From Rags to Riches: A Story of Abu Dhabi

From Rags to Riches: A Story of Abu Dhabi
March 31, 2015
This autobiography charts the life of Mohammed Al Fahim, who grew up barefoot and in poverty before witnessing the years when oil wealth changed his country forever, transforming a Bedouin society into a modern nation with astronomical per capita income. In this talk, the author speaks about his life and role in that remarkable history.
Mohammed Al Fahim
Author of "From Rags to Riches: An Abu Dhabi Story" (London Center for Arab Studies)
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