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Photo essay: Third-generation sellers at Abu Dhabi carpet souq loved by Sheikh Zayed
Merchants of Mina Souq have fond memories of meeting the UAE's Founding Father
Shireena Al Nowais
November 03, 2023
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November 03, 2023