• A visitor takes a selfie with a backdrop of sunflowers in full bloom at the E-World Sunflower Garden in Daegu, South Korea. EPA
    A visitor takes a selfie with a backdrop of sunflowers in full bloom at the E-World Sunflower Garden in Daegu, South Korea. EPA
  • A member of Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, dances onstage as he performs with the rest of the band in the Iconica Fest Sevilla music festival, in Spain. AFP
    A member of Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, dances onstage as he performs with the rest of the band in the Iconica Fest Sevilla music festival, in Spain. AFP
  • A Breton regional flag in front of the French three-masted ship Le Belem, during the Brest Maritime Festival, in France. AFP
    A Breton regional flag in front of the French three-masted ship Le Belem, during the Brest Maritime Festival, in France. AFP
  • Bujang, a 35-year-old male orangutan rescued from a circus in Sumatra, waits for food on a sanctuary island surrounded by a river where non-releasable orangutans are protected for life, in Samboja, Indonesia. AFP
    Bujang, a 35-year-old male orangutan rescued from a circus in Sumatra, waits for food on a sanctuary island surrounded by a river where non-releasable orangutans are protected for life, in Samboja, Indonesia. AFP
  • US President Joe Biden boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, before heading to a campaign event in Detroit, Michigan. EPA
    US President Joe Biden boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, before heading to a campaign event in Detroit, Michigan. EPA
  • A man surfs a wave as rain clouds move into the region, in Narragansett, Rhode Island. AP
    A man surfs a wave as rain clouds move into the region, in Narragansett, Rhode Island. AP
  • People walk past flowers planted as part of the urban landscape design festival, Summer in Moscow. EPA
    People walk past flowers planted as part of the urban landscape design festival, Summer in Moscow. EPA
  • People move on rickshaws along a flooded street after a downpour in Dhaka, Bangladesh. REUTERS
    People move on rickshaws along a flooded street after a downpour in Dhaka, Bangladesh. REUTERS

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Best photos of July 13: Sunflower Garden to Floods in Bangladesh

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

July 13, 2024

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UAE Division 1

Abu Dhabi Harlequins 12-24 Abu Dhabi Saracens

While you're here
How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
LA LIGA FIXTURES

Saturday (All UAE kick-off times)

Valencia v Atletico Madrid (midnight)

Mallorca v Alaves (4pm)

Barcelona v Getafe (7pm)

Villarreal v Levante (9.30pm)

Sunday

Granada v Real Volladolid (midnight)

Sevilla v Espanyol (3pm)

Leganes v Real Betis (5pm)

Eibar v Real Sociedad (7pm)

Athletic Bilbao v Osasuna (9.30pm)

Monday

Real Madrid v Celta Vigo (midnight)

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The President's Cake

Director: Hasan Hadi

Starring: Baneen Ahmad Nayyef, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Sajad Mohamad Qasem 

Rating: 4/5

The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE. 

Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

Name: Peter Dicce

Title: Assistant dean of students and director of athletics

Favourite sport: soccer

Favourite team: Bayern Munich

Favourite player: Franz Beckenbauer

Favourite activity in Abu Dhabi: scuba diving in the Northern Emirates 

 

Racecard

6.35pm: American Business Council – Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Dirt) 1,600m 

7.10pm: British Business Group – Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (D) 1,200m 

7.45pm: CCI France UAE – Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (D) 1,400m 

8.20pm: Czech Business Council – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh105,000 (D) 1,400m 

8.55pm: Netherlands Business Council – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh95,000 (D) 1,600m 

9.30pm: Indian Business and Professional Council – Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (D) 1,200m  

While you're here
Global state-owned investor ranking by size

1.

United States

2.

China

3.

UAE

4.

Japan

5

Norway

6.

Canada

7.

Singapore

8.

Australia

9.

Saudi Arabia

10.

South Korea
Updated: July 13, 2024, 11:09 AM
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