'Abuzabi fi aldhikraa alkhamisat litawaliy sahib alsumui hakim albilad maqalid alhukm [Abu Dhabi on the Fifth Anniversary of the Accession of His Majesty the Ruler of the Country].
4to (170 x 240 mm). 116, (12), 117-164 pp. With various photographic illustrations. Original colour-printed wrappers.
€ 1,800.00
Illustrated retrospect of the first five years of rule of Sheikh Zayed, paying tribute to the Sheikh's personal life as well as his wise political leadership paving the way towards the establishment of the Union. Includes a map and history of Abu Dhabi, with a colour photographic portrait of Sheikh Zayed.
The book describes the rapid development of Abu Dhabi in the foregoing years, the evolution of its government apparatus, defence forces, public infrastructure and housing, agriculture, education, and industry, shaping the Emirate into an attractive place to live, and a flourishing destination for international business and tourism.
Rare, this edition not in OCLC. A more common English edition was published in the same year.
Binding slightly rubbed at extremities.