The National photographers' best photos of 2022 - in pictures
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Cloudy skies at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Art display at Burj Park in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Sunset at the Corniche in Abu Dhabi from the Dhow Harbour. Victor Besa / The National -
Sunset on the Corniche in Ajman. Pawan Singh / The National -
Khalfan Shifi Al Mansoori from Abu Dhabi with his falcon during the Fazza Falconry Championship 2022 in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Sunmi at the K-pop concert in honour of Korea day at Expo 2020 Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/ The National -
The Taqa stand at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at Adnec. Victor Besa / The National -
Etihad Rail show progress on the passenger line and developments since last year. Victor Besa / The National -
A morning walk along the Eastern Mangroves in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa /The National -
Aerial view of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Phase 5 in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Cristiano Ronaldo with fans after a Q&A session at Al Wasl Plaza at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Gaia, a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram, featured at Quoz Arts Fest 2022, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The Spiral of Light show at Sharjah Light Festival 2022 at University City Hall in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National -
Prince William greats Expo visitors outside the UK Pavilion. Victor Besa / The National -
Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta after winning the Fifa Club World Cup at Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The official opening of the Sharjah Safari park, the largest such operation in the world outside Africa. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Opening ceremony of the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National -
People celebrate Holi, or the Festival of Colours, at Jebel Shooting Club in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Fighters at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi training for the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Bahrain. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Country Grammer ridden by Frankie Dettori wins the Dubai World Cup at Meydan racecourse in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The Rashid Moon rover on display at the World Government Summit. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Air display on the last day of Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Astronomer Nezar Hezam Sallam during a Moon sighting for the start of Ramadan 2022 in Al Shahama. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
First morning prayers of Ramadan at Al Khayle mosque, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
A cannon at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, marks the end of fasting on the first day of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National -
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during Ramadan 2022. Victor Besa / The National -
Tyrannosaurus rex known as 'Stan'. Victor Besa / The National -
Michelangelo Pistoletto's installation, Labirinto e Grande Pozzo. Victor Besa / The National -
Abu Dhabi mixed martial arts fighter Bruno Machado. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Skyscrapers on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National -
People prepare for iftar at a mosque in Jebel Ali industrial site 1. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Decorations for Eid at the trade centre roundabout in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Families enjoying the Eid holidays on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Fireworks over Yas Bay waterfront to mark Eid Al Fitr. Victor Besa / The National -
Giant UAE flag at half mast when the death of President Sheikh Khalifa was announced. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
The Old town at night, Bur Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Mikoko is a restaurant and cafe in the Mangrove Beach, Umm Al Quwain. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Hygrow hydroponic farm in Sharjah provides lettuce, herbs and other greens to hotels using vertical farming. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Ras Al Khaimah launches hot air balloon experience. Manar Mall, RAK. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The Mohammed bin Rashid Library in Al Jaddaf, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
A strawberry moon over Al Salaam Majid in Al Barsha, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Gucci on the treadmill. Victor Besa / The National -
Mirek Struzik's Dandelions, one of many public sculptures in the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Zarah Gladys, 6, shows off her skills at Xpark by Etisalat at Kite Beach, Dubai. Victor Besa / The National -
Rasha Hina, owner of Arabian Star Stables, takes people swimming with horses in the sea in Umm Al Quwain. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Flooding in Fujairah. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Flooded streets in Kalba, Sharjah. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Takatof community service volunteers clear debris after heavy rainfall in Fujairah. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Flower Parent and Child, a sculpture by Takashi Murakami on Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Alif, The Mobility Pavilion. Expo City Dubai opens. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Alif, The Mobility Pavilion. Expo City Dubai opens. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Dubai Expo City opened three of its pavilions to the public. This is the Vision Pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National -
The new Hindu temple at Jebel Ali, Dubai is a contemporary spiritual centre for all faiths. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee scores against the Atlanta Hawks in a pre-season game at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Abu Dhabi pupils set a Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Astronauts – 940. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Fontana, a travelling water circus produced by Cirque Du Liban, at Festival City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
D3, the design district in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National -
The first camel race for foreign residents at Al Marmoon in Dubai was over 1,500m. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Racing camels in the sea in Umm Al Quwain. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
UAE Armed Forces train women cadets from Arab, African and Asian countries for UN peacekeeping missions. Victor Besa / The National -
Argentina train at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi while preparing for the Fifa World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Red Arrows in formation over Abu Dhabi Corniche. Antonie Robertson/The National -
Visitors on the opening day of the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Participants in the 10km and 5km Dubai Run 2022 on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Al Fursan aerial display team before the start of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. Victor Besa / The National -
Fire dancer Yasser at Not a Space Al Faya desert pop-up in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Andy Scott climbs the 123m flag pole with Trident Support on Flag island, Sharjah. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Dhow boats during the 51st National Day long weekend holidays at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Emirati wrestler Mohammed Saif, known as Shaheen, is the UAE’s first professional wrestler. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Launch of Aya, an 'entertainment experiential park' in Wafi Mall, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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