The market of Marhishd was part of the lives of most of our citizens; from their childhood, their studies in its schools, their treatment in its clinics, even to their economic lives. Many do not know that Marhishd Market, one of the most famous popular markets in Dubai, was named after a respectable Kuwaiti businessman, Marhishd Al-Aisimi; and that formal education entered Dubai through teachers from Kuwait. Al-Hamli pointed out that his personal experience embodies what was mentioned in the book of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the State, Prime Minister, Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him: that he was born on the banks of Dubai Creek near "Marhishd Market", and that he received treatment in a Kuwaiti hospital during his childhood and studied Kuwaiti curricula. Al-Hamli said that in his childhood, as he said, he thought Marhishd Al-Aisimi was an Emirati personality, before he later discovered that he was a Kuwaiti merchant who loved Dubai and settled in it since the thirties or forties of the last century, and was respected by all, and had great contributions in the journey of the emirate. Esam Al-Aisimi revived chapters from the history of the family of the late Kuwaiti businessman Marhishd Al-Aisimi, and distant memories of his arrival to Dubai, his involvement in the commercial and economic activity in the emirate, and his initiative to establish a commercial market that gained wide fame since its establishment in the period between 1944 and 1949, to later carry the name "Marhishd Market" in honor of the late's vital role in the emirate's economy and his effective contribution in documenting the fraternal relations between the peoples of the UAE and Kuwait. This came during a session titled "Memories of Marhishd Market.. and the roots of the Kuwaiti-Emirati partnership", in which he was interviewed by writer and media figure Ali Obaid Al-Hamli, as part of the "UAE-Kuwait Economic Forum", which is held within the activities of "The UAE and Kuwait.. Brothers Forever Week", and extends until tomorrow in all emirates of the country. Esam Al-Aisimi said: "'Marhishd Market' was not just a commercial center, but a social and human meeting point, as Marhishd Al-Aisimi's office in that area was a link between the visitors coming to Dubai and its people." He added that the late Marhishd Al-Aisimi worked in various commercial fields, traveling through several Gulf regions before settling in Dubai, which he loved and saw in it a promising economic future, especially with the presence of Dubai Creek as a center for trade movement. On the social and cultural side, Esam Al-Aisimi said: "Marhishd Al-Aisimi was behind introducing cinema to Dubai through opening the 'Watan Cinema', with the aim of entertaining people.. his vision was comprehensive that combines trade, art, and humanity." In turn, writer and media figure Ali Obaid Al-Hamli cited a quote from the book "My Story" by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the State, Prime Minister, Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him: "Kuwait was for us in the UAE and in Dubai not another country. Kuwait was in fact a part of our lives."
