Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's second-most populous city after Dubai.
Some of the key events about Abu Dhabi
- 1761The Bani Yas tribe established a permanent settlement in Abu Dhabi
- 1819The ruling Al Nahyan family established control over Abu Dhabi through violent means
- 1892Abu Dhabi became a British protectorate, limiting its sovereignty
- 1958Oil was discovered offshore, leading to rapid development but also environmental concerns
- 1966A bloodless coup deposed the ruling sheikh
- 1971Abu Dhabi became the capital of the newly formed United Arab Emirates
- 1971The United Arab Emirates was formed, with Abu Dhabi losing some autonomy as part of the federation
- 1973The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority was established to manage the emirate's oil wealth
- 1981The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was founded
- 1991Abu Dhabi participated in the Gulf War, exposing it to potential conflict
- 2005The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority was established to promote tourism in the emirate
- 2006Construction began on Masdar City, a planned sustainable urban development
- 2007The Louvre Abu Dhabi project was announced, bringing world-class art to the emirate
- 2008The global financial crisis negatively impacted Abu Dhabi's economy and development projects
- 2009The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was held for the first time
- 2009Dubai's debt crisis forced Abu Dhabi to provide a $10 billion bailout
- 2010Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world's largest indoor theme park, opened its doors
- 2014Falling oil prices significantly reduced Abu Dhabi's revenue and economic growth
- 2017The Louvre Abu Dhabi museum officially opened to the public
- 2017A diplomatic crisis with Qatar strained regional relations and impacted trade
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