33 vessels in Dubai alone that did not go out to sea,” Sheikh Mubarak continued. “Major traders like Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Dalmūk were affected. He was the one who brought the first car to Dubai during that difficult period and gifted it to Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum.” Returning to my grandmother’s house, I found her with tears streaming down her face. “Grandmother, don’t cry. I am here with you,” I said, trying to comfort her. “I worry when you are away from me. I fear for your safety,” she replied, her voice heavy with concern. We spent that night talking about my
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