• People cross a road under an intense sun in Tokyo. Japan's government issued a warning of a possible power cut, asking people to save energy as the capital region was hit by sweltering heat. AP
    People cross a road under an intense sun in Tokyo. Japan's government issued a warning of a possible power cut, asking people to save energy as the capital region was hit by sweltering heat. AP
  • Rescue workers cheer as a survivor is brought out alive on a stretcher from the debris of a collapsed building in Mumbai. AFP
    Rescue workers cheer as a survivor is brought out alive on a stretcher from the debris of a collapsed building in Mumbai. AFP
  • People buy liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders near the Galle International Cricket Stadium in southern Sri Lanka. AFP
    People buy liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders near the Galle International Cricket Stadium in southern Sri Lanka. AFP
  • Indigenous people stand with makeshift shields at Santo Domingo Square, Quito, as nationwide protest against high living costs continue across Ecuador. AFP
    Indigenous people stand with makeshift shields at Santo Domingo Square, Quito, as nationwide protest against high living costs continue across Ecuador. AFP
  • Rescuers search through the rubble at the site of a shopping centre struck by a Russian missile, in Kremenchuk, Ukraine. Reuters
    Rescuers search through the rubble at the site of a shopping centre struck by a Russian missile, in Kremenchuk, Ukraine. Reuters
  • The remains of Lt Sean Williamson, 27, a Philadelphia Fire Department veteran, are brought to a church for his funeral service in the city. Williamson, 51, was killed when a building collapsed. AP
    The remains of Lt Sean Williamson, 27, a Philadelphia Fire Department veteran, are brought to a church for his funeral service in the city. Williamson, 51, was killed when a building collapsed. AP
  • Models take to the catwalk at the 'Le Papier' Jacquemus fashion show in Arles, France. Getty Images
    Models take to the catwalk at the 'Le Papier' Jacquemus fashion show in Arles, France. Getty Images
  • Emergency services at the scene of a deadly gas explosion in Birmingham, central England. The regional fire service confirmed one woman had been killed in the blast. Getty Images
    Emergency services at the scene of a deadly gas explosion in Birmingham, central England. The regional fire service confirmed one woman had been killed in the blast. Getty Images
  • Match officials Gregory Brathwaite (L), Joel Wilson (2L) and Richard Illingworth inspect the pitch after rain delayed the start of the fourth day of the Second Test between Bangladesh and the West Indies at Darren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. AFP
    Match officials Gregory Brathwaite (L), Joel Wilson (2L) and Richard Illingworth inspect the pitch after rain delayed the start of the fourth day of the Second Test between Bangladesh and the West Indies at Darren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. AFP
  • Police officers at the scene where at least 46 people, thought to be migrants, were found dead inside the trailer of a lorry in San Antonio, Texas. Reuters
    Police officers at the scene where at least 46 people, thought to be migrants, were found dead inside the trailer of a lorry in San Antonio, Texas. Reuters
  • A boy dives through a puddle of muddy water as he enjoys monsoon rain in Mumbai, India. AP
    A boy dives through a puddle of muddy water as he enjoys monsoon rain in Mumbai, India. AP
  • A law enforcement officer inspects the scene of an Amtrak train which derailed after striking a dump truck Monday, June 27, 2022, near Mendon, Mo. (AP Photo / Charlie Riedel)
    A law enforcement officer inspects the scene of an Amtrak train which derailed after striking a dump truck Monday, June 27, 2022, near Mendon, Mo. (AP Photo / Charlie Riedel)

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Today's best photos: from a Japanese heatwave to a derailed Amtrak train

'The National' picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

June 28, 2022

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Classification of skills

A worker is categorised as skilled by the MOHRE based on nine levels given in the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) issued by the International Labour Organisation. 

A skilled worker would be someone at a professional level (levels 1 – 5) which includes managers, professionals, technicians and associate professionals, clerical support workers, and service and sales workers.

The worker must also have an attested educational certificate higher than secondary or an equivalent certification, and earn a monthly salary of at least Dh4,000. 

UAE v Gibraltar

What: International friendly

When: 7pm kick off

Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City

Admission: Free

Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page

UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)

Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Kanguva
Director: Siva
Stars: Suriya, Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley
Rating: 2/5
 
World Mental Health Day
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The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting

2. Prayer

3. Hajj

4. Shahada

5. Zakat 

THE NEW BATCH'S FOCUS SECTORS

AiFlux – renewables, oil and gas

DevisionX – manufacturing

Event Gates – security and manufacturing

Farmdar – agriculture

Farmin – smart cities

Greener Crop – agriculture

Ipera.ai – space digitisation

Lune Technologies – fibre-optics

Monak – delivery

NutzenTech – environment

Nybl – machine learning

Occicor – shelf management

Olymon Solutions – smart automation

Pivony – user-generated data

PowerDev – energy big data

Sav – finance

Searover – renewables

Swftbox – delivery

Trade Capital Partners – FinTech

Valorafutbol – sports and entertainment

Workfam – employee engagement

Sam Smith

Where: du Arena, Abu Dhabi

When: Saturday November 24

Rating: 4/5

Updated: June 28, 2022, 12:53 PM
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