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Complete the sentence about Gulf Cooperation Council with the correct year: The Charter of the GCC was signed on 25 May ______, formally establishing the institution.
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Complete the sentence about Gulf Cooperation Council with the correct year: The Charter of the GCC was signed on 25 May ______, formally establishing the institution.
1981. The Charter of the GCC was signed on 25 May 1981, formally establishing the institution.
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Complete the sentence about Etihad Museum with the correct year: Pavilion Five: A homage to the important moments and challenges confronted the founding fathers before ______.
1971. Pavilion Five: A homage to the important moments and challenges confronted the founding fathers before 1971.
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Complete the sentence about Saluki with the correct year: The first desert Salukis in Finland were imported from Israel in February ______.
2000. The first desert Salukis in Finland were imported from Israel in February 2000.
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Which place completes this sentence about Kalba, United Arab Emirates? Said bin Hamad lived in ______, leaving the administration of Kalba in the hands of a slave named Barut.
Ajman. Said bin Hamad lived in Ajman, leaving the administration of Kalba in the hands of a slave named Barut.
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Complete the sentence about Al Jazira Club with the correct year: Al-Jazira was established in ______ as a merger between Khalidiyah and Al Bateen.
1974. Al-Jazira was established in 1974 as a merger between Khalidiyah and Al Bateen.
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Which place completes this sentence about Kalba, United Arab Emirates? In April 1937, the deposed Ruler of ______, Khalid bin Ahmad Al Qasimi, married Aisha, the daughter of Sheikh Said bin Hamad Al Qasimi.
Sharjah. In April 1937, the deposed Ruler of Sharjah, Khalid bin Ahmad Al Qasimi, married Aisha, the daughter of Sheikh Said bin Hamad Al Qasimi.
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Complete the sentence about Arabic coffee with the correct year: In ______, it was forbidden for its stimulating effect by conservative, orthodox imams at a theological court in Mecca.
1511. In 1511, it was forbidden for its stimulating effect by conservative, orthodox imams at a theological court in Mecca.
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Complete the sentence about Dubai Desert Classic with the correct year: When founded in ______, it was the first European Tour event to be staged in the Arabian Peninsula.
1989. When founded in 1989, it was the first European Tour event to be staged in the Arabian Peninsula.
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Complete the sentence with the correct year: In ______, he rode the horse Madji Du Pont 160 km to take the FEI World Endurance Championship.
2012. In 2012, he rode the horse Madji Du Pont 160 km to take the FEI World Endurance Championship.
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Complete the sentence about Dubai Ports World with the correct year: In September ______ Dubai Ports International officially merged with the Dubai Ports Authority to form DP World.
2005. In September 2005 Dubai Ports International officially merged with the Dubai Ports Authority to form DP World.
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Complete the sentence about United Arab Emirates Armed Forces with the correct year: On 6 May ______, the Federal Armed Forces were unified as a single body.
1976. On 6 May 1976, the Federal Armed Forces were unified as a single body.
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Complete the sentence about UAE dirham with the correct year: On 6 June ______, India decided to devalue the Gulf rupee against the Indian rupee.
1966. On 6 June 1966, India decided to devalue the Gulf rupee against the Indian rupee.
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Complete the sentence about Mubadala with the correct year: Mubadala Development Company followed in ______ to further diversify the economy.
2002. Mubadala Development Company followed in 2002 to further diversify the economy.
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Complete the sentence about Christianity in the United Arab Emirates with the correct year: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints formally began holding church services in Dubai in ______.
1982. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints formally began holding church services in Dubai in 1982.
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Which place completes this sentence about Al Jahili Fort? The fort was used to distribute first aid, basic medicine and items such as disinfectants to remote villages around ______ through camel patrols.
Al Ain. The fort was used to distribute first aid, basic medicine and items such as disinfectants to remote villages around Al Ain through camel patrols.
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Complete the sentence about Hinduism in the United Arab Emirates with the correct year: The first Hindu Temple in Dubai is located in Bur Dubai, and is locally referred to as "Shiva and Krishna Mandir." It was built in ______.
1958. The first Hindu Temple in Dubai is located in Bur Dubai, and is locally referred to as "Shiva and Krishna Mandir." It was built in 1958.
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Complete the sentence about Trucial States with the correct year: On 11 January ______, again at Ras Al Khaimah, Shakhbut bin Diyab Al Nahyan signed on behalf of his son, Tahnoon, the Sheikh of the Bani Yas and ruler of Abu Dhabi.
1820. On 11 January 1820, again at Ras Al Khaimah, Shakhbut bin Diyab Al Nahyan signed on behalf of his son, Tahnoon, the Sheikh of the Bani Yas and ruler of Abu Dhabi.
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Complete the sentence about Jebel Ali Free Zone with the correct year: With the growing need for businesses to have office spaces in ______, Jafza created its first set of office buildings in the free zone.
1986. With the growing need for businesses to have office spaces in 1986, Jafza created its first set of office buildings in the free zone.
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Complete the sentence about Zayed Sports City with the correct year: The stadium hosted the ______ AFC Asian Cup including the final, where the United Arab Emirates lost against Saudi Arabia in penalty shoot-outs.
1996. The stadium hosted the 1996 AFC Asian Cup including the final, where the United Arab Emirates lost against Saudi Arabia in penalty shoot-outs.
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Complete the sentence about History of the United Arab Emirates with the correct year: The United Arab Emirates achieved independence from Britain on 2 December ______.
1971. The United Arab Emirates achieved independence from Britain on 2 December 1971.
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Complete the sentence about Abraham Accords with the correct year: In ______, Egypt was the first Arab League state to recognize Israel.
1979. In 1979, Egypt was the first Arab League state to recognize Israel.
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Complete the sentence about Al Wasl FC with the correct year: The concept of establishing a football club in Zabeel emerged in ______ following meetings among local residents.
1958. The concept of establishing a football club in Zabeel emerged in 1958 following meetings among local residents.
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Complete the sentence about Global Village with the correct year: Global Village started out in the form of a number of kiosks in January ______ located on the Creek Side opposite to Dubai Municipality.
1997. Global Village started out in the form of a number of kiosks in January 1997 located on the Creek Side opposite to Dubai Municipality.
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Which place completes this sentence about Burj Al Arab? Developed and managed by ______, it is one of the tallest hotels in the world, although 39% of its total height is made up of non-occupiable space.
Jumeirah. Developed and managed by Jumeirah, it is one of the tallest hotels in the world, although 39% of its total height is made up of non-occupiable space.
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Complete the sentence about Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi with the correct year: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi was established through a partnership agreement signed in ______ between Mubadala Development Company and Cleveland Clinic.
2006. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi was established through a partnership agreement signed in 2006 between Mubadala Development Company and Cleveland Clinic.
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Complete the sentence about Abu Dhabi Film Festival with the correct year: In ______, for the 4th edition of the festival, ADACH developed the festival's brand and changed its name to Abu Dhabi Film Festival.
2010. In 2010, for the 4th edition of the festival, ADACH developed the festival's brand and changed its name to Abu Dhabi Film Festival.
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