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July 25, 2025

PRODUCTS MADE BY EMIRATI WOMEN ECHO SPIRIT OF PAST

- BY ABDULLA RASHEED

Liwa festival spotlights date palm handicrafts

The 21st edition of the Liwa Date Festival showcases a vibrant array of handmade traditional crafts that echo the spirit of the past.

These creations, crafted by Emirati women dedicated to preserving heritage, form a rich cultural mosaic across 14 corners within the Handicrafts Pavilion at the festival, held in Liwa City, Al Dhafra region, until Sunday, under the organisation of the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority.

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