Mormon temple in UAE - in pictures

  • Worshippers arrive at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Worshippers arrive at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Roland Baeck with his family at the church. The Utah-based faith plans to build a temple near Expo City Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Roland Baeck with his family at the church. The Utah-based faith plans to build a temple near Expo City Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • There are about 16 million followers of the Mormon faith. Ruel Pableo for The National
    There are about 16 million followers of the Mormon faith. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Inside the worship area of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Abu Dhabi. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Inside the worship area of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Abu Dhabi. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Bishop Otso Fristrom with his wife Amanda say the plan for a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the UAE is important for the close-knit Mormon community. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Bishop Otso Fristrom with his wife Amanda say the plan for a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the UAE is important for the close-knit Mormon community. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Bishop Fristrom and his family near their home in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Bishop Fristrom and his family near their home in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Members of the Mormon clergy serve as priests and Sunday school teachers. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Members of the Mormon clergy serve as priests and Sunday school teachers. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • In the UAE, five bishops serve the congregation spread across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. Victor Besa / The National
    In the UAE, five bishops serve the congregation spread across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. Victor Besa / The National