• A handout photo made available by the Israel Antiquities Authority on 25 January 2023 shows a hand imprint carved in a deep 1,000-year-old rock-hewn moat that were both uncovered next to the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. According to the Israel Antiquities Authority excavation director Zubair Adawi, the uncovered moat is located just underneath the street. 'People are not aware that this busy street is built directly over a huge moat, an enormous rock-hewn channel, at least 10 m wide, and between 2–7 m deep. The moat, surrounding the entire Old City, dates back about 1,000 years to the 10th century CE or earlier, and its function was to prevent the enemy besieging Jerusalem from approaching the walls and breaking into the city. Moats, usually filled with water, are well-known from fortifications and castles in Europe, but here the moat was dry, its width and depth presenting an obstacle slowing down the attacking army. ' EPA / Yoli Schwartz / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NO SALES
    A handout photo made available by the Israel Antiquities Authority on 25 January 2023 shows a hand imprint carved in a deep 1,000-year-old rock-hewn moat that were both uncovered next to the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. According to the Israel Antiquities Authority excavation director Zubair Adawi, the uncovered moat is located just underneath the street. 'People are not aware that this busy street is built directly over a huge moat, an enormous rock-hewn channel, at least 10 m wide, and between 2–7 m deep. The moat, surrounding the entire Old City, dates back about 1,000 years to the 10th century CE or earlier, and its function was to prevent the enemy besieging Jerusalem from approaching the walls and breaking into the city. Moats, usually filled with water, are well-known from fortifications and castles in Europe, but here the moat was dry, its width and depth presenting an obstacle slowing down the attacking army. ' EPA / Yoli Schwartz / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NO SALES
  • Excavation director Zubair Adawi said that the uncovered moat is right underneath the street and surrounds the entire Old City
    Excavation director Zubair Adawi said that the uncovered moat is right underneath the street and surrounds the entire Old City
  • 'People are not aware that this busy street is built directly over a huge moat, an enormous rock-hewn channel, at least 10 metres wide and between 2-7 metres deep', Mr Adawi said
    'People are not aware that this busy street is built directly over a huge moat, an enormous rock-hewn channel, at least 10 metres wide and between 2-7 metres deep', Mr Adawi said
  • 'The moat dates back about 1,000 years to the 10th century or earlier. It prevented the enemy besieging Jerusalem from approaching the walls and breaking into the city'.
    'The moat dates back about 1,000 years to the 10th century or earlier. It prevented the enemy besieging Jerusalem from approaching the walls and breaking into the city'.
  • 'Moats, usually filled with water, are well-known from fortifications and castles in Europe. But, here the moat was dry, its width and depth presenting an obstacle slowing down the attacking army' said Mr Adawi
    'Moats, usually filled with water, are well-known from fortifications and castles in Europe. But, here the moat was dry, its width and depth presenting an obstacle slowing down the attacking army' said Mr Adawi

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Dos

  • Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion 
  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
  • Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work 
  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

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  • Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
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The Federal National Council is one of five federal authorities established by the UAE constitution. It held its first session on December 2, 1972, a year to the day after Federation.
It has 40 members, eight of whom are women. The members represent the UAE population through each of the emirates. Abu Dhabi and Dubai have eight members each, Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah six, and Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain have four.
They bring Emirati issues to the council for debate and put those concerns to ministers summoned for questioning. 
The FNC’s main functions include passing, amending or rejecting federal draft laws, discussing international treaties and agreements, and offering recommendations on general subjects raised during sessions.
Federal draft laws must first pass through the FNC for recommendations when members can amend the laws to suit the needs of citizens. The draft laws are then forwarded to the Cabinet for consideration and approval. 
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