• Omar Abdulrahman of UAE in action. Francois Nel / Getty Images
    Omar Abdulrahman of UAE in action. Francois Nel / Getty Images
  • UAE goalkeeper Khalid Essa, centre, jumps to clear the ball ahead of Australia’s Tomas Rogic. Karim Sahib / AFP
    UAE goalkeeper Khalid Essa, centre, jumps to clear the ball ahead of Australia’s Tomas Rogic. Karim Sahib / AFP
  • Players of UAE sing the national anthem before the match. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
    Players of UAE sing the national anthem before the match. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
  • A general view of the action during the match at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
    A general view of the action during the match at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
  • Ali Mabkhout of UAE goes through on goal but is later ruled offside. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
    Ali Mabkhout of UAE goes through on goal but is later ruled offside. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
  • UAE’s Ali Mabkhout and Brad Smith of Australia battle for the ball. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
    UAE’s Ali Mabkhout and Brad Smith of Australia battle for the ball. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
  • The UAE’s Khamis Ismail and Australia’s Mathew Leckie in action. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
    The UAE’s Khamis Ismail and Australia’s Mathew Leckie in action. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
  • Tim Cahill, right, celebrates after coming off the bench and grabbing Australia’s goal in a 1-0 win over UAE at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on September 6, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Tom Dulat / Getty Images
    Tim Cahill, right, celebrates after coming off the bench and grabbing Australia’s goal in a 1-0 win over UAE at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on September 6, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Tom Dulat / Getty Images
  • Tim Cahill celebrates after coming off the bench and grabbing Australia’s goal in a 1-0 win over UAE at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on September 6, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Francois Nel / Getty Images
    Tim Cahill celebrates after coming off the bench and grabbing Australia’s goal in a 1-0 win over UAE at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on September 6, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Francois Nel / Getty Images
  • The UAE’s Khamis Ismail, left, vies with Australia’s Trent Sainsbury. Karim Sahib / AFP
    The UAE’s Khamis Ismail, left, vies with Australia’s Trent Sainsbury. Karim Sahib / AFP
  • UAE winger Ismail Al Hammadi, left, vies with Australia’s Brad Smith. Karim Sahib / AFP
    UAE winger Ismail Al Hammadi, left, vies with Australia’s Brad Smith. Karim Sahib / AFP
  • Robbie Kruse of Australia attempts a shot at the UAE goal. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
    Robbie Kruse of Australia attempts a shot at the UAE goal. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
  • UAE fans before the match at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
    UAE fans before the match at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
  • An UAE fan before the match at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
    An UAE fan before the match at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
  • UAE fans before the match at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
    UAE fans before the match at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium. Tom Dulat / Getty Images
  • Trent Sainsbury of Australia competes for the ball with UAE striker Ahmed Khalil, right. Francois Nel / Getty Images
    Trent Sainsbury of Australia competes for the ball with UAE striker Ahmed Khalil, right. Francois Nel / Getty Images
  • The UAE’s Omar Abdulrahman tries to win an aerial duel against Australia. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    The UAE’s Omar Abdulrahman tries to win an aerial duel against Australia. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • UAE fans before the match at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    UAE fans before the match at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

UAE’s road to Russia 2018 hits a Tim Cahill-shaped roadblock as Australia win 2018 World Cup qualifier – in pictures


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The UAE went down 1-0 to Asian champions Australia in the 2018 World Cup qualifier at a crammed Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on Tuesday night.

