Introduction
It was from the heart of the desert, with both its purity and its human and civilizational riches, and within a long history of hard work and perseverance, that the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, drew inspiration for his spirit of leadership. He guided the people of this blessed land towards previously uncharted horizons of development and advancement until the UAE reached the pinnacles of prosperity it enjoys today.
Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak