Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

In fairness to HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, I think something is getting lost in the translation of these poems. His chosen form--the old Bedouin form called Nabati poetry, so beloved by Gulf Arabs--is reknowned for its simplicity and honesty, and I suspect in Arabic these timeless qualities remain. In English, however, some of the poems can come across as simplistic or homey. Still, the portrait of the poet himself, as revealed in his poems, is endearing and warmly human: full of quiet reflection, of heavy contemplation of his national as well as domestic responsibilities, and of simple passion for his beloved wife and family. I look forward to reading more as translations of Nabati poetry become more common.… (meer)

My cousin bought me this book while deployed in the UAE with the USA Navy.
While stations in Dubai, I told her to buy me a book by a local author. A week later I recieved this book in the mail. The way the original artwork by up and coming your artists from the UAE lend themselves beautifully to the incredible emotions and words of HH Sheikh Mohammked bin Rashid Al Maktoum. I highly reccoment this to anyone looking for great poetry, culture rich and amazing captures of a country rich in beauty, resources, history and more.… (meer)