UAE vs Finland basketball match at the Special Olympics action at Adnec in Abu Dhabi.. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE vs Finland basketball match at the Special Olympics action at Adnec in Abu Dhabi.. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE vs Finland basketball match.
UAE vs Finland basketball match.
UAE vs Finland basketball match.
UAE vs Finland basketball match.
Supporters of Finland watch the match.
Supporters of Finland watch the match.
Rollerskating 100m Yazeed Ibrahim of Jordan.
Rollerskating 100m Yazeed Ibrahim of Jordan.
Table tennis match between Tunisia and Portu Rico.
Table tennis match between Tunisia and Portu Rico.
Table tennis match between Slovakia and Macau China.
Table tennis match between Slovakia and Macau China.
Tatiana Savchenko of Russia, at power-lifting competition.
Tatiana Savchenko of Russia, at power-lifting competition.
Saud Zayed of Libya at power-lifting competition.
Saud Zayed of Libya at power-lifting competition.
Aytaj Samadova of Azerbaijan at power-lifting competition.
Aytaj Samadova of Azerbaijan at power-lifting competition.
A basketball match between Kenya and Belgium.
A basketball match between Kenya and Belgium.
A basketball match between Andora and Germany.
A basketball match between Andora and Germany.
A basketball match between Nigeria and Luxembourg.
A basketball match between Nigeria and Luxembourg.
A basketball match between Nigeria and Luxembourg.
A basketball match between Nigeria and Luxembourg.
A bocce match between Oman and Mauritius.
A bocce match between Oman and Mauritius.
Gymnastics competition.
Gymnastics competition.
Gymnastics competition.
Gymnastics competition.
Gymnastics competition.
Gymnastics competition.
Botswana vs Peru volleyball match.
Botswana vs Peru volleyball match.
Nigeria vs Germany volleyball match.
Nigeria vs Germany volleyball match.
Nigeria vs Germany volleyball match.
Nigeria vs Germany volleyball match.
German basketball team supporters.
German basketball team supporters.
The National’s stand.
The National’s stand.
Hungary team takes a break playing Foosball.
Hungary team takes a break playing Foosball.
An Egypt and China athletes do an impromptu dance.
An Egypt and China athletes do an impromptu dance.
Special Olympics action at Adnec.
Special Olympics action at Adnec.
Special Olympics action at Adnec.
Special Olympics action at Adnec.

Special Olympics: World Games in Abu Dhabi in full swing on day 1 - in pictures

he UAE basketballers got their quest for gold under way against Finland

The National

March 15, 2019

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After fanfare, fireworks and Luis Fonsi at the opening ceremony, it was down to business of winning gold on day one of the Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE women basketballers got their quest for gold under way against Finland while powelifting, bocce, volleyball and gymastics events began at Adnec in the capital.

Outside of Adnec Arena, the UAE Unified Football Team got their campaign back on track with a 4-0 win over South Africa.

Khalid Al Maamari scored a brace and goals from Ayman Al Maqbali and Abdelaziz Al Hamour gave the energetic home crowd something to savour at Zayed Sports City.

The UAE, who were edged out 2-1 by Spain on Tuesday, take on Jamaica in its final Group A match.

Check out the gallery above for the picture highlights on the first day of action

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Plan to boost public schools

A major shake-up of government-run schools was rolled out across the country in 2017. Known as the Emirati School Model, it placed more emphasis on maths and science while also adding practical skills to the curriculum.

It was accompanied by the promise of a Dh5 billion investment, over six years, to pay for state-of-the-art infrastructure improvements.

Aspects of the school model will be extended to international private schools, the education minister has previously suggested.

Recent developments have also included the introduction of moral education - which public and private schools both must teach - along with reform of the exams system and tougher teacher licensing requirements.

If you go

The flights
Return flights from Dubai to Santiago, via Sao Paolo cost from Dh5,295 with Emirates. 


The trip
A five-day trip (not including two days of flight travel) was split between Santiago and in Puerto Varas, with more time spent in the later where excursions were organised by TurisTour.
 

When to go
The summer months, from December to February are best though there is beauty in each season

While you're here
Desert Warrior

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley

Director: Rupert Wyatt

Rating: 3/5

Juliot Vinolia’s checklist for adopting alternate-day fasting

-      Don’t do it more than once in three days

-      Don’t go under 700 calories on fasting days

-      Ensure there is sufficient water intake, as the body can go in dehydration mode

-      Ensure there is enough roughage (fibre) in the food on fasting days as well

-      Do not binge on processed or fatty foods on non-fasting days

-      Complement fasting with plant-based foods, fruits, vegetables, seafood. Cut out processed meats and processed carbohydrates

-      Manage your sleep

-      People with existing gastric or mental health issues should avoid fasting

-      Do not fast for prolonged periods without supervision by a qualified expert

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Results

6pm: Dubai Trophy – Conditions (TB) $100,000 (Turf) 1,200m 

Winner: Silent Speech, William Buick (jockey), Charlie Appleby
(trainer) 

6.35pm: Jumeirah Derby Trial – Conditions (TB) $60,000 (T)
1,800m 

Winner: Island Falcon, Frankie Dettori, Saeed bin Suroor 

7.10pm: UAE 2000 Guineas Trial – Conditions (TB) $60,000 (Dirt)
1,400m 

Winner: Rawy, Mickael Barzalona, Salem bin Ghadayer 

7.45pm: Al Rashidiya – Group 2 (TB) $180,000 (T) 1,800m 

Winner: Desert Fire, Hector Crouch, Saeed bin Suroor 

8.20pm: Al Fahidi Fort – Group 2 (TB) $180,000 (T) 1,400m 

Winner: Naval Crown, William Buick, Charlie Appleby 

8.55pm: Dubawi Stakes – Group 3 (TB) $150,000 (D) 1,200m 

Winner: Al Tariq, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watsons 

9.30pm: Aliyah – Rated Conditions (TB) $80,000 (D) 2,000m 

Winner: Dubai Icon, Patrick Cosgrave, Saeed bin Suroor  

On Women's Day
While you're here
More from Neighbourhood Watch
The specs

Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors

Power: Combined output 920hp

Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic

Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km

On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025

Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000

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