Events from the year 2012 in the United Arab Emirates.

Incumbents President: Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Prime Minister: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Events May May 23 - The Iranian navy assists an American cargo ship that was attacked by pirates off the United Arab Emirates.

July July 15 - Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates open new pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, the shipping lane that Iran has repeatedly threatened to close. July 29 - Ten more Islamists are arrested in the United Arab Emirates as part of a crackdown on dissidents, according to activists.

August August 15 - Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates urge their citizens to leave Lebanon over a series of recent kidnappings involving nationals from Syria, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. August 18 – Cyril Karabus is arrested at Zayed International Airport on his manslaughter and forgery convictions in absentia almost a decade earlier. Sports 2012 Dubai Tennis Championships

Establishments Careem Elite Residence Bab al-Qasr

References