Emirati women and residents are sewing together the burqa at the world's fair. The National
Maryam Qayed, 34, the founder of cultural tourism company Al Beqsha, is leading an attempt to create the world's largest Emirati burqa at Expo 2020 Dubai. The National
The goal is to make a burqa that is 1.25 meters long. The completed burqa will be presented at the Women's Pavilion at the Expo on December 2. The National
A burqa is made of a cloth called al sheel and then a wooden piece known as al seif is placed in the centre of the fabric, where the nose is. Photo: Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism
The metallic-coloured face accessory was worn by women in the early days of the UAE to show they were married or as a form of protection from the sun and dust. The National
The burqa remains an important part of the Emirati culture and is still worn by mostly elderly women and young women during special occasions. The National
Emirati women and residents are sewing together the burqa at the world's fair. The National
Maryam Qayed, 34, the founder of cultural tourism company Al Beqsha, is leading an attempt to create the world's largest Emirati burqa at Expo 2020 Dubai. The National
The goal is to make a burqa that is 1.25 meters long. The completed burqa will be presented at the Women's Pavilion at the Expo on December 2. The National
A burqa is made of a cloth called al sheel and then a wooden piece known as al seif is placed in the centre of the fabric, where the nose is. Photo: Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism
The metallic-coloured face accessory was worn by women in the early days of the UAE to show they were married or as a form of protection from the sun and dust. The National
The burqa remains an important part of the Emirati culture and is still worn by mostly elderly women and young women during special occasions. The National
Emirati women and residents are sewing together the burqa at the world's fair. The National
World's largest Emirati burqa attempt at Expo - in pictures
