In the early 1900s, Japanese businessman Kokichi ... cultured pearls quickly destroyed Qatar’s pearl-diving industry. The sparsely populated British protectorate was one of the poorest in ...

Of the ancient tradition of pearl diving dating back to the great port city of Korkai, the capital of early Pandya kings some 2,200 years ago, hardly 10 brave men survive. “There are only seven ...

It was a journey that took him to Kuwait in 2019 to witness a jam session of pearl diving music performed by Al Mulaifi, Ben Hussain and fellow players from pearl diving families. “It felt like ...

Successfully registered in 2012 and finalised in early 2024 ... the dangers of this ancient practice. Pearl hunting isn't just scuba diving. Specialised gear is essential: Weighted stones for ...

Pearl diving and trading in Qatar dates back to as early as 4,600 BCE. Located amidst the Arabian Gulf, the coastal waters of Qatar have been abundant with oysters, particularly the prized pearl ...