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110	1		_aThe Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research
245	1	0	_aWith united strength : _bH.H. Shaikh Zayid Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the leader and the nation / _cThe Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research.
260			_aAbu Dhabi : _bThe Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research, _c2005.
300			_axii, 451 p : _bill. , [plates 6 pages] : _c28 cm.
500			_aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 353-365) and index.
505			_aNote on Transliteration * Abbreviations and Acronyms * Foreword * Introduction * Part I: The Heritage * The Arabian Tribe * A Turbulent Era * The Ruler's Representative in Al Ain * Part II: The Transformation * The Imperative for Change * A New Ruler Acclaimed * Building a New Abu Dhabi * Part III: The Union * Birth of a Nation * Sustaining the State * Defence and Preservation * With United Strength * Notes * Select Bibliography * Index.
520			_aVisionary statesmen who have created an enduring state edifice through purposeful consensus and persuasion remain a historical rarity. The formation of the United Arab Emirates on December 2, 1971 under the inspiring leadership of its late founding father, His Highness Shaikh Zayid Bin Sultan Al Nahyan (May his soul rest in peace) is a living example of nation building that has earned its founder his rightful place among the outstanding statesmen of all time.Against the backdrop of the British withdrawal from the Arabian Gulf region, it was His Highness Shaikh Zayid who accomplished the complex task of unifying the erstwhile Trucial States, creating the only thriving federal state in the Middle East. While fulfilling his personal destiny as the chosen leader, His Highness Shaikh Zayid strengthened the nation by uniting disparate tribal groups and sustained it against formidable challenges. He pioneered the modernization of the country and ultimately realized his dream of an effective framework for collaboration with neighboring Gulf states. The UAE has since become a constructive force within the region and beyond, exemplifying the principles of national unity, regional solidarity, international cooperation, and religious tolerance.This book adopts a scholarly approach in analyzing the UAE's unique federal experience, its phenomenal achievements and His Highness Shaikh Zayid's far-sighted policies. It is an in-depth study of the birth of a progressive nation and the pivotal role of its leader, based largely on unpublished historical records and documents. The factual foundation of the book and its meticulous documentation make it a valuable record covering an important era in the contemporary history of the Arab Gulf region.
650		4	_aPresidents _zUnited Arab Emirates _vBiography.
651		4	_aUnited Arab Emirates _xHistory _y20th century.
651		4	_aUnited Arab Emirates _xPolitics and government _y20th century.
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