Government Tourist Publications & Magazines

This section showcases governmental publications produced in the 70s and 80s to represent governing bodies in the various emirates. From industry, security, and trade reports, to visual initiatives seeking to promote the UAE’s myriad post-union achievements on the diplomatic front, these publications speak to a desire to advance a unified narrative of progress, while maintaining the singularity of each emirate as well as its unique history and resources. The visual styles of these publications vary from the traditionally-inclined—incorporating calligraphy and Islamic patterns as standard tropes—to outward-looking typographic instances that echo Swiss-style graphic trends of the 70s.