Two of the four concrete towers that will hold the museum's iconic dome. Silvia Razgova / The National
Two of the four concrete towers that will hold the museum's iconic dome. Silvia Razgova / The National
This view shows the entire Louvre Abu Dhabi construction site with a backdrop of the Sheikh Khalifa Bridge and Reem Island. Silvia Razgova / The National
This view shows the entire Louvre Abu Dhabi construction site with a backdrop of the Sheikh Khalifa Bridge and Reem Island. Silvia Razgova / The National
Pumping concrete for the foundation of the two basement levels. Silvia Razgova / The National
Pumping concrete for the foundation of the two basement levels. Silvia Razgova / The National
One of the tower cranes that move construction materials around the site. Silvia Razgova / The National
One of the tower cranes that move construction materials around the site. Silvia Razgova / The National
To get her shots, Silvia Razgova used two cameras with fixed lenses. Silvia Razgova / The National
To get her shots, Silvia Razgova used two cameras with fixed lenses. Silvia Razgova / The National
The green material is waterproofing designed to keep the museum watertight for generations. Silvia Razgova / The National
The green material is waterproofing designed to keep the museum watertight for generations. Silvia Razgova / The National
These are the early months of the museum's construction. By 2015 the Louve Abu Dhabi will be completed. Silvia Razgova / The National
These are the early months of the museum's construction. By 2015 the Louve Abu Dhabi will be completed. Silvia Razgova / The National
Once the foundations are finished, then work on the museum's galleries will commence. Silvia Razgova / The National
Once the foundations are finished, then work on the museum's galleries will commence. Silvia Razgova / The National
Another view of the test building, whose roof reflects the design of the museum's dome. Silvia Razgova / The National
Another view of the test building, whose roof reflects the design of the museum's dome. Silvia Razgova / The National
The view was so spectacular, that, as Razgova puts it: “Once in a while I’d put the camera down and simply marvel at the feeling of being a very lucky person who gets to ... fly in a helicopter with its doors off while sticking her face into the wind.” Silvia Razgova / The National
The view was so spectacular, that, as Razgova puts it: “Once in a while I’d put the camera down and simply marvel at the feeling of being a very lucky person who gets to ... fly in a helicopter with its doors off while sticking her face into the wind.” Silvia Razgova / The National
The Arabian Gulf is kept at bay a temporary dam around the site. Once it is completed, the dam will be removed and the Louvre Abu Dhabi will appear to float above the water. Silvia Razgova / The National
The Arabian Gulf is kept at bay a temporary dam around the site. Once it is completed, the dam will be removed and the Louvre Abu Dhabi will appear to float above the water. Silvia Razgova / The National

Travel and Tourism

In pictures: A labour of Louvre seen from the air

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In this exclusive series of photographs, The National's Silvia Razgova was invited by Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) to fly over the site of the new Louvre Abu Dhabi to view the museum's current state of construction.

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Killing of Qassem Suleimani
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RESULT

Manchester United 1 Brighton and Hove Albion 0
Man United: Dunk (66' og)

Man of the Match: Shane Duffy (Brighton)

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Starring: Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan, Radhika Sarathkumar, Nagarjuna Akkineni

Director: Amith Krishnan

Rating: 3.5/5

THREE POSSIBLE REPLACEMENTS

Khalfan Mubarak
The Al Jazira playmaker has for some time been tipped for stardom within UAE football, with Quique Sanchez Flores, his former manager at Al Ahli, once labelling him a “genius”. He was only 17. Now 23, Mubarak has developed into a crafty supplier of chances, evidenced by his seven assists in six league matches this season. Still to display his class at international level, though.

Rayan Yaslam
The Al Ain attacking midfielder has become a regular starter for his club in the past 15 months. Yaslam, 23, is a tidy and intelligent player, technically proficient with an eye for opening up defences. Developed while alongside Abdulrahman in the Al Ain first-team and has progressed well since manager Zoran Mamic’s arrival. However, made his UAE debut only last December.

Ismail Matar
The Al Wahda forward is revered by teammates and a key contributor to the squad. At 35, his best days are behind him, but Matar is incredibly experienced and an example to his colleagues. His ability to cope with tournament football is a concern, though, despite Matar beginning the season well. Not a like-for-like replacement, although the system could be adjusted to suit.

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