It is high time Sheikh Zayed’s legacy hit the big screen

I write in reference to your article Hollywood film to be made about Sheikh Zayed (June 4): this is fantastic news. Sheikh Zayed was truly a remarkable leader who laid the foundations of the modern UAE. It is thanks to his guidance and foresight that this country has emerged as a model in terms of economic progress, social harmony, migration and regional contribution. Above all, the UAE is sensitive to the needs of millions of foreign residents who work across the employment spectrum and contribute to the country’s various functions. Sheikh Zayed’s philosophy and vision should continue to be documented and disseminated to inspire future generations in this country and beyond. It is for this reason that the upcoming film is most welcome. It will be even better if the producers and Shekhar Kapur, the director, explore local acting talent and perhaps discover another star, as David Lean did with Omar Sharif in Lawrence of Arabia.

Rajendra Aneja, Dubai The news that the story of the late Founding Father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed, will appear on the big screen is excellent. I eagerly await the script by popular writer Cliff Dorfman and I am pleased that the film direction was bestowed on Shekhar Kapur, who also directed the excellent and widely popular Elizabeth. With his special touch, it is sure to be an excellent film. And it will make the UAE even more popular on the international stage.

K Ragavan, Denver