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          The Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi opens this week in the capital's Cultural District and welcomes all faith, cultures and nationalities. Photo: Baps Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi

          UAE and India unite in creation of Abu Dhabi's first Hindu temple

          HeritageFebruary 13, 2024
          Outside view of the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

          Hindu temple will 'signify close ties between UAE and India'

          HeritageJanuary 31, 2024
          The Tell Abraq archaeological site in Umm Al Quwain. Photo: Umm Al Quwain Department of Tourism and Archaeology

          Roman coins and possible shrine unearthed in Umm Al Quwain

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          Watched by Sheikh Rashid, the British political resident, Donald Hawley, inaugurates Dubai's telephone service on July 29, 1960.

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          (Left to right) Suraj Parmar, Shashikant Depala, Priyanka Lodhia and Niyanta Patel are among worshippers helping to get Abu Dhabi's first Hindu temple ready to open in February. Victor Besa / The National

          Worshippers help prepare Abu Dhabi's Hindu temple for grand opening

          HeritageJanuary 31, 2024
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