Hair-flipping dancers and traditional rituals greet Trump during UAE visit

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Hair-flipping dancers welcome president trump to uae with traditional cultural performance. 

President Trump expresses admiration for uae’s cultural heritage during his visit to the presidential palace.

President Trump was warmly welcomed in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday.

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Hair-flipping dancers performed a unique cultural show to mark his arrival.

At Qasr Al Watan, the UAE’s presidential palace, Trump praised the city, saying, “What a beautiful city! I love it!”

The performers vividly displayed the traditional art form called Al-Ayyala.

Al-Ayyala is a traditional UAE performance of poetry, drums, dance, and hair-flipping.

During the ceremony, dozens of women dressed in flowing white gowns performed synchronized hair tossing.

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Trump was welcomed in the UAE with a traditional hair-flipping dance called Al-Ayyala. Image Credits; Getty

 

They stood in two rows, flipping their long dark hair from side to side in unison.

Behind them, men chanted and banged drums, adding rhythm and intensity to the display.

Several men also waved sword-like props, symbolizing battle scenes.

According to UNESCO, the Al-Ayyala is a traditional dance involving chanted poetry and drum music.

Performers simulate a battle scene at weddings and festive events in the UAE and Oman.

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Women in white gowns tossed their hair while men played drums and waved sword-like objects. Image Credits; Getty

 

Women in the UAE are not legally required to cover their hair

The UAE allows women to freely display their hair during cultural ceremonies.

This contrasts with some neighboring countries, like Iran, which have strict hair covering laws.

While, The Gulf states have been showcasing grand welcomes to impress President Trump during his regional tour.

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Trump’s Gulf visit featured fighter jets and grand displays

In Saudi Arabia, Trump was escorted by six fighter jets upon arrival. In Qatar, a parade of camels and a Cybertruck motorcade greeted the president.

Additionally, Fighter planes also accompanied him in Qatar, underlining the region’s effort to impress.

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Al-Ayyala simulates battle scenes and is usually performed at weddings and festive events. Image Credits: Getty

 

The White House announced that Trump secured over \$1 trillion in economic investment commitments from Gulf countries.

President trump’s uae visit highlights strong ties and cultural exchange between the united states and gulf states

Additionally, the hair-flipping dancers’ performance symbolized UAE’s rich cultural heritage during the Trump UAE visit.

This event underscored the importance of cultural diplomacy amid growing economic and political ties.

Trump’s positive reaction to the traditional ceremony reflects goodwill between the nations.

His praise of the UAE’s beauty and culture adds a personal touch to the official visit.

 


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