Arabian oryx in the Al Wusta Wildlife Reserve in Haima, Oman. AFP
Arabian oryx in the Al Wusta Wildlife Reserve in Haima, Oman. AFP
The reserve offers visitors the chance to see this magnificent desert antelope up close. AFP
The reserve offers visitors the chance to see this magnificent desert antelope up close. AFP
A sociable species, the Arabian oryx can form herds of up to 30 or more in good weather conditions. AFP
A sociable species, the Arabian oryx can form herds of up to 30 or more in good weather conditions. AFP
In poor weather, groups are much smaller and tend to comprise one male, a couple of females and their young. AFP
In poor weather, groups are much smaller and tend to comprise one male, a couple of females and their young. AFP
Within the herd, a dominance hierarchy is created by displays of posturing. AFP
Within the herd, a dominance hierarchy is created by displays of posturing. AFP
And when they feel threatened, males and females use their horns to defend or attack. AFP
And when they feel threatened, males and females use their horns to defend or attack. AFP
The Arabian oryx can be found in Israel, Saudi Arabia and Oman. AFP
The Arabian oryx can be found in Israel, Saudi Arabia and Oman. AFP
But numbers are low, with the Arabian oryx population at around 1,200. AFP
But numbers are low, with the Arabian oryx population at around 1,200. AFP
They inhabit deserts and arid plains where temperatures can reach highs of 50ºC in the summer. AFP
They inhabit deserts and arid plains where temperatures can reach highs of 50ºC in the summer. AFP
Living an almost nomadic life, oryx travel vast areas in search of food and water. AFP
Living an almost nomadic life, oryx travel vast areas in search of food and water. AFP
Thanks to their incredible range of senses, they are able to smell the rain and fresh grass in the distance. AFP
Thanks to their incredible range of senses, they are able to smell the rain and fresh grass in the distance. AFP
Although they're not fast, they can walk long distances and have been known to cover 70km in one night. AFP
Although they're not fast, they can walk long distances and have been known to cover 70km in one night. AFP
Since the Arabian oryx's skin has no glare or reflection, it's often hard to spot them from a distance. AFP
Since the Arabian oryx's skin has no glare or reflection, it's often hard to spot them from a distance. AFP

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Arabian Oryx in the Omani desert - in pictures

The animals are running free in the protected environment of the Al-Wusta wildlife reserve

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April 27, 2021

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BUNDESLIGA FIXTURES

Saturday (UAE kick-off times)

Cologne v Union Berlin (5.30pm)

Fortuna Dusseldorf v Borussia Dortmund (5.30pm)

Hertha Berlin v Eintracht Frankfurt (5.30pm)

Paderborn v Werder Bremen (5.30pm)

Wolfsburg v Freiburg (5.30pm)

Bayern Munich v Borussia Monchengladbach (8.30pm)

Sunday

Mainz v Augsburg (5.30pm)

Schalke v Bayer Leverkusen (8pm)

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Milestones on the road to union

1970

October 26: Bahrain withdraws from a proposal to create a federation of nine with the seven Trucial States and Qatar. 

December: Ahmed Al Suwaidi visits New York to discuss potential UN membership.

1971

March 1:  Alex Douglas Hume, Conservative foreign secretary confirms that Britain will leave the Gulf and “strongly supports” the creation of a Union of Arab Emirates.

July 12: Historic meeting at which Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid make a binding agreement to create what will become the UAE.

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.

August 6:  The fifth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed becoming Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with official celebrations deferred until later in the year.

August 15: Bahrain becomes independent.

September 3: Qatar becomes independent.

November 23-25: Meeting with Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid and senior British officials to fix December 2 as date of creation of the UAE.

November 29:  At 5.30pm Iranian forces seize the Greater and Lesser Tunbs by force.

November 30: Despite  a power sharing agreement, Tehran takes full control of Abu Musa. 

November 31: UK officials visit all six participating Emirates to formally end the Trucial States treaties

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.

December 6: Arab League formally admits the UAE. The first British Ambassador presents his credentials to Sheikh Zayed.

December 9: UAE joins the United Nations.

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