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After his passing, a photographer's work still develops
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25 August 2010 |
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In late November 2008, the television reporter Riz Khan hosted Noor Ali Rashid on Al Jazeera television. The acclaimed UAE photographer talked about his 50 years of firsthand experience documenting the transformation of this nation from a desert land into a modern state.
During the interview, Mr Rashid recounted his vivid memories of milestone events in the UAE's history, like the inauguration of the late Sheikh Rashid al Maktoum as the Ruler of Dubai, the development of Dubai Creek, the construction of Al Maktoum Bridge, and the launch of the UAE federation.
I was reminded of this interview after this legend of photography passed away last week at the age of 80. Most media outlets have noted how Mr Rashid will be remembered because of the photographic record he accumulated of half a century of the UAE's development.
But I believe there is more to Mr Rashid's massive collection of photographs than simply documenting a transitional phase of UAE history. His three million photos have a great potential as an educational tool for the public to learn about this nation's history and culture.
If we truly believe that a picture is worth 1,000 words, then we should be able to imagine how indispensable Mr Rashid's archive could be to inspire and educated younger generations about this nation's history.
Recently I skimmed through some of his unique black-and-white stills of Sheikh Zayed's falconry outings, Sheikh Rashid's inauguration ceremonies and the events surrounding the launch of the federation. I was overwhelmed by the understanding these images conveyed of how this country fared prior to its transition into a modern state.
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