Updated: July 28, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Nation led by its loving father
An image from the Itihad archive. Courtesy Al Itihad. Abu Dhabi, UAE. 1975. Sheikh Zayed celebrating Eid with locals. *** Local Caption *** 000025.JPG
1977: Sheikh Zayed speaking to a pupil in an Abu Dhabi school. Courtesy Al Ittihad
1977: Sheikh Zayed talking to a child as he inspects an Abu Dhabi school. Courtesy Al Ittihad
Sheikh Zayed addresses a class full of students. Courtesy Al Itthad
1981: Sheikh Zayed talking to two little girls while on a visit to Delma Island. Courtesy Al Ittihad
1977: Sheikh Zayed visiting schools Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Al Itthad
1977: Sheikh Zayed looking at the work of students in a school in UAE. Courtesy Al Ittihad
1977: Sheikh Zayed in a girls' school in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Al Ittihad
1972: Sheikh Zayed talking to two boys while on a visit to Saadiyat Island. Courtesy Al Ittihad