Name: From Trucial States To United Arab Emirates (English) | Frauke Heard Bey
Brand: MOTIVATE PUBLISHING
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Price: 159 AED
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من الإمارات المتصالحة إلى دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة | فراوكه هيرد باي

An excellent book . . . Frauke Heard-Bey's literary style, together with her perception and depth of analysis, make her work stimulating, illuminating and a joy to read - Arab Gulf Journal. Few countries have changed as rapidly in the course of one generation as the United Arab Emirates. How did these momentous developments affect the society? This definitive book provides a solidly researched picture of the traditional way of life in the seven Trucial States before the wealth from oil and the transformation into the most stable of federations in the Arab world opened completely new horizons. The author has lived in Abu Dhabi continuously since 1967 and is ideally placed to provide an insight into the background behind many recent and current developments in the UAE.

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Celebrating A Special Relationship United Arab Emirates & United Kingdom | Noor Ali Rashid

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.Key Features:Preface by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and foreword by former British Prime Minister David Cameron.The book celebrates the historic and enduring ties between the two nations

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United Arab Emirates Fifty Years In Pictures | Ramesh Shukla

The United Arab Emirates: Fifty Years in PicturesUpdated with an exciting new cover to commemorate the UAE's Golden Jubilee, this book features a selection of evocative photographs that trace the nation's progress and record key historical moments and landmarks, decade by decade. They capture the true spirit of the people and the atmosphere of different places, providing a lasting impression of life in the Emirates. It also highlights the complete transformation that continues in the country and its people's way of life, even though many time-honored traditions remain and much of the heritage has been preserved. Ramesh Shukla was one of the few who recorded the changes taking place. The result is remarkable photographic record.Key Features:Featuring an exciting new cover to commemorate the UAE's Golden Jubilee.Over 120 images, shot by one of the UAE's top photographers.Contains landscapes, cityscapes, portraits, photographs of Rulers, VIPs, townspeople, landmarks and key events.About t…

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50U - 50 Years United Arab Emirates | Yaser Bin Khediya

50U is a book about the United Arab Emirates, the UAE. It was published on the occasion of the UAE's golden jubilee: 50 years ago - December 2, 1971 - the confederation of seven Gulf states was officially declared. '50U' tells the story of the seven Gulf states in 50 portraits of people, plants, and places. Designed by Irma Boom, the book paints an intimate picture of life in the Emirates through the memories, hopes, and ambitions of its inhabitants. Over a period of just half a century, they have witnessed the transformation of a partly nomadic, partly urbanized community into a metropolitan and globally active society, from open desert to high-rise buildings. Numerous interviews with people from all walks of life give a first-hand impression of what it has been like to grow up or settle in the region.In 50 years Country has transformed from desert to high-rise building that pierce the clouds. We have gone from a handful of nationalities to over 250 nationalities. We have jumped from …

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Empowering Women Through Cooking - United Arab Emirates | Motivate Media Group

Empowering Women through Cooking - UAE is a project that includes the stories and recipes of 55 women who live in the United Arab Emirates and come from different national backgrounds, religions, socio-economic levels, struggles and talents. This project is a validation that civil society, public sector, private sector, academia, impact funds, and aid agencies can (and must) work together on empowering women socially and economically while giving back to the community.This cookbook allows you to travel to the United Arab Emirates and experience its uniquely diverse nature through the many delicious dishes brought by people from different origins and backgrounds, who now call the United Arab Emirates home.

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Roja Parfums United Arab Emirates Unisex Parfum 50Ml

Roja Parfums United Arab Emirates Unisex Parfum 50Ml The United Arab Emirates, home to the glittering metropolis of Dubai, is a place where modern sensibilities meet the heritage of long-standing tradition, which is brought to life in this Aoud Parfum. The elegance of Rose mingled with ancient materials of Aoud and Frankincense form the heart of this creation and pay homage to traditional Middle Eastern perfumery. Laying upon a rich and sensual base, an exciting addition of Blackcurrant Buds and Pink Pepper lift the entire creation, turning it into something exciting and perfectly fit for the modern fragrance fan.

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Roja Parfums United Arab Emirates Unisex Parfum 50ML

Roja Parfums United Arab Emirates Unisex Parfum 50ML The United Arab Emirates, home to the glittering metropolis of Dubai, is a place where modern sensibilities meet the heritage of long-standing tradition, which is brought to life in this Aoud Parfum. The elegance of Rose mingled with ancient materials of Aoud and Frankincense form the heart of this creation and pay homage to traditional Middle Eastern perfumery. Laying upon a rich and sensual base, an exciting addition of Blackcurrant Buds and Pink Pepper lift the entire creation, turning it into something exciting and perfectly fit for the modern fragrance fan.

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Sand to Silicon Going Global | Jeffrey Sampler

This book describes the strategy and policies that have made Dubai an economic success story in the Middle East. The authors who have travelled and worked extensively throughout the region provide a compelling account of Dubai s unique model of economic development. A revealing and insightful analysis of what organizations can learn from the way Dubai has transformed itself in such a short time. In just over three generations and within the past half century, the small Emirate of Dubai which unlike many states in the region has not had the benefit of huge oil resources has raised its profile globally through a range of bold developments and clever ideas. These include its free zones for business that have made it a regional centre for many firms, its biennial air show, the Dubai World Cup horse race, its development as a tourist centre that is home to some of the most stunning hotels in the world, the building of the various Palms and The World island developments, the construction of …

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Great Escapes Africa. The Hotel Book | Angelika Taschen

Good Morning, AfricaThe finest getaways from Morocco to South AfricaFrom the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean, the vast Sahara to the Cape Verde archipelago, Africa offers a lifetime of travel adventures. Whether you're a wide-eyed newcomer or an ever-returning visitor, the continent promises 54 extraordinarily diverse countries, urban creative hubs, pristine night skies and wildlife, as well as a momentous sense of our human past.In this visual journey through Africa, we discover glimpses of postcard-ready landscapes, rich culture, and incredible interiors, all spied through the doorways and windows of the continent's most stunning hotels. Angelika Taschen takes us to hidden gems across Mozambique, South Africa, and Ethiopia; from a Tanzanian coffee plantation, where guests can enjoy the ultimate Arabica brew in breathtaking surroundings; the iconic Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, painted pink at the end of the First World War and host to many meditators since; to the moving Ser…

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Arabs - A 3000-Year History of Peoples - Tribes & Empires | Tim Mackintosh-Smith

A SUNDAY TIMES AND TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR "Masterly and brilliant"-Simon Sebag Montefiore "A book of vast scope and stunning insight."-Anthony Sattin, Spectator “Commanding erudition and a swashbuckling style define this history of the Arabs”-Justin Marozzi, Sunday Times This kaleidoscopic book covers almost 3,000 years of Arab history and shines a light on the footloose Arab peoples and tribes who conquered lands and disseminated their language and culture over vast distances. Tracing this process to the origins of the Arabic language, rather than the advent of Islam, Tim Mackintosh-Smith begins his narrative more than a thousand years before Muhammad and focuses on how Arabic, both spoken and written, has functioned as a vital source of shared cultural identity over the millennia. Mackintosh-Smith reveals how linguistic developments-from pre-Islamic poetry to the growth of script, Muhammad's use of writing, and the later problems of printing Arabic-have helped and hindered the pro…

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