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Gun jumping in Saudi Arabia: dancers perform Taashir folklore dance in Taif
Shoppers flock to Oman markets before Ramadan
5,000-year-old rock carvings offer insight into Oman's history
Medinet Habu and Colossi of Memnon - Egyptian archaeology in pictures
House of Artisans: Permanent exhibition at Qasr Al Hosn celebrates UAE crafts