Portraits of tribute to the UAE

MAN FOR ALL SEASONS... Emirati Ahmed Rashid Al Jumairi has seen it all. For many years, he was part of the entourage of the late Shaikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.- Photo by Shihab
POWER IN PAIN... This Iranian crew member on a dhow agreed to be photographed only after a shared meal of fish and rice. He then lifted up his amputated leg and looked on with dignity.- Photo by Shihab
Holding on to his camel’s reins (left), the anthology of faces, devoid of hues (right).- Photos by Shihab
BEJEWELLED TRADITIONS... The intricate detailing of this young Emirati’s outfit, which also extends to the jewellery, is a proud symbol of a people who work together to shape the nation.- Photo by Shihab
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FATTENED FOR THE FEAST... The demand for goats spikes just before festivals. On other days, it is just a routine. But it was the effusive smile of the man that stood out.
Eyes are conduits for the soul to communicate with the world (left), two men walked into the frame that was focused on Khan, who manage a footwear shop in Bur Dubai.- Photo by Shihab

Published: Sat 3 Sep 2016, 12:00 PM

Last updated: Sat 3 Sep 2016, 2:24 PM

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