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66-724: Abu Dhabi Police is the primary law enforcement agency in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi , one of the United Arab Emirates . Under the command of Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan , Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the Abu Dhabi Police is primarily responsible for enforcing criminal law, enhancing public safety, maintaining order and keeping the peace throughout the Emirate. The Abu Dhabi police force

132-420: A 2009 torture incident . The Police are also alleged to have used excessive force on critics and protesters. Emirate of Abu Dhabi The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is one of seven emirates that constitute the United Arab Emirates . It is the largest emirate, accounting for 87% of the nation's total land area or 67,340 km (26,000 sq mi). Abu Dhabi also has the second-largest population of

198-473: A Bachelor's degree in Police Sciences and Criminal Justice. Abu Dhabi Police celebrated its golden jubilee on 5 December 2007. A mass wedding ceremony of 50 nationals, symposiums and lectures , exhibitions of the work of Abu Dhabi Police, a book documenting the history of the police force and collection of half a million signatures on a huge canvas were all part of the celebrations. The occasion

264-429: A dramatic rise in oil revenues. See the 1973 oil crisis . In 2023, Abu Dhabi had a nominal GDP of AED 1.02 trillion (US$ 277.9 billion), a nominal GDP per capita of US$ 84,900, and a government debt to GDP ratio of 16%. In 2022, the size of oil and mining trade increased by 54% and accounted for 48% of GDP. Construction was the next largest contributor at 7.9%, followed by the financial sector at 6.1%. In recent times,

330-917: A method to enhance the proactive role of the police and community in crime prevention . The community police are also active in social programs and local events as a means to strengthen relations with the public. Responsible for issue of domestic and household violence. Providing care and psychological support to the victims of violence and crimes against children, women and the elderly. Responsible for planning and managing any security crisis or disaster, crisis management and emergency situations. Manages and provides aerial search and rescue operations. Monitoring and tracking of other criminal activities. Police Dogs Section (K9). Carries out search, criminal investigation, anti-narcotics, identification parades, tracing and detection of weapons and explosives, private security business development (PSBD). Issues weapons and explosive licences and deals with all activities related to

396-533: Is GMT + 4 hours. Private vehicles, rideshares and taxis are the primary means of transportation in the city, although public buses, run by the Abu Dhabi Municipality , are available, mostly used by the lower-income population. There are bus routes to nearby towns such as Baniyas, Habashan and the garden city of the UAE, Al-Ain, among others. There is a newer service started in 2005 between Abu Dhabi and

462-464: Is demonstrated to have been inhabited for over 7000 years. Modern Abu Dhabi traces its origins to the rise of an important tribal confederation, the Bani Yas , in the late 14th century, which also assumed control of Dubai . In the late 18th century Abu Dhabi was formed. In the early 19th century, Dubai and Abu Dhabi branches parted ways. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi was first established in 1540 after

528-637: Is held by the emir and members of the royal family, in which any citizen has the right to come and raise an issue of private or public interest. On the municipal level, each one has their local government under the umbrella of the Department of Municipal Affairs , which divides the emirate into three districts; the Abu Dhabi Capital District Municipality , the Western Region Municipality , and

594-629: Is located in the oil-rich and strategic Arabian or Persian Gulf region. It adjoins the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman . Abu Dhabi is located in the far west and southwest part of the United Arab Emirates along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf between latitudes 22°40' and around 25° north and longitudes 51° and around 56° east. It borders the emirate of Dubai and emirate of Sharjah to its north. The total area of

660-427: Is noted for its fleet of exotic police cars, similarly to that of the nearby Dubai Police Force . Among their fleet of vehicles are: Abu Dhabi Police has taken different designations over its history and been identified by the following six names: Since the formation of the Abu Dhabi Police in 1957, the evolution of the police has occurred in four primary stages, as follows: After many decades using green colours,

726-628: Is the Arabic name of a particular species of native gazelle, the Arabian gazelle , that was once common in the Arabian region. Abu Dhabi means "the father of the Dhabi". The first use of the name goes back over 300 years. Since the origin of this name has been passed down from generation to generation through poems and legends , it is difficult to know the actual etymology of the name. It is thought that

