2006 in the United Arab Emirates
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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.[1]
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."[2]
References[]
- ^ "High Court bid to block P&O deal". 26 February 2006. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ^ "U.S. urges UAE to end its boycott of Israel". 1 March 2006. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
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