Abu Dhabi to promote heritage and traditions of pearl diving - in pictures

  • The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi has partnered with the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation to revive the heritage and traditions of the emirate’s pearl industry. Silvia Razgova / The National
    The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi has partnered with the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation to revive the heritage and traditions of the emirate’s pearl industry. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • The Abu Dhabi Pearls project, first established in 2007, involves farming high-quality pearls using modern and sustainable practices.
    The Abu Dhabi Pearls project, first established in 2007, involves farming high-quality pearls using modern and sustainable practices.
  • The project's goal is to cultivate 80,000 oysters, producing 20,000 high-quality and sustainable pearls annually in the emirate’s waters. AFP
    The project's goal is to cultivate 80,000 oysters, producing 20,000 high-quality and sustainable pearls annually in the emirate’s waters. AFP
  • The project includes partnerships with educational institutions, along with a technical component to create jewellery designs using cultured pearls.
    The project includes partnerships with educational institutions, along with a technical component to create jewellery designs using cultured pearls.
  • The project provides a source of income for young Emirati entrepreneurs.
    The project provides a source of income for young Emirati entrepreneurs.
  • In the 19th century, pearl diving accounted for as much as 95 per cent of the region's income.
    In the 19th century, pearl diving accounted for as much as 95 per cent of the region's income.
  • Al Jalboot boats were traditionally used for pearl diving. Mona Al-Marzooqi / The National
    Al Jalboot boats were traditionally used for pearl diving. Mona Al-Marzooqi / The National