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792-476: Is the largest lender bank in the emirate and the second-largest lender in the federation. NBAD has the largest market capitalization among UAE banks. The government has put in efforts to diversify the economy and invest in other areas such as the service and tourism industry. The capital city has seen various construction projects and the opening of shopping malls. The opening of the Emirates Palace marked

858-617: The Discovery Channel show " American Chopper " – the bike is used for community projects and awareness raising across the UAE. Paul Teutul Snr, star of American Chopper and founder of OCC, took part in a live action and film performance which culminated in the Falcon Bike taking to the stage. 999 is a monthly magazine issued by the Ministry of Interior in the UAE since 1971. The magazine, known previously as 'Al Shurta',

924-666: The Eastern Region Municipality . Although the emirate is diversifying its economy, oil is the primary source government funding. Excess reserves are managed by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority , Mubadala and the Abu Dhabi Holding Company, who invest to diversify the domestic economy and in markets abroad. The extraordinary increase in population in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi during the past half-century has made

990-762: The Murder of Ibolya Ryan video which took place in Abu Dhabi. Responsible for strategies, policies and procedures for crime reduction and control. Carrying out criminal investigations . Responsible for monitoring traffic and traffic violations . Includes marked and unmarked patrol cars . Traffic Patrols now use the Mobile Data Transfer System, also known as AREST (Accident Referencing and Analysing System). This allows information from an accident, traffic violation or major congestion to be sent to all key authorities within seconds. After an accident

1056-461: The University of Cambridge (UK) a pair comparison of 200 billion was conducted among a sample of 632,500 irises. No false matches were detected. The system is in place at all UAE entry and exit ports and works inconjunction with the immigration authorities. Abu Dhabi police has a happiness patrol and is the only kind in the world. In March 2010, the Ministry of Interior became a member of

1122-691: The Virtual Global Taskforce . A Higher Committee was formed (Ministerial Decision 240 of 2010) for the Protection of Children. The chair of this committee is Major General Nasser Salem L. Al Nuaimi. The Chair represents the UAE on the board of the VGT. The Higher Committee for Child Protection was issued with the following responsibilities: The college was established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Federal Law No.(1)

1188-624: The Abu Dhabi Police unveiled the world's fastest police car – the F999. On Abu Dhabi Corniche on 31 October, thousands turned out to witness a drive past of police vehicles past and present, a performance by the Abu Dhabi Police Band before the F999 was unveiled. The bike was unveiled at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre on 29 May 2009. Built by the custom bike specialists Orange County Choppers – featured on

1254-617: The British and Ottomans resolved the long-standing conflict between Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The Emirate at its greatest extent stretched from Sohar, Oman to Al Hasa, Saudi Arabia , during the wars of the 3rd & 4th Destruction of Doha where the Emirate declared war on the Ottoman Empire and Qatar over a dispute. Contrary to popular belief, the emirate & the other 6 emirates weren’t under Omani rule, instead being independent self governing emirates. The name Omani Coast refers to

1320-571: The Emirate borders the western fringes of the Hajar Mountains . Hafeet Mountain , Abu Dhabi's highest elevation and sole mountain, rising 1,100–1,400 m (3,600–4,600 ft), is located south of Al-Ain City. Land cultivation and irrigation for agriculture and forestation over the past decade has increased the size of "green" areas in the emirate to about 5% of the total land area, including parks and roadside plantations. About 1.2% of

1386-422: The Emirate is 67,340 square kilometres (26,000 square miles), occupying about 87% of the total area of the UAE, excluding islands. The territorial waters of the Emirate embrace about 200 islands off its 700 km (430 miles) coastline. The topography of the Emirate is dominated by low-lying sandy terrain dotted with sand dunes exceeding 300 m (980 ft) in height in some areas southwards. The eastern part of

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1452-542: The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has continuously contributed around 60% of the GDP of the United Arab Emirates, while its population constitutes only 34% of the total UAE population according to the 2005 census. Before the area got the name Abu Dhabi, it was known as Milh , which means salt in Arabic, probably because of the salt water in the area. Milh is still the name of one of the islands in Abu Dhabi. "Dhabi"

