These dhows, with their broken masts, decomposed decks and torn sails, could be seen in the emirate's entire seashores, particularly in the part of Al Mareed shoreline. They tell a demoralising story ...

The 14th edition of the Katara Traditional Dhow Festival continues to welcome more visitors with a diverse cultural and heritage experience. Among the standout activities are traditional maritime ...

Wooden cargo dhows, the traditional mainstay of regional sea trade, cannot be phased out and there are no efforts to do, say officials. They were responding to shipping industry reports that ...

Every week, Inside Africa takes its viewers on a journey across Africa, exploring the true diversity and depth of different cultures, countries and regions. The East African island, perched placidly ...

Dates have been an integral part of the culture and identity of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since ancient times. In the past four decades, production has increased nearly a hundredfold with dates ...

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Bargain hunters who flock to the dhows docked on the Creek here looking for great buys are in for a surprise. The authorities have banned dhow crews from selling goods mostly households items that ...

Two school children are running in a narrow alley of Lamu Old Town in Kenya. They cross a house whose walls are made with coral stone and timber sourced from the nearby mangroves. These walls absorb ...

DUBAI - The Civil Defence has no authority to board or inspect dhows at port, although many openly violate the most basic fire safety procedures. The result is hundreds of floating fire hazards. While ...