The personality of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, reflects the vision (that created the UAE Federation) which has been the driving force to create a universal experience that has stunned the world, the embodiment of which is the emirate of Dubai.
Dubai has become an extraordinary place bringing together the latest of what humanity has achieved in progress in all fields and the authenticity of the past and its eternal values.
The amazing success of the Dubai experiment as well as the UAE's, under the leadership of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is most reflected in the all encompassing human element based on the principles of dialogue, tolerance and diversity.
These principles have given Shaikh Mohammad's vision its unique and extraordinary nature. Written by General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, in the foreword of the book.
Born to lead
A glimpse into the life of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is showcased in Shaikh Mohammad - Life and Times.
Published for the fourth anniversary of Shaikh Mohammad's accession as Ruler of Dubai, the pictures were taken by royal photographer Noor Ali Rashid.
Pages of life
Noor Ali Rashid is renowned as the royal photographer and for being awarded the accolade "Photographer of the Millennium". He is the author of seven titles recording his work photographing the ruling families and historical development of the United Arab Emirates.
Shaikh Mohammad - Life and Times, is divided into seven chapters, each giving the reader a glimpse into the public and private life of Shaikh Mohammad.
The first chapter focuses on Shaikh Mohammad's early years, with rare pictures of him as a boy with his family.
‘Raising the statesman' takes a look at Shaikh Mohammad's developing years, from 1968 - 1995, including early pictures of Dubai, pictures from the formation of the federation and meetings with international leaders, such as then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Other chapters show the progress of Dubai and the realisation of Shaikh Mohammad's vision, as well as time spent with his family and the people of the UAE. Published in English and Arabic by Motivate Publishing, Shaikh Mohammad - Life and Times is priced at Dh195, and is available at all leading retail outlets in the Gulf and online at www.booksarabia.com. The English version will be available from January 10.
