LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Actor Kevin Spacey (C) arrives at Westminster Magistrates Court on June 16, 2022 in London, England. The Hollywood actor faces four counts of sexual assault against three men and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. The charges follow a review of evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police. (Photo by Carl Court / Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Actor Kevin Spacey (C) arrives at Westminster Magistrates Court on June 16, 2022 in London, England. The Hollywood actor faces four counts of sexual assault against three men and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. The charges follow a review of evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police. (Photo by Carl Court / Getty Images)
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People walk down a narrow lane in a local area in the town of Magong on the Penghu islands, Taiwan Strait. AFP
Electoral workers and soldiers approach a Colombian Air Force helicopter that will transport voting material in Medellin, Antioquia department, before the polls on June 19 for a run-off to choose a new president. AFP
Electoral workers and soldiers approach a Colombian Air Force helicopter that will transport voting material in Medellin, Antioquia department, before the polls on June 19 for a run-off to choose a new president. AFP
A demonstrator is arrested during clashes with the police amid indigenous-led protests against the government of President Guillermo Lasso that began on Monday, in Quito, Ecuador. AFP
A demonstrator is arrested during clashes with the police amid indigenous-led protests against the government of President Guillermo Lasso that began on Monday, in Quito, Ecuador. AFP
Race-goers chat during the third day, known as the Lady's day, of the Royal Ascot horseracing meet, in Ascot, west of London. AFP
Race-goers chat during the third day, known as the Lady's day, of the Royal Ascot horseracing meet, in Ascot, west of London. AFP
People stand next to a damaged vehicle following an Israeli raid in Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Reuters
People stand next to a damaged vehicle following an Israeli raid in Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Reuters
Flames rise from a train set on fire by protesters in Hyderabad, India, during demonstrations against a new military recruitment policy. AP
Flames rise from a train set on fire by protesters in Hyderabad, India, during demonstrations against a new military recruitment policy. AP
Golden lion tamarins sit in a tree in the Atlantic Forest region of Silva Jardim, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. The golden lion tamarin ecological park here is part of efforts towards the conservation of the endangered species. AP
Golden lion tamarins sit in a tree in the Atlantic Forest region of Silva Jardim, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. The golden lion tamarin ecological park here is part of efforts towards the conservation of the endangered species. AP
A Ferrari mechanic checks a tyre's pressure at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, in Montreal. AP
A Ferrari mechanic checks a tyre's pressure at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, in Montreal. AP
Receding floodwaters flow past sections of a road washed away at Yellowstone National Park, US. Officials are hopeful that next week they can reopen the southern half of the park, which includes Old Faithful geyser. AP
Receding floodwaters flow past sections of a road washed away at Yellowstone National Park, US. Officials are hopeful that next week they can reopen the southern half of the park, which includes Old Faithful geyser. AP
Members of the Brazilian police transport the casket carrying the recovered human remains from believed to be assassinated Indigenous affairs expert Bruno Pereira of Brazil and freelance reporter Dom Phillips of Britain as they arrive at the Federal Police hangar at Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport in Brasilia, Brazil. Getty Images
Members of the Brazilian police transport the casket carrying the recovered human remains from believed to be assassinated Indigenous affairs expert Bruno Pereira of Brazil and freelance reporter Dom Phillips of Britain as they arrive at the Federal Police hangar at Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport in Brasilia, Brazil. Getty Images
Riders ford the river Ettrick, as they take part in the town's Common Riding one of the oldest Borders festivals in Selkirk, Scotland. In the centuries-old tradition, a cavalcade of horsemen and women ride the town's boundaries, echoing a practice from the late Middle Ages when there were frequent raids on the Anglo-Scottish border. Getty Images
Riders ford the river Ettrick, as they take part in the town's Common Riding one of the oldest Borders festivals in Selkirk, Scotland. In the centuries-old tradition, a cavalcade of horsemen and women ride the town's boundaries, echoing a practice from the late Middle Ages when there were frequent raids on the Anglo-Scottish border. Getty Images
A man works on the restoration of a Unesco-listed building in the old city of Sanaa, Yemen. Dozens of workers, architects and senior master builders are engaged in urban renovation works since early June 2022 in the old quarter of the Yemeni capital, using traditional methods and materials to maintain its architectural style. EPA
A man works on the restoration of a Unesco-listed building in the old city of Sanaa, Yemen. Dozens of workers, architects and senior master builders are engaged in urban renovation works since early June 2022 in the old quarter of the Yemeni capital, using traditional methods and materials to maintain its architectural style. EPA
A boat during low water levels in the Chibaish marshes, in Nasiriyah, southern Iraq. AP
A boat during low water levels in the Chibaish marshes, in Nasiriyah, southern Iraq. AP
A plane takes off from Skydive Dubai, in Dubai Marina. Pawan Singh / The National
A plane takes off from Skydive Dubai, in Dubai Marina. Pawan Singh / The National
Turkey's first Paralympic horse rider Tolga Dokuyucu stands next to horse Balfi after training at the Equestrian Sports Club, in Ankara. Married and a father of two, Dokuyucu is training to compete in the France 2024 Summer Paralympics. EPA
Turkey's first Paralympic horse rider Tolga Dokuyucu stands next to horse Balfi after training at the Equestrian Sports Club, in Ankara. Married and a father of two, Dokuyucu is training to compete in the France 2024 Summer Paralympics. EPA
A member of the Dancing Devils group during the Catholic celebration of Corpus Christi, in Naiguata, Venezuela. AFP
A member of the Dancing Devils group during the Catholic celebration of Corpus Christi, in Naiguata, Venezuela. AFP

