The United Arab Emirates - Forty Years of Historical Photographs

The United Arab Emirates - Forty Years of Historical Photographs is a selection of photographs spanning what are arguably the most important years in the history of the United Arab Emirates - those immediately preceding and following nationhood, five decades of the growth of a nation. They present a truly unique visual record of a country and a way of life in the throes of dramatic and far reaching change. Shukla's evocative images trace the nation's progress and record key historical moments and landmarks, decade by decade. They also capture the true spirit of people and the atmosphere of different places, providing a lasting record of life in the Emirates both then and now