Abdulla Rashed Al Suwaidi,
The Pearl Diver.
Having spent his childhood in Al Rams with his grandfather who was a retired pearl diver, Abdulla was captivated from a young age by the magic of the Gulf pearl.
Now with a strong sense of social responsibility and his genuine culture, Abdulla is energetically reviving an industry that was once the economic force of his hometown.
Mohammad bin Abdulla Al Suwaidi was the last of the Al Suwaidi family to make his living as a commercial pearl diver and the last family link to the Gulf pearling tradition. The family connection with the sea is now being restored through the establishment of Suwaidi Pearl; it was his grandfather's legacy that inspired Abdulla Al Suwaidi to return the family business to the sea and its treasures. Suwaidi Pearls sees a revival of pearling, but on modern terms. It is a tribute to the passion for the sea shared between an old pearl diver and his grandson.
My Projects
The expedition transcends border, showcasing the pearl- diving heritage of an Arab on a global stage.
- Featured in cover page story of “Forbes Middle East” September 2013 issue.
- Live TV program speaker on different social issues (Abu Dhabi TV, Dubai TV,Sharjah TV, Oman TV, Jordan TV, Abu Dhabi Radio, Dubai Radio, SharjahRadio).
- Pearl cultivation documentaries (BBC, NHK, CNN, National Geographic,Dubai TV, Abu Dhabi TV, MBC, AFP, APTN, Le Journal)
- Editor of "My World" Journal (a periodic publication to sensitize the generalpublic concerning the rights of persons with disabilities).
- Assistant in the editing and publication of 'Be My Friend' magazine forchildren in school age.
- Writer in local newspapers about children's rights and social protection.
- Best government speaker, voted by “Emirates Today newspaper” October2009
- Why this Emirati gave up a diplomatic career to revive traditional pearl diving in the UAE - Gulf News
- Featured in an article in Khaleej Wknd - The article, titled "The world is in his oyster"
