• In an aerial picture taken by a drone, the shadows of a herdsman and his camels stretch over snow-covered ground in the village of Yaman in Omsk Region, Russia. Reuters
    In an aerial picture taken by a drone, the shadows of a herdsman and his camels stretch over snow-covered ground in the village of Yaman in Omsk Region, Russia. Reuters
  • Palestinian protesters gather during confrontations with Israeli security forces following a demonstration against settlements in the village of Beita in the occupied West Bank. AFP
    Palestinian protesters gather during confrontations with Israeli security forces following a demonstration against settlements in the village of Beita in the occupied West Bank. AFP
  • Early morning fishermen on their boats at Dojran Lake, in Dojran, North Macedonia. Once almost dried up, the lake is now a thriving nature reserve. Reuters
    Early morning fishermen on their boats at Dojran Lake, in Dojran, North Macedonia. Once almost dried up, the lake is now a thriving nature reserve. Reuters
  • A construction worker walks over rubble at a crossing point between Ukraine and pro-Russian separatist-held territory in Stanytsia Luhanska, Luhansk region, eastern Ukraine. Tensions are high as Russian forces mass on Ukraine's borders. AP Photo
    A construction worker walks over rubble at a crossing point between Ukraine and pro-Russian separatist-held territory in Stanytsia Luhanska, Luhansk region, eastern Ukraine. Tensions are high as Russian forces mass on Ukraine's borders. AP Photo
  • Lorries going into Canada wait on the Blue Water Bridge over the St Clair River, linking the US and Canada at Port Edward, Ontario, Canada and Port Huron, Michigan, US. Another bridge has been blocked by Canadian truckers protesting against a Covid-19 vaccine mandate. EPA
    Lorries going into Canada wait on the Blue Water Bridge over the St Clair River, linking the US and Canada at Port Edward, Ontario, Canada and Port Huron, Michigan, US. Another bridge has been blocked by Canadian truckers protesting against a Covid-19 vaccine mandate. EPA
  • Biathlon competitor Marketa Davidova of the Czech Republic practises shooting before the women's 7.5-kilometre sprint competition at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, in Zhangjiakou, China. AP Photo
    Biathlon competitor Marketa Davidova of the Czech Republic practises shooting before the women's 7.5-kilometre sprint competition at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, in Zhangjiakou, China. AP Photo
  • Spectators watch during the mixed team snowboard cross finals as the snow falls at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. AP Photo
    Spectators watch during the mixed team snowboard cross finals as the snow falls at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. AP Photo
  • Priests attend the reopening of the cave at Massabielle in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, south-west France after almost two years, as Covid-19 restrictions are eased. AFP
    Priests attend the reopening of the cave at Massabielle in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, south-west France after almost two years, as Covid-19 restrictions are eased. AFP

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The UN General Assembly President in quotes:

YEMEN: “The developments we have seen are promising. We really hope that the parties are going to respect the agreed ceasefire. I think that the sense of really having the political will to have a peace process is vital. There is a little bit of hope and the role that the UN has played is very important.”

PALESTINE: “There is no easy fix. We need to find the political will and comply with the resolutions that we have agreed upon.”

OMAN: “It is a very important country in our system. They have a very important role to play in terms of the balance and peace process of that particular part of the world, in that their position is neutral. That is why it is very important to have a dialogue with the Omani authorities.”

REFORM OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL: “This is complicated and it requires time. It is dependent on the effort that members want to put into the process. It is a process that has been going on for 25 years. That process is slow but the issue is huge. I really hope we will see some progress during my tenure.”

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Company: Bidzi

● Started: 2024

● Founders: Akshay Dosaj and Asif Rashid

● Based: Dubai, UAE

● Industry: M&A

● Funding size: Bootstrapped

● No of employees: Nine

Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
The specs

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Power: 480kW

Torque: 850Nm

Transmission: Single-speed automatic

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Director: Sriram Raghavan

Producer: Matchbox Pictures, Viacom18

Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, Radhika Apte, Anil Dhawan

Rating: 3.5/5

Results

4.30pm Jebel Jais – Maiden (PA) Dh60,000 (Turf) 1,000m; Winner: MM Al Balqaa, Bernardo Pinheiro (jockey), Qaiss Aboud (trainer)

5pm: Jabel Faya – Maiden (PA) Dh60,000 (T) 1,000m; Winner: AF Rasam, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

5.30pm: Al Wathba Stallions Cup – Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: AF Mukhrej, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

6pm: The President’s Cup Prep – Conditions (PA) Dh100,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: Mujeeb, Richard Mullen, Salem Al Ketbi

6.30pm: Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club – Prestige (PA) Dh125,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Jawal Al Reef, Antonio Fresu, Abubakar Daud

7pm: Al Ruwais – Group 3 (PA) Dh300,000 (T) 1,200m; Winner: Ashton Tourettes, Pat Dobbs, Ibrahim Aseel

7.30pm: Jebel Hafeet – Maiden (TB) Dh80,000 (T) 1,400m; Winner: Nibraas, Richard Mullen, Nicholas Bachalard

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.

 

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Western Region Asia Cup Qualifier, Al Amerat, Oman

The two finalists advance to the next stage of qualifying, in Malaysia in August

Results

UAE beat Iran by 10 wickets

Kuwait beat Saudi Arabia by eight wickets

Oman beat Bahrain by nine wickets

Qatar beat Maldives by 106 runs

Monday fixtures

UAE v Kuwait, Iran v Saudi Arabia, Oman v Qatar, Maldives v Bahrain

Dubai Bling season three

Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed 

Rating: 1/5

Citadel: Honey Bunny first episode

Directors: Raj & DK

Stars: Varun Dhawan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kashvi Majmundar, Kay Kay Menon

Rating: 4/5

Without Remorse

Directed by: Stefano Sollima

Starring: Michael B Jordan

4/5

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Updated: February 12, 2022, 11:42 AM