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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The best photos of the week: From Al Shindagha in Dubai to Mangrove Park in Abu Dhabi

Striking pictures from around the world

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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

World record transfers

1. Kylian Mbappe - to Real Madrid in 2017/18 - €180 million (Dh770.4m - if a deal goes through)
2. Paul Pogba - to Manchester United in 2016/17 - €105m
3. Gareth Bale - to Real Madrid in 2013/14 - €101m
4. Cristiano Ronaldo - to Real Madrid in 2009/10 - €94m
5. Gonzalo Higuain - to Juventus in 2016/17 - €90m
6. Neymar - to Barcelona in 2013/14 - €88.2m
7. Romelu Lukaku - to Manchester United in 2017/18 - €84.7m
8. Luis Suarez - to Barcelona in 2014/15 - €81.72m
9. Angel di Maria - to Manchester United in 2014/15 - €75m
10. James Rodriguez - to Real Madrid in 2014/15 - €75m

While you're here
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Overview

What: The Arab Women’s Sports Tournament is a biennial multisport event exclusively for Arab women athletes.

When: From Sunday, February 2, to Wednesday, February 12.

Where: At 13 different centres across Sharjah.

Disciplines: Athletics, archery, basketball, fencing, Karate, table tennis, shooting (rifle and pistol), show jumping and volleyball.

Participating countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Qatar and UAE.

Our Time Has Come
Alyssa Ayres, Oxford University Press

While you're here
Real estate tokenisation project

Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.

The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.

Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.

England squad

Joe Root (captain), Alastair Cook, Keaton Jennings, Gary Ballance, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Ben Stokes (vice-captain), Moeen Ali, Liam Dawson, Toby Roland-Jones, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, James Anderson.

The specs

Engine: 1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo

Power: 194hp at 5,600rpm

Torque: 275Nm from 2,000-4,000rpm

Transmission: 6-speed auto

Price: from Dh155,000

On sale: now

England squad

Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope, Aaron Ramsdale 

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Coady, Marc Guehi, Reece James, Harry Maguire, Tyrone Mings, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Ben White

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Mason Mount, Jordan Henderson, Declan Rice, James Ward-Prowse

Forwards: Tammy Abraham, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, Raheem Sterling

The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl

Power: 153hp at 6,000rpm

Torque: 200Nm at 4,000rpm

Transmission: 6-speed auto

Price: Dh99,000

On sale: now

Jetour T1 specs

Engine: 2-litre turbocharged

Power: 254hp

Torque: 390Nm

Price: From Dh126,000

Available: Now

Updated: January 12, 2024, 6:01 PM
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