Celebrating a Special Relationship: United Arab Emirates & United Kingdom

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Celebrating a Special Relationship: United Arab Emirates & United Kingdom traces the early days of the first British Political Agents and expatriate professionals stationed in the Emirates, through a collection of rare images. Spanning the decades since the Perpetual Maritime Truce of 1853, the discovery of oil in the late 1960s and the formation of the UAE federation in 1971, this book offers a glimpse into the role that Great Britain has played in the development of this dynamic nation.

This special limited edition is reissued in 2022 with new covers and introductions to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

It also includes new images from Her Majesty’s visit to the UAE in 2010.

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978 1 86063 300 3

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About the Author

Noor Ali Rashid's unique collection of photographs spans half a century and earned him the title of "Royal Photographer". Since pre-Federation days, Noor Ali Rashid was the official photographer to the rulers of the Trucial States, which later merged to form the United Arab Emirates. He was often called upon to take pictures of state ceremonies as well as formal and informal portraits of the rulers and their families, and has also taken historic images during official visits of foreign dignitaries to the UAE and during rulers' visits overseas.

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Author Name	Noor Ali Rashid
ISBN	978 1 86063 300 3
Extent	148 pages
Height	305 mm
Width	265 mm
Weight	1.4000
Format	Hardback
Rights	Worldwide

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