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Dubai Creek has been at the heart of the dhow trade for centuries.

Cargo dhows at Dubai Creek being loaded for a trip. All photos: Pawan Singh and Chris Whiteoak / The National

The dhows carry electronics, food and cars across the Middle East and North Africa.

Mahmood Amin, chief executive of Dubai's Marine Agency for Wooden Dhows.

The dhows are now powered by diesel engines rather than sails.

The dhows travel to countries such as Iran, India, Pakistan and Yemen.

Many goods are sourced at Dubai's famous wholesale markets in Deira.

A lot of the dhow trade is re-export, which is when goods are imported to the UAE and then exported.

Dubai Creek has been at the heart of the dhow trade for centuries.

Cargo dhows at Dubai Creek being loaded for a trip. All photos: Pawan Singh and Chris Whiteoak / The National

The dhows carry electronics, food and cars across the Middle East and North Africa.

Mahmood Amin, chief executive of Dubai's Marine Agency for Wooden Dhows.

The dhows are now powered by diesel engines rather than sails.

The dhows travel to countries such as Iran, India, Pakistan and Yemen.

Many goods are sourced at Dubai's famous wholesale markets in Deira.

A lot of the dhow trade is re-export, which is when goods are imported to the UAE and then exported.

Dubai Creek has been at the heart of the dhow trade for centuries.

Dubai's historic dhow trade sets sail again - in pictures

Cars follow the bend of a forest road in the Taunus region near Frankfurt, Germany, after overnight snow. AP

Pictures of the week: From snowfall in Germany to art in Abu Dhabi

Students gather to prepare before going into the hall

Photo Essay: Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi holds its 15th Graduation at Emirates Palace