Female car repair shop owner blazes trail in UAE


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Matroushi's male employee said it was initially strange to see a woman in charge of the garage. Photo: 123rf.com

Huda al-Matroushi is one of few Emirati women to venture into the car repair business, an industry that has long been dominated by men in the Arab world.

"I enjoy it a lot," says Matroushi, holding up her oil-stained work glove. "Because I'm on top of my job, and it's my business, I belong to it: I feel proud of myself."

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