Traditional Sports
Camel-racing
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A traditional sport for special occasions such as weddings, feast days and National days. The winning owner is rewarded with money but the camel is rewarded by having its head covered with oriental perfume such as Zaafaran. The sport is popular throughout the Arabian Gulf.
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Falconry
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Falconry is
a popular sport among the people of the UAE. It existed in the Arabian Peninsula
a long time ago. It is a highly prized sport. Falconers spend a long time
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