• Police use a spray as they try to block demonstrators near Georgia's parliament in Tbilisi during a protest against a bill that critics say would stifle media freedom and obstruct the country's bid to join the EU. AP
    Police use a spray as they try to block demonstrators near Georgia's parliament in Tbilisi during a protest against a bill that critics say would stifle media freedom and obstruct the country's bid to join the EU. AP
  • Women wait to cast their votes at a polling station in Rangareddy district, Telangana, during the fourth phase of India's general election. Reuters
    Women wait to cast their votes at a polling station in Rangareddy district, Telangana, during the fourth phase of India's general election. Reuters
  • Stranded cars on a road in Sao Leopoldo after a storm lashed Brazil's flood-hit Rio Grande do Sul state, two weeks after rains caused river banks to burst. AFP
    Stranded cars on a road in Sao Leopoldo after a storm lashed Brazil's flood-hit Rio Grande do Sul state, two weeks after rains caused river banks to burst. AFP
  • An area badly affected by a flash flood in Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, Indonesia. AP
    An area badly affected by a flash flood in Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, Indonesia. AP
  • A gutted hall at the Islamic University of Gaza, which was destroyed during Israel's military offensive. Reuters
    A gutted hall at the Islamic University of Gaza, which was destroyed during Israel's military offensive. Reuters
  • A motoring enthusiast takes part in the 'Race The Waves' classic car and motorcycle event at the beach in Bridlington, Britain. Reuters
    A motoring enthusiast takes part in the 'Race The Waves' classic car and motorcycle event at the beach in Bridlington, Britain. Reuters
  • Ukrainians arrive by bus at an evacuation point after thousands of people were transported from border areas in the Kharkiv region. AFP
    Ukrainians arrive by bus at an evacuation point after thousands of people were transported from border areas in the Kharkiv region. AFP
  • Workers hang the official poster of the 77th Cannes Film Festival on the facade of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. AFP
    Workers hang the official poster of the 77th Cannes Film Festival on the facade of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. AFP

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Today's best photos: From a protest in Tbilisi to the Cannes Film Festival

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

May 13, 2024

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TEACHERS' PAY - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Pay varies significantly depending on the school, its rating and the curriculum. Here's a rough guide as of January 2021:

- top end schools tend to pay Dh16,000-17,000 a month - plus a monthly housing allowance of up to Dh6,000. These tend to be British curriculum schools rated 'outstanding' or 'very good', followed by American schools

- average salary across curriculums and skill levels is about Dh10,000, recruiters say

- it is becoming more common for schools to provide accommodation, sometimes in an apartment block with other teachers, rather than hand teachers a cash housing allowance

- some strong performing schools have cut back on salaries since the pandemic began, sometimes offering Dh16,000 including the housing allowance, which reflects the slump in rental costs, and sheer demand for jobs

- maths and science teachers are most in demand and some schools will pay up to Dh3,000 more than other teachers in recognition of their technical skills

- at the other end of the market, teachers in some Indian schools, where fees are lower and competition among applicants is intense, can be paid as low as Dh3,000 per month

- in Indian schools, it has also become common for teachers to share residential accommodation, living in a block with colleagues

Winners

Best Men's Player of the Year: Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

Maradona Award for Best Goal Scorer of the Year: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

TikTok Fans’ Player of the Year: Robert Lewandowski

Top Goal Scorer of All Time: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Best Women's Player of the Year: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)

Best Men's Club of the Year: Chelsea

Best Women's Club of the Year: Barcelona

Best Defender of the Year: Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus/Italy)

Best Goalkeeper of the Year: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG/Italy)

Best Coach of the Year: Roberto Mancini (Italy)

Best National Team of the Year: Italy 

Best Agent of the Year: Federico Pastorello

Best Sporting Director of the Year: Txiki Begiristain (Manchester City)

Player Career Award: Ronaldinho

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Updated: May 13, 2024, 11:05 AM