December 08, 2013
This image, taken on National Day at Abu Dhabi's Breakwater by staff photographer Fatima Al Marzooqi, is an example of how a great moment can trump all other factors in a photo. While the background is busy and distracting and the light somewhat harsh, the wonderful body language of a full-grown man spontaneously breaking into dance, arms spread, balanced on tip-toes, turban flowing with his movements, brings his joy to all who view it. It's a wonderful moment.
* Brian Kerrigan, photo editor
January 24 – First T20, Lahore
January 25 – Second T20, Lahore
January 27 – Third T20, Lahore
February 7-11 – First Test, Rawalpindi
April 3 – One-off ODI, Karachi
April 5-9 – Second Test, Karachi
The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes 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.
Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on
Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins
Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative