{"id":95365,"date":"2025-08-25T07:57:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T07:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/95365\/"},"modified":"2025-08-25T07:57:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T07:57:12","slug":"emirati-photographers-zayed-national-museum-series-earns-sheikh-abdullahs-praise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/95365\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirati photographer\u2019s Zayed National Museum series earns Sheikh Abdullah\u2019s praise"},"content":{"rendered":"

An Emirati photographer\u2019s striking series of images capturing the Zayed National Museum<\/a> in Abu Dhabi has caught the attention of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed<\/a>, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Abdullah has shared Khalid Al Hammadi photos on X and praised him for his vision. The highly anticipated Zayed National Museum, already an Abu Dhabi landmark thanks to its architecture, is set to open in December.<\/p>\n

“That moment was very special and it\u2019s not his first time, he is always supporting and encouraging me to be the best,” Al Hammadi, who is from Abu Dhabi, tells The National. “We are lucky to have such leaders, may Allah bless them all.”<\/p>\n

Featuring more than a dozen images, the photo series captures Zayed National Museum from several vantage points and at various times of the day. It took Al Hammadi months to put together, having started in December. <\/p>\n

“Whenever I had the chance, I would go there, scout the place and take some shots,” he says, adding that he took some of the photos as recent as earlier this month. “I wanted the right angle, timing and frame.” <\/p>\n

One notable shot frames a crescent moon between the towering steel structures shaped like feathers and inspired by the UAE’s tradition of falconry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“The moon shot was quite challenging as aligning that phase of the moon with the museum was tricky,” he explains. “I had to park on the main road because no alternative angle was possible. What I liked most was how the moon phase facing upwards harmonised beautifully with the steel structure facing downward.”<\/p>\n

A personal favourite of Al Hammadi’s is a distant shot of the museum with a wild Arabian red fox in the foreground. <\/p>\n

“The area from which I planned to shoot was closed for construction, so I couldn’t go any further. It\u2019s one of my favourites, because I went there several times and then managed to capture the few shots with the fox.”<\/p>\n

Some photos required permits, such as the one with the sea and the museum faded on the horizon, he adds. <\/p>\n

While he uses editing software, “to remove some undesirable elements such as cranes and distractions”, his striking photos are a result of a lot of patience and seeking the right moment, says Al Hammadi. <\/p>\n

“That\u2019s the path I always follow. Of course, it takes time and effort to reach the most desirable shot, but that\u2019s the joy of photographing natural elements alongside static architecture,” he says. “The authenticity, the challenges, the failures and the eventual satisfied result, these are what make the journey fun and memorable.” <\/p>\n

For this series, Al Hammadi used a Canon R5 and various lenses, some up to 500mm. He chose Zayed National Museum because it’s one of his favourite structures and also because he wanted to create a buzz ahead of its opening. <\/p>\n

“If you check people\u2019s replies on my post, you\u2019ll notice that we all can\u2019t wait to witness the opening ceremony and take a closer look at this national museum. It will showcase our traditions, our history, and tell our story as the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan wanted it to be told.” <\/p>\n

Named after the country\u2019s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan<\/a>, the museum was established to preserve local culture and heritage. It will tell the story of the UAE in full, over a timeline spanning 300,000 years.<\/p>\n

Besides Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Al Hammadi’s photos have been shared widely on social media. On Instagram, the post has received more than 20,000 likes. <\/p>\n

This is not the first time his work has received wide praise. Besides Instagram, where he has more than 67,000 followers, his photos of UAE landmarks have featured locally as well as internationally several times in the past.<\/p>\n

The UAE as a whole is a heaven for anyone interested in buildings and cityscapes, with so many amazing landmarks, he says.<\/p>\n

“My work on Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque<\/a> has a special place in my heart due to the countless adventures and stories behind each shot, which gained recognition both locally and internationally and by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah,” he says. <\/p>\n

“Also, my mangrove photos from Reem Island<\/a> and the shot of a man standing above the clouds were published by National Geographic global, one of the sweetest moments of my journey.”<\/p>\n

Al Hammadi started taking photos in 2013 and began shooting more professionally in 2015. <\/p>\n

“Since then, I\u2019ve worked to improve my vision and skills every year,” he says. “I don\u2019t post frequently, but I share only what I truly like, not just what keeps me active online. Along the way, people started noticing my work, and many major platforms have published it over the years.<\/p>\n

“All the hard work truly paid off when I saw my work exceed even my own expectations,” he adds. <\/p>\n

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Engine:\u00a0four-litre V6 and 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbo<\/p>\n

