00:00Taken by royal photographer Noor Ali Rashid over decades, these rare photos have been
00:16compiled to coincide with the 4th anniversary of Sheikh Mohammed's accession as ruler
00:20of Dubai. The pictures document Sheikh Mohammed's life, from growing up as a boy and his early
00:26formative years, to his swearing in and the start of his formal duties as the inspiring
00:31ruler he has become today. Historic images from the formation of the federation complement
00:38photographs depicting the strong bonds between Sheikh Mohammed and his fellow rulers.
00:44The book concludes with more recent pictures, capturing the private life of Dubai's visionary
00:48leader. Alice Johnson, Gulf News.
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