Early Days in the Emirates

نبذة عن كتاب Early Days in the Emirates

“As a youngster Nicholas Cochrane-Dyet saw how the Emirates changed from underdeveloped desert sheikhdoms to one of the world’s most vibrant modern states. The son of a British Army officer based in Abu Dhabi in the closing days of the British presence Nicholas had a privileged upbringing in the Trucial Emirates. When in 1975 Sheikh Zayed al Nahyan instructed the 17 year old Nicholas to work with his godfather in establishing the Royal Stables at Mezyad this truly changed his life.Nicholas saw at close hand what an inspiring leader was Sheikh Zayed al Nahyan and how as Ruler he directed the rapid development of Emirates.”