In this lavishly illustrated book, 40 Poems from the Desert, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum celebrates the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the United Arab Emirates with new and previously published poems. Written in the rich tradition of Nabati poetry, Sheikh Mohammed seamlessly fuses classical form with contemporary thought. His poems pulsate with deep-rooted patriotism, love for his people as well as his passion for a life filled with challenges.