Best original photography from The National, August 2021 - in pictures

  • Ain Dubai – the world's largest observation wheel – will open to the public on October 21. Pawan Singh / The National
    Ain Dubai – the world's largest observation wheel – will open to the public on October 21. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Invited guests visit the Australian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai ahead of the official opening in October. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Invited guests visit the Australian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai ahead of the official opening in October. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Boxer Austin Trout trains at the Real Boxing Only Gym ahead of a fight at Atlantis, Dubai, on Friday where he will be the headliner. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Boxer Austin Trout trains at the Real Boxing Only Gym ahead of a fight at Atlantis, Dubai, on Friday where he will be the headliner. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Families visit Abu Dhabi's salt lake flats at sunset. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Families visit Abu Dhabi's salt lake flats at sunset. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Firefighters control a blaze at a warehouse behind Al Kabayel Discount Centre in Deira, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National.
    Firefighters control a blaze at a warehouse behind Al Kabayel Discount Centre in Deira, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National.
  • The new Genesis GV 70. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The new Genesis GV 70. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Etihad Rail tunnel under construction in Fujairah. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Etihad Rail tunnel under construction in Fujairah. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Dubai firm Terraplus is using underground technology to water palm trees, which they claim could save up to around one trillion litres of water each year in the UAE. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Dubai firm Terraplus is using underground technology to water palm trees, which they claim could save up to around one trillion litres of water each year in the UAE. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Biker Yasser Mehsen, 17, catches air off of a quarter pipe at Snoubar Skatepark, the first public skatepark in Beirut, Lebanon. Daniel Carde / The National
    Biker Yasser Mehsen, 17, catches air off of a quarter pipe at Snoubar Skatepark, the first public skatepark in Beirut, Lebanon. Daniel Carde / The National
  • Dr Hamad Al Marzooqi, project manager of the Emirates Lunar Mission that aims to send a lunar rover named Rashid to the Moon in 2022. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Dr Hamad Al Marzooqi, project manager of the Emirates Lunar Mission that aims to send a lunar rover named Rashid to the Moon in 2022. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Naw, who has been tending sheep for more than 50 years in the region around Kairouan, Tunisia, wants to see opportunities for young people to stay in the area. Erin Clare Brown / The National
    Naw, who has been tending sheep for more than 50 years in the region around Kairouan, Tunisia, wants to see opportunities for young people to stay in the area. Erin Clare Brown / The National
  • Noureddine Hadid's Olympic dream ended early when he bowed out of the men's 200 metres heats in Tokyo. Christel Saneh / The National
    Noureddine Hadid's Olympic dream ended early when he bowed out of the men's 200 metres heats in Tokyo. Christel Saneh / The National
  • Afghan evacuees arrive at the Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National.
    Afghan evacuees arrive at the Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National.
  • Cleaning staff prepare for the start of school on Sunday at Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Cleaning staff prepare for the start of school on Sunday at Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Etihad Rail's inspection train allows supervisors to ensure quality work is being carried out and the project is on track.
    Etihad Rail's inspection train allows supervisors to ensure quality work is being carried out and the project is on track.
  • Local fighters answering to Ismail Khan say they are ready to defend the people of Herat city in Afghanistan. Charlie Faulkner / The National
    Local fighters answering to Ismail Khan say they are ready to defend the people of Herat city in Afghanistan. Charlie Faulkner / The National
  • The sun sets behind the Al Sail Tower on Al Raha Creek, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    The sun sets behind the Al Sail Tower on Al Raha Creek, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Obstetrics and gynecology specialist Dr Ghina Ghazeeri takes a moment before greeting patients at AUBMC Beirut, Lebanon. Elizabeth Fitt / The National
    Obstetrics and gynecology specialist Dr Ghina Ghazeeri takes a moment before greeting patients at AUBMC Beirut, Lebanon. Elizabeth Fitt / The National