2009 in the United Arab Emirates

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Events from the year 2009 in the United Arab Emirates.

Incumbents

• President: Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
• Prime Minister: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Events

February

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

September

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

October

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

References

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.