<strong>More galleries from The National:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/uae/heritage/traditional-dhow-racing-off-dubai-coast-in-pictures-1.730686#1">Traditional dhow racing off Dubai coast - in pictures</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/protests-erupt-in-gaza-ahead-of-nakba-and-us-embassy-opening-in-pictures-1.730314">Protests erupt in Gaza ahead of Nakba and US embassy opening - in pictures</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/fashion/20-looks-that-show-how-middle-eastern-designers-are-ruling-the-cannes-red-carpet-1.730251">20 looks that show how Middle Eastern designers are ruling the Cannes red carpet</a></strong>