• Seagulls at the Jumeirah open beach near the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Seagulls at the Jumeirah open beach near the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Families visit Abu Dhabi's salt lake flats at sunset, a popular place for photos and where cooler temperatures can be enjoyed. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Families visit Abu Dhabi's salt lake flats at sunset, a popular place for photos and where cooler temperatures can be enjoyed. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • A child enjoying the water feature at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Pawan Singh/The National.
    A child enjoying the water feature at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Pawan Singh/The National.
  • Dhows unloading and loading items by Deira's Spice Market. For many people, the creek (Khor) with its dhow moorings, abra water taxis, and souks is the very essence of the old city - the place where many things have started. For decades, Dubai Creek has been a hub of activity as traders bring in goods and sell their wares at the bustling markets nearby. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Dhows unloading and loading items by Deira's Spice Market. For many people, the creek (Khor) with its dhow moorings, abra water taxis, and souks is the very essence of the old city - the place where many things have started. For decades, Dubai Creek has been a hub of activity as traders bring in goods and sell their wares at the bustling markets nearby. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Mariam Mohammed Al Kabi, Sameha Ahmed Al Kabi, Nadia Khalifa Al Shamsi and Ateeja Al Mherbi; artisans at the Women's Handicraft Centre in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Mariam Mohammed Al Kabi, Sameha Ahmed Al Kabi, Nadia Khalifa Al Shamsi and Ateeja Al Mherbi; artisans at the Women's Handicraft Centre in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Emiratis practising falconry in the desert. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Emiratis practising falconry in the desert. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Kids playing cricket in the parking area in Bur Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Kids playing cricket in the parking area in Bur Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The mobility pavilion on the 11th day of Expo 2020 Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The mobility pavilion on the 11th day of Expo 2020 Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The first Eid prayer is performed at the Eid prayer ground in Al Barsha, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The first Eid prayer is performed at the Eid prayer ground in Al Barsha, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A person walking in Dubai's Design District. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A person walking in Dubai's Design District. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Sunset at the Tal Mureeb dunes in Liwa, Empty Quarter, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Sunset at the Tal Mureeb dunes in Liwa, Empty Quarter, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • The town of Qo'a, a Bidoon community on the Abu Dhabi-Oman border. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The town of Qo'a, a Bidoon community on the Abu Dhabi-Oman border. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Near the Qutuf watchtower which guarded the southern approaches to settlements in the central part of the Liwa Crescent, inhabited by the Mahadhar, in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Near the Qutuf watchtower which guarded the southern approaches to settlements in the central part of the Liwa Crescent, inhabited by the Mahadhar, in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Sunrise at a camp set up in Dubai’s desert. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Sunrise at a camp set up in Dubai’s desert. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The crescent moon lake in the Al Qudra Desert, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    The crescent moon lake in the Al Qudra Desert, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Near the Qutuf watchtower in the Liwa Crescent, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Near the Qutuf watchtower in the Liwa Crescent, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Al Madam buried ghost village, Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Al Madam buried ghost village, Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Desert landscape at sunset in Ajman. Pawan Singh / The National
    Desert landscape at sunset in Ajman. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Beauty of the desert landscape in Ajman. Pawan Singh / The National
    Beauty of the desert landscape in Ajman. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Early morning fog in the desert in Al Badayer, Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National
    Early morning fog in the desert in Al Badayer, Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The landscape as seen from Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National
    The landscape as seen from Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Obaid Saeed Obaid's farm in Wadi Kub, Ras Al Khaimah. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Obaid Saeed Obaid's farm in Wadi Kub, Ras Al Khaimah. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Off-road enthusiasts go dune bashing on a mountainside in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Off-road enthusiasts go dune bashing on a mountainside in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The world's longest zip line at Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The world's longest zip line at Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Maliha, Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National
    Maliha, Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National
