The Khaleeja journal
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حكايات من السوق
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Heritage · Featured
A short history of Khaleeji incense
From Cambodian resin to the Dubai majlis — how the Gulf came to love the slow burn, and what that says about hospitality.
By Noor Al Ansari · 14 April 2026 · 9 min read
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