1518-582: The Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The first was the establishment of the United Arab Emirates in December 1971, with Abu Dhabi as its initially temporary political and administrative capital. The second was the sharp increase in oil prices following the Yom Kippur War , which accompanied a change in the relationship between the oil exporting countries in the Middle East and foreign oil companies, leading to

1584-540: The Emirate's total crude oil exports. In 2011, the Emirate exported 10.0 million metric tons of refined petroleum products, of which the Netherlands bought 16.9 per cent, followed by Japan, which purchased 13.9 per cent. One of the main oil pipelines is the Habshan–Fujairah oil pipeline . The Emirate's LNG exports increased by AED 2,973.0 million in 2011 compared with 2010, reaching AED 17,128.2 million. Japan topped

1650-425: The Emirate's weather is the high rate of evaporation of water due to several factors, namely high temperature, wind speed, and low rainfall. The oasis city of Al Ain, about 150 km (93 mi) away, bordering Oman, regularly records the highest summer temperatures in the country; however, the dry desert air and cooler evenings make it a traditional retreat from the intense summer heat and year-round humidity of

1716-538: The annual per capita gross domestic product amounted to AED 380.1 thousand in 2011. The total fixed capital formation was AED 199,001 million in 2011, while the compensation of employees amounted to AED 124,960 million in the same year. The main activities contributing to economic growth (GDP at constant prices) in 2011 were "Mining and quarrying" (including crude oil and natural gas), "Financial and insurance" and "Manufacturing" with increases of 9.4 per cent, 10.5 per cent and 9.8 per cent respectively. Commodity imports through

1782-624: The assistance of the British, Zayed became the new ruler. With the announcement by the UK in 1968 that it would withdraw from the area of the Persian Gulf by 1971, Sheikh Zayed became the main driving force behind the formation of the UAE. After the Emirates gained independence in 1971, oil wealth continued to flow to the area, and traditional mud-brick huts were rapidly replaced with banks, boutiques and modern highrises. The United Arab Emirates

1848-544: The capital city. The emirate's political form is an absolutist, hereditary monarchy. The current ruler of the emirate is Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , who began his rein on 14 May 2022, following the death of his brother Sheikh Khalifa . The ruler of Abu Dhabi is traditionally also elected as the president of the UAE by the Federal Supreme Council , a custom that began with the UAE's first president, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan . Qasr al-Hosn

1914-456: The coast of Abu Dhabi city, which was occupied mainly during the summer months. Most dwellings in Abu Dhabi city were, at this time, constructed of palm fronds ( barasti ), with the wealthier families occupying mud huts . These businesses were very profitable and a strong source of income for the local Dhabyanis, until cultured pearls were invented in the early 19th century in Japan which caused

1980-424: The college was changed to incorporate training theory programmes and field work. According to this new system the four years duration of study are divided into two levels of study consisting of eight terms: These two levels are preceded by an introductory period for the physical and psychological preparation of the students. After successful completion of the study and training programmes the student will be awarded

2046-645: The commercial city of Dubai (about 150 km (93 miles) away). The government is planning to build a railway in Abu Dhabi. All private and public schools in the emirate come under the authority of the Abu Dhabi Education Council , while other emirates continue to work under the Federal Ministry of Education. Schools and universities in Abu Dhabi: Emirates national identity card The Emirates ID system

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2112-490: The crew, providing soldiers as extras as well as aircraft that appear in the film. Production designer Jeffrey Beecroft made this comment: "I’ve shot a lot of military stuff with Michael, but I never had the ability to have six Apache [helicopters], 10 Black Hawks and soldiers". The Emirate is divided into three municipal regions. The capital city Abu Dhabi has seen new construction of modern high rises, tall office and apartment buildings, and busy shops. Other urban centres in

2178-486: The desert interior and areas of higher elevation, which together make up the topography of the Emirate. Abu Dhabi receives scant rainfall but totals vary greatly from year to year. Seasonal northerly winds blow across the country, helping to ameliorate the weather, when they are not laden with dust, in addition to the brief moisture-laden south-easterly winds. The winds often vary between southerly, south-easterly, westerly, northerly and northwesterly. Another characteristic of

