Shapes Of Earth's Surface In The United Arab Emirates

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This book provides an engaging exploration of the UAE’s terrains, transcending the stereotypical image of the desert and revealing a stunning natural landscape in all its diversity, from the sea of swaying golden dunes in the Empty Quarter to towering mountain ranges such as the Hajar Mountains and winding coasts rich in vibrant bays.

This illustrated guide explains in a clear scientific style the great geological forces that have shaped these unique features over the ages and how humans interact with them.

An indispensable book for anyone who wants to understand the geographical depth that reflects the stunning natural beauty of the United Arab Emirates.

Name: Abdel Hafeez Sakka.

Date of birth: 06/27/1949 AD.

Bachelor’s degree: Geography - Department of Geography, College of Arts and Humanities, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - 1975 AD.

Master’s degree: Geography—Ohio University, USA—1980.

PhD: Geography—Geomorphology—Lancaster University, UK—1986.

He was appointed assistant professor in 1986.

He was promoted to associate professor in 1993.

He was promoted to the rank of professor in 2011.

Member of many Arab and international geographical associations.

The author has many scientific research papers published in Arab and international journals.

Author’s research interests:

- Sand Dune Sediments.

- Coastal forms sediments.

- Surface water drainage basins and flood risks.