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Al-Gaffal



Marathon dhow race seeks to preserve ancient Gulf heritage

  • Dhow racing enthusiasts are competing in the 100km Al-Gaffal, beginning at Sir Bu Nair island, Sharjah, and finishing at the Burj Al-Arab in Dubai
  • The Al-Gaffal dhow race is an acknowledgement to returning pearl divers who had journeyed out to sea in pursuit of their catch
By AFP ·

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