Al Maqta'a Museum Abu Dhabi - in pictures
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Al Maqta'a Museum in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National -
The museum reopened after significant renovations in April 2025 -
Models of Al Hosn Tower, left, Bik Khatroosh Tower and Al Maqta'a Tower -
A model of the causeway built in the 1950s -
Al Maqta'a Museum head, Abdulaziz Naser Almansoori, middle, with his staff, from left to right, Mariam Al Hamadi, Hamda Al Mansoori, Mariam Al Zaabi and Amena Al Marzooqi -
Sheikh Mubarak bin Mohammed Al Nahyan after completing his basic training. He joined the Abu Dhabi Police as a captain on September 12, 1961 -
Zayed the First Regiment uniform, left, and Abu Dhabi Defence Force officer's uniform -
A close-up of the Abu Dhabi Defence Force officer's uniform -
Commemorative medals presented to Abu Dhabi police during the opening of Al Maqta'a Bridge in 1968 -
Traditional khanjar (dagger) with a scabbard and belt -
Find old photographs across the displays -
Images that capture Abu Dhabi's humble beginnings -
An old passport, part of the Establishing Citizenship and Passport Department display -
Pennant with general security logo -
A model of Al Maqta'a Cannon
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