• A handout photo from @InstaAbuDhabi. Using his knowledge of computers, Rami Abuarja wrote a script that automatically finds new Instagram pictures taken in particular locations around the city, and tweets them from the account. Courtesy Rami Abuarja
    A handout photo from @InstaAbuDhabi. Using his knowledge of computers, Rami Abuarja wrote a script that automatically finds new Instagram pictures taken in particular locations around the city, and tweets them from the account. Courtesy Rami Abuarja
  • Since being launched the account already has about 2,000 subscribers. Courtesy Rami Abuarja
    Since being launched the account already has about 2,000 subscribers. Courtesy Rami Abuarja
  • The trend for using the popular site in the UAE has skyrocketed, with snap-happy residents and visitors alike uploading their best shots. Courtesy Rami Abuarja
    The trend for using the popular site in the UAE has skyrocketed, with snap-happy residents and visitors alike uploading their best shots. Courtesy Rami Abuarja

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In pictures: Best of Abu Dhabi from the eyes of residents

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“If I could take everyone’s pictures and put them all in once place, everyone in the world can see what Abu Dhabi is like,” says resident Rami Abuarja, who was inspired to set up the Twitter account to collect snaps from around the emirate.

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