Tourists visit Al Shindagha Historic District in Bur Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Tourists visit Al Shindagha Historic District in Bur Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Former US president Donald Trump leaves New York State Supreme Court, on the final day of a civil fraud trial. Bloomberg
Former US president Donald Trump leaves New York State Supreme Court, on the final day of a civil fraud trial. Bloomberg
Pupils are taught how to shoot by a Taiwanese military instructor in Kaohsiung. AFP
Pupils are taught how to shoot by a Taiwanese military instructor in Kaohsiung. AFP
Palestinians prepare graves in Rafah, southern Gaza, as the Israeli onslaught on the enclave continues. EPA
Palestinians prepare graves in Rafah, southern Gaza, as the Israeli onslaught on the enclave continues. EPA
A member of Afghan security forces stands near the scene of an explosion in the Dasht-e-Barchi district of Kabul. AFP
A member of Afghan security forces stands near the scene of an explosion in the Dasht-e-Barchi district of Kabul. AFP
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, held in a northern penal colony, appears by video link in a Supreme Court hearing in Moscow. Reuters
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, held in a northern penal colony, appears by video link in a Supreme Court hearing in Moscow. Reuters
Visitors at the Las Vegas Convention Centre during the Consumer Electronics Show. AFP
Visitors at the Las Vegas Convention Centre during the Consumer Electronics Show. AFP
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is interviewed after a debate with former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley in Des Moines, Iowa. EPA
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is interviewed after a debate with former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley in Des Moines, Iowa. EPA
A new mosque with a glass dome is being built in Al Dhaid, Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A new mosque with a glass dome is being built in Al Dhaid, Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
French tennis player Adrian Mannarino watches the roof close on the Rod Laver Arena during a practice session in Melbourne, before the Australian Open. AFP
French tennis player Adrian Mannarino watches the roof close on the Rod Laver Arena during a practice session in Melbourne, before the Australian Open. AFP
Illuminated ice sculptures glow at Harbin Ice and Snow World, in China's northern Heilongjiang province. AFP
Illuminated ice sculptures glow at Harbin Ice and Snow World, in China's northern Heilongjiang province. AFP
Performers take part in the traditional Three Wise Men Parade in Cordoba, Spain, on the eve of Epiphany. EPA
Performers take part in the traditional Three Wise Men Parade in Cordoba, Spain, on the eve of Epiphany. EPA
A barn surrounded by flooded fields after heavy rain during Storm Henk in Nottinghamshire, Britain. Reuters
A barn surrounded by flooded fields after heavy rain during Storm Henk in Nottinghamshire, Britain. Reuters
Women mark the anniversary of the death of Abu Bakr Siddiq, the first Caliph of Islam, at Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar, in Indian-controlled Kashmir. AP
Women mark the anniversary of the death of Abu Bakr Siddiq, the first Caliph of Islam, at Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar, in Indian-controlled Kashmir. AP
Orthodox Christians jump to catch a wooden crucifix during Epiphany celebrations in Piraeus, Greece. Reuters
Orthodox Christians jump to catch a wooden crucifix during Epiphany celebrations in Piraeus, Greece. Reuters
The White Day parade during the Carnival of Blacks and Whites in Pasto, Colombia. AFP
The White Day parade during the Carnival of Blacks and Whites in Pasto, Colombia. AFP
Ethiopian Orthodox faithful during a Christmas Eve celebration at Bole Medhanialem Church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Reuters
Ethiopian Orthodox faithful during a Christmas Eve celebration at Bole Medhanialem Church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Reuters
Fire engulfs a Rohingya refugee camp at Kutupalong in Cox's Bazar district, Bangladesh. AP
Fire engulfs a Rohingya refugee camp at Kutupalong in Cox's Bazar district, Bangladesh. AP
A party is thrown in Mexico City for a German shepherd donated by Turkey to Mexico after a rescue dog from the country died searching for earthquake survivors last year. EPA
A party is thrown in Mexico City for a German shepherd donated by Turkey to Mexico after a rescue dog from the country died searching for earthquake survivors last year. EPA
Celebrations of Gena, the Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas, in Lalibela. AFP
Celebrations of Gena, the Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas, in Lalibela. AFP
A civic worker dumps election posters a day after the Awami League party led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won Bangladesh's parliamentary elections, in Dhaka. AFP
A civic worker dumps election posters a day after the Awami League party led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won Bangladesh's parliamentary elections, in Dhaka. AFP
Worshippers attend a service of the Nativity of Christ Liturgy at the Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar in Birmingham, central England. AFP
Worshippers attend a service of the Nativity of Christ Liturgy at the Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar in Birmingham, central England. AFP
Cuban veterans participate in a parade commemorating the 65th anniversary of Fidel Castro's entry in Havana. AFP
Cuban veterans participate in a parade commemorating the 65th anniversary of Fidel Castro's entry in Havana. AFP
Qatari driver Nasser Al Attiyah and his French co-driver Mathieu Baumel compete during Stage 3 of the Dakar Rally 2024, between Al Duwadimi and Al Salamiya, Saudi Arabia. AFP
Qatari driver Nasser Al Attiyah and his French co-driver Mathieu Baumel compete during Stage 3 of the Dakar Rally 2024, between Al Duwadimi and Al Salamiya, Saudi Arabia. AFP
Bullet trains leaving Nanjing south railway station, in China's Jiangsu province. AFP
Bullet trains leaving Nanjing south railway station, in China's Jiangsu province. AFP
Catholic devotees try to touch a glass-covered carriage carrying the Black Nazarene, during an annual religious procession in Manila. AFP
Catholic devotees try to touch a glass-covered carriage carrying the Black Nazarene, during an annual religious procession in Manila. AFP
Police search a snow-covered residential area devastated by a tsunami following an earthquake, in Suzu, Japan. Reuters
Police search a snow-covered residential area devastated by a tsunami following an earthquake, in Suzu, Japan. Reuters
State troopers climb the steps of the Nashville capitol’s rotunda before the start of a legislative session, in Tennessee. Reuters
State troopers climb the steps of the Nashville capitol’s rotunda before the start of a legislative session, in Tennessee. Reuters
Soprano Sandy Leung, left, rehearses for Orpheus & Eurydice at Sydney Opera House. EPA
Soprano Sandy Leung, left, rehearses for Orpheus & Eurydice at Sydney Opera House. EPA
A western reef heron at Jubail Mangrove Park in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
A western reef heron at Jubail Mangrove Park in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

