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2006 in the United Arab Emirates
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2006
The following lists events that happened during 2006 in the United Arab Emirates.
Incumbents
President: Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Prime Minister: Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum (until 4 January), Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (starting 11 February)
Events
February
February 26 - The Dubai Ports World controversy continues with Miami-based Eller & Company trying to obtain an injunction in the UK High Court to prevent the sale of P&O to Dubai Ports World.https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4752524.stm High Court bid to block P&O deal 26 February 2006 18 January 2015
March
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."http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2006/mar/1/20060301-113324-4242r/ U.S. urges UAE to end its boycott of Israel The Washington Times 1 March 2006 18 January 2015
October
October 26th Dubai built a tower
References
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