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He wrote books on environment and rich archaeological heritage in the Emirates, and worked as a journalist, historian and consultant in the field of oil

The country mourned the death of veteran chronicler who arrived here in 1975 and became an integral part of the new nation

Peter Hellyer, a UK-born writer who spent nearly five decades chronicling the history, natural beauty and modern transformation of the United Arab Emirates, has died peacefully at the age of 75, local media reported Monday. Hellyer, who was granted UAE citizenship and awarded the country's highest civilian honor, helped found the state-run WAM news agency and established its English service. He also helped establish an archaeological group that uncovered several historical sites.

Peter Hellyer, a U.K.-born writer who spent nearly five decades chronicling the history, natural beauty and modern transformation of the United Arab Emirates, has died peacefully at the age of 75, local media reported Monday. Hellyer, who was granted UAE citizenship and awarded the country's highest civilian honor, helped found the state-run WAM news agency and established its English service. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the UAE, said on Twitter that Hellyer&#x27...

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Considered a close friend of the UAE, Peter Hellyer leaves behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the country's history

Prolific writer Peter Hellyer, a British-born writer who spent nearly 50 years chronicling the beauty and transformation of the United Arab Emirates, has died at 75 years old.

Hellyer is a UK-born writer who spent nearly five decades chronicling history

Like so many of us, I received the news of Peter Hellyer’s passing with great sadness. Peter was a tremendous man and a great soul; his knowledge of the UA..

I first met Peter Hellyer in 1993 as an undergraduate student working on an excavation in Sharjah. Peter had a deep interest in the history, archaeology, a..