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Close-up of an old carved wooden door with brass studs and geometric patterns, set in a traditional Gulf building
Culture

Gulf Heritage Doors: The Art and Symbolism of Carved Wooden Entrances

Traditional wooden doors across the Gulf are more than entryways—they are canvases of geometric artistry, symbols of welcome, and enduring links to a rich craft heritage.
Men in traditional Gulf dress performing fijiri music with drums and clapping on a wooden boat
Culture

Fijiri: The Pearl Divers' Music That Still Echoes Across the Gulf

Discover the rhythmic chants and drumming that once guided Gulf pearl divers through long months at sea, and how the tradition lives on today.