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It is announced that the Kingda Ka roller coaster, the world's tallest roller coaster, will be retired at the Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park in New Jersey, United States.
2024-11-14

The United Arab Emirates Armed Forces intercepts two ballistic missiles over the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi. The Yemen-based Houthis claim responsibility for the attack. American troops stationed at Al Dhafra Air Base near the capital take shelter in bunkers during the attack. [https:--abcnews.go.com-International-wireStory-uae-intercepts-ballistic-missilles-abu-dhabi-82432668 (ABC News)]Saudi Arabian–led intervention in Yemen
2022-01-24

Riders are forced to climb down the top of the lift hill on the Big One roller coaster at the Blackpool Pleasure Beach after it broke down.
2021-04-25

Israel opens an embassy in Abu Dhabi, four months after the signing of the agreement, while the United Arab Emirates approves the establishment of an embassy in Tel Aviv.
2021-01-24

Abu Dhabi is expected to lift restrictions in the city beginning December 24.
2020-12-22

The first unit of the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, the first nuclear power station in the Arabian Peninsula, is connected to the country's electrical grid. According to the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, the completion of three more APR-1400 nuclear reactor units would result in the provision of 25% of the UAE's electricity and a reduction of carbon emissions by 21 million tons a year.
2020-08-19

The Emirati government summons the Iranian "chargé d'affaires" in Abu Dhabi to protest a speech by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani which called the UAE's peace agreement with Israel "a treacherous act." The Emirati government labeled these remarks as "unacceptable, inflammatory and carrying serious repercussions for the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf region."
2020-08-16

Pope Francis arrives in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, becoming the first pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula.
2019-02-3

"Solar Impulse 2" becomes the first solar-powered aircraft to travel around the world without fuel after it returns to Abu Dhabi.
2016-07-26

This roller coaster breakdown results in 4 people critically injured. Many injured in this theme park were stuck in the ride for several hours.
2015-06-2