First 10 books in ‘Ahl Dubai’ series launched at Al Shindagha Museum

The first ten books in the "Ahl Dubai" series were launched at Al Shindagha Museum on Sunday as part of the wider Erth Dubai initiative.

The launch was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and attended by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority.

The ten publications are the first instalment in a planned 100-book series documenting the lives, experiences and contributions of people from across Dubai.

The books draw on personal accounts and stories collected through Erth Dubai, which was launched to document the emirate’s history and preserve its cultural and social heritage.

The first titles feature figures whose contributions span areas including trade, education, culture and community life.

Among those profiled are Juma Al Majid, Ahmed bin Dalmouk Al Falasi, Abdul Rahim Belghozooz Al Zarooni, Abdullah bin Quraish Al Falasi and Dr Mona Juma Al Bahr.

The series also documents the lives of a number of late Dubai figures, including poet Mohammed Khalifa bin Hadhir and sea captain Mohammed bin Thani Al Falasi.

Organisers say the project is designed to give future generations a deeper understanding of Dubai’s history through the people who witnessed and helped shape its development.