Afghans, Pakistanis weave a livelihood on Emirati coast

KALBA, United Arab Emirates - Far from his home in Afghanistan, Nour rises each morning before the sun's rays touch the coastal Emirati town of Kalba for a new day weaving fishing cages.

The 50-year-old takes his place alongside fellow laborers, praying toward the holy city of Mecca. Then he sips on his first cup of tea, a moment of serenity before work begins.

Kalba is located on the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates. Unlike the capital Abu Dhabi, which faces the Arab Gulf states, Kalba is perched on the Gulf of Oman, looking out toward Pakistan and India beyond.