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June 17, 2022

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Name: Steppi

Founders: Joe Franklin and Milos Savic

Launched: February 2020

Size: 10,000 users by the end of July and a goal of 200,000 users by the end of the year

Employees: Five

Based: Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai

Financing stage: Two seed rounds – the first sourced from angel investors and the founders' personal savings

Second round raised Dh720,000 from silent investors in June this year

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Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction

Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.

Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.

Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.

Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.

Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.

What are the guidelines?

Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.

Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.

Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.

Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.

Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.

Source: American Paediatric Association
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In numbers: China in Dubai

The number of Chinese people living in Dubai: An estimated 200,000

Number of Chinese people in International City: Almost 50,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2018/19: 120,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2010: 20,000

Percentage increase in visitors in eight years: 500 per cent

Company name: Farmin

Date started: March 2019

Founder: Dr Ali Al Hammadi 

Based: Abu Dhabi

Sector: AgriTech

Initial investment: None to date

Partners/Incubators: UAE Space Agency/Krypto Labs 

How green is the expo nursery?

Some 400,000 shrubs and 13,000 trees in the on-site nursery

An additional 450,000 shrubs and 4,000 trees to be delivered in the months leading up to the expo

Ghaf, date palm, acacia arabica, acacia tortilis, vitex or sage, techoma and the salvadora are just some heat tolerant native plants in the nursery

Approximately 340 species of shrubs and trees selected for diverse landscape

The nursery team works exclusively with organic fertilisers and pesticides

All shrubs and trees supplied by Dubai Municipality

Most sourced from farms, nurseries across the country

Plants and trees are re-potted when they arrive at nursery to give them room to grow

Some mature trees are in open areas or planted within the expo site

Green waste is recycled as compost

Treated sewage effluent supplied by Dubai Municipality is used to meet the majority of the nursery’s irrigation needs

Construction workforce peaked at 40,000 workers

About 65,000 people have signed up to volunteer

Main themes of expo is  ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ and three subthemes of opportunity, mobility and sustainability.

Expo 2020 Dubai to open in October 2020 and run for six months

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Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

Day 2, Dubai Test: At a glance

Moment of the day Pakistan’s effort in the field had hints of shambles about it. The wheels were officially off when Wahab Riaz lost his run up and aborted the delivery four times in a row. He re-measured his run, jogged in for two practice goes. Then, when he was finally ready to go, he bailed out again. It was a total cringefest.

Stat of the day – 139.5 Yasir Shah has bowled 139.5 overs in three innings so far in this Test series. Judged by his returns, the workload has not withered him. He has 14 wickets so far, and became history’s first spinner to take five-wickets in an innings in five consecutive Tests. Not bad for someone whose fitness was in question before the series.

The verdict Stranger things have happened, but it is going to take something extraordinary for Pakistan to keep their undefeated record in Test series in the UAE in tact from this position. At least Shan Masood and Sami Aslam have made a positive start to the salvage effort.

Joe Root's Test record

Tests: 53; Innings: 98; Not outs: 11; Runs: 4,594; Best score: 254; Average: 52.80; 100s: 11; 50s: 27

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