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He keeps their prized possessions safe in a special museum at his home.

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Year of 50: Portrait of UAE leaders with coins from 88 countries

The idea of artwork comes from the time of pre-Hafilat smart cards, when coins were used to pay for bus fares.

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This UAE doctor served two generations of mothers

Serving the people of the UAE as a doctor for the last three decades has been a feeling of unconditional love for Dr Saleema Wani

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Meet abra drivers ferrying riders for less than Dh1 for decades

These wooden boats have served as the oldest form of transport in the emirate and residents are still riding them to this day.

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Then, Dubai had just one cinema hall: Expat of 57 years

Ahmad Golchin, founder and CEO of Phars Films Group, has lived a life like ‘it’s in the movies’.

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Dubai: How this expat went from porter to businessman

Abdullah Asad came to Dubai in 1967, when there were hardly six shops that sold spices and herbs in the souk.

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Meet the man who was witness to the formation of the UAE

Zaki Nusseibeh helped foster the Founding Father’s passion to connect with the world

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