• Surf instructor Tommy Olsen teachers beginners how to ride the waves in Norway's Lofoten Island in the Arctic Circle. AFP
    Surf instructor Tommy Olsen teachers beginners how to ride the waves in Norway's Lofoten Island in the Arctic Circle. AFP
  • Greenpeace's 'Arctic Sunrise' ship navigates through floating ice in the Arctic Ocean. Reuters
    Greenpeace's 'Arctic Sunrise' ship navigates through floating ice in the Arctic Ocean. Reuters
  • A snorkler identifies species growing on the hull of a ship during a marine biology survey in the Indian Ocean in False Bay, Cape Town. EPA
    A snorkler identifies species growing on the hull of a ship during a marine biology survey in the Indian Ocean in False Bay, Cape Town. EPA
  • An iceberg in the western Antarctic peninsula. AFP
    An iceberg in the western Antarctic peninsula. AFP
  • Millions of pieces of plastic, micro plastics and debris are visible in the ocean as a free diver collects litter during the Big Ocean Clean Up in Hermanus, South Africa. EPA
    Millions of pieces of plastic, micro plastics and debris are visible in the ocean as a free diver collects litter during the Big Ocean Clean Up in Hermanus, South Africa. EPA
  • Bioluminescent algae glows in the crashing waves as a lifeguard tower sits on an empty beach in Encinitas, California. Reuters
    Bioluminescent algae glows in the crashing waves as a lifeguard tower sits on an empty beach in Encinitas, California. Reuters
  • Two men prepare a net to fish in the port of Palo Seco, in the Gulf of Montijo in Mariato, Veraguas, Panama. EPA
    Two men prepare a net to fish in the port of Palo Seco, in the Gulf of Montijo in Mariato, Veraguas, Panama. EPA
  • A sailor assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group 2 conducting military dive operations in the Atlantic Ocean off the US east coast. AFP
    A sailor assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group 2 conducting military dive operations in the Atlantic Ocean off the US east coast. AFP
  • The Indian Ocean laps the Koattey wetlands in Hithadhoo, Maldives. Getty Images
    The Indian Ocean laps the Koattey wetlands in Hithadhoo, Maldives. Getty Images
  • A plastic bottle floats in the water. Photo: National Geographic Abu Dhabi
    A plastic bottle floats in the water. Photo: National Geographic Abu Dhabi
  • World Oceans Day helps to raise awareness of issues blighting the environment, such as plastic pollution. Photo: National Geographic Abu Dhabi
    World Oceans Day helps to raise awareness of issues blighting the environment, such as plastic pollution. Photo: National Geographic Abu Dhabi
  • This powerful image highlights the growing problem of plastic pollution. Photo: National Geographic
    This powerful image highlights the growing problem of plastic pollution. Photo: National Geographic
  • A species of dolphin, known as the false killer whale, thrives in tropical and subtropical oceans. Photo: Dr Csaba Geczy
    A species of dolphin, known as the false killer whale, thrives in tropical and subtropical oceans. Photo: Dr Csaba Geczy
  • More than 300 kilograms of ghost nets were retrieved by the team of divers cleaning up the ocean in the Mergui archipelago, Myanmar.
    More than 300 kilograms of ghost nets were retrieved by the team of divers cleaning up the ocean in the Mergui archipelago, Myanmar.
  • Fish swim along the edges of a coral reef off Great Keppel Island in Australia. AP
    Fish swim along the edges of a coral reef off Great Keppel Island in Australia. AP
  • This satellite image from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows a plume of smoke from the Saddleridge wildfire streaming out over the Pacific Ocean. AP
    This satellite image from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows a plume of smoke from the Saddleridge wildfire streaming out over the Pacific Ocean. AP
  • The temperature of the world’s oceans is rising dramatically. Reuters
    The temperature of the world’s oceans is rising dramatically. Reuters
  • From the Great Barrier Reef to the Arabian Gulf and beyond, protecting the seas and oceans is about as urgent an issue as you could hope to find, marine scientists say. Getty Images
    From the Great Barrier Reef to the Arabian Gulf and beyond, protecting the seas and oceans is about as urgent an issue as you could hope to find, marine scientists say. Getty Images
  • People scoop leaked oil from the vessel 'MV Wakashio' that ran aground and caused oil leakage near Blue Bay Marine Park in south-east Mauritius. AFP
    People scoop leaked oil from the vessel 'MV Wakashio' that ran aground and caused oil leakage near Blue Bay Marine Park in south-east Mauritius. AFP
  • This award-winning image from 2017 proved a striking example of the damage being done to the ocean by discarded rubbish. Photo: Justin Hofman
    This award-winning image from 2017 proved a striking example of the damage being done to the ocean by discarded rubbish. Photo: Justin Hofman

World Oceans Day: 20 remarkable images of our most precious resource


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Environmental campaigners and other nature lovers will come together on Tuesday to celebrate the wonders of the world's oceans and send out a vital message over the need to preserve them for generations to come.

World Oceans Day was established by the UN and marked for the first time on June 8, 2009.

It aims to raise awareness of the importance of the Earth's precious resource, encourage sustainable development and deliver a call to action over threats such as global warming and pollution.

Oceans cover three quarters of the planet's surface, contain 97 per cent of its water, and represent 99 per cent of the living space on the planet by volume, according to UN figures.

