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Timeline of Abu Dhabi

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The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Contents

Prior to 20th century

  • 1761 - Drinking water found on Abu Dhabi Island; settlement begins.
  • 1790s - Abu Dhabi Island becomes "capital of the Bani Yas tribal confederation."
  • 1818 - Shakhbut bin Dhiyab Al Nahyan and Tahnun bin Shakhbut Al Nahyan become rulers of Abu Dhabi.
  • 1855 - Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan becomes ruler of Abu Dhabi.

    • 20th century

  • 1928 - Shakhbut bin Sultan Al Nahyan becomes ruler of Abu Dhabi.
  • 1939 - Abu Dhabi Petroleum Company established.
  • 1948 - Dubai-Abu Dhabi border dispute.
  • 1952 - Population: 4,000 in sheikdom (estimate).
  • 1958 - Oil discovered in Abu Dhabi.
  • 1962 - Oil exportation begins from offshore Das Island.
  • 1966 - Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan becomes ruler of Abu Dhabi.
  • 1969 - Al Bateen Airport begins operating on Abu Dhabi Island.
  • 1971
  • December: Abu Dhabi becomes part of the newly formed United Arab Emirates.
  • Abu Dhabi National Oil Company established.
  • 1972 - Al-Ittihad newspaper in publication.
  • 1974 - Al Fajr newspaper begins publication.
  • 1980
  • E 11 road (Dubai-Abu Dhabi) completed.
  • Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates headquartered in Abu Dhabi.
  • 1981 - Regional Gulf Cooperation Council meets in Abu Dhabi.
  • 1982 - Abu Dhabi International Airport established on the mainland.
  • 1991 - July: "Bank of Credit and Commerce International collapses. Abu Dhabi's ruling family owns a 77.4% share."
  • 1993 - International Defence Exhibition begins.
  • 1994 - Baynunah Hilton Tower built.

    • 21st century

  • 2000 - Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange established.
  • 2001 - Abu Dhabi Mall and Marina Mall in business.
  • 2002 - Population: 527,000.
  • 2004 - Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan becomes ruler of Abu Dhabi.
  • 2005 - Emirates Palace hotel in business.
  • 2007
  • Sheikh Zayed Mosque built.
  • Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre opens.
  • 2008 - Abu Dhabi Bus service begins.
  • 2009
  • Abu Dhabi Grand Prix car race begins.
  • Construction begins on Abu Dhabi National Oil Company headquarters and Saadiyat Island's Louvre Abu Dhabi.
  • 2010
  • Sky Tower built.
  • Ferrari World amusement park in business on Yas Island.
  • 2011
  • Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Capital Gate, and Etihad Towers built.
  • Guggenheim Abu Dhabi construction begins on Saadiyat Island.
  • 2012 - The Landmark built (tallest in city).
  • 2014
  • Yas Mall in business.
  • New York University Saadiyat Island campus built.

    • References

    Timeline of Abu Dhabi Wikipedia
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