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2009 in the United Arab Emirates

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2009
in
the United Arab Emirates

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Events from the year 2009 in the United Arab Emirates.

Incumbents

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Events

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February

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  • February 11 - An oil tanker and a container ship collide off the coast of Dubai.[1]

September

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  • September 1 - The UAE government announced plans to establish a nuclear energy program.[2]

October

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  • October 25 - The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix took place for the first time at the Yas Marina Circuit.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Oil tanker collision sets ship ablaze". 11 February 2009. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  2. ^ Akella, Surya (2024-04-29). "UAE planning tender for second nuclear power plant". Power Technology. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  3. ^ March, Nick. "A decade on from hosting its first F1 race, Yas Island continues to inspire awe". The National. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  4. ^ "Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - F1 Race - Yas Marina Circuit - Yas Island | Formula 1®". www.formula1.com. Retrieved 2024-08-01.