• Noor AlMidfa's grandfather, Abdulrahman Bin Hamad Al Midfa (left) and his cousin Mohammed Bin Ahmad Al Midfa. Undated To go with Rym's story on Zamaan
    Noor AlMidfa's grandfather, Abdulrahman Bin Hamad Al Midfa (left) and his cousin Mohammed Bin Ahmad Al Midfa. Undated To go with Rym's story on Zamaan
  • My Great Grandfather's Brother - Humaid Ali bin Kamil Al Shamsi the first Emirati who traded pearls to France around the turn of the 20th century. He lived there for a minimum of 15 years. He was also known for exploring various parts of the world. Court???
    My Great Grandfather's Brother - Humaid Ali bin Kamil Al Shamsi the first Emirati who traded pearls to France around the turn of the 20th century. He lived there for a minimum of 15 years. He was also known for exploring various parts of the world. Court???
  • There is a photo out there for every occasion and now everyone can see them as they get shared online. Here Mohammed Ali bin Kamil Al Shamsi is pictured with Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi taken in 1971. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
    There is a photo out there for every occasion and now everyone can see them as they get shared online. Here Mohammed Ali bin Kamil Al Shamsi is pictured with Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi taken in 1971. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
  • Abdul Rahman Hamad Al Midfa, right, with his brother-in-law, Ali Mohammed bin Kamil Al Shamsi in the early 1940s. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
    Abdul Rahman Hamad Al Midfa, right, with his brother-in-law, Ali Mohammed bin Kamil Al Shamsi in the early 1940s. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
  • Dima Tannir's grandfather, wearing glasses, and mother, bottom left, in Chtaura, Lebanon, in the late 1960s. Black and white photos of simpler times where almost everyone wore traditional clothing and looked majestic, to colored photos of families on road???
    Dima Tannir's grandfather, wearing glasses, and mother, bottom left, in Chtaura, Lebanon, in the late 1960s. Black and white photos of simpler times where almost everyone wore traditional clothing and looked majestic, to colored photos of families on road???
  • Salim Abdulrahman Al Midfa, right, taken in about 1957. There is a photo out there for every occasion and now everyone can see them as they get shared online. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
    Salim Abdulrahman Al Midfa, right, taken in about 1957. There is a photo out there for every occasion and now everyone can see them as they get shared online. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
  • Salim Abdulrahman Al Midfa on the right in 1961. The different hairstyles, the different car models, the landscapes and houses, and even the food and drinks that were once in vogue, are all revisited through the old photos on Zamaaan. Courtesy Noor Salim???
    Salim Abdulrahman Al Midfa on the right in 1961. The different hairstyles, the different car models, the landscapes and houses, and even the food and drinks that were once in vogue, are all revisited through the old photos on Zamaaan. Courtesy Noor Salim???
  • Salim Abdul Rahman Al Midfa in his office in the 1970s. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
    Salim Abdul Rahman Al Midfa in his office in the 1970s. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
  • My father with Sheikh Zayed, Abu Dhabi, UAE, late 1980s To go with Rym's story on Zamaan
    My father with Sheikh Zayed, Abu Dhabi, UAE, late 1980s To go with Rym's story on Zamaan
  • Reyhan Tarhan's mother and father in Istanbul, 1979. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
    Reyhan Tarhan's mother and father in Istanbul, 1979. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
  • Meitha Al Mazrooei's father and friends in Jumeirah, Dubai in the 1960s. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
    Meitha Al Mazrooei's father and friends in Jumeirah, Dubai in the 1960s. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
  • Ardwan Al Sabti with his mother in 90s Baghdad. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
    Ardwan Al Sabti with his mother in 90s Baghdad. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
  • Abdullah Bissar's mother in Shiraz, Iran in 1989. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
    Abdullah Bissar's mother in Shiraz, Iran in 1989. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
  • Jihad's aunt, Lina Feghali, outside of their old family home in Bsous Mount Lebanon in 1953. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
    Jihad's aunt, Lina Feghali, outside of their old family home in Bsous Mount Lebanon in 1953. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
  • A photo from the 1970s of Youssef El Deeb, the founder of Fatafeat TV. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa
    A photo from the 1970s of Youssef El Deeb, the founder of Fatafeat TV. Courtesy Noor Salim Al Midfa

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Brief scores:

Toss: Kerala Knights, opted to fielf

Pakhtoons 109-5 (10 ov)

Fletcher 32; Lamichhane 3-17

Kerala Knights 110-2 (7.5 ov)

Morgan 46 not out, Stirling 40

 

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Muslim Council of Elders condemns terrorism on religious sites

The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the criminal attacks on religious sites in Britain.

It firmly rejected “acts of terrorism, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sanctity of houses of worship”.

“Attacking places of worship is a form of terrorism and extremism that threatens peace and stability within societies,” it said.

The council also warned against the rise of hate speech, racism, extremism and Islamophobia. It urged the international community to join efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

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What are NFTs?

Are non-fungible tokens a currency, asset, or a licensing instrument? Arnab Das, global market strategist EMEA at Invesco, says they are mix of all of three.

You can buy, hold and use NFTs just like US dollars and Bitcoins. “They can appreciate in value and even produce cash flows.”

However, while money is fungible, NFTs are not. “One Bitcoin, dollar, euro or dirham is largely indistinguishable from the next. Nothing ties a dollar bill to a particular owner, for example. Nor does it tie you to to any goods, services or assets you bought with that currency. In contrast, NFTs confer specific ownership,” Mr Das says.

This makes NFTs closer to a piece of intellectual property such as a work of art or licence, as you can claim royalties or profit by exchanging it at a higher value later, Mr Das says. “They could provide a sustainable income stream.”

This income will depend on future demand and use, which makes NFTs difficult to value. “However, there is a credible use case for many forms of intellectual property, notably art, songs, videos,” Mr Das says.

Three ways to get a gratitude glow

By committing to at least one of these daily, you can bring more gratitude into your life, says Ong.

  • During your morning skincare routine, name five things you are thankful for about yourself.
  • As you finish your skincare routine, look yourself in the eye and speak an affirmation, such as: “I am grateful for every part of me, including my ability to take care of my skin.”
  • In the evening, take some deep breaths, notice how your skin feels, and listen for what your skin is grateful for.
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