Pictures: Eat, pray and be happy, truckers on the road during COVID-19

Unsung heroes work hard as the region and the wider world tackle the COVID-19 pandemic

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Hazen Sawwan and Muayyad Khurjiah from Syria sit for iftar.
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Longer stops have created a camaraderie. “We are living like a family here,” the drivers say.
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Being on the road does not stop some from cooking up sophisticated, mouthwatering iftars.
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Prayer times offer moments for reflection.
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Staying in touch with families and friends is done through video calls and messaging.
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A refreshing splash of water is never out of place amid the hot days of summer.
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Pots, pans and other kitchen utensils are must-haves for life on the highways.
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A man enjoys a cup of tea after iftar. Drivers say they are hopeful the Covid-19 pandemic will be over soon.
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