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Tuesday May 29
Best of staff pictures: May 22 - May 28
Some of the best pictures taken by Gulf News staff photographers this week.
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Wednesday May 23
Summer sizzler: Britons see sun, go slightly mad
Proving quite categorically the British do not know the meaning of 'hot', inhabitants of the island kingdom, who are well known to speak about the weather, have this week have been basking in, wait for it, a scorching '27 degree celcius heat'. Clearly your average Brit would melt faster than you could say "ice cream" waiting for a taxi in Sunny Doha or Dubai where 45 degree celcius temperatures are all too normal in May.
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Tuesday May 22
Best of staff pictures: May 15 - May 21
Some of the best pictures taken by Gulf News staff photographers this week.
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Friday May 18
Queen’s jubilee celebration
Queen Elizabeth II invited nearly 50 royals from all over the world for lunch at Windsor Castle
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Tuesday May 15
Best of staff pictures: May 8 - May 14
Some of the best pictures taken by Gulf News staff photographers this week.
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Saturday May 12
A souq with something for everyone
A brand new shopping centre has risen from the ashes of Abu Dhabi’s former Central Market. The old souq was gutted in a blaze in 2003, but since then developer Aldar has gone about rebuilding it as a chic new mall. It’s now rapidly filling up with cool shops, restaurants and cafes. Here, there is everything from Iranian spices, clothing, gift items, oud, perfumes and beads. Staff photographer Ahmed Kutty visits the new souq which has brought back to life this city quarter. The traditional blend of retail and a place to chill out is enhanced by its environmentally sensitive architecture. From the materials used in its construction to the way in which it is lit and cooled, to its focus on local merchandise, sustainability is at the heart of this souq.
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Tuesday May 8
Best of staff pictures: May 1 - May 7
Some of the best pictures taken by Gulf News staff photographers this week.
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Tuesday May 1
Best of staff pictures: Apr 24 - Apr 30
Some of the best pictures taken by Gulf News staff photographers this week.
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Tuesday Apr 24
Best of staff pictures: Apr 17- Apr 23
Some of the best pictures taken by Gulf News staff photographers this week.
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Saturday Apr 21
They breathe life into glass
Inside an innocuous looking factory on the outskirts of Ras Al Khaimah lies a workshop where two Frenchmen, Jean Claude Novaro and Guy Lequesne, toil and sweat over their labour of love. These glass masters, with 95 years of experience between them, literally play with fire. Combining the earth's super-heated elements and pressure from the lungs with artistic passion, they fashion exquisite glassworks: from tiny detailed animals such as horses and larger fish patterns to heavy, ornate decorative pieces that could be a miniature reflection of our own universe. Staff photographer Oliver Clarke takes a closer look
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Tuesday Apr 17
Best of staff pictures: Apr 10 - Apr 16
Some of the best pictures taken by Gulf News staff photographers this week.
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Tuesday Apr 10
Best of staff pictures: Apr 3 - Apr 9
Some of the best pictures taken by Gulf News staff photographers this week.
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Friday Apr 6
A celebration of Sharjah’s rich culture
Sharjah is celebrating a ‘Decade of Heritage’ till April 20. The fair-like atmosphere will grab your attention as tableaus recreate sea heritage and children play games that have been forgotten. There is also a delectable spread of Emirati food. Staff photographer Atiq Ur-Rahman captures the colourful mood of the celebrations in Sharjah, named by Unesco as the Cultural Capital of the Arab world.
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Tuesday Apr 3
Best of staff pictures: Mar 27 - Apr 2
Some of the best pictures taken by Gulf News staff photographers this week.
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Tuesday Mar 27
Best of staff pictures: Mar 20 - Mar 26
Some of the best pictures taken by Gulf News staff photographers this week.
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Tuesday Mar 20
Best of staff pictures: Mar 13 - Mar 19
Some of the best pictures taken by Gulf News staff photographers this week.
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Saturday Mar 17
Jebel Hafeet: A jewel of nature
The Jebel Hafeet mountain is a favourite holiday spot owing to its pleasant weather and the panoramic views it offers of the country. Tourists and residents alike flock to the mountain on the outskirts of Al Ain, which straddles part of the border with Oman. An extensive natural cave system winds through Jebel Hafeet. At its foothills lies the Green Mubazarrah famous for its hot water springs. Jebel Hafeet is also home to a wide range of flora and fauna. Staff photographer Arshad Ali looks at Jebel Hafeet from an uncommon perspective
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Tuesday Mar 13
Best of staff pictures: Mar 6 - Mar 12
Some of the best pictures taken by Gulf News staff photographers this week.
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Sunday Mar 11
In pictures: Japan remembers tsunami victims
Through silence and prayers, people across Japan remembered the massive disaster that struck the nation one year ago, killing just over 19,000 people and unleashing the world's worst nuclear crisis in a quarter century.
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Friday Mar 9
Splash of colour at Creek Park
Indian expatriates celebrated Holi, the festival of colours, at the Creek Park on Friday. Hundreds of people turned up for a day of fun, squirting coloured water and smearing each other’s faces with coloured powder. Senior photographer Pankaj Sharma was at hand to capture the happy mood. Various programmes were held simultaneously across the UAE and included Bollywood movie actors and DJs entertaining revellers. Originally, Holi was a festival that commemorated good harvests. Hindus believe it is a time to enjoy spring’s vibrancy and bid farewell to the gloomy winter.
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Tuesday Mar 6
Best of staff pictures: Feb 28 - Mar 5
Some of the best pictures taken by Gulf News staff photographers this week.
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Saturday Mar 3
Cold spell sweeps through the region
A bizarre blanket of snow settles in the region as the wintry weather sweeps through.
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Friday Mar 2
A place to unwind after a hard day
Al Majaz Waterfront adds a touch of gloss to Sharjah’s Buhaira Corniche and is already on visitors’ ‘must-visit’ list. On weekends, the place comes alive with the laughter of children. The vibrant flowerbeds add colour to the area on lazy afternoons. The place has something for everyone — cafes, a mini golf course, children’s play area, jogging and cycling tracks. As the sun sets leaving behind a crimson hue, the colourful dancing fountains hold spectators in thrall. Staff photographer Atiq-Ur-Rehman captures the essence of Sharjah’s newest landmark
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Tuesday Feb 28
A mad scramble for safety and essentials in Idlib
Frantic families gathered the bare essentials as the central city of Idlib came under assault by Syrian forces. Children ran alongside their terrified mothers as fathers carried young children to seek safe refuge. Running past shops ablaze, some managed to escape unscathed while others were not so lucky.
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Tuesday Feb 28
Best of staff pictures: Feb 21 - Feb 27
Some of the best pictures taken by Gulf News staff photographers this week.
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Best of staff pictures: May 15 - May 21
Some of the best pictures taken by Gulf News staff photographers
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