Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum paid tribute to veteran photographer Ramesh Shukla following his passing on February 15 at the age of 87.

In a video shared on X, Sheikh Hamdan called Shukla “one of the most loyal and devoted patriots,” praising his six-decade-long work documenting the UAE’s history, rulers, and people.

Shukla, who arrived in the UAE in 1965, captured pivotal moments after the 1971 Union Agreement and preserved the nation’s earliest beginnings for future generations.

Sheikh Hamdan expressed condolences to his family and friends, highlighting Shukla’s enduring love for the Emirates.

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