An island kingdom just off the Arabian Peninsula, known as the first emirate nation to discover oil in 1932, wants to re-establish itself as the global center for sustainable pearls. Natural pearls ...
“I’m an old pearl diver. This last week, Friday, I was in the sea diving. From when I am 15 years old up to now, I am a pearl diver and bodybuilder.” The store owner motions to a framed ...
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Why this Emirati gave up a diplomatic career to revive traditional pearl diving in the UAE
Dubai: What makes a man walk away from a high-flying diplomatic career armed with international degrees in political science and public affairs, rubbing shoulders with global leaders only to return ...
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Seventy years ago, Saad Ismail Al Jassim used to free dive 40 feet (13 meters) deep into the waters of the Persian Gulf, holding his breath to comb the seabed for oysters in the ...
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