PHOTO ESSAY

Sharjah snaps: An interplay of light and dazzling colour

A journey through light shows, culture displays and desert sunsets

Last updated: March 20, 2024 | 16:14

Pictures: Hiwot Haileselassie Tesfaye and Compiled by Vijith Pulikkal, Assistant Product Manager

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Ethiopian expat Hiwot Haileselassie Tesfaye presents a collection of snaps from Sharjah. A journey through light shows, culture displays and desert sunsets.

Hiwot Haileselassie Tesfaye

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Hiwot Haileselassie Tesfaye is a self-made photographer, computer science graduate and home maker. This Dubai resident from Ethiopia is driven by a deep passion for documenting nature, culture and religion through her camera.

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