• Wales manager Chris Coleman kicks the ball during a training session in Dinard, western France, Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Wales will face Portugal in a Euro 2016 semi-final match at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. David Vincent / AP Photo
    Wales manager Chris Coleman kicks the ball during a training session in Dinard, western France, Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Wales will face Portugal in a Euro 2016 semi-final match at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. David Vincent / AP Photo
  • Wales’ Ashley Williams, left, and David Cotterill run on the pitch during a training session in Dinard, western France, Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Wales will face Portugal in a Euro 2016 semi-final match at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. David Vincent / AP Photo
    Wales’ Ashley Williams, left, and David Cotterill run on the pitch during a training session in Dinard, western France, Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Wales will face Portugal in a Euro 2016 semi-final match at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. David Vincent / AP Photo
  • Wales’ James Chester, centre, stretches during a training session in Dinard, western France, Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Wales will face Portugal in a Euro 2016 semi-final match at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. David Vincent / AP Photo
    Wales’ James Chester, centre, stretches during a training session in Dinard, western France, Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Wales will face Portugal in a Euro 2016 semi-final match at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. David Vincent / AP Photo
  • Wales’ James Chester, second from left, and Jonathan Williams, third from left, run on the pitch during a training session in Dinard, western France, Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Wales will face Portugal in a Euro 2016 semi-final match at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. David Vincent / AP Photo
    Wales’ James Chester, second from left, and Jonathan Williams, third from left, run on the pitch during a training session in Dinard, western France, Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Wales will face Portugal in a Euro 2016 semi-final match at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. David Vincent / AP Photo
  • Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey grabs the ball during a training session in Dinard, western France, Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Wales will face Portugal in a Euro 2016 semi-final match at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. David Vincent / AP Photo
    Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey grabs the ball during a training session in Dinard, western France, Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Wales will face Portugal in a Euro 2016 semi-final match at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. David Vincent / AP Photo
  • Wales manager Chris Coleman gives instructions to Chris Gunter during a training session in Dinard, western France, Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Wales will face Portugal in a Euro 2016 semi-final match at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. David Vincent / AP Photo
    Wales manager Chris Coleman gives instructions to Chris Gunter during a training session in Dinard, western France, Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Wales will face Portugal in a Euro 2016 semi-final match at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. David Vincent / AP Photo
  • Wales’ Joe Allen, left, David Cotterill and Ashley Williams attend a training session in Dinard, western France, Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Wales will face Portugal in a Euro 2016 semi-final match at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. David Vincent / AP Photo
    Wales’ Joe Allen, left, David Cotterill and Ashley Williams attend a training session in Dinard, western France, Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Wales will face Portugal in a Euro 2016 semi-final match at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. David Vincent / AP Photo
  • The Wales squad visit the Stade de Lyon, ahead of tomorrow’s Uefa Euro 2016 semi-final between Portugal and Wales, on July 5, 2016 in Lyon, France. Clive Rose / Getty Images
    The Wales squad visit the Stade de Lyon, ahead of tomorrow’s Uefa Euro 2016 semi-final between Portugal and Wales, on July 5, 2016 in Lyon, France. Clive Rose / Getty Images
  • Wales player Gareth Bale in action during Wales training ahead of their Uefa Euro 2016 semi-final against Portugal at College Le Bocage on July 5, 2016 in Dinard, France. Stu Forster / Getty Images
    Wales player Gareth Bale in action during Wales training ahead of their Uefa Euro 2016 semi-final against Portugal at College Le Bocage on July 5, 2016 in Dinard, France. Stu Forster / Getty Images
  • Wales player Aaron Ramsey in action during Wales training ahead of their Uefa Euro 2016 semi-final against Portugal at College Le Bocage on July 5, 2016 in Dinard, France. Stu Forster / Getty Images
    Wales player Aaron Ramsey in action during Wales training ahead of their Uefa Euro 2016 semi-final against Portugal at College Le Bocage on July 5, 2016 in Dinard, France. Stu Forster / Getty Images
  • Wales player Gareth Bale reacts during Wales training ahead of their Uefa Euro 2016 semi-final against Portugal at College Le Bocage on July 5, 2016 in Dinard, France. Stu Forster / Getty Images
    Wales player Gareth Bale reacts during Wales training ahead of their Uefa Euro 2016 semi-final against Portugal at College Le Bocage on July 5, 2016 in Dinard, France. Stu Forster / Getty Images

Gareth Bale and Co train as Wales look to continue giant-killing ways in Euro 2016 – in pictures


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Images of Wales in training on Tuesday, including Real Madrid star Gareth Bale, as they prepare to face Portugal in the Euro 2016 semi-final on Wednesday.

