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In pictures: UAE's iconic buildings light up to mark Saudi Arabia's 90th National Day

Landmarks including the Burj Khalifa adorned with Saudi colours as part of celebration

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Dubai's Burj Khalifa lights up to mark Saudi Arabia's 90th National Day.
Dubai Media Office
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Dubai's Burj Khalifa lights up to mark Saudi Arabia's 90th National Day.
Dubai Media Office
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Dubai's Burj Khalifa lights up to mark Saudi Arabia's 90th National Day.
Dubai Media Office
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Abu Dhabi's iconic buildings light up to mark Saudi Arabia's 90th National Day.
Abu Dhabi Media Office
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Abu Dhabi's iconic buildings light up to mark Saudi Arabia's 90th National Day.
Abu Dhabi Media Office
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Abu Dhabi's iconic buildings light up to mark Saudi Arabia's 90th National Day.
Abu Dhabi Media Office
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Abu Dhabi's iconic buildings light up to mark Saudi Arabia's 90th National Day.
Abu Dhabi Media Office
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Abu Dhabi's iconic buildings light up to mark Saudi Arabia's 90th National Day.
Abu Dhabi Media Office
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Abu Dhabi's iconic buildings light up to mark Saudi Arabia's 90th National Day.
Abu Dhabi Media Office
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Abu Dhabi's iconic buildings light up to mark Saudi Arabia's 90th National Day.
Abu Dhabi Media Office
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Abu Dhabi's iconic buildings light up to mark Saudi Arabia's 90th National Day.
Abu Dhabi Media Office
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Abu Dhabi's iconic buildings light up to mark Saudi Arabia's 90th National Day.
Abu Dhabi Media Office
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Abu Dhabi's iconic buildings light up to mark Saudi Arabia's 90th National Day.
Abu Dhabi Media Office

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