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Power:\u00a0271 and 409 horsepower<\/p>\n

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Price:\u00a0from Dh229,900 to Dh355,000<\/p>\n

The specs: 2018 Maxus T60<\/p>\n

Price, base \/ as tested: Dh48,000<\/p>\n

Engine: 2.4-litre four-cylinder<\/p>\n

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The stats<\/p>\n

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Delivery date: February 27, 2019<\/p>\n

Gross tonnage: 171,598 GT<\/p>\n

Passenger capacity: 5,686<\/p>\n

Crew members: 1,536<\/p>\n

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Day 1, Abu Dhabi Test: At a glance<\/p>\n

Moment of the day\u00a0Dimuth Karunaratne had batted with plenty of pluck, and no little skill, in getting to within seven runs of a first-day century. Then, while he ran\u00a0what he thought was a comfortable single to mid-on, his batting partner Dinesh Chandimal opted to stay at home. The opener was run out by the length of the pitch.<\/p>\n

Stat of the day –\u00a01 One six was hit on Day 1. The boundary was only breached 18 times in total over the course of the 90 overs. When it did arrive, the lone six was a thing of beauty, as Niroshan Dickwella effortlessly clipped Mohammed Amir over the square-leg boundary.<\/p>\n

The verdict Three wickets down at lunch, on a featherbed wicket having won the toss, and Sri Lanka\u2019s fragile confidence must have been waning. Then Karunaratne and Chandimal’s alliance of precisely 100 gave them a foothold in the match. Dickwella\u2019s free-spirited strokeplay meant the Sri Lankans were handily placed at 227 for four at the close.<\/p>\n

Emergency phone numbers in the UAE<\/p>\n

Estijaba \u2013 8001717 \u2013\u00a0 number to call to request coronavirus\u00a0testing<\/p>\n

Ministry of Health and Prevention \u2013 80011111<\/p>\n

Dubai Health Authority \u2013 800342 \u2013 The number to book a free video or voice consultation with a doctor or connect to a local health centre<\/p>\n

Emirates airline \u2013 600555555<\/p>\n

Etihad\u00a0Airways \u2013 600555666<\/p>\n

Ambulance \u2013 998<\/p>\n

Knowledge and Human Development Authority \u2013 8005432 ext. 4 for Covid-19\u00a0queries<\/p>\n

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The specs<\/p>\n

AT4 Ultimate, as tested<\/p>\n

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The burning issue<\/p>\n

The\u00a0internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment \u2013\u00a0major manufacturer\u00a0Volvo\u00a0is to stop\u00a0producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021\u00a0and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040.\u00a0The National\u00a0takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Read part four:\u00a0an affection for classic cars lives on<\/a><\/p>\n

Read part three:\u00a0the age of the electric vehicle begins<\/a><\/p>\n

Read part one:\u00a0how cars came to the UAE<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tales of Yusuf Tadros<\/p>\n

Adel Esmat (translated by Mandy McClure)<\/p>\n

Hoopoe<\/p>\n

WHAT IS A BLACK HOLE?<\/p>\n

1. Black holes are objects whose gravity is so strong not even light can escape their pull<\/p>\n

2. They can be created when massive stars collapse under their own weight<\/p>\n

3. Large black holes can also be formed when smaller ones collide and merge<\/p>\n

4. The biggest black holes lurk at the centre of many galaxies, including our own<\/p>\n

5. Astronomers believe that when the universe was very young, black holes affected how galaxies\u00a0formed<\/p>\n

Red flags
\nPromises of high, fixed or ‘guaranteed’ returns.
\nUnregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.
\nLack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.
\nOverseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions – this can make legal recovery difficult.
\nHard-selling tactics – creating urgency, offering ‘exclusive’ deals.<\/p>\n

Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching<\/p>\n

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pocketsKilling of Qassem SuleimaniFind the right policy for you<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t wait until the week you fly to sign up for\u00a0insurance \u2013 get it when you book your trip. Insurance covers you for cancellation and anything else that can go wrong before you leave.<\/p>\n

Some insurers, such as World Nomads, allow you to book once you are travelling \u2013 but, as Mr Mohammed found out, pre-existing medical conditions are not covered.<\/p>\n

Check your credit card before booking insurance to see if you have any travel insurance as a benefit \u2013 most UAE banks, such as Emirates NBD, First Abu Dhabi Bank and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, have cards that throw in insurance as part of their package. But read the fine print \u2013 they may only cover emergencies while you\u2019re travelling, not cancellation before a trip.<\/p>\n

