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Arabic word of the week: 'Sikka', the narrow alleyways that tell stories of UAE heritage

The National ·

In the older neighbourhoods of the UAE, some of the most important spaces were often the narrowest. Winding between homes, connecting courtyards and leading towards markets or mosques, passageways formed an essential part of everyday life. In Arabic, they are known as sikka. Our Arabic word of the…

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