Victor Noel - in pictures

  • Victor Noel, 8, at home in Dubai with his dog, Sam. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Victor Noel, 8, at home in Dubai with his dog, Sam. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Victor may still be at school but he already has a job lined up when he turns 18. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Victor may still be at school but he already has a job lined up when he turns 18. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Victor with his mum, dad, sister and dog, Sam. The family, who are from Belgium, have lived in Dubai for 10 years. Photo: Astrid Verly
    Victor with his mum, dad, sister and dog, Sam. The family, who are from Belgium, have lived in Dubai for 10 years. Photo: Astrid Verly
  • Victor with dog, Sam. Photo: Astrid Verly
    Victor with dog, Sam. Photo: Astrid Verly
  • Victor, a grade three pupil at Greenfield International School, and his faithful companion enjoy a day out in the desert. Photo: Astrid Verly
    Victor, a grade three pupil at Greenfield International School, and his faithful companion enjoy a day out in the desert. Photo: Astrid Verly
  • Paul Sowerby, the co-founder and owner of My Second Home, hands Victor his uniform and offer letter to start in 2032. Photo: Astrid Verly
    Paul Sowerby, the co-founder and owner of My Second Home, hands Victor his uniform and offer letter to start in 2032. Photo: Astrid Verly
  • In his letter, Victor asked whether he 'could work here a long time' as a 'dog bringer'. Photo: Astrid Verly
    In his letter, Victor asked whether he 'could work here a long time' as a 'dog bringer'. Photo: Astrid Verly