The theme of World Oceans Day 2021 is The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods.

It aims to shed light on the key role of the ocean as a life source, supporting humanity and marine life.

NYBL PROFILE

Company name: Nybl 

Date started: November 2018

Founder: Noor Alnahhas, Michael LeTan, Hafsa Yazdni, Sufyaan Abdul Haseeb, Waleed Rifaat, Mohammed Shono

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: Software Technology / Artificial Intelligence

Initial investment: $500,000

Funding round: Series B (raising $5m)

Partners/Incubators: Dubai Future Accelerators Cohort 4, Dubai Future Accelerators Cohort 6, AI Venture Labs Cohort 1, Microsoft Scale-up 

Bert van Marwijk factfile

Born: May 19 1952
Place of birth: Deventer, Netherlands
Playing position: Midfielder

Teams managed:
1998-2000 Fortuna Sittard
2000-2004 Feyenoord
2004-2006 Borussia Dortmund
2007-2008 Feyenoord
2008-2012 Netherlands
2013-2014 Hamburg
2015-2017 Saudi Arabia
2018 Australia

Major honours (manager):
2001/02 Uefa Cup, Feyenoord
2007/08 KNVB Cup, Feyenoord
World Cup runner-up, Netherlands

How much do leading UAE’s UK curriculum schools charge for Year 6?
  1. Nord Anglia International School (Dubai) – Dh85,032
  2. Kings School Al Barsha (Dubai) – Dh71,905
  3. Brighton College Abu Dhabi - Dh68,560
  4. Jumeirah English Speaking School (Dubai) – Dh59,728
  5. Gems Wellington International School – Dubai Branch – Dh58,488
  6. The British School Al Khubairat (Abu Dhabi) - Dh54,170
  7. Dubai English Speaking School – Dh51,269

*Annual tuition fees covering the 2024/2025 academic year

Ferrari 12Cilindri specs

Engine: naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12

Power: 819hp

Torque: 678Nm at 7,250rpm

Price: From Dh1,700,000

Available: Now

In numbers: PKK’s money network in Europe

Germany: PKK collectors typically bring in $18 million in cash a year – amount has trebled since 2010

Revolutionary tax: Investigators say about $2 million a year raised from ‘tax collection’ around Marseille

Extortion: Gunman convicted in 2023 of demanding $10,000 from Kurdish businessman in Stockholm

Drug trade: PKK income claimed by Turkish anti-drugs force in 2024 to be as high as $500 million a year

Denmark: PKK one of two terrorist groups along with Iranian separatists ASMLA to raise “two-digit million amounts”

Contributions: Hundreds of euros expected from typical Kurdish families and thousands from business owners

TV channel: Kurdish Roj TV accounts frozen and went bankrupt after Denmark fined it more than $1 million over PKK links in 2013 

How to watch Ireland v Pakistan in UAE

When: The one-off Test starts on Friday, May 11
What time: Each day’s play is scheduled to start at 2pm UAE time.
TV: The match will be broadcast on OSN Sports Cricket HD. Subscribers to the channel can also stream the action live on OSN Play.

What can victims do?

Always use only regulated platforms

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)

Report to local authorities

Warn others to prevent further harm

Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence

The specs: 2018 Nissan Patrol Nismo

Price: base / as tested: Dh382,000

Engine: 5.6-litre V8

Gearbox: Seven-speed automatic

Power: 428hp @ 5,800rpm

Torque: 560Nm @ 3,600rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 12.7L / 100km

THE BIO: Martin Van Almsick

Hometown: Cologne, Germany

Family: Wife Hanan Ahmed and their three children, Marrah (23), Tibijan (19), Amon (13)

Favourite dessert: Umm Ali with dark camel milk chocolate flakes

Favourite hobby: Football

Breakfast routine: a tall glass of camel milk

Jebel Ali card

1.45pm: Maiden Dh75,000 1,400m

2.15pm: Handicap Dh90,000 1,400m

2.45pm: Maiden Dh75,000 1,000m

3.15pm: Handicap Dh105,000 1,200m

3.45pm: Maiden Dh75,000 1,600m

4.15pm: Handicap Dh105,000 1,600m

4.45pm: Handicap Dh80,000 1,800m

 

The National selections

1.45pm: Cosmic Glow

2.15pm: Karaginsky

2.45pm: Welcome Surprise

3.15pm: Taamol

3.45pm: Rayig

4.15pm: Chiefdom

4.45pm: California Jumbo

MATCH INFO

Syria v Australia
2018 World Cup qualifying: Asia fourth round play-off first leg
Venue: Hang Jebat Stadium (Malacca, Malayisa)
Kick-off: Thursday, 4.30pm (UAE)
Watch: beIN Sports HD

* Second leg in Australia scheduled for October 10

Korean Film Festival 2019 line-up

Innocent Witness, June 26 at 7pm

On Your Wedding Day, June 27 at 7pm

The Great Battle, June 27 at 9pm

The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion, June 28 at 4pm

Romang, June 28 at 6pm

Mal Mo E: The Secret Mission, June 28 at 8pm

Underdog, June 29 at 2pm

Nearby Sky, June 29 at 4pm

A Resistance, June 29 at 6pm 

 

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