• 'Officer Olveira', a stray dog adopted by Brazilian police and used for campaigns, peers from a patrol car in Rio de Janeiro. AP
    'Officer Olveira', a stray dog adopted by Brazilian police and used for campaigns, peers from a patrol car in Rio de Janeiro. AP
  • Sri Lankan police officers wearing gas masks stand guard on a road leading to the parliament building, after the government of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa lost its majority, amid the country's economic crisis, in the capital Colombo. Reuters
    Sri Lankan police officers wearing gas masks stand guard on a road leading to the parliament building, after the government of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa lost its majority, amid the country's economic crisis, in the capital Colombo. Reuters
  • Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall pose for a photo with the cast and crew during a visit to the set of 'EastEnders' at the BBC studios in Elstree, Hertfordshire. Reuters
    Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall pose for a photo with the cast and crew during a visit to the set of 'EastEnders' at the BBC studios in Elstree, Hertfordshire. Reuters
  • Bogdan Shur stands in the building site he now uses to weld scrap steel together to make home-made level-4 bulletproof plates. The plates are inserted into vests and sent to the Ukrainian army and the volunteer Territorial Defence Force. Oliver Marsden for The National
    Bogdan Shur stands in the building site he now uses to weld scrap steel together to make home-made level-4 bulletproof plates. The plates are inserted into vests and sent to the Ukrainian army and the volunteer Territorial Defence Force. Oliver Marsden for The National
  • Felice Hurst, a single mother with three kids who lives in villa in old compound at Jumeirah 3 area. (L-R) Scarlett, Liv, Hugo, Felice and Charlie the dog. Victor Besa / The National
    Felice Hurst, a single mother with three kids who lives in villa in old compound at Jumeirah 3 area. (L-R) Scarlett, Liv, Hugo, Felice and Charlie the dog. Victor Besa / The National
  • A Ukrainian soldier walks by the wreckage of an Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft, which was destroyed during fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces in Hostomel, Ukraine. AP
    A Ukrainian soldier walks by the wreckage of an Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft, which was destroyed during fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces in Hostomel, Ukraine. AP
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is illuminated for Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is illuminated for Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
  • A boy performs traditional Indian malkhamb gymnastics during the Gudi Padwa festival, which celebrates the beginning of the new year for Maharashtrians, in Mumbai. Reuters
    A boy performs traditional Indian malkhamb gymnastics during the Gudi Padwa festival, which celebrates the beginning of the new year for Maharashtrians, in Mumbai. Reuters
  • Runners dressed up as famous London buildings head past the National Gallery during the London Landmarks Half Marathon. PA
    Runners dressed up as famous London buildings head past the National Gallery during the London Landmarks Half Marathon. PA
  • A colourful arrival for Colombian band Bomba Estereo at the Grammy Awards in Las Vegas. AFP
    A colourful arrival for Colombian band Bomba Estereo at the Grammy Awards in Las Vegas. AFP
  • Jack Tottem, the University of Oxford team's coxswain, is thrown into the River Thames after victory over rivals Cambridge in the Gemini Boat Race in London. Getty Images
    Jack Tottem, the University of Oxford team's coxswain, is thrown into the River Thames after victory over rivals Cambridge in the Gemini Boat Race in London. Getty Images
  • Hundreds of students read the Quran at the Ar Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic boarding school in Medan, Indonesia. AFP
    Hundreds of students read the Quran at the Ar Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic boarding school in Medan, Indonesia. AFP
  • An evacuation convoy arrives at a centre for displaced people who have fled their homes amid fighting with Russia, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. AFP
    An evacuation convoy arrives at a centre for displaced people who have fled their homes amid fighting with Russia, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. AFP
  • Ramadan decorations up at Times Square Centre, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Ramadan decorations up at Times Square Centre, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • In the courtyard of their house, Vlad Tanyuk, 6, stands near the grave of his mother Ira Tanyuk, who died because of starvation and stress due to the war, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine. AP
    In the courtyard of their house, Vlad Tanyuk, 6, stands near the grave of his mother Ira Tanyuk, who died because of starvation and stress due to the war, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine. AP
  • Supporters of Imran Khan listen to his speech during a rally in Islamabad. The incumbent prime minister says there has been unacceptable meddling in Pakistan's democratic institutions and a transitional government should be formed to organise new elections. EPA
    Supporters of Imran Khan listen to his speech during a rally in Islamabad. The incumbent prime minister says there has been unacceptable meddling in Pakistan's democratic institutions and a transitional government should be formed to organise new elections. EPA
