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Abu Dhabi residents prepare for Earth Hour in Khalifa City. Victor Besa / The National
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A family in Dubai playing with their pet during Earth Hour 2020. Ruel Pableo for The National
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Abu Dhabi residents prepare for Earth Hour in Khalifa City. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi residents take part in Earth Hour 2020. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi residents preparing for Earth Hour. Victor Besa / The National
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Getting ready for Earth Hour in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi residents prepare for Earth Hour in Khalifa City. Victor Besa / The National
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A family in Dubai playing with their pet during Earth Hour 2020. Ruel Pableo for The National
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Abu Dhabi residents prepare for Earth Hour in Khalifa City. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi residents take part in Earth Hour 2020. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi residents preparing for Earth Hour. Victor Besa / The National
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Getting ready for Earth Hour in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi residents prepare for Earth Hour in Khalifa City. Victor Besa / The National
Climate change: UAE residents urged to switch off electricity for Earth Hour on Saturday
More than three million people and 700 organisations across the UAE were involved in global campaign last year
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24 March, 2021
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