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The author's father arrived in the UAE in May 1975. The red stamp on the top right marks his entry into the country. Courtesy Manal Ataya
The author's father arrived in the UAE in May 1975. The red stamp on the top right marks his entry into the country. Courtesy Manal Ataya
How the Emirates helped my family find the courage to start over
Manal Ataya is an adviser to the Sharjah Museums Authority
December 02, 2021