• Portugal v Wales: Sure, the teams are important, but Ronaldo and Bale also have personal history on the line

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
The National's picks

4.35pm: Tilal Al Khalediah
5.10pm: Continous
5.45pm: Raging Torrent
6.20pm: West Acre
7pm: Flood Zone
7.40pm: Straight No Chaser
8.15pm: Romantic Warrior
8.50pm: Calandogan
9.30pm: Forever Young

THE BIO

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Role Model: Sheikh Zayed, God bless his soul

Favorite book: Zayed Biography of the leader

Favorite quote: To be or not to be, that is the question, from William Shakespeare's Hamlet

Favorite food: seafood

Favorite place to travel: Lebanon

Favorite movie: Braveheart

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Other acts on the Jazz Garden bill

Sharrie Williams
The American singer is hugely respected in blues circles due to her passionate vocals and songwriting. Born and raised in Michigan, Williams began recording and touring as a teenage gospel singer. Her career took off with the blues band The Wiseguys. Such was the acclaim of their live shows that they toured throughout Europe and in Africa. As a solo artist, Williams has also collaborated with the likes of the late Dizzy Gillespie, Van Morrison and Mavis Staples.
Lin Rountree
An accomplished smooth jazz artist who blends his chilled approach with R‘n’B. Trained at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC, Rountree formed his own band in 2004. He has also recorded with the likes of Kem, Dwele and Conya Doss. He comes to Dubai on the back of his new single Pass The Groove, from his forthcoming 2018 album Stronger Still, which may follow his five previous solo albums in cracking the top 10 of the US jazz charts.
Anita Williams
Dubai-based singer Anita Williams will open the night with a set of covers and swing, jazz and blues standards that made her an in-demand singer across the emirate. The Irish singer has been performing in Dubai since 2008 at venues such as MusicHall and Voda Bar. Her Jazz Garden appearance is career highlight as she will use the event to perform the original song Big Blue Eyes, the single from her debut solo album, due for release soon.

The specs
 
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
WOMAN AND CHILD

Director: Saeed Roustaee

Starring: Parinaz Izadyar, Payman Maadi

Rating: 4/5

Dubai Bling season three

Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed 

Rating: 1/5

Jetour T1 specs

Engine: 2-litre turbocharged

Power: 254hp

Torque: 390Nm

Price: From Dh126,000

Available: Now

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TOURNAMENT INFO

Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifier

Jul 3- 14, in the Netherlands
The top two teams will qualify to play at the World T20 in the West Indies in November

UAE squad
Humaira Tasneem (captain), Chamani Seneviratne, Subha Srinivasan, Neha Sharma, Kavisha Kumari, Judit Cleetus, Chaya Mughal, Roopa Nagraj, Heena Hotchandani, Namita D’Souza, Ishani Senevirathne, Esha Oza, Nisha Ali, Udeni Kuruppuarachchi

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Two products to make at home

Toilet cleaner

1 cup baking soda 

1 cup castile soap

10-20 drops of lemon essential oil (or another oil of your choice) 

Method:

1. Mix the baking soda and castile soap until you get a nice consistency.

2. Add the essential oil to the mix.

Air Freshener

100ml water 

5 drops of the essential oil of your choice (note: lavender is a nice one for this) 

Method:

1. Add water and oil to spray bottle to store.

2. Shake well before use. 

Dhadak 2

Director: Shazia Iqbal

Starring: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri 

Rating: 1/5

GIANT REVIEW

Starring: Amir El-Masry, Pierce Brosnan

Director: Athale

Rating: 4/5