However, he is missing the challenges of fishing when he was young. "There was no technological equipment to support us and we were following the Sun during the day and stars at night!" But now, he believes, everything is easy. "Navigation system makes the trip easier and safer. Weather forecast has taken away the uncertainty from our life. Above, "Emirati fishermen show preparations of the traditonal fishing boat at the Heritage pavilion during the opening of Shaikh Zayed Heritage Festival.
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