2244-466: The economy in general. A 2019 report stated that the Film Commission provides "30% cashback on production and post-production spend in the Emirate". As a result, film production teams have shot many scenes in Abu Dhabi and in nearby areas, including Mission: Impossible – Fallout , War Machine , and in 2018, 6 Underground . For the filming of the latter movie, the UAE military worked with

2310-476: The emirate are Al-Ain, Baniyas and Ruwais. Al-Ain is an agglomeration of several villages scattered around a desert oasis; today it is the site of the national university, UAEU. In addition, Al-Ain is billed as the "Garden City" of the UAE. Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Al Ain International Airport (AAN) serve the emirate. The older AUH airport was at Al Bateen Airport. The local time

2376-475: The emirate. The Executive Council includes the chairpersons of Abu Dhabi government departments, who often also head Abu Dhabi state-owned companies and sovereign wealth funds. Abu Dhabi Police is the emirate's primary law enforcement agency and has its own judicial system that is independent from the federal judiciary. Although no elected parliament exists, the traditional majlis is a form of popular consultation and political participation. The open assembly

2442-439: The emirate’s location within the historical and cultural region of Oman, and not the Sultanate of Muscat & Oman . Abu Dhabi was a base for the tribe to trade, dive for pearls, and for other maritime activities. Into the late-19th century, the economy of Abu Dhabi continued to flourish mainly by camel herding, production of dates and vegetables at the inland oases of Al-Ain and Liwa , and fishing and pearl diving off

2508-411: The establishment of, granting of licences to, monitoring and assessing the performance of the private security companies. Responsible for planning for riot prevention and VIP protection. Provides teams at serious incidents including sniper units, explosives experts, divers etc. This highly trained Team deals with tasks, not much is known about them however some believe they are seen in action in

2574-731: The fall of the Jabrids as the Emirate of Al Dhafrah. It was ruled by the Bani Yas , who are originally from the Bani Hilal tribe. Their rule in Al Dhafrah was cemented by the construction of the Al Dhafrah fort in 1543. Around 1761, the tribe discovered freshwater sources on Abu Dhabi Island , which lead them to establish the Abu Dhabi Emirate. From 1881 to 1893, the emirate, under Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan ,

2640-415: The following features: Citizens and residents inside the UAE must register into the program. Infants born in the UAE are issued a card at birth, though biometrics (including fingerprint and retina scan ) are only captured after the card holder turns 15. The card costs AED 285 for one year validity or AED 385 for two year validity for UAE Citizens. Expatriates are charged AED 100 per year of validity with

2706-592: The increase in the population growth of citizens is the increase in naturalization (before 1971, and later from other UAE emirates), while immigration constitutes the main factor in increasing the population overall. The resident population of the Abu Dhabi Emirate exceeded 2 million people in 2011. In mid-year 2011 the estimated population in Abu Dhabi Region was 1.31 million (61.8%), Al Ain Region 0.58 million (27.6%), and Al Gharbia 0.23 million (10.6%), making

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2772-489: The licensing, usage, transportation, storage, detection and diffusion of explosives . The programme was established in 2007 after evaluation of 1560 samples from 30 individuals. It measures 300 reference points across the face. The UAE is the first country to match the system with criminal lists at border control points. The main study into the effectiveness of this technology is known as the UAE Study. In partnership with

2838-515: The list of importers by 98.4 per cent of the LNG exports value, followed by India by 1.0 per cent in 2011. The Emirate imported 828,093.9 million cubic feet of natural gas in 2011, at a daily average of 2,268.8 million cubic feet. The inflation rate in 2011 was 1.9 per cent. This was a result of an increase in the CPI from 119.3 points in 2010 to 121.6 points in 2011. The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD)

2904-526: The maximum years being capped at the expiry of their current visa. The Emirates ID card is used for various purposes, including: The UAE government has integrated the Emirates ID with various smart services and e-government platforms. This integration facilitates online transactions, reduces paperwork, and enhances the efficiency of public service delivery. The card can be used to access the UAE Pass,

2970-525: The name came about because of the abundance of gazelles in the area, and a popular folk tale about the founding of the city of Abu Dhabi involving Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab Al Nahyan . Parts of Abu Dhabi were settled millennia ago, and its early history fits the nomadic herding and fishing pattern typical of the broader region. The Emirate shares the historical region of Al-Buraimi or Tawam (which includes modern-day Al Ain ) with Oman, and

