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Kuwaitis seek roots in upmarket tents under the stars

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Published Tue, Jan 31, 2017 · 09:50 PM

    Al-Julaia, Kuwait

    NOSTALGIC for their Bedouin roots, Kuwaitis like Ahmad al-Shimmari are following in the footsteps of their desert-dwelling ancestors living in tents under the stars - but with a touch of modern luxury.

    The former oil sector employee and 15 other men, all relatives and friends, are sharing one of six tents in a camp set up by his extended family for the entire winter close to the border with Saudi Arabia.

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