These perilous dives pushed traditional pearl hunters to their limits, highlighting the dangers of this ancient practice. Pearl hunting isn't just scuba diving. Specialised gear is essential ...

DOHA, Qatar — Seventy years ago, Saad Ismail Jassim used to free-dive 40 feet deep into the waters of the Persian Gulf, holding his breath to comb the seabed for oysters in the hope of finding a ...

which includes a pearl diving contest, and the Katara Traditional Dhow Festival, marked by a program of maritime displays and traditional activities. Offering similarly evocative insights ...

and matching pearls or whole sets of matching pearls were more valuable than one pearl alone. Today, Jassim uses scuba gear for recreational diving but still has his traditional tools on display.

Learn the art of pearl diving from the last in line of traditional pearl divers Al Suwaidi Pearls is situated in the Al Rams area, 12 km from Ras Al Khaimah. It is nestled at the foothills of the ...

The traditional diving trip drew 60 young divers on two diving ... her country and the State of Kuwait since the latter was renowned for fishing and pearl diving, while British people were famous for ...

KUWAIT: The 24th annual Pearl Diving Trip kicks off this morning at 8:30 am with the traditional 'Al-Dasha' ceremony on the shore of the Kuwait Sea Sport Club. The opening ceremony is to be attended ...