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    Look: Showcasing UAE's first flying school, in Sharjah

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    Look: Showcasing UAE's first flying school, in Sharjah

    UAE aviation: The exhibition featured documents, photos dating back over 50 years


    Published:  October 05, 2021 16:25 Last updated:  October 06, 2021 19:49 Compiled by Dona Cherian, Assistant Online Editor  and  Photos by Ahmed Ramzan, Photographer

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    NAT 051021 FLYING SCHOOL ARAMZAN-22-1633436278804
    Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) celebrated the Emirati Civil Aviation Day marked every October 5, the landing of the first civil flight in Sharjah and UAE’s remarkable journey of development over the last 50 years Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    NAT 051021 FLYING SCHOOL ARAMZAN-25-1633436284667
    Exhibits including photos, correspondence, and documents highlight the history of Al Mahatta airport, the first aviation school and its first woman student as well as the significant roles both entities have played in allowing an exchange of trade and culture with other countries of the world that paved the way for more achievements Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    NAT 051021 FLYING SCHOOL ARAMZAN-1-1633436287390
    Personal records that belonged to Captain Adel Al Deeb: Displays also chronicle the events that led to the opening of the school by late Captain Adel Al Deeb, after he obtained a flying licence from England in 1970. On May 16 1971, the school was officially opened with Al Deeb as its chairman until 1976. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    NAT 051021 FLYING SCHOOL ARAMZAN-7-1633436295624
    Photo of The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and dignitaries with the late Captain Adel Al Deeb displayed at the First UAE Flying School’ exhibition, which took place at Al Mahatta Museum in Sharjah. The exhibition features a rare collection of documents and photographs from the region’s first aviation school. 5th October 2021. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News Image Credit:
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    NAT 051021 FLYING SCHOOL ARAMZAN-6-1633436292787
    Al Deeb graduated with a civil engineering degree and moved to the UAE in 1957. He witnessed the UAE’s union and helped build several projects in the country including schools and a hospital that carries his name. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    NAT 051021 FLYING SCHOOL ARAMZAN-19-1633436272771
    Fadi Adel Al Deeb, son of the founder and the chairman of the first UAE flying school established in Sharjah by Captain Adel Al Deeb, during the opening of ‘Sharjah, the First UAE Flying School’ exhibition, which took place at Al Mahatta Museum in Sharjah. The exhibition features a rare collection of documents and photographs from the region’s first aviation school. 5th October 2021. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News Image Credit:
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    The school’s first female student, Fatinah Al Beetar, shares her story as part of the exhibition Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    NAT 051021 FLYING SCHOOL ARAMZAN-16-1633436266652
    Also on display loaned by his daughter, Nora Al Deeb (pictured), are Al Deeb’s daily flight records, his pilot licences and uniform. Image Credit:
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    NAT 051021 FLYING SCHOOL ARAMZAN-21-1633436298577
    Visitors during the opening of ‘Sharjah, the First UAE Flying School’ exhibition, which took place at Al Mahatta Museum in Sharjah. The exhibition features a rare collection of documents and photographs from the region’s first aviation school. 5th October 2021. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News Image Credit:
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    NAT 051021 FLYING SCHOOL ARAMZAN-18-1633436269679
    Visitors during the opening of ‘Sharjah, the First UAE Flying School’ exhibition, which took place at Al Mahatta Museum in Sharjah. The exhibition features a rare collection of documents and photographs from the region’s first aviation school. 5th October 2021. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News Image Credit:
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    NAT 051021 FLYING SCHOOL ARAMZAN-10-1633436260721
    On the 29th of April 1970, the late Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah and its Dependencies wrote to Mr. Dollard, British Agent in Dubai, regarding the Sharjah Flying Club and School. The letter is displayed at the First UAE Flying School’ exhibition, which took place at Al Mahatta Museum in Sharjah. The exhibition features a rare collection of documents and photographs from the region’s first aviation school. 5th October 2021. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News Image Credit:
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    NAT 051021 FLYING SCHOOL ARAMZAN-20-1633436275773
    Visitors at the exhibition: Al Deeb graduated with a civil engineering degree and moved to the UAE in 1957. He witnessed the UAE’s union and helped build several projects in the country including schools and a hospital that carries his name. In 2015, he passed away at his Ajman home following more than 50 years spent in the service of the UAE. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    NAT 051021 FLYING SCHOOL ARAMZAN-4-1633436290110
    Sharjah, the First UAE Flying School’ exhibition is held at Al Mahatta Museum and will run until September 2, 2022. Image Credit:

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