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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 05 April 2009
A man dressed with a typical soldier uniform in the museum of Al Ain.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 05 April 2009
Museum of Al Ain.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 05 April 2009
Castle of Al Ain.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 05 April 2009
Dates in a food market of Abu Dhabi. Dates have been a staple food of the Middle East for thousands of years. They are believed to have originated around the Persian Gulf, and have been cultivated since ancient times from Mesopotamia to prehistoric Egypt, possibly as early as 4000 B.C. There is archaeological evidence of date cultivation in eastern Arabia in 6000 B.C.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 05 April 2009
An Emirati walks inside the Sheikh Zayed Mosque.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the sixth largest mosque in the world.
It is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and the first President of the United Arab Emirates, who is also buried there. The Mosque is large enough to accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main prayer hall can accommodate up to 9,000 worshippers. Two rooms next to the main prayer hall, with a 1,500-capacity each, are for the exclusive use of women.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 05 April 2009
Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the sixth largest mosque in the world.
It is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and the first President of the United Arab Emirates, who is also buried there. The Mosque is large enough to accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main prayer hall can accommodate up to 9,000 worshippers. Two rooms next to the main prayer hall, with a 1,500-capacity each, are for the exclusive use of women.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 05 April 2009
Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the sixth largest mosque in the world.
It is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and the first President of the United Arab Emirates, who is also buried there. The Mosque is large enough to accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main prayer hall can accommodate up to 9,000 worshippers. Two rooms next to the main prayer hall, with a 1,500-capacity each, are for the exclusive use of women.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 05 April 2009
Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the sixth largest mosque in the world.
It is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and the first President of the United Arab Emirates, who is also buried there. The Mosque is large enough to accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main prayer hall can accommodate up to 9,000 worshippers. Two rooms next to the main prayer hall, with a 1,500-capacity each, are for the exclusive use of women.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 04 April 2009
An Emirati man holds a hunting falcon in desert of Al Ain.
The falcon is used for hunting in Arabia, and is an important part of the Arab heritage and culture. The UAE reportedly spends over 27 million dollars annually towards the protection and conservation of wild falcons, and has set up several state-of-the-art falcon hospitals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. There are two breeding farms in the Emirates, as well as those in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Every year, falcon beauty contests and demonstrations take place in Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 04 April 2009
An Emirati man holds a hunting falcon in desert of Al Ain.
The falcon is used for hunting in Arabia, and is an important part of the Arab heritage and culture. The UAE reportedly spends over 27 million dollars annually towards the protection and conservation of wild falcons, and has set up several state-of-the-art falcon hospitals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. There are two breeding farms in the Emirates, as well as those in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Every year, falcon beauty contests and demonstrations take place in Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 04 April 2009
An Emirati man holds a hunting falcon in desert of Al Ain.
The falcon is used for hunting in Arabia, and is an important part of the Arab heritage and culture. The UAE reportedly spends over 27 million dollars annually towards the protection and conservation of wild falcons, and has set up several state-of-the-art falcon hospitals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. There are two breeding farms in the Emirates, as well as those in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Every year, falcon beauty contests and demonstrations take place in Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 04 April 2009
An Emirati man holds a hunting falcon in desert of Al Ain.
The falcon is used for hunting in Arabia, and is an important part of the Arab heritage and culture. The UAE reportedly spends over 27 million dollars annually towards the protection and conservation of wild falcons, and has set up several state-of-the-art falcon hospitals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. There are two breeding farms in the Emirates, as well as those in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Every year, falcon beauty contests and demonstrations take place in Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 04 April 2009
An Emirati man holds a hunting falcon in desert of Al Ain.
The falcon is used for hunting in Arabia, and is an important part of the Arab heritage and culture. The UAE reportedly spends over 27 million dollars annually towards the protection and conservation of wild falcons, and has set up several state-of-the-art falcon hospitals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. There are two breeding farms in the Emirates, as well as those in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Every year, falcon beauty contests and demonstrations take place in Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 04 April 2009
View of de desert.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 04 April 2009
View of de desert.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 04 April 2009
An arab drives a cuatri in the desert of AL Ain.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 04 April 2009
Arabs and tourist drive cuatris in the desert of AL Ain.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 04 April 2009
Arabs and tourist drive cuatris in the desert of AL Ain.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 04 April 2009
An Emirati man holds a hunting falcon in desert of Al Ain.
The falcon is used for hunting in Arabia, and is an important part of the Arab heritage and culture. The UAE reportedly spends over 27 million dollars annually towards the protection and conservation of wild falcons, and has set up several state-of-the-art falcon hospitals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. There are two breeding farms in the Emirates, as well as those in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Every year, falcon beauty contests and demonstrations take place in Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 04 April 2009
An Emirati man holds a hunting falcon in desert of Al Ain.
