I have read this book because of my interest in the development of industry in the Gulf and particularly the UAE. The book starts with an historical review of the development of industry since the pre-oil era, and the review is concise but quite comprehensive. The book then discusses the population aspect of the UAE and its impact on economic development and it is obvious that the writer has an indepth understanding of the economic and social dimensions of the country. The following chapters are fascinating in that they give first hand experience of the problems that were faced in industrializing the country, and the author relies on his first hand local experience to propose various strategies in which the country can develop its industry successfully.