• A demonstration of falconry in Doha, Qatar. Reuters
    A demonstration of falconry in Doha, Qatar. Reuters
  • The Maraya, a mirrored building in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Bloomberg
    The Maraya, a mirrored building in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Bloomberg
  • A golf course next to undeveloped land near Palm Desert, California, an area badly affected by drought. AFP
    A golf course next to undeveloped land near Palm Desert, California, an area badly affected by drought. AFP
  • Protests backing the ousted and detained former president Pedro Castillo confront police near Lima, Peru. EPA
    Protests backing the ousted and detained former president Pedro Castillo confront police near Lima, Peru. EPA
  • The last full moon of the year, known as the Cold Moon, rises behind Galata Tower in Istanbul. AP
    The last full moon of the year, known as the Cold Moon, rises behind Galata Tower in Istanbul. AP
  • Tourists visit the Presidential Palace, Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Tourists visit the Presidential Palace, Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Workers queue to weigh and deposit their day's tally of leaves at a tea garden at Rangapara in Assam, India. AFP
    Workers queue to weigh and deposit their day's tally of leaves at a tea garden at Rangapara in Assam, India. AFP
  • Makeshift tents at Limaan camp in Mogadishu, which houses people internally displaced by severe drought in Somalia. AFP
    Makeshift tents at Limaan camp in Mogadishu, which houses people internally displaced by severe drought in Somalia. AFP
  • Activists from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals channel the Christmas spirit for a protest outside a KFC branch in Tokyo, urging to chain to offer vegan options. EPA
    Activists from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals channel the Christmas spirit for a protest outside a KFC branch in Tokyo, urging to chain to offer vegan options. EPA
  • The Marriott Marquis hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, offers a striking example of brutalist architectural, characterised by exposed concrete and visibility of structure. EPA
    The Marriott Marquis hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, offers a striking example of brutalist architectural, characterised by exposed concrete and visibility of structure. EPA
  • Firefighters stand on heaps of fruit while working inside burnt market stalls in Donetsk, hit by shelling in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict. Reuters
    Firefighters stand on heaps of fruit while working inside burnt market stalls in Donetsk, hit by shelling in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict. Reuters
  • Emiratis from 120 tribes gather for the Union Parade at Al Wathba Zayed Festival. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Emiratis from 120 tribes gather for the Union Parade at Al Wathba Zayed Festival. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • A close-up of British-US artist Anthony James's installation titled 90 degree Triacontahedron, on display in Berkeley Square Gardens in London. EPA
    A close-up of British-US artist Anthony James's installation titled 90 degree Triacontahedron, on display in Berkeley Square Gardens in London. EPA
  • Recyclers cling to a waste lorry in Lujan, the largest open-air dump in Argentina. AFP
    Recyclers cling to a waste lorry in Lujan, the largest open-air dump in Argentina. AFP
  • Mourners observe three minutes of silence as they pay their respects to former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin, who died on November 30, outside his home in Yangzhou. AFP
    Mourners observe three minutes of silence as they pay their respects to former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin, who died on November 30, outside his home in Yangzhou. AFP
  • The aftermath of the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Semeru on December 4. Nearly 2,000 people were evacuated. AFP
    The aftermath of the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Semeru on December 4. Nearly 2,000 people were evacuated. AFP
  • Post Malone performing in front of a large crowd at Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Post Malone performing in front of a large crowd at Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • People dressed as Santa Claus at a car park during the 'Papa Noel' rally in Turin, Italy, to raise funds for a paediatric healthcare facility. AFP
    People dressed as Santa Claus at a car park during the 'Papa Noel' rally in Turin, Italy, to raise funds for a paediatric healthcare facility. AFP
  • About 500 children from the Kibera slum watch The Nutcracker, performed by Dance Centre Kenya, at the National Theatre in Nairobi. AFP
    About 500 children from the Kibera slum watch The Nutcracker, performed by Dance Centre Kenya, at the National Theatre in Nairobi. AFP
  • Migrant workers watch on a big projection screen the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Australia in the Asian Town Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar. AP Photo
    Migrant workers watch on a big projection screen the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Australia in the Asian Town Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar. AP Photo
  • Fireworks are set off as Palestinians light a Christmas tree at Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Reuters
    Fireworks are set off as Palestinians light a Christmas tree at Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Reuters
  • A street musician plays during snowfall as power outages continue in Kyiv, Ukraine. Reuters
    A street musician plays during snowfall as power outages continue in Kyiv, Ukraine. Reuters
  • A football fan holds a replica World Cup trophy in front of a banner of former Brazil player Pele inside the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. Reuters
    A football fan holds a replica World Cup trophy in front of a banner of former Brazil player Pele inside the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. Reuters
  • People gather to observe the eruption of the Mauna Loa Volcano in Hawaii. Reuters
    People gather to observe the eruption of the Mauna Loa Volcano in Hawaii. Reuters
  • A freight train passes over parked rail cars in Janesville, Wisconsin, USA. EPA
    A freight train passes over parked rail cars in Janesville, Wisconsin, USA. EPA
  • Sofia Goggia of Italy flies down the course on her way to winning the women's FIS World Cup downhill ski race in Lake Louise, Alberta. AP
    Sofia Goggia of Italy flies down the course on her way to winning the women's FIS World Cup downhill ski race in Lake Louise, Alberta. AP
  • Winds and high waves lash the rocks of a breakwater in Chennai, India. Southern Tamil Nadu state is bracing for heavy rain as cyclone Mandous is set to cross near the Chennai coast overnight on Friday. AP
    Winds and high waves lash the rocks of a breakwater in Chennai, India. Southern Tamil Nadu state is bracing for heavy rain as cyclone Mandous is set to cross near the Chennai coast overnight on Friday. AP
  • A woman walks past an artificial light show, mimicking the northern lights, or aurora borealis, in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The display is part of Christmas festivities at a theme park. Reuters
    A woman walks past an artificial light show, mimicking the northern lights, or aurora borealis, in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The display is part of Christmas festivities at a theme park. Reuters
  • South Korea's An Se Young in action against China's Chen Yu Fei during a women's singles match at the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand. EPA
    South Korea's An Se Young in action against China's Chen Yu Fei during a women's singles match at the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand. EPA
  • Guineafowl near their poultry house in Les Herbiers, France, as about 10 million birds have been culled in France in one of the most widespread outbreaks of bird flu in years. AFP
    Guineafowl near their poultry house in Les Herbiers, France, as about 10 million birds have been culled in France in one of the most widespread outbreaks of bird flu in years. AFP

