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"Al-Qallafah" (Shipbuilding): a Craft that Preserves the Identity of the Sea

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Abu Dhabi (Al Ittihad) – Shipbuilding is one of the most important traditional crafts that contributed to shaping maritime life in the UAE and the Gulf region. Decades ago, wooden ships were the backbone of economic and social life, as people relied on them for transportation, transporting goods and passengers, pearl diving expeditions, and trade through the ports along the coast. This profession was not merely manual labor, but an integrated sy…
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Abu Dhabi (Al Ittihad) – Shipbuilding is one of the most important traditional crafts that contributed to shaping maritime life in the UAE and the Gulf region. Decades ago, wooden ships were the backbone of economic and social life, as people relied on them for transportation, transporting goods and passengers, pearl diving expeditions, and trade through the ports along the coast. This profession was not merely manual labor, but an integrated sy…

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aletihad.ae broke the news in on Friday, February 20, 2026.
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