The world's shortest man - in pictures

  • Afshin Esmaeil Ghaderzadeh has been officially named the world's shortest living man by Guinness World Records. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    Afshin Esmaeil Ghaderzadeh has been officially named the world's shortest living man by Guinness World Records. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • Ghaderzadeh, who is from Iran, stands at 65.24cm
    Ghaderzadeh, who is from Iran, stands at 65.24cm
  • The new record holder attended the Dubai ceremony with his parents
    The new record holder attended the Dubai ceremony with his parents
  • He described receiving the record as a 'dream'
    He described receiving the record as a 'dream'
  • Ghaderzadeh was born in and has grown up in the West Azerbaijan Province in Northern Iran
    Ghaderzadeh was born in and has grown up in the West Azerbaijan Province in Northern Iran
  • His height was officially recorded at a ceremony in Dubai on December 15
    His height was officially recorded at a ceremony in Dubai on December 15
  • Speaking of Ghaderzadeh, Guinness World Records editor in chief Craig Glenday said: 'We haven't got a specific diagnosis, but we know it's a form of primordial dwarfism'
    Speaking of Ghaderzadeh, Guinness World Records editor in chief Craig Glenday said: 'We haven't got a specific diagnosis, but we know it's a form of primordial dwarfism'
  • Since arriving in Dubai, Ghaderzadeh has taken a tour of the city
    Since arriving in Dubai, Ghaderzadeh has taken a tour of the city
  • He says the record 'makes him feel special'
    He says the record 'makes him feel special'
  • Ghaderzadeh is embraced by his parents at the Dubai Guinness World Record plaque ceremony
    Ghaderzadeh is embraced by his parents at the Dubai Guinness World Record plaque ceremony
  • Ghaderzadeh's mother is always by his side, his family say
    Ghaderzadeh's mother is always by his side, his family say