2006 in the United Arab Emirates
The following lists events that happened during 2006 in the United Arab Emirates.
Incumbents
- President: Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Prime Minister: Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Events
February
- February 26 - The Dubai Ports World controversy continues with Miami-based Eller & Company trying to obtain an injunction in the UK High Court to prevent the sale of P&O to Dubai Ports World.
March
- March 1 - The United States urges the United Arab Emirates to end its boycott of Israel: "The Bush administration said yesterday it is pressing the United Arab Emirates to drop its economic boycott of Israel – a major sticking point in the proposed takeover of key U.S. ports by a UAE-owned firm."
October
- October 26th Dubai built a tower