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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's dedicated service to UAE over the course of decades had left “notable” marks in the...
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