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January 12, 2024

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Thursday's best photos: From the Australian Open to Alexei Navalny

Wednesday's best photos: From Iraq's Police Day to a rehearsal at Sydney Opera House

Tuesday's best photos: From a procession in Manila to a rally in Saudi Arabia

Monday's best photos: From a lunar mission to construction work in Hanoi

Sunday's best photos: From Colombia's White Day parade to Mexico's Three Wise Men event

How much sugar is in chocolate Easter eggs?
  • The 169g Crunchie egg has 15.9g of sugar per 25g serving, working out at around 107g of sugar per egg
  • The 190g Maltesers Teasers egg contains 58g of sugar per 100g for the egg and 19.6g of sugar in each of the two Teasers bars that come with it
  • The 188g Smarties egg has 113g of sugar per egg and 22.8g in the tube of Smarties it contains
  • The Milky Bar white chocolate Egg Hunt Pack contains eight eggs at 7.7g of sugar per egg
  • The Cadbury Creme Egg contains 26g of sugar per 40g egg
While you're here
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Defending champions

World Series: South Africa
Women’s World Series: Australia
Gulf Men’s League: Dubai Exiles
Gulf Men’s Social: Mediclinic Barrelhouse Warriors
Gulf Vets: Jebel Ali Dragons Veterans
Gulf Women: Dubai Sports City Eagles
Gulf Under 19: British School Al Khubairat
Gulf Under 19 Girls: Dubai Exiles
UAE National Schools: Al Safa School
International Invitational: Speranza 22
International Vets: Joining Jack

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

AI traffic lights to ease congestion at seven points to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street

The seven points are:

Shakhbout bin Sultan Street

Dhafeer Street

Hadbat Al Ghubainah Street (outbound)

Salama bint Butti Street

Al Dhafra Street

Rabdan Street

Umm Yifina Street exit (inbound)

Wydad 2 Urawa 3

Wydad Nahiri 21’, Hajhouj 90'

Urawa Antonio 18’, 60’, Kashiwagi 26’

The biog

Name: Abeer Al Shahi

Emirate: Sharjah – Khor Fakkan

Education: Master’s degree in special education, preparing for a PhD in philosophy.

Favourite activities: Bungee jumping

Favourite quote: “My people and I will not settle for anything less than first place” – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid.

Manchester City (0) v Liverpool (3)

Uefa Champions League, quarter-final, second leg

Where: Etihad Stadium
When: Tuesday, 10.45pm
Live on beIN Sports HD

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