A herd of camels walk past the UAE flag. WAM
A herd of camels walk past the UAE flag. WAM
The animals are a major symbol of the UAE's cultural heritage, in everything from providing transport and sustenance to status and entertainment. WAM
The animals are a major symbol of the UAE's cultural heritage, in everything from providing transport and sustenance to status and entertainment. WAM
In the days before 4x4s, camels were vital for traversing the country's desert. WAM
In the days before 4x4s, camels were vital for traversing the country's desert. WAM
The animals also provided tribes with milk and meat, which remain popular delicacies, and wool for making clothes, rugs and tents. WAM
The animals also provided tribes with milk and meat, which remain popular delicacies, and wool for making clothes, rugs and tents. WAM
Camels have also served as status symbols and forms of currency, used to pay bridal dowries and zakat almsgiving. WAM
Camels have also served as status symbols and forms of currency, used to pay bridal dowries and zakat almsgiving. WAM
In addition, camels have provided entertainment over the centuries, through races and beauty contests offering lucrative prizes. WAM
In addition, camels have provided entertainment over the centuries, through races and beauty contests offering lucrative prizes. WAM

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Camels stride out across the UAE desert - in pictures

The animals are a major symbol of the UAE's cultural heritage

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June 23, 2021

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