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The best photos of the week, from a Qatari falcon to French guinea fowl

Striking pictures from around the world

Tim Knowles
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December 09, 2022

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Wednesday's best photos: from the last 747 to Santa in Jerusalem

Tuesday's best photos: from a Pele tribute to Chinese mourners paying their respects

Monday's best photos: from a roller skate marathon to paddle boards on the Seine

Sunday's best photos: from an erupting volcano to a golf championship win

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Date started: Test product September 2016, paid launch January 2017

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: Software

Size: Seven employees

Funding: $170,000 in angel investment

Funders: friends

Director: Laxman Utekar

Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, Diana Penty, Vineet Kumar Singh, Rashmika Mandanna

Rating: 1/5

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
WHAT IS A BLACK HOLE?

1. Black holes are objects whose gravity is so strong not even light can escape their pull

2. They can be created when massive stars collapse under their own weight

3. Large black holes can also be formed when smaller ones collide and merge

4. The biggest black holes lurk at the centre of many galaxies, including our own

5. Astronomers believe that when the universe was very young, black holes affected how galaxies formed

Pharaoh's curse

British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Director: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana

Rating: 4.5/5

UPI facts

More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions

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Engine: 2-litre TSI petrol

Power: 190hp

Torque: 320Nm

Price: From Dh147,000

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Serbia 1
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Results

6.30pm Al Maktoum Challenge Round-3 Group 1 (PA) US$100,000 (Dirt) 2,000m, Winner Bandar, Fernando Jara (jockey), Majed Al Jahouri (trainer).

