One of the UAE's first major disease outbreaks was in the 18th century in the pearl diving hub of Delma Island. This is an old photograph of the pearl divers on display at the Pearl Museum at Emirates NBD head office in Deira, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
One of the UAE's first major disease outbreaks was in the 18th century in the pearl diving hub of Delma Island. This is an old photograph of the pearl divers on display at the Pearl Museum at EmiratesShow more

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