Dr. Salem Alketbi’s book “Fakhr Al-Orouba (Pride of Arabism): His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Leader and the Human” was published in 2017, after the author completed it in late 2016, as a documented study of His Highness’s positions and policies. The Arab Women Media Network named it the best Arab book of 2017, and excerpts from it were included in the UAE’s Grade 5 Social Studies and National Education curriculum.
This page documents, in photos, the launch of the book and the presentation of copies to Their Highnesses the Sheikhs and prominent national figures.
The Book Launch — Abu Dhabi, 22 August 2017
The book was launched at a cultural majlis hosted by Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, attended by the author, Dr. Salem Alketbi.
The Arabs say that “the son is his father’s secret”; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, may God protect him, is an extension of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and one of the most prominent and devoted sons of his everlasting school.
“Fakhr Al-Orouba: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Leader and the Human”, Chapter 1: The School of Zayed, of Goodness and Giving, p. 33 — unofficial translation
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan — 2017
The UAE Armed Forces are the foremost school of patriotism and the forge of strong men; in them the values of belonging to the homeland and loyalty to the leadership are embodied, and the meaning of sacrifice is reinforced, in defence of the homeland, the protection of its land, the preservation of its achievements and the raising of its flag high in the sky.
“Fakhr Al-Orouba: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Leader and the Human”, Chapter 3: The Strategic Vision of National Security, p. 83 — unofficial translation
His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman — 2017
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s vision of the future is inseparable from his vision of the UAE’s place on the map of advanced economies, in pursuit of what is called the “model state”: one that knows its path well and walks it with confidence and determination towards its goals of comprehensive and sustainable development.
“Fakhr Al-Orouba: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Leader and the Human”, Chapter 5: Maker of the Future, p. 137 — unofficial translation
His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God protect him, is distinguished by a humane approach to his people, which has earned him an exalted place in the hearts and minds of citizens, who gave him the title “Pride of the Emirates” — a well-deserved description, as His Highness has become a model of the leader who combines leadership qualities with deep humanity, humility, dignity and overwhelming popular affection.
“Fakhr Al-Orouba: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Leader and the Human”, Chapter 6: The Humane Leader, p. 181 — unofficial translation
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan does not hesitate to take firm and decisive decisions when it comes to the national security of the United Arab Emirates, its supreme interests, or Arab national security in its comprehensive sense, of which national security is an integral part.
“Fakhr Al-Orouba: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Leader and the Human”, Chapter 7: Pride of Arabism, pp. 209–210 — unofficial translation
The late Suhail bin Mubarak Al Ketbi
