The UAE's skyline is changing at an incredible pace. The iconic Burj Al Arab in Dubai, the business hub of the Middle East, is already becoming a little dated.
With the FNC elections, the dream of greater political participation will soon be realised. Academics say it is wrong to think that Emaratis seek a western-style democracy.
As evolution of the labour market demands a new set of rules and regulations, work on modifying the labour law was the central focus of the Ministry of Labour this year.
Leading up to the 35th anniversary of the UAE, residents talk about how the country has changed over the years, how they feel about living here and what lies ahead.
