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An Emirati family spends the morning in Umm Al Emarat Park.
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Little ones play in the Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi. Emirati Children’s Day is marked annually on March 15. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
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Children ride their scooters in the Umm Al Emarat Park.
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A small child waves and smiles for the camera.
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Emirati Children’s Day coincides with the launch of the Wadeema Law and aims to raise awareness about children’s rights and welfare.
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Emirati families celebrate Children's Day on March 15.
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Children ride a toy train in Umm Al Emarat Park.
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A Korean family spends the day in the park.
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A child rides his scooter in Umm Al Emarat Park.
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Two Emirati boys play on their tablet.
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An Emirati family spends the morning in Umm Al Emarat Park.
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Little ones play in the Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi. Emirati Children’s Day is marked annually on March 15. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
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Children ride their scooters in the Umm Al Emarat Park.
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A small child waves and smiles for the camera.
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Emirati Children’s Day coincides with the launch of the Wadeema Law and aims to raise awareness about children’s rights and welfare.
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Emirati families celebrate Children's Day on March 15.
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Children ride a toy train in Umm Al Emarat Park.
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A Korean family spends the day in the park.
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A child rides his scooter in Umm Al Emarat Park.
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Two Emirati boys play on their tablet.
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An Emirati family spends the morning in Umm Al Emarat Park.
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