Dubai witnessed a 165-fold increase in population between 1950 and 2020.
That's according to the Government of Dubai Media Office, which published an infographic charting the growth of the emirate's population over the 70-year period.
In 1950, the population was just 20,000 and the numbers soared to 3.3 million in 2020.
By 2040, the number of people living in Dubai is forecast to reach 5.8 million.
Dubai welcomes over 629,000 travellers during Eid holiday
Dubai recorded a busy Eid Al-Adha holiday, with over 629,000 travellers passing through its entry and exit points between June 5 and 8.
Sheikh Abdullah meets US counterpart in Washington DC
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held talks with US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, during a working visit to Washington DC.
UAE condemns attack on military site in Chad
The UAE on Wednesday condemned the "terrorist" attack that targeted a military site in Chad, which resulted in the deaths of a number of soldiers.
UAE President holds talks with Qatar's Prime Minister
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.
UAE astronomers detect exoplanets orbiting distant stars
Astronomers in the UAE have detected exoplanets orbiting stars far beyond the solar system, the Abu Dhabi-based International Astronomy Centre announced.
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