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First edition celebrating the UAE’s modernization, produced seven years after its founding. It covers history, biodiversity, agriculture, architecture, and commerce across three volumes: a biography of Sheikh Zayed, a study of Islam, and an analysis of oil’s impact on government and welfare. Text by Peter Hellyer (1947–2023), British-Emirati historian and filmmaker who documented Sheikh Zayed’s official visits and helped launch Abu Dhabi’s first English-language newspaper.