Timeframe: How Abu Dhabi became the UAE capital 25 years after unification | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-05-16 04:01 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous, Business & Economy
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After the formation of the UAE on December 2, 1971, Abu Dhabi served as the country’s political, administrative and economic centre of power. But it would take another 25 years for the emirate to be officially named the nation’s capital.
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