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This is a very good book, which gives a good account on how dubai developed into what it is today. The kano emirate was a muslim state in northern nigeria formed in 1805 during the fulani jihad when the muslim hausaled sultanate of kano was deposed and replaced by a new emirate which became a vassal state of the sokoto caliphate. Tracing gwandu emirate and abdullahi fodio, since 1805. Poetry encyclopedia department of culture and tourism. Poetry encyclopedia department of culture and tourism abu dhabi. Posts about united arab emirates written by mlynxqualey. Abdulla, hasan al naboodah zayed center for heritage and history folklore 250 pages. Exploring the united arab emirates is the reference site for planning a trip to the united arab emirates, with information, tips and advice, a real touristic guide.
At this point, i am proud to present this important book that systematically documents the history of gwandu emirate since the capture of birnin kebbi by the jihad forces on saturday, 12th muharram 1220, equivalent to th april 1805, and recommend it to all our institutions of higher learning and the general public. In six engaging chapters and appendixes, muktar bunza has produced a very important contribution to african history and nigerian historiography. If you want something a little more nuanced is a history of the arab peoples by albert hourani or a history of modern iran by ervand abrahamanian. H hamdan bin mohd poetry history in uae he is known as a horse rider, he dives in fujairah,2 and is an amateur skydiver. Dubai travel guide ebooks for all free ebooks download. Associate professor department of electronical and computer engineering khalifa university united arab emirates. From the memoirs of diplomats wives to outofprint academic texts, we scan notable titles all about the uae, as a new. Keepers of the golden shore looks behind this glossy facade, illuminating the regions history, which stretches from the ancient arabian tribes who controlled a desolate but economically important shoreline to the ostentatious architectural wondersbankrolled by a massive wealth of oilthat characterize it today. First, it fills in the dearth of research on the history of gwandu emirate. Aug 28, 2011 books set in the united arab emirates.
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Read the history of the united arab emirates essay sample. Islamic influence had gone moribund in the conquered areas by the 10th century ad as indigenous dynasties were replacing the caliphate. Founded in the sixteenth century by the kabbawa, a hausaspeaking people, gwandu today acts as one of the four emirates composing kebbi state. Grandma tales to tell story of uaes past news khaleej. Keepers of the golden shore by michael quentin morton from. Local poets compose their lyrical verses in the spoken dialect. This analysis of trade in the western indian ocean between the sasanian period in the 4th century ad and the present day is based on a classification of ceramics from ras alkhaimah in the united arab emirates. Uae, dubai largest bookstore offering books, magazines, music, cd, manga and much more.
The kebbi emirate, also known as the argungu emirate is a traditional state based on the town of argungu in kebbi state, nigeria. It is a predominantly islamic city with people of diverse culture who have come together to live as one in peace and. The history of a little emirates epic transformation, from an impoverished pearling enclave to the shining city on the hill, is revealed in full detail. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. D from national university of singapore sin,in 2005. Emirati author and columnist eman al yousuf has published two shortstory collections and two novels, the latter of which, guardian of the sun, was cowinner of first prize at the 2016 emirates novel awards in 2016. The emirate is one of four in kebbi state, the others being the gwandu emirate, yauri emirate and zuru emirate. The major historical event in the history of the united arab emirates is undoubtedly the discovery of oil supplies in 1953, when the first oil tower was erected on there. The book traces the evolution of the mumbai mafia from a group of thugs and smugglers to the present day mafia dons of organised crime. The united arab emirates uae is a federation of seven emirates.
While the uae has now become famous as the commercial and tourist hub of the. Originally banned from the country for exposing certain truths about the royal family, robert laceys book on saudi arabia and its ruling family, the history of. An architect passionate about art, heba recently got involved in a new theatre project in abu dhabi, a. Through this portal, readers can experience a rich database of early arab poetry on an innovative platform that offers a flexible and interactive reading experience.
The most celebrated literary form in the uae is nabati poetry. Classification, chronology and analysis of trade in the western indian ocean volume 1248 of bar international series bar international series, british archaeological reports, issn 01433067 issue 1248 of british archaeological reports british series. The emirates have long inspired visitors to commit their thoughts to paper. Around the world in 80 books books set around the middle. On the folklore and oral history of the united arab emirates and arab gulf countries adnan k. Its historical development and forms olatunbosun ishaq tijani sharjah, u.
He was 6 years old when his father sabugtagin became the ruler of ghazni. Since then the country has become a major center for oil, commerce, and finance. United arab emirates history, middle eastern history, books. Dating back to 3,000 bc, dubais history is as interesting and varied as the destination itself. It was the first time i had been exposed to emirati literature. Grandma tales to tell story of uaes past news khaleej times. History of the united arab emirates exploring the united. History of the uae political history history essay. You can also view the top 50 ebooks or last 10 added ebooks list. Prof pengyong kong presently is the associate professor, ommunication engineering. Ancient origins articles related to united arab emirates in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends. Abstract this article provides a general survey of emirati literaturepoetry, drama, the short story and novel tracing the history of the development of these genres in the periods before and after the formation of the. United arab emirates, federation of seven emirates along the eastern coast of the arabian peninsula. Memoirs of earlier days in the uae and the sultanate of oman memoirs of arabia s.