3036-409: The new oil royalties would last, took a cautious approach, preferring to save the revenue rather than investing it in development. His brother, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan , saw that oil wealth had the potential to transform Abu Dhabi. The ruling Nahyan family decided that Sheikh Zayed should replace his brother as ruler and carry out his vision of developing the country. On August 6, 1966, with

3102-506: The opening of the most expensive hotel ever built. The annual Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is a Formula One motor race held in the capital city, which further attracts tourists. Apart from the capital city, the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is held in the countryside and the tourism board is trying to highlight other places in the emirate. The Emirate encourages major international film productions which boost employment and

3168-418: The pearl trade to crash. This continued until the late 1950s, when oil was discovered in the emirate & its coastlines. In 1939, Sheikh Shakhbut Bin-Sultan Al Nahyan granted petroleum concessions, and oil was first found in 1958. At first, oil money had a marginal impact. A few low-rise concrete buildings were erected, and the first paved road was completed in 1961, but Sheikh Shakbut, uncertain whether

3234-493: The ports of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi were valued at AED 116.4 billion in 2011 compared with AED 86.6 billion in 2010. The main imports during 2011 were machinery and base metals, which accounted for 50.7 per cent of the total value of imports. The United States of America was the main country for imports, from which the Emirate received imports worth AED 13.4 billion. Non-oil exports were valued at AED 11.5 billion, with transport equipment and base metals contributing 61.5 per cent of

3300-407: The seven emirates. In mid-2016, the emirate had a population of 2,908,000, with 551,500 being Emirati citizens, accounting for around 19% of the population. In 2023, the emirate's population had grown to 3,789,860. The city of Abu Dhabi , after which the emirate is named, is the capital of both the emirate and the federation. In the early 1970s, two important developments influenced the status of

3366-443: The size, structure and distribution of the population a key concern for future development. The population of Abu Dhabi reached 1.968 million in mid-2010, with an average annual growth rate of 9.6% since 1960 - among the highest in the world. The total population has increased 99 times in 50 years. The number of citizens increased 39 times and Non-citizens 173 times in the half-century from 1960 to 2010. The most important reason behind

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3432-402: The southern part of the Emirate, giving its climate an arid nature characterised by high temperatures throughout the year, and a very hot summer. The Emirate's high summer (June to August) temperatures are associated with high relative humidity, especially in coastal areas. Abu Dhabi has warm winters with occasionally low temperatures. The air temperatures show variations between the coastal strip,

3498-546: The team traveled to Pakistan to assist with the flood relief effort. In 1980 the first laboratory opened in Abu Dhabi. Has international accreditation IS017025 for 50% of services, including: Toxicology , Alcohol , Biology , DNA , Fingerprint , Doping , Documents ( Counterfeiting ). There are 180 staff in Forensic Services plus 100 support staff. Responsible for the protection of government and diplomatic premises. Preparing policies and regulations regarding

3564-415: The total land area is used for agriculture. A small part of the land area is covered by mountains, containing several caves. The coastal area contains pockets of wetland and mangrove colonies. Abu Dhabi also has dozens of islands, mostly small and uninhabited, some of which have been designated as sanctuaries for wildlife. The emirate is located in the tropical dry region. The Tropic of Cancer runs through

3630-579: The total mid-year population for the Abu Dhabi Emirate 2.12 million. In Abu Dhabi, fertility is higher than in most developed regions of the world, and mortality remains extremely low. In 2011, Crude Birth Rates and Crude Death Rates among Citizens were 15.1 births per 1,000 people and 1.4 deaths per 1,000 people respectively. (aged 15 – 49 years) Abu Dhabi GDP estimates in 2011 amounted to AED 806,031 million at current prices, compared with AED 620,316 million at current prices in 2010. This represents an annual growth rate of 29.9 per cent in 2011. Accordingly,

3696-439: The total. Canada was the top destination of Abu Dhabi non-oil exports, receiving goods worth AED 2.6 billion from the Emirate in 2011. Mina' Zayid is the main port of Abu Dhabi through which the goods flow. Al-Ain has one of the few remaining traditional camels souqs in the country, near an IKEA store. The Emirate exported 747.2 million barrels of crude oil in 2010. Japan, the top importer, received around 35.6 per cent of

