• June 17, Saleem Khalfan Al Dhagmani oses for the camera on his traditional Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa. June 1, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/ The National)
    June 17, Saleem Khalfan Al Dhagmani oses for the camera on his traditional Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa. June 1, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/ The National)
  • Mohammad Khalifa poses for the camera with some locally grown mangoes on a traditional Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa. Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
    Mohammad Khalifa poses for the camera with some locally grown mangoes on a traditional Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa. Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Ali Abdullah Ali Al Dhagmani holds his two month old son while Aid Mater kisses his forehead as a sign of respect and blessing. Ali and his family lives on a traditonal Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa, Ras Al Khaimah.
    Ali Abdullah Ali Al Dhagmani holds his two month old son while Aid Mater kisses his forehead as a sign of respect and blessing. Ali and his family lives on a traditonal Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa, Ras Al Khaimah.
  • Abdullah Al Yalyle dishes up for his guests during a traditional meal at his home Majlis in Wadi Al Tuwa, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
    Abdullah Al Yalyle dishes up for his guests during a traditional meal at his home Majlis in Wadi Al Tuwa, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Guests drink Gahwa, or Arabic coffee made with coffee beans and cardamon at Abdullah Al Yalyle's home Majlis in Wadi Al Tuwa. Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
    Guests drink Gahwa, or Arabic coffee made with coffee beans and cardamon at Abdullah Al Yalyle's home Majlis in Wadi Al Tuwa. Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Saeed Al Kitbi poses for the camera with some locally grown tobacco on a traditional Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
    Saeed Al Kitbi poses for the camera with some locally grown tobacco on a traditional Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
  • A view of the mountains on a traditional Emirati farm in Wadi Al Tuwa, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
    A view of the mountains on a traditional Emirati farm in Wadi Al Tuwa, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
  • Aid Mater (L) and Mohammad Khalifa (R) sort dates being dried for feed on a traditional Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa, Ras Al Khaimah.
    Aid Mater (L) and Mohammad Khalifa (R) sort dates being dried for feed on a traditional Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa, Ras Al Khaimah.
  • Saeed Juma Al Yalyle carries a dried bunch of locally grown tobacco on his families traditional Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa.
    Saeed Juma Al Yalyle carries a dried bunch of locally grown tobacco on his families traditional Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa.
  • Mohammad Khalifa poses for the camera with some locally grown mangoes on a traditional Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa.
    Mohammad Khalifa poses for the camera with some locally grown mangoes on a traditional Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa.
  • Khalfan Al Dhagmani poses for the camera with some locally grown onions on a traditional Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa.
    Khalfan Al Dhagmani poses for the camera with some locally grown onions on a traditional Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa.
  • Khalfan Al Dhagmani poses for the camera with some locally grown tobacco on a traditional Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa.
    Khalfan Al Dhagmani poses for the camera with some locally grown tobacco on a traditional Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa.
  • Ali Abdullah Ali Al Dhagmani sits on his traditional raised sleeping platform on his farm in Wadi Al Tuwa.
    Ali Abdullah Ali Al Dhagmani sits on his traditional raised sleeping platform on his farm in Wadi Al Tuwa.
  • Khalifa Al Litbi (Far left) explains the traditional way of life on an Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa. Behnd him stands Khalfan Al Dhagmani (Far Right), Mohammed Khalifa (second left and Saeed Al Kitbi (Second right).
    Khalifa Al Litbi (Far left) explains the traditional way of life on an Emirate farm in Wadi Al Tuwa. Behnd him stands Khalfan Al Dhagmani (Far Right), Mohammed Khalifa (second left and Saeed Al Kitbi (Second right).

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