The year that was: Mesmerising moments from 2019

Here's a look at some of the pictures that made headlines over the past year.

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Pope Francis blesses a child during his tour before the Holy Mass at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.-Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times
Pope Francis blesses a child during his tour before the Holy Mass at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.-Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times
It was a joy to see Maan hugging his little brother Omer after the Eid Al Adha prayer at Al Noor Mosque in Sharjah Corniche Street on Sunday August 11, 2019. -Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times
It was a joy to see Maan hugging his little brother Omer after the Eid Al Adha prayer at Al Noor Mosque in Sharjah Corniche Street on Sunday August 11, 2019. -Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times
Guiness World Record attempt for largest Human Image of a rocket involving 11,400+ students from six different schools at Pace International School Sharjah on Thursday, November 28, 2019.- Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times
Guiness World Record attempt for largest Human Image of a rocket involving 11,400+ students from six different schools at Pace International School Sharjah on Thursday, November 28, 2019.- Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times
Moto Cross biker, Jinan CD in action at the DMX track in Jebel Ali, Dubai.-Photo by Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times
Moto Cross biker, Jinan CD in action at the DMX track in Jebel Ali, Dubai.-Photo by Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times
Judicators from the Guinness World Record inspecting the world's largest knitted blanket and largest display of knitted hearts showcased at the Dubai Sports City in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record and to provide for the underprivileged around the world. -Photo by Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times
Judicators from the Guinness World Record inspecting the world's largest knitted blanket and largest display of knitted hearts showcased at the Dubai Sports City in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record and to provide for the underprivileged around the world. -Photo by Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times
Pedestrians in DIFC use an umbrella following heavy downpour across the United Arab Emirates on November 20, 2019. -Photo by Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times
Pedestrians in DIFC use an umbrella following heavy downpour across the United Arab Emirates on November 20, 2019. -Photo by Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times
A participant holds a falcon at the Liwa desert after camping during the 500km camel trek organized by  Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre in Abu Dhabi.- Photo by Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times
A participant holds a falcon at the Liwa desert after camping during the 500km camel trek organized by Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre in Abu Dhabi.- Photo by Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times
Emirati driver Amna Al Qubaisi is comforted by her father Khaled Al Qubaisi after she won F4 UAE Trophy Round at Yas Marina Circuit.-Photo by Ryan Lim/Khaleej Times
Emirati driver Amna Al Qubaisi is comforted by her father Khaled Al Qubaisi after she won F4 UAE Trophy Round at Yas Marina Circuit.-Photo by Ryan Lim/Khaleej Times
UAE’s 48TH National Day celebrations at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.-Photo by Ryan Lim/Khaleej Times
UAE’s 48TH National Day celebrations at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.-Photo by Ryan Lim/Khaleej Times
A baby tries to save himself from the rain while crossing the road at Al Wahda street in Sharjah after heavy rain hit UAE on Wednesday morning – Photo by M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times
A baby tries to save himself from the rain while crossing the road at Al Wahda street in Sharjah after heavy rain hit UAE on Wednesday morning – Photo by M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times
The photo was taken at Khalid Lagoon during the cloudy afternoon, where people busy in their evening exercise in Sharjah  – Photo by M. Sajjad
The photo was taken at Khalid Lagoon during the cloudy afternoon, where people busy in their evening exercise in Sharjah – Photo by M. Sajjad
Enchanting display of lights on Sharjah Municipality building during Sharjah Light Festival 2019.– Photo by M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times
Enchanting display of lights on Sharjah Municipality building during Sharjah Light Festival 2019.– Photo by M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times
Dubai Police fires cannon to announce to mark the ifthar time in the Holy Month of Ramadan at Downtown, Dubai on May 6, 2019. -Photo by Shihab/Khaleej Times
Dubai Police fires cannon to announce to mark the ifthar time in the Holy Month of Ramadan at Downtown, Dubai on May 6, 2019. -Photo by Shihab/Khaleej Times
Dubai's Burj Khalifa pay tribute to Sri Lanka on Thursday evening, April 24, 2019.-Photo by Shihab/Khaleej Times
Dubai's Burj Khalifa pay tribute to Sri Lanka on Thursday evening, April 24, 2019.-Photo by Shihab/Khaleej Times
Spectacular Diwali fireworks at Dubai Festival City on Thursday ,October 24, 2019.- Photo by Juidin Bernarrd Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times
Spectacular Diwali fireworks at Dubai Festival City on Thursday ,October 24, 2019.- Photo by Juidin Bernarrd Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times
Devotees offer Eid prayer at Musallah Al Eid Al-Mankhool in Dubai on Tuesday,  June 04, 2019. Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times
Devotees offer Eid prayer at Musallah Al Eid Al-Mankhool in Dubai on Tuesday, June 04, 2019. Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times
Dubai's iconic skyscraper playing peek-a-boo in the clouds on Wednesday November 20, 2019. Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times
Dubai's iconic skyscraper playing peek-a-boo in the clouds on Wednesday November 20, 2019. Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times
An Airbus A380 along with the Al Fursan squad performs a flyby during the 2019 Dubai Air Show at Al Maktoum International Airport on November 17, 2019. -Photo by Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times
An Airbus A380 along with the Al Fursan squad performs a flyby during the 2019 Dubai Air Show at Al Maktoum International Airport on November 17, 2019. -Photo by Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times
A silhouette of camels resting at the Liwa desert during the 500km camel trek organized by Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre in Abu Dhabi. Photo by Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times
A silhouette of camels resting at the Liwa desert during the 500km camel trek organized by Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre in Abu Dhabi. Photo by Neeraj Murali/Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi Police fires a cannon to announce  the ifthar time in the Holy Month of Ramadan at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. -Photo by Ryan Lim/Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi Police fires a cannon to announce the ifthar time in the Holy Month of Ramadan at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. -Photo by Ryan Lim/Khaleej Times
UAE Special Olympic athlete Mahmoud Jarour  with his gold and Silver medal  held at ADNEC as part of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.-Photo by Ryan Lim/Khaleej Times
UAE Special Olympic athlete Mahmoud Jarour with his gold and Silver medal held at ADNEC as part of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.-Photo by Ryan Lim/Khaleej Times
Fans during the AFC Asian Cup quarter final match between United Arab Emirates and Australia at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain. -Photo by Ryan Lim/Khaleej Times
Fans during the AFC Asian Cup quarter final match between United Arab Emirates and Australia at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain. -Photo by Ryan Lim/Khaleej Times
UAE Armed Forces demonstrate their skills during The 5th Union Fortress show in Al Zorah, Ajman.– Photo by M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times
UAE Armed Forces demonstrate their skills during The 5th Union Fortress show in Al Zorah, Ajman.– Photo by M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times
Which one is your favorite Iftar snack? A family buys iftar snacks from a Pakistani snack shop during the Holy month of Ramadan in Sharjah. Photo by M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times
Which one is your favorite Iftar snack? A family buys iftar snacks from a Pakistani snack shop during the Holy month of Ramadan in Sharjah. Photo by M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times
Feel the rain, Kids under umbrella enjoying the rain at Al Noor Park in Sharjah on a Friday afternoon – Photo by M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times
Feel the rain, Kids under umbrella enjoying the rain at Al Noor Park in Sharjah on a Friday afternoon – Photo by M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times
Artist performing AQUATIC PARADE at Al Majaz Waterfront is a part of Sharjah Light Festival 2019 in Sharjah – Photo by M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times
Artist performing AQUATIC PARADE at Al Majaz Waterfront is a part of Sharjah Light Festival 2019 in Sharjah – Photo by M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times

Published: Sun 22 Dec 2019, 5:00 PM

Last updated: Sun 30 Aug 2020, 2:49 PM

BLUE POINT ridden by William Buick winner of the Al Quoz Sprint during the Dubai World Cup 2019 at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai – Photo by M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times
BLUE POINT ridden by William Buick winner of the Al Quoz Sprint during the Dubai World Cup 2019 at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai – Photo by M. Sajjad/Khaleej Times

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