  • At the top of the world's longest zip line at Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    At the top of the world's longest zip line at Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Rashed Naib, an employee on Abdullah Al Mazrooie's farm in Al Ghail. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Rashed Naib, an employee on Abdullah Al Mazrooie's farm in Al Ghail. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The sun sets over the mountains in Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The sun sets over the mountains in Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Beautiful scenery and fresh water at Wadi Shis, a seasonal watercourse, in the Hajar Mountains of Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National
    Beautiful scenery and fresh water at Wadi Shis, a seasonal watercourse, in the Hajar Mountains of Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The mountains in Ras Al Khaimah against a typically clear blue UAE sky. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The mountains in Ras Al Khaimah against a typically clear blue UAE sky. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Heavy morning fog at Dubai Marina. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Heavy morning fog at Dubai Marina. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Fireworks light up the Yas Bay waterfront to mark Eid Al Fitr, in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Fireworks light up the Yas Bay waterfront to mark Eid Al Fitr, in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • The Dubai skyline at sunset. Reem Mohammed / The National
    The Dubai skyline at sunset. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The interior of Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, one of the UAE's cultural landmarks. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The interior of Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, one of the UAE's cultural landmarks. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The sun sets over a mosque in Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The sun sets over a mosque in Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A bird flies between two mosques in Bur Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A bird flies between two mosques in Bur Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A view of the Al Taqwa Mosque at the Buhaira Corniche in Sharjah, during the evening. Pawan Singh / The National
    A view of the Al Taqwa Mosque at the Buhaira Corniche in Sharjah, during the evening. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A cabin on Ain Dubai, the observation wheel on Bluewaters Island. Ain Dubai opened to the public on October 21 this year. Visitors can see Palm Jumeirah and the JBR area from its cabins. Pawan Singh / The National
    A cabin on Ain Dubai, the observation wheel on Bluewaters Island. Ain Dubai opened to the public on October 21 this year. Visitors can see Palm Jumeirah and the JBR area from its cabins. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Pigeons fly on the creek in Bur Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Pigeons fly on the creek in Bur Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The sun rises on a hazy morning along the corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    The sun rises on a hazy morning along the corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Dozens of kite surfers make the most of favourable conditions at Jumeirah Beach, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Dozens of kite surfers make the most of favourable conditions at Jumeirah Beach, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The mountains can be seen from the Gulf of Oman in Dibba, Fujairah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The mountains can be seen from the Gulf of Oman in Dibba, Fujairah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Jubail Mangrove Park, Abu Dhabi, at dusk. Victor Besa / The National
    Jubail Mangrove Park, Abu Dhabi, at dusk. Victor Besa / The National
  • People enjoying boat rides, kayaking and other adventure activities at Hatta Dam, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    People enjoying boat rides, kayaking and other adventure activities at Hatta Dam, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • People spending time enjoying a spectacular sunset near the beach in Ras Al Khaimah. Pawan Singh / The National
    People spending time enjoying a spectacular sunset near the beach in Ras Al Khaimah. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Dhows unloading and loading items by Deira's Spice Market. For many people, the creek [Khor] with its dhow moorings, Abra water taxis and souks is the very essence of the old city. For decades, Dubai Creek has been a hive of activity as traders bring in goods and sell their wares at the bustling markets nearby. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Dhows unloading and loading items by Deira's Spice Market. For many people, the creek [Khor] with its dhow moorings, Abra water taxis and souks is the very essence of the old city. For decades, Dubai Creek has been a hive of activity as traders bring in goods and sell their wares at the bustling markets nearby. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • View of the beach near the Pink Lake, which was discovered in Ras Al Khaimah. Pawan Singh / The National
    View of the beach near the Pink Lake, which was discovered in Ras Al Khaimah. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Fishing on a hazy New Year's Day morning overlooking the Burj al Arab, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/The National
    Fishing on a hazy New Year's Day morning overlooking the Burj al Arab, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/The National
  • The sun sets on a mangrove forest area on Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
    The sun sets on a mangrove forest area on Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
  • The coastline of Al Sila'a, a city 350 kilometres west of Abu Dhabi and 450km west of Dubai, consisting mainly of Emirati town houses. A sand plover is searching for worms during low tide along the Sila'a coastline. Victor Besa / The National
    The coastline of Al Sila'a, a city 350 kilometres west of Abu Dhabi and 450km west of Dubai, consisting mainly of Emirati town houses. A sand plover is searching for worms during low tide along the Sila'a coastline. Victor Besa / The National

