• Revellers covered in paint as the opening of the Notting Hill carnival begins with 'J'Ouvert' in London. The Notting Hill Carnival has returned after a two-year break due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Getty Images
    Revellers covered in paint as the opening of the Notting Hill carnival begins with 'J'Ouvert' in London. The Notting Hill Carnival has returned after a two-year break due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Getty Images
  • Moroccan horsemen fire their rifles during a traditional horse-riding performance at the Moussem culture and heritage festival in the capital Rabat. AFP
    Moroccan horsemen fire their rifles during a traditional horse-riding performance at the Moussem culture and heritage festival in the capital Rabat. AFP
  • People gather in front of a road damaged by flood waters following heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan's northern Swat Valley. The death toll from devastating monsoon rains is approaching 1,000, with no end in sight. AFP
    People gather in front of a road damaged by flood waters following heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan's northern Swat Valley. The death toll from devastating monsoon rains is approaching 1,000, with no end in sight. AFP
  • An aerial view of dried-up ponds near the Greek Orthodox Monastery of Our Lady of Al Natour, unseen, along the Mediterranean sea coast near Lebanon's northern city of Anfeh, which were previously used in the traditional production of salt by seawater evaporation. AFP
    An aerial view of dried-up ponds near the Greek Orthodox Monastery of Our Lady of Al Natour, unseen, along the Mediterranean sea coast near Lebanon's northern city of Anfeh, which were previously used in the traditional production of salt by seawater evaporation. AFP
  • A currency exchange shop displaying a giant US dollar banknote in the Zamalek district of Egypt's capital Cairo. Depleted foreign currency reserves are casting a shadow on Egyptian streets, with the government moving to dim lights to free up energy for export. AFP
    A currency exchange shop displaying a giant US dollar banknote in the Zamalek district of Egypt's capital Cairo. Depleted foreign currency reserves are casting a shadow on Egyptian streets, with the government moving to dim lights to free up energy for export. AFP
  • Fireworks illuminate the skies over Budapest, Hungary. AP
    Fireworks illuminate the skies over Budapest, Hungary. AP
  • People take part in a traditional running of the bulls as part of the Feast of San Sebastian de Los Reyes, near Madrid, Spain. EPA
    People take part in a traditional running of the bulls as part of the Feast of San Sebastian de Los Reyes, near Madrid, Spain. EPA
  • Tourists take photos of a train passing through an old residential area in central Hanoi. AFP
    Tourists take photos of a train passing through an old residential area in central Hanoi. AFP
  • Opposition demonstrators wearing 'Republican Bloc' scarves take part in a protest against a constitutional change that would allow Central African President Faustin Archange Touadera to serve a third term, in Bangui. AFP
    Opposition demonstrators wearing 'Republican Bloc' scarves take part in a protest against a constitutional change that would allow Central African President Faustin Archange Touadera to serve a third term, in Bangui. AFP
  • The Supertech Twin Towers collapse following a controlled demolition after the Supreme Court found them in violation of building norms, in Noida, India. Reuters
    The Supertech Twin Towers collapse following a controlled demolition after the Supreme Court found them in violation of building norms, in Noida, India. Reuters
  • People fly kites during a traditional kite festival in Sanur, Bali, Indonesia, 28 August 2022. The primary colors used for Balinese kites are black, red, white and gold/yellow, which represent the incarnations of the Hindu deities. The festival is a popular tourist attraction in Bali. EPA / MADE NAGI
    People fly kites during a traditional kite festival in Sanur, Bali, Indonesia, 28 August 2022. The primary colors used for Balinese kites are black, red, white and gold/yellow, which represent the incarnations of the Hindu deities. The festival is a popular tourist attraction in Bali. EPA / MADE NAGI

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Today's best photos: from Notting Hill Carnival to a kite-flying festival

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

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August 28, 2022

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Saturday's best photos: from a stylish dog to migrant rescue in Italy

Friday's best photos: from horse racing on the beach to egg sellers in Angola

Thursday's best photos: from hot air balloons in Turkey to flooding in Pakistan

Wednesday's best photos: from Ukraine Independence Day to flooding in Sudan

Tuesday's best photos: from six months of war in Ukraine to protests in Argentina

