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The past meets the present in Wadi Al Helo Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Khaled Al Mazroui, 19, enjoys exploring the archaeological ruins in Wadi Al Helo. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Ramdular Prasad says business is booming at the dry cleaning shop he works at in the village. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Al Mazroui family owns a huge farm near the archaeological site in Wadi Al Helo. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Wadi Al Helo - meaning sweet valley in English - plays host to an array of diverse wildlife. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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A new era is dawning in Wadi Al Helo village, Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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In the past 20 years Wadi Al Helo has undergone a transformation. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Ali Al Mazroui's family settled in Wadi Al Helo 80 years ago. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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A residential area in Wadi Al Helo. Around 170 families live in the old town - all from the Al Mazroui tribe. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Wadi Al Helo is home to archaeological ruins dating back between 8,000 BC and the Islamic era. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The past meets the present in Wadi Al Helo Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Khaled Al Mazroui, 19, enjoys exploring the archaeological ruins in Wadi Al Helo. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Ramdular Prasad says business is booming at the dry cleaning shop he works at in the village. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Al Mazroui family owns a huge farm near the archaeological site in Wadi Al Helo. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Wadi Al Helo - meaning sweet valley in English - plays host to an array of diverse wildlife. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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A new era is dawning in Wadi Al Helo village, Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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In the past 20 years Wadi Al Helo has undergone a transformation. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Ali Al Mazroui's family settled in Wadi Al Helo 80 years ago. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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A residential area in Wadi Al Helo. Around 170 families live in the old town - all from the Al Mazroui tribe. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Wadi Al Helo is home to archaeological ruins dating back between 8,000 BC and the Islamic era. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The past meets the present in Wadi Al Helo Chris Whiteoak / The National
Neighbourhood Watch: Wadi Al Helo, the 'sweet valley' of the UAE
A UAE heritage spot is managing to look to the future while preserving a rich history
Ruba Haza
26 September, 2018
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