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Best of Abu Dhabi

HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President, UAE

 

 

"Whoever has no past has neither present nor future."   -H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President, UAE (1971-2004). - Father of the Nation -

 

 

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is widely recognized as the wealthiest city in the world, possessing more than nine per cent of the world’s known oil reserves and four per cent of the world’s gas.  It is located in the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula.  

 

 

 

The Bani Yas tribe (from Yemen) began to occupy the city as far back as 500 years ago.  Their early activities and revenue sources included pearling. Oil was discovered in the 1950s and began to be exported in the 1960s from both onshore and off-shore fields. HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who took charge in 1966, saw his Emirate grow, in his 38 years as Amir or Ruler, into the leading role in one of the most prosperous countries in the world, with a $100bn economy.  Abu Dhabi has been ruled by the Nahyan family since the 1790s. The emirates' current ruler, HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is also the President of the UAE.

 

Abu Dhabi’s economic resources, together with those of Dubai, have made the UAE the second largest Arab economy after Saudi Arabia, and much faster growing than their larger neighbour. The UAE’s growth rates are very high by any standards, partly due to the inexorable rise in world oil prices and the significant holdings and ambitions of the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

 

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TESTIMONIALS

  

"The books look great! We appreciate your diligence and dedication in producing them as desired".

 

Samah Taha Budair

National Bank of Abu Dhabi

 

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"The book is really amazing – we are indeed very proud to have been part of this publication
and are sharing it with our VIP contacts".

 

Mariam Sudally

LLJ Property

 

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"I am pleased to see photos of extraordinary quality in such a prestigious publication.

I congratulate your team for putting together such a memorable book".

 

Sadaqat Ali Syed

Photographer  

 

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"Your effort on our behalf in "The Best of . . . ." is much appreciated.
Indeed, I saw one copy just a few days ago and got a kick

out of finally seeing it in print. Well done all around!"

 

Jack Somer

Abu Dhabi MAR

 

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"It has been a pleasure working with you".

 

Jihane Esta

Abu Dhabi Ladies Club  

 

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"The Best of Abu Dhabi is very GOOD and I loved the meaningful pictures,
it was a pleasure working with you and again I confirm that the book is excellent".

 

Mona Hassan

Tamouh Investments

 

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"The Best of Abu Dhabi turned out to be a nice publication indeed.
Thank you for all the effort you have put to make it so".

 

Carol Sansour

Dabdoub Marketing and Communications Manager,
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre

 

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"We liked the book very much and it is already
placed in our rooms and suits".

 

Fatima Al-Romaithi
Marketing Manager, Emirates Palace

 

 

 

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