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An uncertain future for the carpet souk in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

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Hales from Afghanistan has work...5 years. (Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Hales from Afghanistan has worked in his carpet shop at the port for more than 35 years. (Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Aziz Khan has not been able to ... (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Aziz Khan has not been able to visit his family in Afghanistan due to Covid-19. Until he can travel, his mobile keeps them connected. (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Mohammed Aiyub from Pakistan ha... (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Mohammed Aiyub from Pakistan has worked as a tailor for more than 15 years at the port. (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

The Mina Zayed Port area is bei... (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

The Mina Zayed Port area is being redeveloped to create a multi-use seafront with residential, commercial and cultural areas. (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

The three Afghani friends from ...National /Vidhyaa Chandramohan.

The three Afghani friends from different shops having their evening tea break before customer arrives.Picture taken 24 June 2021. For The National /Vidhyaa Chandramohan.

Sales have been impacted greatl... (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Sales have been impacted greatly by the pandemic. (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Friends Syed Abbas, Sabir and A... (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Friends Syed Abbas, Sabir and Aziz Khan, left to right, sit in their carpet shop in Abu Dhabi. (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Any carpets unsold are sent bac...cturers. (Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Any carpets unsold are sent back to the manufacturers. (Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Handmade Kashmir carpets are so... (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Handmade Kashmir carpets are some of the most expensive items for sale at the port. (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Carpet sellers prepare to welco...r store. (Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Carpet sellers prepare to welcome customers to their store. (Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

These Afghani brothers are now ... (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

These Afghani brothers are now in charge of their father's carpet business, which he has owned for more than 55 years. (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

A carpet seller makes his first... (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

A carpet seller makes his first sale of the week. (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Muhammed holds a photo of his f...is shop. (Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Muhammed holds a photo of his father meeting Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, in 2018. The image takes pride of place in his shop. (Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Hamin from Pakistan checks his ... (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

Hamin from Pakistan checks his stock to see what he needs to order. (VIDHYAA/Vidhyaa Chandramohan)

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An uncertain future for the carpet souk in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

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Updated Jul 2021

https://www.thenationalnews.com/gulf-news/2021/07/08/an-uncertain-future-for-the-carpet-souk-in-abu-dhabi-in-pictures/

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