  • Nearly-empty roads during a phased lockdown due to Covid-19 in Shanghai, China. Bloomberg
    Nearly-empty roads during a phased lockdown due to Covid-19 in Shanghai, China. Bloomberg
  • Mounted policemen ride towards anti-government protesters, in Lima, Peru. Thousands of Peruvians defied a curfew ordered by President Pedro Castillo and demonstrated to demand his resignation. EPA
    Mounted policemen ride towards anti-government protesters, in Lima, Peru. Thousands of Peruvians defied a curfew ordered by President Pedro Castillo and demonstrated to demand his resignation. EPA
  • Blind and visually impaired Ivorian football players take part in a training session in Abidjan. The national blind football team has already taken part in two African championships. AFP
    Blind and visually impaired Ivorian football players take part in a training session in Abidjan. The national blind football team has already taken part in two African championships. AFP
  • SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Building Operations staff inspect tiles on the Sydney Opera House sails on April 05, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. The 'tile tapping' test is conducted every five years to inspect the health of the tiles that cover the Sydney Opera Houses' iconic sails and takes six weeks to complete. A specific type of hammer is used to lightly tap the tiles with each tile emitting a particular type of sound which indicates whether it is due for repair or still in good condition. There is a limited supply of backup tiles in stock for replacement, so the tile tapping check is an essential maintenance activity for the building. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe / Getty Images)
    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Building Operations staff inspect tiles on the Sydney Opera House sails on April 05, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. The 'tile tapping' test is conducted every five years to inspect the health of the tiles that cover the Sydney Opera Houses' iconic sails and takes six weeks to complete. A specific type of hammer is used to lightly tap the tiles with each tile emitting a particular type of sound which indicates whether it is due for repair or still in good condition. There is a limited supply of backup tiles in stock for replacement, so the tile tapping check is an essential maintenance activity for the building. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe / Getty Images)
  • A DHL cargo plane that broke in two after it skidded off the runway at Juan Santamaria airport, Costa Rica. The Boeing 757 returned to the airport after experiencing problems on take-off. AFP
    A DHL cargo plane that broke in two after it skidded off the runway at Juan Santamaria airport, Costa Rica. The Boeing 757 returned to the airport after experiencing problems on take-off. AFP
  • A sandstorm in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdish autonomous region in northern Iraq. AFP
    A sandstorm in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdish autonomous region in northern Iraq. AFP
  • A white-handed gibbon infant born at Skopje Zoo, North Macedonia. Reuters
    A white-handed gibbon infant born at Skopje Zoo, North Macedonia. Reuters
  • A forest fire is continuing to destroy thousands of hectares of Parque Cumbres, in Nuevo Leon state, Mexico, more than two weeks after it started. EPA
    A forest fire is continuing to destroy thousands of hectares of Parque Cumbres, in Nuevo Leon state, Mexico, more than two weeks after it started. EPA
  • President Joe Biden and Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson watch from the White House in Washington as the Senate votes on her confirmation. AP
    President Joe Biden and Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson watch from the White House in Washington as the Senate votes on her confirmation. AP
  • Lines of graves at the Chinese Christian Cemetery in Hong Kong as people visit graveyards to honour their ancestors during the annual Tomb Sweeping Day, known locally as Ching Ming. AFP
    Lines of graves at the Chinese Christian Cemetery in Hong Kong as people visit graveyards to honour their ancestors during the annual Tomb Sweeping Day, known locally as Ching Ming. AFP
  • Mohammed Dakhil Chyad, 55, an Iraqi cinephile who offers free screenings in his home cinema and at a cultural centre, feeds his cats in Baghdad. Reuters
    Mohammed Dakhil Chyad, 55, an Iraqi cinephile who offers free screenings in his home cinema and at a cultural centre, feeds his cats in Baghdad. Reuters
  • People enjoy the sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom in a field of rapeseed in Kashihara, western Japan. EPA
    People enjoy the sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom in a field of rapeseed in Kashihara, western Japan. EPA
  • A worker stacks vermicelli which is used in making traditional sweet dishes popularly consumed during the holy month, at a factory in Allahabad, India. AFP
    A worker stacks vermicelli which is used in making traditional sweet dishes popularly consumed during the holy month, at a factory in Allahabad, India. AFP
  • Christian Ndombe, a park ranger, holds a tiny baby turtle at a hatching centre in Muanda, Democratic Republic of Congo. Reuters
    Christian Ndombe, a park ranger, holds a tiny baby turtle at a hatching centre in Muanda, Democratic Republic of Congo. Reuters