The falcon is used for hunting in Arabia, and is an important part of the Arab heritage and culture. The UAE reportedly spends over 27 million dollars annually towards the protection and conservation of wild falcons, and has set up several state-of-the-art falcon hospitals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. There are two breeding farms in the Emirates, as well as those in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Every year, falcon beauty contests and demonstrations take place in Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 04 April 2009
An Emirati man serving coffee in desert of Al Ain.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Al-Ain (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates 04 April 2009
A belly dancer performs in desert of Al Ain.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 03 April 2009
General view in downtown Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 03 April 2009
An arab holds a kite in a public garden, downtown Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 03 April 2009
General view in downtown Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 03 April 2009
General view in downtown Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 03 April 2009
General view in downtown Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 03 April 2009
General view in downtown Abu Dhabi.
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princess astrid in abu dhabi
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) - March 31st, 2009
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces received Princess Astrid, daughter of King Albert II of Belgium, and her delegation who are currently visiting the UAE as part of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership. Princess Astrid, Special Representative of the RBM, briefed Sheikh Mohammed on the scheme which aims at supporting the global fight against malaria, one of the world's three major diseases and the main cause of infant mortality in Africa. Picture: l to r, Princess Astrid talking to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Credit WAM / ISOPIX (FOTO:DUKAS/ISOPIX)
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NEWS - Spaniens Ex-König Juan Carlos soll sich in Abu Dhabi aufhalten
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos is hiding out in a £10k-a-night suite at a luxury Abu Dhabi hotel after fleeing amid corruption scandal. - File photo - The picture shows the Emirate Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE, 12 November 2005. The hotel is the world's most luxurious and expensive hotel with 394 large rooms and suites. The most expensive suite costs $ 35.000 and is 1.200 square metres big. The hotel building includes 140 lifts, 1,002 cancelabra and 33 kitchens. Photo by Matthias Schrader/DPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (FOTO: DUKAS/ABACA)
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NEWS - Spaniens Ex-König Juan Carlos soll sich in Abu Dhabi aufhalten
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos is hiding out in a £10k-a-night suite at a luxury Abu Dhabi hotel after fleeing amid corruption scandal. - File photo - 'Emirates Palace' hotel is opening its doors in Abu Dhabi in March 2005. One of the most luxurious resorts in the world, inspired by a Bedouin Arab Palace and designed by Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (who already done Atlantis, Paradise Island; The Mansion at MGM Grand in Las Vega among others). 'Emirates Palace' is an impressive hotel with some 'records' : 2000 workers, 114 domes, 1,3 km of beach, 140 elevators, 8000 trees, 170 chefs, and 750 plasma screens in its 300 rooms and 92 suites. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACA. (FOTO: DUKAS/ABACA)
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NEWS - Spaniens Ex-König Juan Carlos soll sich in Abu Dhabi aufhalten
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos is hiding out in a £10k-a-night suite at a luxury Abu Dhabi hotel after fleeing amid corruption scandal. - File photo - 'Emirates Palace' hotel is opening its doors in Abu Dhabi in March 2005. One of the most luxurious resorts in the world, inspired by a Bedouin Arab Palace and designed by Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (who already done Atlantis, Paradise Island; The Mansion at MGM Grand in Las Vega among others). 'Emirates Palace' is an impressive hotel with some 'records' : 2000 workers, 114 domes, 1,3 km of beach, 140 elevators, 8000 trees, 170 chefs, and 750 plasma screens in its 300 rooms and 92 suites. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACA. (FOTO: DUKAS/ABACA)
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NEWS - Spaniens Ex-König Juan Carlos soll sich in Abu Dhabi aufhalten
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos is hiding out in a £10k-a-night suite at a luxury Abu Dhabi hotel after fleeing amid corruption scandal. - File photo - 'Emirates Palace' hotel is opening its doors in Abu Dhabi in March 2005. One of the most luxurious resorts in the world, inspired by a Bedouin Arab Palace and designed by Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (who already done Atlantis, Paradise Island; The Mansion at MGM Grand in Las Vega among others). 'Emirates Palace' is an impressive hotel with some 'records' : 2000 workers, 114 domes, 1,3 km of beach, 140 elevators, 8000 trees, 170 chefs, and 750 plasma screens in its 300 rooms and 92 suites. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACA. (FOTO: DUKAS/ABACA)
