Book: My Story by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

We are happy to announce the inaugural Marathon Reading Event at the Al Maktoum Medical Library, where volunteers will be able to take turns reading the entirety of “My Story” by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

In a 6 hour stretch, volunteers will be able to take turns reciting the entire book creating the experience of a live crowdsourced audiobook.

All Library patrons are welcome to participate in the event.  Volunteers are required to pre-register at the library. Audience is free to join or leave at any point during the activity.

About the Book – My Story by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

The book describes the vision behind Dubai’s meteoric growth from a small and bustling trading port to an international metropolis at the heart of global business. They record the evolution of the United Arab Emirates from a shared ideal to a nation where more than 195 nationalities live and work in peace, harmony and prosperity. And they reveal insights from a man whose drive, determination and will to succeed have become legendary.

Within these stories lies the heart of Sheikh Mohammed the statesman, the equestrian, the poet and the leader. They are written with the intent to inspire and inform new generations of readers, and to celebrate the achievements of this young and vibrant nation and the people who shaped it.