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Name: Dr Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

The specs: 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Cabriolet

Price, base / as tested: Dh275,250 / Dh328,465

Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder

Power: 245hp @ 5,500rpm

Torque: 370Nm @ 1,300rpm

Transmission: Nine-speed automatic

Fuel consumption, combined: 7.0L / 100km

THE POPE'S ITINERARY

Sunday, February 3, 2019 - Rome to Abu Dhabi
1pm: departure by plane from Rome / Fiumicino to Abu Dhabi
10pm: arrival at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport


Monday, February 4
12pm: welcome ceremony at the main entrance of the Presidential Palace
12.20pm: visit Abu Dhabi Crown Prince at Presidential Palace
5pm: private meeting with Muslim Council of Elders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
6.10pm: Inter-religious in the Founder's Memorial


Tuesday, February 5 - Abu Dhabi to Rome
9.15am: private visit to undisclosed cathedral
10.30am: public mass at Zayed Sports City – with a homily by Pope Francis
12.40pm: farewell at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport
1pm: departure by plane to Rome
5pm: arrival at the Rome / Ciampino International Airport

Remaining fixtures
  • August 29 – UAE v Saudi Arabia, Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
  • September 5 – Iraq v UAE, Amman, Jordan (venue TBC)
Results

1. New Zealand Daniel Meech – Fine (name of horse), Richard Gardner – Calisto, Bruce Goodin - Backatorps Danny V, Samantha McIntosh – Check In. Team total First round: 200.22; Second round: 201.75 – Penalties 12 (jump-off 40.16 seconds) Prize €64,000

2. Ireland Cameron Hanley – Aiyetoro, David Simpson – Keoki, Paul Kennedy – Cartown Danger Mouse, Shane Breen – Laith. Team total 200.25/202.84 – P 12 (jump-off 51.79 – P17) Prize €40,000

3. Italy Luca Maria Moneta – Connery, Luca Coata – Crandessa, Simone Coata – Dardonge, Natale Chiaudani – Almero. Team total 130.82/198.-4 – P20. Prize €32,000

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Checks continue

A High Court judge issued an interim order on Friday suspending a decision by Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots to direct a stop to Brexit agri-food checks at Northern Ireland ports.

Mr Justice Colton said he was making the temporary direction until a judicial review of the minister's unilateral action this week to order a halt to port checks that are required under the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Civil servants have yet to implement the instruction, pending legal clarity on their obligations, and checks are continuing.

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Quick facts on cancer
  • Cancer is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, after cardiovascular diseases 
  •  About one in five men and one in six women will develop cancer in their lifetime 
  • By 2040, global cancer cases are on track to reach 30 million 
  • 70 per cent of cancer deaths occur in low and middle-income countries 
  • This rate is expected to increase to 75 per cent by 2030 
  • At least one third of common cancers are preventable 
  • Genetic mutations play a role in 5 per cent to 10 per cent of cancers 
  • Up to 3.7 million lives could be saved annually by implementing the right health
    strategies 
  • The total annual economic cost of cancer is $1.16 trillion

   

Need to know

The flights: Flydubai flies from Dubai to Kilimanjaro airport via Dar es Salaam from Dh1,619 return including taxes. The trip takes 8 hours. 

The trek: Make sure that whatever tour company you select to climb Kilimanjaro, that it is a reputable one. The way to climb successfully would be with experienced guides and porters, from a company committed to quality, safety and an ethical approach to the mountain and its staff. Sonia Nazareth booked a VIP package through Safari Africa. The tour works out to $4,775 (Dh17,538) per person, based on a 4-person booking scheme, for 9 nights on the mountain (including one night before and after the trek at Arusha). The price includes all meals, a head guide, an assistant guide for every 2 trekkers, porters to carry the luggage, a cook and kitchen staff, a dining and mess tent, a sleeping tent set up for 2 persons, a chemical toilet and park entrance fees. The tiny ration of heated water provided for our bath in our makeshift private bathroom stall was the greatest luxury. A standard package, also based on a 4-person booking, works out to $3,050 (Dh11,202) per person.

When to go: You can climb Kili at any time of year, but the best months to ascend  are  January-February and September-October.  Also good are July and August, if you’re tolerant of the colder weather that winter brings.

Do not underestimate the importance of kit. Even if you’re travelling at a relatively pleasant time, be geared up for the cold and the rain.