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Existing markets will be retained. Victor Besa / The National
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Construction is under way to transform Mina Zayed into a top tourist and commercial destination. This shows the fisherman's wharf with the new fish market. Courtesy: Department of Municipalities and Transport / Modon
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The entrance to Mina Zayed's new fish market. Courtesy: Department of Municipalities and Transport / Modon
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The new fish market is being built beside the old one. Courtesy: Department of Municipalities and Transport / Modon
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Mina Plaza will be demolished on November 27, heralding the start of the redevelopment. Victor Besa / The National
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Existing markets will be retained. Victor Besa / The National
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Construction is under way to transform Mina Zayed into a top tourist and commercial destination. This shows the fisherman's wharf with the new fish market. Courtesy: Department of Municipalities and Transport / Modon
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The entrance to Mina Zayed's new fish market. Courtesy: Department of Municipalities and Transport / Modon
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The new fish market is being built beside the old one. Courtesy: Department of Municipalities and Transport / Modon
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Mina Plaza will be demolished on November 27, heralding the start of the redevelopment. Victor Besa / The National
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Existing markets will be retained. Victor Besa / The National
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27 November, 2020
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