From a small fishing village, dubai has come a long way to establish itself as one of the worlds most prominent business and trade centers. The author, a former corresponsal for the whole middle east, used in my view. Islam is the official religion and arabic is the official language in the emirates. Abu dhabi, dubai, sharjah, ajman, fujairah, ras alkhaimah and ummalquwain. The author, a former corresponsal for the whole middle east, used in my view abused his journalistic background to produce a book that is lively, easy to read, very illustrative and informative, but it leaves the reader with many questions without answers. Imarat, is a country in western asia at the northeast end of the arabian peninsula on the arabian gulf, bordering oman to the east and saudi arabia to the south and west, as well as. The most remarkable event in the history of medieval iran was the rise of the ghaznavid empire. Life in the trucial states before the federation of the united arab emirates by ronald codrai out of print try used books.
Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The story of mohan adikaram from sri lanka who loses his family in the 2004 tsunami, and then moves to dubai and goes to university after being fostered or sponsored by a rich dubai resident. By the age of 10, most children in the united states have been taught all 50 states that make up the country. Iranian historymahmud ghaznavi wikibooks, open books for. Mar 03, 2012 by amina hachemi when i saw the latest issue of banipal, i was, to say the least, surprised. This book is a unique exposition where history and politics meet business and culture, showcasing the relationship between india and the uae in the presentday environment, along with the views and vision of its principal architects. The site is a historical oasis that testifies to the past life of our ancestors, including its slightest details. It traces the journey of dawood ibrahim from the bylanes of dongri where he first cut his teeth in crime, to dubai, where he eventually established his. New books on emirati dialect highlight the richness of speech uae. Today, artists explore what the modern uae means to them. Keepers of the golden shore a history of the united arab emirates michael quentin morton for those who visit the uae today, staying in airconditioned hotels and shopping in ultramodern malls, the country itself remains an enigma a glass and concrete creation that seems to have sprung from the desert overnight. Sultan got an excellent education in his childhood. Calligraphy is a traditional art, transforming arabic words into works of art.
Camels love dubai, by stephen wilkins, published may 2009. A novel from dubai by maha gargash, temporary people by deepak unnikrishnan, dubai. Below, click on images from the sharjah museums to learn more about art in the uae. All ebooks can be read online and you can download most of them directly to your pc, ereader, tablet or smartphone. If you want something a little more nuanced is a history of the arab peoples by albert hourani or a. But centuries ago, the land that is now the united states was a very different place. During and after the british colonial period, the powers of the emirate were steadily reduced. Since then the country has become a major center for oil, commerce, and finance in the region. Despite having lived in the united arab emirates for 15 years, i had no clue what to expect. Mustread books about the united arab emirates culture trip. Ilorin emirate history history of ilorin emirate ilorin is the present day capital of kwara state in the north central region of the federal republic of nigeria.
Gwandu, also called gando, is a town and emirate in kebbi state, nigeria. Although the ways that books are made have evolved over time, whether handwritten, printed on pages, or digitized online, their need remains timeless. Sciences, history, and geography is a fulltext searchable archive of early arabic printed books on medicine and physiology, classical sciences, mathematics, astrology, chemistry, natural history, philosophy, logic and ethics, politics, history and genealogy, biography, travel, geography, and much more. May 14, 2019 dubai is the second largest as well as the most populated emirate of the uae on the arabian peninsula. It explicates the intellectual and personality behind the development of the emirate before the interruption of colonialism. Due to its reputation for aggression that belies its delicate appearance, the words can also mean someone who is quick to argue and likely to start a fight. Pengyong kong khalifa university united arab emirates. Faces of the emirates showcases people in the midtwentieth century, as seen through codrais lens. Comprehensive reference book on the entire range of wildlife in the united arab emirates. Dubai is the second largest as well as the most populated emirate of the uae on the arabian peninsula. It is the successor to the ancient hausa kingdom of kebbi.
A story of abu dhabi by mohammed alfahim layover in dubai by dan fesperman dubai tales by muhammad al murr in a fertile desert by denys johnsondavies the women of the united arab emirates by linda usra soffan the seven shaikdoms by. Discover the best united arab emirates history in best sellers. Poetry encyclopedia the poetry encyclopaedia is an electronic portal containing more than 3,090 collections of arab poetry. The uaes history stretches back tens of thousands of years, with cultural objects and art that start with tools from the early stone age. Emirates, including its geography, history, government, military forces, and communications and transportation networks. Rulers, sheikhs, bedu, mariners, pearl divers, merchants, fishermen, hillmen and some of their families and more are featured. The seat of government for the emirate and district of this name is in birnin kebbi, which is the capital of kebbi state and was capital of the historical kingdom of kebbi. Ajman museum represents a long history and a story that withstood the test of time, loftily extending through time. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone.
This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. If you want really general, goldschidmt is very good, as is a history of the modern middle east by william l cleveland and martin bunton. The following 73 pages are in this category, out of 73 total. Six decades of the mumbai mafia is a book by former investigative journalist hussain zaidi. Many thousands of fragments have been unearthed during ten years of excavations and these are divided into a catalogue of over 100 types. The domain of abdullahi fodiyo, since 1805 birninkebbi, nigeria. You can browse categories or find ebooks by author or country. A novel from dubai by maha gargash from rags to riches. New books on emirati dialect highlight the richness of. It is a predominantly islamic city with people of diverse culture who have come together to live as one in peace and harmony. This book contributes to three important themes in nigerian history. A political and social history of the trucial states. Books on the uae history of the united arab emirates. Discover the history and culture of the united arab emirates through six mustread books, including works from contemporary emirati novelists.
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