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In The Founding Fathers of the United Arab Emirates: Zayed and Rashid, Ramesh Shukla showcases the unique bond between the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the former President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the former Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Memories of Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid come to life on every page of this book, with Ramesh's candid images of these leaders that capture exceptional moments in history featured alongside informative captions in both Arabic and English. Respectfully dedicated to the people of the United Arab Emirates, this book pays tribute to the country's Founding Fathers.
A well-respected photographer and artist, Ramesh Shukla’s photographs have previously been published innumerous books across the years, and his photographs frequently exhibited in the Emirates and around the world. Born in India, in 1938, Shukla started his fascination with photography at the age of 14 when his father gave him a Rolleicord camera as a birthday gift. In 1965, a group of friends invited him to Dubai where he stayed for only two months, meanwhile the pictures he took then are amongst the most important in his collection today. Ramesh Shukla’s photographs now represent one of the most comprehensive photographic historical records of the country’s foundation and progress.
Author Name | Ramesh Shukla |
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ISBN | 978 1 86063 479 6 |
Extent | 128 pages |
Height | 265 mm |
Width | 305 mm |
Weight | 0.9900 |
Format | Hardback |