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UAE National Day show 'Seeds of the Union' to be screened at cinemas for free
Called Seeds of the Union, the live action show will feature a 'moving sculpture' surrounded by sea, with elements that celebrate the UAE’s history and values
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Gillian Duncan
November 28, 2020