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- Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas win America’s Got Talent
- Founder of outdoor retailer Patagonia gives away his company
- Researchers at Japan’s Kyoto University teach robot to laugh
- Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur suffers defeat in US Open final
- All the Beauty and the Bloodshed wins top prize at Venice Film Festival
- Historic artefact to be moved from Edinburgh Castle to London for coronation of Britain’s new king
- World's largest gem-quality ruby unveiled in Dubai
- Iconic British artwork titled Going to the Match to go on display in Dubai ahead of London auction
- Dubai’s Museum of the Future showcases video game supercar as part of Tomorrow, Today exhibition
- Disney Cruise Line unveils plans for new Aladdin-inspired mega-ship
Pictures of the week: From a donkey festival to tiger dancers
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The start of the annual donkey festival in Salcedo, Ecuador. AP -

Firefighters and emergency personnel during the firefighter stair climb in Melbourne, Australia. Firefighters and emergency personnel climb 28 flights of stairs wearing 25 kilograms of gear to raise money for mental health. EPA -

Students protest for better education conditions in Santiago, Chile. EPA -

Tributes to Queen Elizabeth II outside Buckingham Palace in London. AFP -

People sit before the east river and the 'Tribute in Light' installation in New York commemorating the 9/11 terrorist attacks. AFP -

Local favourite Matthias Appenzeller prepares to dive from the 27-metre platform at the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at Sisikon, Switzerland. Getty Images -

Los Diablos Rojos, the red devils, perform at Chile's national stadium in Santiago, marking the 49th anniversary of the coup that ushered in Augusto Pinochet's regime. Reuters -

Firefighters at a thermal power plant damaged by a Russian missile strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Reuters -

Kolkata police officers charge as Bharatiya Janata Party activists protest against an education recruitment corruption issue in Kolkata, India. EPA -

Buddhist monks on their way to lunch during the Pchum Ben Festival (Festival of Death) at a pagoda in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. AFP -

Selfie time in a sunflower field near the Syrian town of Maarat Misrin. AFP -

Denver Broncos' running back Melvin Gordon III, upper left, fumbles the ball as Broncos' offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (73) loses his helmet during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks. AP -

Kenyan security forces intervene during a stampede at the entrance of the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani, Nairobi, before William Ruto's inauguration ceremony. AFP -

Lizzo and other cast members celebrate as she accepts the award for Outstanding Competition Programme for 'Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls', at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Reuters -

Craters left by shelling near Izium, Ukraine, where Ukrainian troops are pressuring retreating Russian forces. AP -

Vessels moored at a fishing port as Typhoon Muifa approaches Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, China. Reuters -

This picture taken at Glacier 3000 resort above Les Diablerets shows the Tsanfleuron pass free of the ice that had covered it for at least 2,000 years next to blankets covering snow from the last winter season to prevent it from melting. After a dry winter, the summer heatwaves in Europe have been catastrophic for the Alpine glaciers, which are melting at an accelerated rate. AFP -

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, centre, delivers a speech during a debate on The State of the European Union at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. EPA -

Guests record the Boohoo by Kourtney Kardashian show during New York Fashion Week in New York city. AFP -

New Zealand's Brodie Retallick wins a lineout against Australia during the Bledisloe Cup rugby test in Melbourne, Australia. AP -

A Ukrainian soldier in Izium, Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Ukrainian troops piled pressure on retreating Russian forces on Tuesday, pressing deeper into occupied territory and sending more Kremlin troops fleeing from the counteroffensive that has inflicted a serious blow to Moscow's military prestige. AP -

A looter in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, flees during protests over rising fuel prices and crime as inflation surged to its highest level in a decade. Reuters -

Flood victims gather to collect after rains and floods during the monsoon season in Sehwan, Pakistan. Reuters -

Pope Francis waves after a meeting with priests, religious leaders, seminarians and catechists at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. AP -

Women in charro costumes adorned with silver studs show off their lasso skills as their horses dance to a mariachi band, in Jalisco, Mexico. EPA -

Members of the public pay their respects as they pass the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it lies in state in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London. AFP -

Mouride Brotherhood members wait to enter the Grand Mosque during the Grand Magal of Touba annual pilgrimage in Senegal. AFP -

Members of the Korean Financial Industry Union at a rally during a general strike in Seoul, South Korea. The protesters were demanding a salary increase and better working conditions. EPA -

A parade for the 201st anniversary of independence in the main streets of Montes de Oca, Costa Rica. The parade was the first for two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic. EPA -

Tiger dancers wait to perform on the last day of Onam celebrations in Kochi, India. AFP
On Women's Day
Dr Nawal Al-Hosany: Why more women should be on the frontlines of climate action
Shelina Janmohamed: Why shouldn't a spouse be compensated fairly for housework?
Samar Elmnhrawy: How companies in the Middle East can catch up on gender equality
The National Editorial: Is there much to celebrate on International Women's Day 2021?
German intelligence warnings
- 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800
- 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950
- 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250
Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution
MATCH INFO
Uefa Champions League semi-finals, first leg
Liverpool v Roma
When: April 24, 10.45pm kick-off (UAE)
Where: Anfield, Liverpool
Live: BeIN Sports HD
Second leg: May 2, Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Pandemic Parenting
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Director: James Cameron
Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana
Rating: 4.5/5
Global state-owned investor ranking by size
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Nancy 9 (Hassa Beek)
Nancy Ajram
(In2Musica)
Women & Power: A Manifesto
Mary Beard
Profile Books and London Review of Books
Last 10 NBA champions
2017: Golden State bt Cleveland 4-1
2016: Cleveland bt Golden State 4-3
2015: Golden State bt Cleveland 4-2
2014: San Antonio bt Miami 4-1
2013: Miami bt San Antonio 4-3
2012: Miami bt Oklahoma City 4-1
2011: Dallas bt Miami 4-2
2010: Los Angeles Lakers bt Boston 4-3
2009: Los Angeles Lakers bt Orlando 4-1
2008: Boston bt Los Angeles Lakers 4-2
About Krews
Founder: Ahmed Al Qubaisi
Based: Abu Dhabi
Founded: January 2019
Number of employees: 10
Sector: Technology/Social media
Funding to date: Estimated $300,000 from Hub71 in-kind support
On Women's Day
Dr Nawal Al-Hosany: Why more women should be on the frontlines of climate action
Samar Elmnhrawy: How companies in the Middle East can catch up on gender equality
The National Editorial: Is there much to celebrate on International Women's Day 2021?
Justin Thomas: Challenge the notion that 'men are from Mars, women are from Venus'
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While you're here
MATCH INFO
Fixture: Thailand v UAE, Tuesday, 4pm (UAE)
TV: Abu Dhabi Sports
Ticket prices
General admission Dh295 (under-three free)
Buy a four-person Family & Friends ticket and pay for only three tickets, so the fourth family member is free
Buy tickets at: wbworldabudhabi.com/en/tickets
What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE
Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.
Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.
Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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SPECS
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