Pre-existing medical conditions such as a heart condition, diabetes, epilepsy and even asthma may not be included as standard. Again, check the terms, exclusions and limitations of any insurance carefully.<\/p>\n

If you want trip cancellation or curtailment, baggage loss or delay covered, you may need a higher-grade plan, says Ambareen Musa of Souqalmal.com. Decide how much coverage you need for emergency medical expenses or personal liability. Premium insurance packages give up to $1 million (Dh3.7m) in each category, Ms Musa adds.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t wait for days to call your insurer if you need to make a claim. You may be required to notify them within 72 hours. Gather together all receipts, emails and reports to prove that you paid for something, that you didn\u2019t use it and that you did not get reimbursed.<\/p>\n

Finally, consider optional extras you may need, says Sarah Pickford of Travel Counsellors, such as a winter sports holiday. Also ensure all individuals can travel independently on that cover, she adds. And remember: \u201cCheap isn\u2019t necessarily best.\u201d<\/p>\n

How it works<\/p>\n

A $10 hand-powered LED light and battery bank<\/p>\n

Device is operated by hand cranking it at any time during the day or night\u00a0<\/p>\n

The charge is stored inside a battery<\/p>\n

The ratio is that for every minute you crank, it provides 10 minutes light on the brightest mode<\/p>\n

A full hand wound charge is of\u00a016.5minutes\u00a0<\/p>\n

This gives 1.1\u00a0hours of light on high mode or 2.5 hours of light on low mode<\/p>\n

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The larger version costs between $18-20 and generates more than 15 hours of light with a 45-minute charge<\/p>\n

No limit on how many times you can charge<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0specs <\/p>\n

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Fuel\u00a0consumption: 8.7L\/100km<\/p>\n

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On\u00a0sale: now\u00a0<\/p>\n

Profile of Bitex UAE<\/p>\n

Date of launch: November 2018<\/p>\n

Founder: Monark Modi<\/p>\n

Based: Business Bay, Dubai<\/p>\n

Sector: Financial services<\/p>\n

Size: Eight employees<\/p>\n

Investors: Self-funded to date with $1m of personal savings<\/p>\n

Milestones on the road to union<\/p>\n

1970<\/p>\n

October 26: Bahrain withdraws from a proposal to create a federation of nine with the\u00a0seven Trucial States and Qatar.\u00a0<\/p>\n

December: Ahmed Al Suwaidi visits New York to discuss potential UN membership.<\/p>\n

1971<\/p>\n

March 1:\u00a0 Alex Douglas Hume, Conservative foreign secretary confirms that Britain will leave the Gulf and \u201cstrongly supports\u201d the creation of a Union of Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n

July 12: Historic meeting at which Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid make a binding agreement to create what will become the UAE.<\/p>\n

July 18: It is announced that the UAE will be formed from six emirates, with a proposed constitution signed. RAK is not yet part of the agreement.<\/p>\n

August 6:\u00a0 The fifth\u00a0anniversary of Sheikh Zayed becoming Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with official celebrations deferred until later in the year.<\/p>\n

August 15: Bahrain becomes independent.<\/p>\n

September 3: Qatar becomes independent.<\/p>\n

November 23-25: Meeting with Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh\u00a0Rashid and senior British officials to fix December 2 as date of creation of the UAE.<\/p>\n

November 29:\u00a0 At 5.30pm Iranian forces seize the Greater and Lesser Tunbs by force.<\/p>\n

November 30: Despite\u00a0 a power sharing agreement, Tehran takes full control of Abu Musa.\u00a0<\/p>\n

November 31:\u00a0UK officials visit all six participating Emirates to formally end the Trucial States treaties<\/p>\n

December 2: 11am, Dubai. New Supreme Council formally elects Sheikh Zayed as President. Treaty of Friendship signed with the UK. 11.30am. Flag raising ceremony at Union House and Al Manhal Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed by Sheikh Khalifa, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n

December 6:\u00a0Arab League formally admits the UAE. The first British Ambassador presents his credentials to Sheikh Zayed.<\/p>\n

December 9:\u00a0UAE joins the United Nations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"An Emirati photographer\u2019s striking series of images capturing the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi has caught the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":95366,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[2226,76,32827,354,355,49,48,356,75,10000,55762,55763,2225,1320],"class_list":["post-95365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arts-and-design","tag-abu-dhabi","tag-arts","tag-arts-culture-team","tag-arts-and-design","tag-artsanddesign","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-design","tag-entertainment","tag-photography","tag-photos-of-the-day","tag-saadiyat-island","tag-standard","tag-story"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95365"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95365\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/95366"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}