The Syrian oud has been recognised on Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. All photos: Reuters
The Syrian oud has been recognised on Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. All photos: Reuters
The instrument is known for its pure notes and unique, harmonious sounds.
The instrument is known for its pure notes and unique, harmonious sounds.
The oud industry was severely impacted by the Syrian war and the economic crisis in the years that followed, with demand for the musical instruments on the decline.
The oud industry was severely impacted by the Syrian war and the economic crisis in the years that followed, with demand for the musical instruments on the decline.
A significant price increase due to expensive raw materials was also keeping customers at bay.
A significant price increase due to expensive raw materials was also keeping customers at bay.
By listing the oud on Unesco's intangible list, the Syrian Development Trust will work together with the international organisation to support craftsmen in promoting and selling their products in order to preserve the industry.
By listing the oud on Unesco's intangible list, the Syrian Development Trust will work together with the international organisation to support craftsmen in promoting and selling their products in order to preserve the industry.
Iran's 'crafting and playing of the oud' is also included on the same list
Iran's 'crafting and playing of the oud' is also included on the same list

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The crafting and playing of the oud - in pictures

The wooden instrument from Syria and Iran has been inscribed on the Unesco heritage list and is known for its pure notes and harmonious sounds

The National

January 21, 2023

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New UK refugee system

 

  • A new “core protection” for refugees moving from permanent to a more basic, temporary protection
  • Shortened leave to remain - refugees will receive 30 months instead of five years
  • A longer path to settlement with no indefinite settled status until a refugee has spent 20 years in Britain
  • To encourage refugees to integrate the government will encourage them to out of the core protection route wherever possible.
  • Under core protection there will be no automatic right to family reunion
  • Refugees will have a reduced right to public funds
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  • Technology expert in robotics and automation: Dh20,000 to Dh40,000 
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How to wear a kandura

Dos

  • Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion 
  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
  • Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work 
  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts 

  • Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal 
  • Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
Updated: January 21, 2023, 9:26 AM
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