Abu Dhabi, UAE December 2, 2018 - The Al Fursan aerobatic demonstration lights up the sky of Abu Dhabi on the 47th National Day of the United Arab Emirates. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE September 27, 2021 - Samia Badih, plays a game at the virtual reality entertainment venue Zero Latency at Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE December 13, 2023 - Hand sculpted 448 pyramids land art installation by Jim Denevan, a US based artist as part of Manar Abu Dhabi, a Public Art Abu Dhabi initiative on Fahid Island. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE November 25, 2021 - Young Emirati boy observes performers during a traditional dance at the Qasr Al Hosn Festival in the capital. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Pune, India July 2, 2014 - Mehendi ceremony for a Maharashtrian bride during her wedding. (Khushnum Bhandari)
Abu Dhabi, UAE January 2, 2022 - Family strolls through the tunnel in the Bu Tinah Island zone where a diverse range of marine life thrive at The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, Al Qana. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE April 26, 2019 - Minister of Tolerance H.E. Sheikh Al Nahyan interacts with the young performers from Abu Dhabi Indian School, at the International Worker’s Day event in Al Saadiyat Accommodation Village. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE January 26, 2020 - Men feed seagulls along the Abu Dhabi Corniche. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Dubai, UAE October 4, 2022 - Main entrance adorned with flowers at the official opening of new Hindu temple at Jebel Ali. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE November 3, 2021 - Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary, originally from Bihar, India has come to show his support to the Indian Cricket team against Afghanistan outside Zayed Cricket Stadium. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Fujairah, UAE August 29, 2022 - Floating couch along the flooded streets of Kalba . (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Al Ain, UAE April 14, 2021 - The ‘Cheetah Run’ is to provide positive reinforcement training where the animal is rewarded with food after completion, in the Al Ain Zoo. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE April 28, 2021 - Dr. Shaju Jamaluddin, originally from Kerela, transforms his tiny rooftop terrace into a garden, growing herbs, vegetables, fruits etc. (REUTERS/ Khushnum Bhandari)
Abu Dhabi, UAE September 19, 2023 - Caretaker tending to the camel outside Heritage Village. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE January 6, 2018 - Father Abraham conducts the orthodox Christmas service for Coptic Egyptians at the St. Anthony's Cathedral. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Dubai, UAE November 29, 2021 - Young boy practicing Al-Youla dance with a replica wooden rifle at Zeman Awwal, Mall of the Emirates. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Mumbai, India October 30, 2014 - Chhath Puja can well be regarded as the state festival of Bihar, where riverbanks are filled with devotees as they come to complete their ritual worship both at dawn and dusk. In Mumbai, Juhu beach is the main site for people of Northern and Eastern states to observe this festival six days after Diwali as a thanksgiving to the Hindu God of Sun. (Khushnum Bhandari/ Mid-Day)
Abu Dhabi, UAE September 10, 2019 - Opening of the region’s first-ever ‘Body Worlds’ museum at the Khalifa University campus. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE December 24, 2018 - The frontal exterior of Rolls Royce Bespoke Cullinan. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE December 15, 2021 - Festive Christmas setup in Santa’s ‘Winter Village’ at Galleria Mall. (Khushnum Bhandari / The National News)
Dubai, UAE May 6, 2023 - A Scottish piper in kilt and bagpipes for live screening of King Charles’ coronation on board Queen Elizabeth 2 at Port Rashid. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE June 26, 2023 - Tom Cruise signs autographs at the red carpet premiere for Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE December 8, 2021 - Behold the marshmallow room in The Dessert Museum, which is part of the 'Inspire Space' zone at Mother of the National festival along the Corniche in the capital. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Al Ain, UAE January 23, 2021 - A cool night at Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain city. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Mumbai, India October 27, 2014 - A fisherman dries his fish at Versova beach, which is a suburb of Mumbai. (Khushnum Bhandari/ Mid-Day)
Mumbai, India September 8, 2016 - Mother Mary feast at the Bhatebandar Mata Velankanni Church in Uttan, on the outskirts of Mumbai. (Khushnum Bhandari)
Abu Dhabi, UAE October 5, 2021 - The Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatics team impressive display along the Corniche. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE February 27, 2018 - Federal National Council meeting comprising of 40 members, during the 16th legislative term. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE January 16, 2021 - Abdul Gafoor, 20 takes a Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine at St. Pauls Church in Mussafah. (REUTERS/ Khushnum Bhandari)
Abu Dhabi, UAE December 5, 2019 - A flight attendant takes a short break before her next flight at the Etihad Crew Briefing Centre. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Mumbai, India November 6, 2013 - Vinod Dubhey and his ‘Mitty Pottery’ studio in Andheri West. (Khushnum Bhandari/ DNA)
Abu Dhabi, UAE December 24, 2020 - Midnight mass at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Mussafah. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE November 1, 2018 - New arrivals on display at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, on Al Saadiyat island. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE December 2, 2018 - Residents of Abu Dhabi flock to the Corniche for the impressive aerial display, each year on National Day. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE April 1, 2022 - Nezar Hezam Sallam, astronomer moon sighting for start of Ramadan 2022 at his observatory in Al Shahama. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE November 13, 2023 - Necklace Collier, Cartier ca. 2000/2001, gold, diamond displayed at Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design exhibition at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE April 29, 2018 - The exterior of BMW X2 at Mina Port. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE May 25, 2021 - Skilled gardener scaling the date palm, using rope harness hitched around his waist along the Corniche. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Dubai, UAE December 2, 2023 - Emmanuel Macron, French President speaks at COP28, Expo City Dubai. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE January 24, 2021 - A visitor learns about the historical stages of the United Arab Emirates through films, photos and artifacts at the National Archives pavilion in Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, Al Wathba. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE December 2, 2021 - Proud siblings stand outside the sunroof waiving the United Arab Emirates flag along Corniche, on National Day in the capital. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Dubai, UAE September 14, 2022 - Ahmed Bin Sulayem holds onto ‘Estrela De Fura’, meaning Star of Fura at the unveiling of the world’s largest gem-quality ruby at Jumeirah Lake Towers. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE December 28, 2021 - The Deleika Wildlife Conservation Centre has a recognized program, whereby the United Arab Emirates' involvement focuses on captive breeding of the scimitar-horned oryx, which are on the endangered list before releasing them back out into the wild. (Khushnum Bhandari / The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE June 26, 2022 - Fadekemi Aremu, lead singer for the ‘All Sisters Conference’ performs out loud during Sunday morning mass at the Redeemed Christian Congregation of God Parish at St. Andrews Centre, Mushrif. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Abu Dhabi, UAE August 17, 2021 - Abdullah Al Mansoori, 17, student at Zayed University needs to get vaccinated for army services in the United Arab Emirates at SEHA Vaccination Centre, Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal, Zayed Port. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Abu Dhabi, UAE July 3, 2023 - Paul Hamilton, General Manager of The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi prepares to feed sharks in the sub zone. (Khushnum Bhandari/ The National News)
Mumbai, India September 18, 2013 - Visarjan, most significant day for thousands of Mumbaikars who participate to bid a grand farewell to Lord Ganesh and watch the immersion of several Ganpati idols at Girgaum Chowpatty, one of the most famous public beaches of Mumbai. (Khushnum Bhandari)