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Kuwait keeps pearl diving tradition alive

July 27, 2017 | 01:05 PM

Kuwaiti sailors prepare to sail away in dhows on a pearl diving trip

Pearl-diving trips are held annually under the patronage of the Kuwaiti Emir

Sailors prepare to sail away in dhows in Kuwait City on Thursday

Pearl-diving trips are held to keep alive traditions

Pearl diving is popular in Gulf countries

July 27, 2017 | 01:05 PM