Description
This book was issued to mark the third anniversary of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s accession as Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on August 6, 1966. It offers bright pages that recount Abu Dhabi’s great progress and achievements during his reign. It also presents a brief study with thorough information on Abu Dhabi’s topography, location, area, islands, environment, tribes, history, Sheikhs, generations, as well as the transformation it has witnessed in the administrative, economic, social, health, educational and defense spheres under the visionary and effective leadership of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The journey of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi towards the Union was eventful on both Arab and international levels. The book depicts in detail several landmark events that paved the way for the emergence of the Federation including Rulers exchanged visits, international conferences and meetings.