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NEWS - Spaniens Ex-König Juan Carlos soll sich in Abu Dhabi aufhalten
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos is hiding out in a £10k-a-night suite at a luxury Abu Dhabi hotel after fleeing amid corruption scandal. - File photo - 'Emirates Palace' hotel is opening its doors in Abu Dhabi in March 2005. One of the most luxurious resorts in the world, inspired by a Bedouin Arab Palace and designed by Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (who already done Atlantis, Paradise Island; The Mansion at MGM Grand in Las Vega among others). 'Emirates Palace' is an impressive hotel with some 'records' : 2000 workers, 114 domes, 1,3 km of beach, 140 elevators, 8000 trees, 170 chefs, and 750 plasma screens in its 300 rooms and 92 suites. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACA. (FOTO: DUKAS/ABACA)
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NEWS - Spaniens Ex-König Juan Carlos soll sich in Abu Dhabi aufhalten
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos is hiding out in a £10k-a-night suite at a luxury Abu Dhabi hotel after fleeing amid corruption scandal. - File photo - 'Emirates Palace' hotel is opening its doors in Abu Dhabi in March 2005. One of the most luxurious resorts in the world, inspired by a Bedouin Arab Palace and designed by Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (who already done Atlantis, Paradise Island; The Mansion at MGM Grand in Las Vega among others). 'Emirates Palace' is an impressive hotel with some 'records' : 2000 workers, 114 domes, 1,3 km of beach, 140 elevators, 8000 trees, 170 chefs, and 750 plasma screens in its 300 rooms and 92 suites. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACA. (FOTO: DUKAS/ABACA)
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NEWS - Spaniens Ex-König Juan Carlos soll sich in Abu Dhabi aufhalten
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos is hiding out in a £10k-a-night suite at a luxury Abu Dhabi hotel after fleeing amid corruption scandal. - File photo - 'Emirates Palace' hotel is opening its doors in Abu Dhabi in March 2005. One of the most luxurious resorts in the world, inspired by a Bedouin Arab Palace and designed by Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (who already done Atlantis, Paradise Island; The Mansion at MGM Grand in Las Vega among others). 'Emirates Palace' is an impressive hotel with some 'records' : 2000 workers, 114 domes, 1,3 km of beach, 140 elevators, 8000 trees, 170 chefs, and 750 plasma screens in its 300 rooms and 92 suites. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACA. (FOTO: DUKAS/ABACA)
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NEWS - Spaniens Ex-König Juan Carlos soll sich in Abu Dhabi aufhalten
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos is hiding out in a £10k-a-night suite at a luxury Abu Dhabi hotel after fleeing amid corruption scandal. - File photo - 'Emirates Palace' hotel is opening its doors in Abu Dhabi in March 2005. One of the most luxurious resorts in the world, inspired by a Bedouin Arab Palace and designed by Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (who already done Atlantis, Paradise Island; The Mansion at MGM Grand in Las Vega among others). 'Emirates Palace' is an impressive hotel with some 'records' : 2000 workers, 114 domes, 1,3 km of beach, 140 elevators, 8000 trees, 170 chefs, and 750 plasma screens in its 300 rooms and 92 suites. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACA. (FOTO: DUKAS/ABACA)
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NEWS - Spaniens Ex-König Juan Carlos soll sich in Abu Dhabi aufhalten
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos is hiding out in a £10k-a-night suite at a luxury Abu Dhabi hotel after fleeing amid corruption scandal. - File photo - 'Emirates Palace' hotel is opening its doors in Abu Dhabi in March 2005. One of the most luxurious resorts in the world, inspired by a Bedouin Arab Palace and designed by Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (who already done Atlantis, Paradise Island; The Mansion at MGM Grand in Las Vega among others). 'Emirates Palace' is an impressive hotel with some 'records' : 2000 workers, 114 domes, 1,3 km of beach, 140 elevators, 8000 trees, 170 chefs, and 750 plasma screens in its 300 rooms and 92 suites. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACA. (FOTO: DUKAS/ABACA)
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NEWS - Spaniens Ex-König Juan Carlos soll sich in Abu Dhabi aufhalten
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos is hiding out in a £10k-a-night suite at a luxury Abu Dhabi hotel after fleeing amid corruption scandal. - File photo - 'Emirates Palace' hotel is opening its doors in Abu Dhabi in March 2005. One of the most luxurious resorts in the world, inspired by a Bedouin Arab Palace and designed by Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (who already done Atlantis, Paradise Island; The Mansion at MGM Grand in Las Vega among others). 'Emirates Palace' is an impressive hotel with some 'records' : 2000 workers, 114 domes, 1,3 km of beach, 140 elevators, 8000 trees, 170 chefs, and 750 plasma screens in its 300 rooms and 92 suites. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACA. (FOTO: DUKAS/ABACA)
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