3762-823: The uniforms were changed to gray in 2017. In addition, the emblem and the vehicles liveries have been modified. They were also changed a few times before this. The UAE Urban Search and Rescue Team (UAE USAR) is part of the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group , made up of more than 80 countries and organizations. The UAE joined the elite corps of 16 on 19 December 2009. The team was launched when emergency and public safety department workers were deployed after Pakistan 's 2005 earthquake . In 2006 and 2007 they operated in Indonesia . In 2008 in Afghanistan and in 2009 Indonesia again. The UN advisory group

3828-852: The vehicle details, description of the incident, vehicle history and photographs are uploaded and connected to the Abu Dhabi Municipality and Abu Dhabi Police GHQ. It is designed not only to allow for a faster processing of accident reports or fines it also allows for detailed data to be compiled over, for example, accident trouble spots or areas of traffic build up. This can be used by the authorities to investigate trouble spots and devise solutions. Abu Dhabi Police have streamlined traffic fine management by integrating Emirates ID and vehicle registration details. This allows for convenient online or in-person access to traffic violation records and settlements without additional documentation. Issues vehicle and driving licences . Established in 2003 as

3894-468: Was changed to four years in 1992 following the issue of Federal Law No. (5). The study programme includes practical and field training . After successful completion of the programme the student shall be awarded a bachelor's degree in law and policing sciences. An Institute for officers training affiliated to the Police College was established by the same Law of 1992. In 2002 the system of study in

3960-510: Was embroiled in a fierce war with Qatar . This culminated in the Battle of Khannour near the village of Maza'a from January 1889 to February 1889, which extended to several regions within the emirate, including Liwa , Al Dhafra and Al Ain. The emirate also had several victories over Qatar . Abu Dhabi demolished the capital, Doha, twice and occupied the broader Al Hasa region after ottoman intervention. In 1893, an agreement jointly brokered by

4026-471: Was established in 1991 by teams responding to the 1988 Armenian earthquake . Given the high cost of search and rescue missions and the need to dispatch quickly, it was decided to build a group of teams that could be called upon around the world to be deployed in an emergency. The classification is based on globally accepted standards for international search and rescue operations and members have to be able to deploy their teams free of charge. On 25 August 2010,

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4092-441: Was introduced as part of the UAE government’s efforts to enhance national security, streamline public services, and modernize the identification process. Initially launched in 2004, the initiative aimed to replace traditional paper-based identity documents with a secure, digital alternative. Over the years, the Emirates ID card has undergone several upgrades to incorporate advanced technological features. The Emirates ID card includes

4158-491: Was issued in 1985 and stipulated the foundation of the college. The aim was stated as to create an effective police force, enhance the security of the country, safeguard its achievements and gain the confidence of society. The law initially stipulated that the duration of study and training in the college would be two years, after which the student would receive a Diploma in Policing Sciences. The duration of study

4224-533: Was relaunched under the new title of 999 in October 2008. 999 Magazine features news and interviews with staff members of the Ministry of Interior. The magazine is distributed in the UAE, Oman , Bahrain , Kuwait , Qatar and Saudi Arabia . In 2017, to mark the 60th anniversary of Abu Dhabi Police, 215 page book was published chronicling the force from its inception to the present day. The Abu Dhabi Police allegedly assisted Sheikh Issa bin Zayed Al Nahyan in

4290-549: Was the palace-fort residence of the ruler and the emirate's seat of government from ca. 1760/1790 to 1966, and later became a museum. The current crown prince of Abu Dhabi is Sheikh Khalid, a son of the current ruler; the crown prince is assisted in his duties by the Crown Prince's Court , or Diwan. The crown prince traditionally heads the Abu Dhabi Executive Council , which acts as the government of

4356-448: Was used to showcase the police force, its security capabilities, technological applications and its training. Many social activities, community programmes, sports activities were part of the golden jubilee celebrations. Organised under the directives of Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan celebrations were held under the slogan 'Fifty years of building leadership and distinction'. As part of the first ever Formula One Grand Prix to be in Abu Dhabi,

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