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Imperial Legacies of Emirates’ Origins
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
  • 1. Strategic coastal town divided by internal emirate borders
  • 2. Ingenious irrigation system sustaining arid inland settlements
  • 3. Historic district famed for trade before federation
  • 5. Dominant ruling family shaping Dubai’s ascent
  • 7. Currency unit before dirham, reflecting economic transition
Down
  • 4. Traditional dhow vital to pre-oil maritime economy
  • 6. Descriptor for the sheikhdoms under British maritime agreements
  • 8. Contentious oasis that symbolized territorial negotiations
  • 9. Iconic ancient fort guarding Abu Dhabi’s vital past

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