 'clear') road toll comes into effect. June: Dubai Real Estate Corporation was founded.
The structure of the Rose Rayhaan, also in Dubai, is 333 metres (1,093 ft) tall, [22] 12 m (39 ft) taller than the Burj Al Arab, which is 321 metres (1,053 ft) tall. [22] The Burj Al Arab’s helipad, located 210 meters above ground, has been the site of several high-profile events, including a tennis match between Roger Federer and Andre ...
March 1 - The United States urges the United Arab Emirates to end its boycott of Israel: "The Bush administration said yesterday it is pressing the United Arab Emirates to drop its economic boycott of Israel – a major sticking point in the proposed takeover of key U.S. ports by a UAE-owned firm."
Arabikkatha (lit. ' Arabian tale ') is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language satirical-drama film directed by Lal Jose and written by Ikbal Kuttipuram.The film was a critical [1] and commercial success in India [2] and the United Arab Emirates. [3]
Al Fahidi Fort in Dubai in the late 1950s, built in 1787 Al Fahidi Fort today. Al Fahidi Fort is the oldest existing building in Dubai.. The Umayyads introduced Islam to the area in the 7th century [13] and sparked the vitalization of the area, opening up trade routes supported by fishing and pearl diving to eastern regions such as modern-day Pakistan and India, with reports of ships ...
Ultimate Airport Dubai is a documentary television series which airs on international versions of the National Geographic Channel in more than 170 territories, and available in 45 languages. [2] The program was commissioned by National Geographic Channels International and is produced by Arrow Media.
Arabian Ranches is an upscale gated villa community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates launched in 2004, developed by Emaar Properties. It is located in Wadi Al Safa 6, along Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road and in proximity to Dubai's Global Village. [1] It includes the Arabian Ranches Golf Club and the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.