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The Arabs are believed to have first arrived in Mauritius around the 9th century, primarily as traders and explorers. They played a significant role in the early maritime trade routes in the Indian ocean, although the island was uninhabited at that time. Later, in the 16th century, the Portuguese and then the Dutch would have more prominent interactions with the island. However, the Arab presence laid some of the groundwork for subsequent exploration and settlement.

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