An Omani tailor displays a dishdasha at a shop in the capital Muscat. Foreign imitations and alternative styles have led authorities there to threaten a fine of 1,000 Omani rials ($2,600), or double that in the case of a second violation, for wearing dishdashas that do not adhere to traditional criteria. All photos by AFP

Preservation of the Omani dishdasha - in pictures



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Ms Davison came to Dubai from Kerala after her marriage in 1996 when she was 21-years-old

Since 2001, Ms Davison has worked at many affordable schools such as Our Own English High School in Sharjah, and The Apple International School and Amled School in Dubai

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Developer: Treyarch, Raven Software
Publisher:  Activision
Console: PlayStation 4 & 5, Windows, Xbox One & Series X/S
Rating: 3.5/5

Updated: February 06, 2022, 11:11 AM