The first ten books in the ‘Ahl Dubai’ series, part of the Erth Dubai initiative, were launched at a signing ceremony held at Al Shindagha Museum on Sunday.
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, was present at the launch, held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.
Erth Dubai seeks to document the emirate’s history and preserve its cultural and social heritage.
The ten publications form the first instalment of the 100-book ‘Ahl Dubai’ series, with each volume chronicling the life of a member of Dubai’s community. Drawing on stories and personal accounts contributed to Erth Dubai since its launch, the series will help future generations explore the emirate’s history through the experiences of its people.
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Community involvement
Ahmed Saeed Al Sharid, General Coordinator of the Erth Dubai Initiative, thanked Sheikha Latifa for attending the signing ceremony. He praised her continued support for Dubai’s cultural sector and her commitment to initiatives that preserve the emirate’s cultural and social heritage.
