2011It marked the 40th anniversary of the foundation of the nation 2013Due to an earthquake in Iraq. strong tremors were gelt across the UAE 2012New 304km pipeline opens 2016A storm hits the UAE, cutting power and closing schools in Abu Dhabi. 20152015 was declared as the Year of Innovation in the UAE 20172017 was declared as the Year of Giving in the UAE 2020Out break of COVID-19, UAE went into lockdown. 2022The UAE changes the working week from Sunday–Thursday to Monday - Friday 2021The 6-month EXPO 2020 began after its delay due to COVID.