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What was the main activity practiced by the population in the marine environment to overcome poverty?
What was the main activity practiced by the population in the marine environment to overcome poverty?
Which island is mentioned as a location for pearling activities in the UAE?
Which island is mentioned as a location for pearling activities in the UAE?
Who were the professional divers in the diving profession organization?
Who were the professional divers in the diving profession organization?
What was the role of Alciob in the diving profession organization?
What was the role of Alciob in the diving profession organization?
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How did the diving season in the Arab Community affect the divers?
How did the diving season in the Arab Community affect the divers?
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What industry flourished alongside shipbuilding in the marine environment?
What industry flourished alongside shipbuilding in the marine environment?
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What were some characteristics associated with Bedouin society in the UAE before the oil era?
What were some characteristics associated with Bedouin society in the UAE before the oil era?
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How did the desert environment influence the crafts adopted by Bedouin families?
How did the desert environment influence the crafts adopted by Bedouin families?
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Which group of Bedouins was known for always being on the move?
Which group of Bedouins was known for always being on the move?
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What was considered the most prominent characteristic of the desert according to the text?
What was considered the most prominent characteristic of the desert according to the text?
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Which group of Bedouins vacillated between a nomadic lifestyle and stability?
Which group of Bedouins vacillated between a nomadic lifestyle and stability?
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In what aspect did the soft side of the desert manifest according to the text?
In what aspect did the soft side of the desert manifest according to the text?
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What social services were provided before the union in the UAE?
What social services were provided before the union in the UAE?
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What type of economic activities contributed to 'Al Taraz' funds in the UAE?
What type of economic activities contributed to 'Al Taraz' funds in the UAE?
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What was the basis for voluntary work in the UAE as per the text?
What was the basis for voluntary work in the UAE as per the text?
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How were patients primarily treated for ailments before modern healthcare in the UAE?
How were patients primarily treated for ailments before modern healthcare in the UAE?
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What activities did volunteers engage in to help others in the UAE?
What activities did volunteers engage in to help others in the UAE?
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How did religious families contribute to healthcare in the UAE according to the text?
How did religious families contribute to healthcare in the UAE according to the text?
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What was a key characteristic of social welfare before federation?
What was a key characteristic of social welfare before federation?
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What type of culture is represented by religion, language, customs, traditions, and values?
What type of culture is represented by religion, language, customs, traditions, and values?
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What type of arts were most popular in UAE society before federation?
What type of arts were most popular in UAE society before federation?
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What was the significance of the tribal system in the UAE society before the union?
What was the significance of the tribal system in the UAE society before the union?
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What aspect of Emirati culture is NOT mentioned in the text?
What aspect of Emirati culture is NOT mentioned in the text?
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How did the barter system impact pearl trading in the UAE?
How did the barter system impact pearl trading in the UAE?
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What did social welfare before federation emphasize wealthy people to have towards society?
What did social welfare before federation emphasize wealthy people to have towards society?
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What was a common practice among pearl divers in the UAE society?
What was a common practice among pearl divers in the UAE society?
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What was a notable absence in the provision of social welfare before federation?
What was a notable absence in the provision of social welfare before federation?
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How did the concept of 'Word of Honor' influence relationships in the UAE society?
How did the concept of 'Word of Honor' influence relationships in the UAE society?
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What was a key factor influencing pearl trade in Dubai, Bombay, and Bahrain?
What was a key factor influencing pearl trade in Dubai, Bombay, and Bahrain?
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How did the extended family structure operate in the UAE society before the union?
How did the extended family structure operate in the UAE society before the union?
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