• Abu Dhabi, UAE. 1979. Sheikh Zayed inspecting the breakwater in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Al Ittihad
    Abu Dhabi, UAE. 1979. Sheikh Zayed inspecting the breakwater in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Al Ittihad
  • 1976: Shiekh Zayed at a military award ceremony. Courtesy Al Ittihad
    1976: Shiekh Zayed at a military award ceremony. Courtesy Al Ittihad
  • Day 2. November 29 1971. Sheikh Zayed opens the Abu Dhabi - Dubai Road (now known as Shiekh Zayed Road) Courtesy: Al Ittihad
    Day 2. November 29 1971. Sheikh Zayed opens the Abu Dhabi - Dubai Road (now known as Shiekh Zayed Road) Courtesy: Al Ittihad
  • Sheikh Zayed (centre) inspecting the plan of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque with his sons Sheikh Hamdan (left) and Sheikh Sultan (right). Courtesy Al Ittihad.
    Sheikh Zayed (centre) inspecting the plan of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque with his sons Sheikh Hamdan (left) and Sheikh Sultan (right). Courtesy Al Ittihad.
  • Sheikh Zayed inspecting fruits and vegetables in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Al Ittihad
    Sheikh Zayed inspecting fruits and vegetables in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Al Ittihad
  • Sheikh Zayed on an agricultural inspection. Courtesy Al Ittihad
    Sheikh Zayed on an agricultural inspection. Courtesy Al Ittihad
  • Sheikh Zayed in the desert. Courtesy Al Ittihad
    Sheikh Zayed in the desert. Courtesy Al Ittihad
  • 1975: Sheikh Zayed having a look at the showcase of Abu Dhabi's future projects. Courtesy Al Ittihad
    1975: Sheikh Zayed having a look at the showcase of Abu Dhabi's future projects. Courtesy Al Ittihad
  • 1975: Sheikh Zayed visiting Delma island. Courtesy Al Ittihad
    1975: Sheikh Zayed visiting Delma island. Courtesy Al Ittihad
  • 1978: Sheikh Zayed admiring the equipment at a new hospital in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Al Ittihad
    1978: Sheikh Zayed admiring the equipment at a new hospital in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Al Ittihad

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In pictures: Sheikh Zayed at home, the nation-builder

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