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Dh250,000 up for grabs in UAE's World’s Coolest Winter Photography Competition

Amateurs and professionals are being invited by Hipa to highlight the UAE's attractions

Selina Denman
Selina Denman

December 20, 2021

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The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Awards (Hipa) has launched the World’s Coolest Winter Photography Competition.

A collaboration with the UAE Government Media Office, the initiative is offering Dh250,000 ($68,073) in prize money and is open to amateurs and professionals.

It is being held alongside the second season of the World’s Coolest Winter campaign, which aims to familiarise residents and tourists with the various activities on offer in the UAE during cooler months. To this effect, submissions will highlight the UAE’s entertainment, cultural and natural attractions.

Alia Al Hammadi, deputy chairperson of the UAE Government Media Office, speaks at the launch of the World’s Coolest Winter Photography Competition. Photo: UAE Government Media Office
Alia Al Hammadi, deputy chairperson of the UAE Government Media Office, speaks at the launch of the World’s Coolest Winter Photography Competition. Photo: UAE Government Media Office

There are two main award categories. One Photo is open to the public and covers five subcategories: Desert, Sea, Mountains, Valleys, and the Emirates from Above. The second category, Portfolio, is exclusive to professional photographers and includes four subcategories: Emirates in Your Eyes, Emirates Wilderness, Faces from Emirates, and Street Life in Emirates.

Participants must be over the age of 18 and submit their photos through the online registration page on the Hipa website.

The competition will run until Thursday, January 20 and conclude with an awards ceremony. Winners in each of the five subcategories of One Photo will receive Dh7,000, while Dh50,000 has been allocated for each of the subcategories in Portfolio. Participants must also share their photo under a One Photo category on their Instagram account, with the campaign hashtag #WorldsCoolestWinter.

The UAE’s natural, touristic and cultural landmarks inspire viewers to see them through a new lens
Alia Al Hammadi,
deputy chairperson of the UAE Government Media Office

“The UAE’s natural, touristic and cultural landmarks inspire viewers to see them through a new lens,” says Alia Al Hammadi, deputy chairperson of the UAE Government Media Office. “The World’s Coolest Winter Photography Competition, which is being organised in collaboration with Hipa, will capture the magnificence of these landmarks and put them centre stage. It will also familiarise residents and visitors from abroad with the beauty that the UAE holds.”

Submissions will be judged by an expert panel that includes John Stanmeyer, an American photojournalist who received the World Press Photo of the Year award, and Canadian Barbara Davidson, a three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer.

“Photographs strongly influence emotion and spark excitement, meaning they can make a significant impression on any audience,” said Ali Khalifa Bin Thalith, secretary general of Hipa.

“We are delighted to manage the World’s Coolest Winter Photography Competition, and strongly support the photography community here in the UAE, including hobbyists and professionals, to play a role in promoting UAE winter culture and tourism. I look forward to seeing their skills and talent competing for the prizes and also the experience and knowledge they have gained along the way.”

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  • Al Madam ghost town, Sharjah. Photo: Mohammad Azizi
    Al Madam ghost town, Sharjah. Photo: Mohammad Azizi
  • Al Madam ghost town, Sharjah. Photo: Mohammad Azizi
    Al Madam ghost town, Sharjah. Photo: Mohammad Azizi
  • Al Madam ghost town, Sharjah. Photo: Mohammad Azizi
    Al Madam ghost town, Sharjah. Photo: Mohammad Azizi
  • Al Suhub Rest House, Khor Fakkan, Sharjah. Photo: Altamash Javed
    Al Suhub Rest House, Khor Fakkan, Sharjah. Photo: Altamash Javed
  • View from Al Suhub Rest House, Khor Fakkan, Sharjah. Photo: Altamash Javed
    View from Al Suhub Rest House, Khor Fakkan, Sharjah. Photo: Altamash Javed
  • View from Al Suhub Rest House, Khor Fakkan, Sharjah. Photo: Altamash Javed
    View from Al Suhub Rest House, Khor Fakkan, Sharjah. Photo: Altamash Javed
  • The view from a balcony at Central Park Towers, Dubai. Photo: Kareem Mazhar
    The view from a balcony at Central Park Towers, Dubai. Photo: Kareem Mazhar
  • Get the best shots of the Burj Khalifa from Central Park Towers. Photo: Kareem Mazhar
    Get the best shots of the Burj Khalifa from Central Park Towers. Photo: Kareem Mazhar
  • A view from Central Park Towers. Photo: Kareem Mazhar
    A view from Central Park Towers. Photo: Kareem Mazhar
  • Al Wathba Fossil Dunes, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Mohammad Azizi
    Al Wathba Fossil Dunes, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Mohammad Azizi
  • Al Wathba Fossil Dunes, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Mohammad Azizi
    Al Wathba Fossil Dunes, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Mohammad Azizi
  • Al Qudra Lakes. Photo: Kareem Mazhar
    Al Qudra Lakes. Photo: Kareem Mazhar
  • Al Qudra Lakes, Dubai. Photo: Kareem Mazhar
    Al Qudra Lakes, Dubai. Photo: Kareem Mazhar
  • Al Qudra tree road, Al Qudra cycle path, Dubai. Photo: Mohammad Azizi
    Al Qudra tree road, Al Qudra cycle path, Dubai. Photo: Mohammad Azizi
  • Wadi Abadilah, Fujairah. Photo: Kareem Mazhar
    Wadi Abadilah, Fujairah. Photo: Kareem Mazhar
  • Wadi Abadilah, Fujairah. Photo: Kareem Mazhar
    Wadi Abadilah, Fujairah. Photo: Kareem Mazhar
  • Wadi Abadilah, Fujairah. Photo: Kareem Mazhar
    Wadi Abadilah, Fujairah. Photo: Kareem Mazhar
  • Abdulkhaliq Gargash Masjid, Dubai. Photo: Altamash Javed
    Abdulkhaliq Gargash Masjid, Dubai. Photo: Altamash Javed
  • Abdulkhaliq Gargash Masjid, Dubai. Photo: Altamash Javed
    Abdulkhaliq Gargash Masjid, Dubai. Photo: Altamash Javed
  • Abdulkhaliq Gargash Masjid, Dubai. Photo: Altamash Javed
    Abdulkhaliq Gargash Masjid, Dubai. Photo: Altamash Javed
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Key figures in the life of the fort

Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.

Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae

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Match 1 – UAE won by 4 wickets
Match 2 – UAE won by 5 wickets
Match 3 – UAE won by 25 runs
Match 4 – UAE won by 77 runs

Fixture
Match 5, Saturday, 9.30am start, ICC Academy, Dubai

Teams

Punjabi Legends Owners: Inzamam-ul-Haq and Intizar-ul-Haq; Key player: Misbah-ul-Haq

Pakhtoons Owners: Habib Khan and Tajuddin Khan; Key player: Shahid Afridi

Maratha Arabians Owners: Sohail Khan, Ali Tumbi, Parvez Khan; Key player: Virender Sehwag

Bangla Tigers Owners: Shirajuddin Alam, Yasin Choudhary, Neelesh Bhatnager, Anis and Rizwan Sajan; Key player: TBC

Colombo Lions Owners: Sri Lanka Cricket; Key player: TBC

Kerala Kings Owners: Hussain Adam Ali and Shafi Ul Mulk; Key player: Eoin Morgan

Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Format 10 overs per side, matches last for 90 minutes

Timeline October 25: Around 120 players to be entered into a draft, to be held in Dubai; December 21: Matches start; December 24: Finals

Sui Dhaaga: Made in India

Director: Sharat Katariya

Starring: Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma, Raghubir Yadav

3.5/5

EPL's youngest
  • Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)
    15 years, 181 days old
  • Max Dowman (Arsenal)
    15 years, 235 days old
  • Jeremy Monga (Leicester)
    15 years, 271 days old
  • Harvey Elliott (Fulham)
    16 years, 30 days old
  • Matthew Briggs (Fulham)
    16 years, 68 days old

Various Artists 
Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection Of Music From The Arab World (Habibi Funk)
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Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale

Starring: Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan, Radhika Sarathkumar, Nagarjuna Akkineni

Director: Amith Krishnan

Rating: 3.5/5

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha

Starring: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shantanu Maheshwari, Jimmy Shergill, Saiee Manjrekar

Director: Neeraj Pandey

Rating: 2.5/5

WOMAN AND CHILD

Director: Saeed Roustaee

Starring: Parinaz Izadyar, Payman Maadi

Rating: 4/5

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The Vile

Starring: Bdoor Mohammad, Jasem Alkharraz, Iman Tarik, Sarah Taibah

Director: Majid Al Ansari

Rating: 4/5

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

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Aston martin DBX specs

Engine: 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8

Transmission: nine-speed automatic

Power: 542bhp

Torque: 700Nm

Top speed: 291kph

Price: Dh848,000

On sale: Q2, 2020
 

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Abi Andrews, Serpent’s Tail

The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm

Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh117,059

UAE cricketers abroad

Sid Jhurani is not the first cricketer from the UAE to go to the UK to try his luck.

Rameez Shahzad Played alongside Ben Stokes and Liam Plunkett in Durham while he was studying there. He also played club cricket as an overseas professional, but his time in the UK stunted his UAE career. The batsman went a decade without playing for the national team.

Yodhin Punja The seam bowler was named in the UAE’s extended World Cup squad in 2015 despite being just 15 at the time. He made his senior UAE debut aged 16, and subsequently took up a scholarship at Claremont High School in the south of England.

How to report a beggar

Abu Dhabi – Call 999 or 8002626 (Aman Service)

Dubai – Call 800243

Sharjah – Call 065632222

Ras Al Khaimah - Call 072053372

Ajman – Call 067401616

Umm Al Quwain – Call 999

Fujairah - Call 092051100 or 092224411

THE LOWDOWN

Photograph

Rating: 4/5

Produced by: Poetic License Motion Pictures; RSVP Movies

Director: Ritesh Batra

Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sanya Malhotra, Farrukh Jaffar, Deepak Chauhan, Vijay Raaz

Updated: December 20, 2021, 1:00 PM
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