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Folklore and Folklife in the United Arab Emirates (Culture and Civilization in the Middle East)
by Sayyid Hurriez
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with references to "camel racing".
Excerpt - on Page 13: "
... use of camels Moreover, the camel was also used in other, relatively less important activities in the UAE, such as camel racing. ... "
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Insight Guide Oman and the Uae
by Dorothy Stannard
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with references to "camel racing".
Excerpt - from Front Matter: "
... O + Airport Athey also wrote the features on Facey, a director of The London AIR Bus Station forts and camel racing, and Centre of Arab Studies, who wrote O Parking compiled the Travel Tips on Oman. ... "
Key Phrases:
Abu Dhabi, Ras al Khaimah, Sheikh Zayed, Arabian Gulf, Sultan Qaboos, Indian Ocean, Empty Quarter, vegetable souq, gold souq, frankincense trade, camel racing, pearl banks
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Lonely Planet Oman & the United Arab Emirates (Lonely Planet Oman and the United Arab Emirates)
by Lou Callan
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with references to "camel racing".
Excerpt - on Page 20: "
... subsidies to camel owners and breeders, and there is even a Directorate General of Camels' Affairs within the Omani government. Camel racing is a popular sport in the region, and winners of camel races receive large sums of money. One of the ... "
Key Phrases:
Abu Dhabi, Middle East, Bur Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Beach Hotel, Sultan Qaboos, new souq, abra dock, old souq, souq area, dhow wharf, clock tower roundabout
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Lonely Planet Arabian Peninsula
by Anthony Ham
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with references to "camel racing".
Excerpt - on Page 113: "
... 13krn), AI-Audi Camel Racing Club (20km) á Sauy 6 • -lum'a rFnday MarkeU ~ 20 £ Omariya Farwaniya Kuwart international Airport ~ '~! 9 ... "
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