GN Focus | UAE National Day
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Wednesday Nov 30
The hot forty
If our children are the leaders of tomorrow, we can safely rely on these young hotshots to usher the UAE into the future
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Wednesday Nov 30
Building on the past
As someone who has seen the hardships of life before the formation of the the UAE, Gulf News Editor-in-Chief Abdul Hamid Ahmad calls on Emiratis to remember and draw strength from history to make the best of the future
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Wednesday Nov 30
Together we will
From independent states to the federated UAE, the journey has been one of determination and cooperation in difficult times
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Wednesday Nov 30
Flagging up identity
The emirates that signed the treaty with Britain have had their individual flags since the early 19th century. These simple but functional pennants helped differentiate between enemy and ally in the days of pirate-ridden waters. Some of these flags are still in use today
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Wednesday Nov 30
Following the coin trail
The earliest coins discovered in various archaeological sites in the country reflect the UAE's connections with the rest of the world
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Wednesday Nov 30
Hidden histories
Civilisations arose and flourished in the UAE a very long time ago, and the many recent archaeological discoveries are testimony to its rich heritage
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Wednesday Nov 30
The centre of all the action
The UAE has emerged as the second-largest economy in the region, squeezing a 100-year development time span into just four decades
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Wednesday Nov 30
Beacon of peace
The UAE stands firm in a troubled region, which makes it attractive to investors from all over the world
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Wednesday Nov 30
A smooth ride
In a span of just six years, Dubai has overcome massive challenges to ensure voluminous development in its public transport system
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Wednesday Nov 30
Champions' arena
By taking on international competitions, adding multidisciplinary complexes and setting a new record for number of one-day cricket matches held, the UAE wins the title of the region's leading sports hub