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The best photos of the week: from a Brazilian police dog to Sydney Opera House abseiling

The most striking pictures from around the world

Charlotte Mayhew

April 08, 2022

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More from The National:

Friday's best photos: from a Brazilian police dog to a forest fire in Mexico

Thursday's best photos: a lake stage to visually impaired footballers

Wednesday's best photos: Shanghai lockdown to Sydney Opera House abseiling

Tuesday's best photos: from turtles hatching to rallies in Pakistan

Monday's best photos: from a Star Wars parade to London Landmarks marathon

Sunday's best photos: from wreck of largest aircraft to royal 'EastEnders' visit

Saturday's best photos: from Iraqi ballet dancers to Beijing window cleaners

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Cricket World Cup League Two

Oman, UAE, Namibia

Al Amerat, Muscat

 

Results

Oman beat UAE by five wickets

UAE beat Namibia by eight runs

 

Fixtures

Wednesday January 8 –Oman v Namibia

Thursday January 9 – Oman v UAE

Saturday January 11 – UAE v Namibia

Sunday January 12 – Oman v Namibia

Various Artists 
Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection Of Music From The Arab World (Habibi Funk)
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While you're here
While you're here
In-demand jobs and monthly salaries
  • Technology expert in robotics and automation: Dh20,000 to Dh40,000 
  • Energy engineer: Dh25,000 to Dh30,000 
  • Production engineer: Dh30,000 to Dh40,000 
  • Data-driven supply chain management professional: Dh30,000 to Dh50,000 
  • HR leader: Dh40,000 to Dh60,000 
  • Engineering leader: Dh30,000 to Dh55,000 
  • Project manager: Dh55,000 to Dh65,000 
  • Senior reservoir engineer: Dh40,000 to Dh55,000 
  • Senior drilling engineer: Dh38,000 to Dh46,000 
  • Senior process engineer: Dh28,000 to Dh38,000 
  • Senior maintenance engineer: Dh22,000 to Dh34,000 
  • Field engineer: Dh6,500 to Dh7,500
  • Field supervisor: Dh9,000 to Dh12,000
  • Field operator: Dh5,000 to Dh7,000
The biog

Name: Mariam Ketait

Emirate: Dubai

Hobbies: I enjoy travelling, experiencing new things, painting, reading, flying, and the French language

Favourite quote: "Be the change you wish to see" - unknown

Favourite activity: Connecting with different cultures

Know before you go
  • Jebel Akhdar is a two-hour drive from Muscat airport or a six-hour drive from Dubai. It’s impossible to visit by car unless you have a 4x4. Phone ahead to the hotel to arrange a transfer.
  • If you’re driving, make sure your insurance covers Oman.
  • By air: Budget airlines Air Arabia, Flydubai and SalamAir offer direct routes to Muscat from the UAE.
  • Tourists from the Emirates (UAE nationals not included) must apply for an Omani visa online before arrival at evisa.rop.gov.om. The process typically takes several days.
  • Flash floods are probable due to the terrain and a lack of drainage. Always check the weather before venturing into any canyons or other remote areas and identify a plan of escape that includes high ground, shelter and parking where your car won’t be overtaken by sudden downpours.

 

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
History's medical milestones

1799 - First small pox vaccine administered

1846 - First public demonstration of anaesthesia in surgery

1861 - Louis Pasteur published his germ theory which proved that bacteria caused diseases

1895 - Discovery of x-rays

1923 - Heart valve surgery performed successfully for first time

1928 - Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin

1953 - Structure of DNA discovered

1952 - First organ transplant - a kidney - takes place 

1954 - Clinical trials of birth control pill

1979 - MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, scanned used to diagnose illness and injury.

1998 - The first adult live-donor liver transplant is carried out

Tightening the screw on rogue recruiters

The UAE overhauled the procedure to recruit housemaids and domestic workers with a law in 2017 to protect low-income labour from being exploited.

 Only recruitment companies authorised by the government are permitted as part of Tadbeer, a network of labour ministry-regulated centres.

A contract must be drawn up for domestic workers, the wages and job offer clearly stating the nature of work.

The contract stating the wages, work entailed and accommodation must be sent to the employee in their home country before they depart for the UAE.

The contract will be signed by the employer and employee when the domestic worker arrives in the UAE.

Only recruitment agencies registered with the ministry can undertake recruitment and employment applications for domestic workers.

Penalties for illegal recruitment in the UAE include fines of up to Dh100,000 and imprisonment

But agents not authorised by the government sidestep the law by illegally getting women into the country on visit visas.

Updated: April 09, 2022, 5:25 AM
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