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Dubai Airports has offered temporary accommodation to Sudanese transit passengers who have been unable to complete their journey to Khartoum.
Airlines have suspended flights to Khartoum since Saturday following the outbreak of fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces across the capital Khartoum and outlying cities.
Sudan's airspace is closed and there are reports of up to 20 planes having been destroyed or heavily damaged on the runway of the international airport.
Saudia halted flights to Khartoum after one of its planes was shot at while preparing to leave Khartoum on Saturday morning.
Dubai-based carriers Emirates airline and Flydubai have extended a suspension on passenger flights until at least April 30, “due to a deteriorating situation of civil unrest in Khartoum”.
“Customers connecting on Emirates or Flydubai flights to Sudan will not be accepted for travel at the point of origin until further notice. We regret any inconvenience caused to our customers,” Emirates said in its latest statement.
Sharjah's Air Arabia has also suspended flights until further notice.
Dubai Airports said on Wednesday it has extended “various kinds of support to the passengers” to Sudanese transit passengers who flew into Dubai from many countries.
“The passengers have been offered temporary accommodation until they are able to travel to Khartoum or they choose to travel to other destinations,” a Dubai Airports representative said.
“Dubai Airports is closely monitoring the situation in Sudan to determine the course of action in the coming days.”
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What is Financial Fair Play?
Introduced in 2011 by Uefa, European football’s governing body, it demands that clubs live within their means. Chiefly, spend within their income and not make substantial losses.
What the rules dictate?
The second phase of its implementation limits losses to €30 million (Dh136m) over three seasons. Extra expenditure is permitted for investment in sustainable areas (youth academies, stadium development, etc). Money provided by owners is not viewed as income. Revenue from “related parties” to those owners is assessed by Uefa's “financial control body” to be sure it is a fair value, or in line with market prices.
What are the penalties?
There are a number of punishments, including fines, a loss of prize money or having to reduce squad size for European competition – as happened to PSG in 2014. There is even the threat of a competition ban, which could in theory lead to PSG’s suspension from the Uefa Champions League.
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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
Miguel Cotto world titles:
WBO Light Welterweight champion - 2004-06
WBA Welterweight champion – 2006-08
WBO Welterweight champion – Feb 2009-Nov 2009
WBA Light Middleweight champion – 2010-12
WBC Middleweight champion – 2014-15
WBO Light Middleweight champion – Aug 2017-Dec 2017
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Starring: Josh Hartnett, Saleka Shyamalan, Ariel Donaghue
Director: M Night Shyamalan
Rating: 3/5
