Born in 1948 in Abu Dhabi, the author knew dreadful poverty in the years before fabulous oil wealth transformed his country forever. He grew up in the ruler's palace, barefoot like his friends, who are all now senior figures in the United Arab Emirates. This is a vivid eye-witness account of the total transformation (within only 30 years) of a Bedouin society into a country with the world's highest per capita income. Al-Fahim speaks with great frankness about his own life and provides remarkable insights into the workings of the business community and the ruling elite with the UAE.
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Language: English Hardcover: 192 pages Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (2008) ISBN-10: 1900404001 ISBN-13: 9781900404006 Genre: Middle East Size: 16.2 cm x 23.6 cm Shipping Weight: 128 grams Condition: Very Good
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