UAE PM inaugurates book-shaped library worth Dh1 billion - in pictures

  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated a bookstand-shaped library that cost Dh1 billion to build. Photo: HHShkMohd via Twitter
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated a bookstand-shaped library that cost Dh1 billion to build. Photo: HHShkMohd via Twitter
  • The launch of the library was attended by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and several ministers and senior officers. Photo: HHShkMohd via Twitter
    The launch of the library was attended by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and several ministers and senior officers. Photo: HHShkMohd via Twitter
  • Sheikh Mohammed tours the library at the launch on Monday. Photo: HHShkMohd via Twitter
    Sheikh Mohammed tours the library at the launch on Monday. Photo: HHShkMohd via Twitter
  • Sheikh Mohammed tours the library at the launch on Monday. Photo: DMO
    Sheikh Mohammed tours the library at the launch on Monday. Photo: DMO
  • The Mohammed bin Rashid Library has nine separate libraries with more than 1 million print and digital books. Photo: HHShkMohd via Twitter
    The Mohammed bin Rashid Library has nine separate libraries with more than 1 million print and digital books. Photo: HHShkMohd via Twitter
  • The library is in the shape of a bookstand. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The library is in the shape of a bookstand. Chris Whiteoak / The National