Our acclaimed author, Dr. Salwa Al-Nuaimi’s history book, The First Barrel of Fortune, is now available at the Gulf News Store.
The First Barrel of Fortune narrates the history of the UAE’s modernization and economical evolution. The book is based on the author’s PhD thesis carried out to investigate the economical rise of the region. It also takes a plunge into other important aspects of Emirati society. Order your copy here.
Dr. Salwa Al-Nuaimi is a faculty adjunct at Zayed University, Dubai. She has previously held several prominent roles in the UAE government and was also the first woman Executive Vice President of Etihad Airways.