7.05pm Meydan Classic Listed (TB) $175,000 (Turf) 1,600m, ​​​​​​​Winner Well Of Wisdom, William Buick, Charlie Appleby.

7.40pm Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 2,000m, ​​​​​​​Winner Star Safari, Mickael Barzalona, Charlie Appleby.

8.15pm Handicap (TB) $135,000 (D) 1,600m, Winner Moqarrar, Fabrice Veron, Erwan Charpy.

8.50pm Nad Al Sheba Trophy Group 2 (TB) $300,000 (T) 2,810m, Winner Secret Advisor, William Buick, Charlie Appleby.

9.25pm Curlin Stakes Listed (TB) $175,000 (D) 2,000m, ​​​​​​​Winner Parsimony, William Buick, Doug O’Neill.

10pm Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 2,000m, Winner Simsir, Ronan Whelan, Michael Halford.

10.35pm Handicap (TB) $175,000 (T) 1,400m, ​​​​​​​Winner Velorum, Mickael Barzalona, Charlie Appleby.

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Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo

Power: 258hp from 5,000-6,500rpm

Torque: 400Nm from 1,550-4,000rpm

Transmission: Eight-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 6.1L/100km

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Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
Directed by: RS Prasanna
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar

Desert Warrior

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley

Director: Rupert Wyatt

Rating: 3/5

Australia men's Test cricket fixtures 2021/22

One-off Test v Afghanistan:
Nov 27-Dec 1: Blundstone Arena, Hobart

The Ashes v England:
Dec 8-12: 1st Test, Gabba, Brisbane
Dec 16-20: 2nd Test, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (day/night)
Dec 26-30: 3rd Test, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Jan 5-9, 2022: 4th Test, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Jan 14-18: 5th Test, Optus Stadium, Perth

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BUNDESLIGA FIXTURES

Friday Stuttgart v Cologne (Kick-off 10.30pm UAE)

Saturday RB Leipzig v Hertha Berlin (5.30pm)

Mainz v Borussia Monchengladbach (5.30pm)

Bayern Munich v Eintracht Frankfurt (5.30pm)

Union Berlin v SC Freiburg (5.30pm)

Borussia Dortmund v Schalke (5.30pm)

Sunday Wolfsburg v Arminia (6.30pm)

Werder Bremen v Hoffenheim (9pm)

Bayer Leverkusen v Augsburg (11.30pm)

Tomorrow 2021

 

Company: Instabug

Founded: 2013

Based: Egypt, Cairo

Sector: IT

Employees: 100

Stage: Series A

Investors: Flat6Labs, Accel, Y Combinator and angel investors

THREE POSSIBLE REPLACEMENTS

Khalfan Mubarak
The Al Jazira playmaker has for some time been tipped for stardom within UAE football, with Quique Sanchez Flores, his former manager at Al Ahli, once labelling him a “genius”. He was only 17. Now 23, Mubarak has developed into a crafty supplier of chances, evidenced by his seven assists in six league matches this season. Still to display his class at international level, though.

Rayan Yaslam
The Al Ain attacking midfielder has become a regular starter for his club in the past 15 months. Yaslam, 23, is a tidy and intelligent player, technically proficient with an eye for opening up defences. Developed while alongside Abdulrahman in the Al Ain first-team and has progressed well since manager Zoran Mamic’s arrival. However, made his UAE debut only last December.

Ismail Matar
The Al Wahda forward is revered by teammates and a key contributor to the squad. At 35, his best days are behind him, but Matar is incredibly experienced and an example to his colleagues. His ability to cope with tournament football is a concern, though, despite Matar beginning the season well. Not a like-for-like replacement, although the system could be adjusted to suit.

Updated: December 09, 2022, 2:54 PM
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