Monday's best photos: from drought in China to back to school in the Philippines

Quarter-finals

Saturday (all times UAE)

England v Australia, 11.15am 
New Zealand v Ireland, 2.15pm

Sunday

Wales v France, 11.15am
Japan v South Africa, 2.15pm

On Women's Day
SRI LANKA SQUAD

Upul Tharanga (captain), Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella
Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Mendis, Milinda Siriwardana
Chamara Kapugedara, Thisara Perera, Seekuge Prasanna
Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal, Dushmantha Chameera
Vishwa Fernando, Akila Dananjaya, Jeffrey Vandersay

Groom and Two Brides

Director: Elie Semaan

Starring: Abdullah Boushehri, Laila Abdallah, Lulwa Almulla

Rating: 3/5

Sui Dhaaga: Made in India

Director: Sharat Katariya

Starring: Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma, Raghubir Yadav

3.5/5

Profile of MoneyFellows

Founder: Ahmed Wadi

Launched: 2016

Employees: 76

Financing stage: Series A ($4 million)

Investors: Partech, Sawari Ventures, 500 Startups, Dubai Angel Investors, Phoenician Fund

Francesco Totti's bio

Born September 27, 1976

Position Attacking midifelder

Clubs played for (1) - Roma

Total seasons 24

First season 1992/93

Last season 2016/17

Appearances 786

Goals 307

Titles (5) - Serie A 1; Italian Cup 2; Italian Supercup 2

Living in...

This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.

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.

Profile Periscope Media

Founder: Smeetha Ghosh, one co-founder (anonymous)

Launch year: 2020

Employees: four – plans to add another 10 by July 2021

Financing stage: $250,000 bootstrap funding, approaching VC firms this year

Investors: Co-founders

Electric scooters: some rules to remember
  • Riders must be 14-years-old or over
  • Wear a protective helmet
  • Park the electric scooter in designated parking lots (if any)
  • Do not leave electric scooter in locations that obstruct traffic or pedestrians
  • Solo riders only, no passengers allowed
  • Do not drive outside designated lanes
Australia tour of Pakistan

March 4-8: First Test, Rawalpindi

March 12-16: Second Test, Karachi

March 21-25: Third Test, Lahore

March 29: First ODI, Rawalpindi

March 31: Second ODI, Rawalpindi

April 2: Third ODI, Rawalpindi

April 5: T20I, Rawalpindi

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Starring: Lamar Faden, Khairiah Nathmy, Nawaf Al-Dhufairy

Director: Shahad Ameen

Rating: 3/5

The specs: 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo

The specs: 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo
Price, base / as tested: Dh182,178
Engine: 3.7-litre V6
Power: 350hp @ 7,400rpm
Torque: 374Nm @ 5,200rpm
Transmission: Seven-speed automatic
​​​​​​​Fuel consumption, combined: 10.5L / 100km

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Specs

Price, base: Dhs850,000
Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Transmission: Seven-speed automatic
Power: 591bhp @ 7,500rpm
Torque: 760Nm @ 3,000rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 11.3L / 100km

The biog

Name: Capt Shadia Khasif

Position: Head of the Criminal Registration Department at Hatta police

Family: Five sons and three daughters

The first female investigator in Hatta.

Role Model: Father

She believes that there is a solution to every problem

 

ESSENTIALS

The flights 
Emirates, Etihad and Swiss fly direct from the UAE to Zurich from Dh2,855 return, including taxes.
 

The chalet
Chalet N is currently open in winter only, between now and April 21. During the ski season, starting on December 11, a week’s rental costs from €210,000 (Dh898,431) per week for the whole property, which has 22 beds in total, across six suites, three double rooms and a children’s suite. The price includes all scheduled meals, a week’s ski pass, Wi-Fi, parking, transfers between Munich, Innsbruck or Zurich airports and one 50-minute massage per person. Private ski lessons cost from €360 (Dh1,541) per day. Halal food is available on request.

Updated: August 28, 2022, 1:05 PM
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