{
  "id": 17717391,
  "title": "Emirati women and ambassadors' wives learn to drape saree in Abu Dhabi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/emirati-women-and-ambassadors-wives-learn-to-drape-saree-in-abu-dhabi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T01:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirati-women-and-ambassadors-wives-learn-to-drape-saree-in-abu-dhabi-1.500731825"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi recently hosted an event titled \"Six Yards of India – The Saree Story\" at the headquarters of the UAE General Women's Union. The event aimed to foster cultural exchange between Emirati women, ambassadors' wives, and the Indian community by showcasing the rich history and variety of Indian sarees. Indian expat women demonstrated the traditional drape or \"sari\" for non-Indian attendees, allowing them to try it on and take photos. The event featured a presentation by Reema Mahajan, founder of Indian Women in Dubai, who explained the saree's significance and history. Guests also witnessed a Bharatanatyam dance performance, viewed Indian art and fashion, and enjoyed Indian cuisine.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: Emirati women and the wives of ambassadors tried their hand at draping the saree, a traditional unstitched garment that originated in India and is worn primarily by women in South Asia, at a cultural event recently organised in Abu Dhabi. Titled \"Six Yards of India – The Saree Story\", the event was held at the headquarters of the UAE General Women's Union (GWU). According to GWU, the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}