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

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

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 inspecting fruits and vegetables in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Al Ittihad

Sheikh Zayed on an agricultural inspection. 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 visiting Delma island. Courtesy Al Ittihad

1978: Sheikh Zayed admiring the equipment at a new hospital in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Al Ittihad