• Tennis fans in rapture as Serena Williams prevails over Anett Kontaveit of Estonia to reach the third round of the US Open at Flushing Meadow, New York. AP
    Tennis fans in rapture as Serena Williams prevails over Anett Kontaveit of Estonia to reach the third round of the US Open at Flushing Meadow, New York. AP
  • A woman grieves after Palestinian Yazan Afanah was killed in an Israeli raid in Qalandiya, in the occupied West Bank. Reuters
    A woman grieves after Palestinian Yazan Afanah was killed in an Israeli raid in Qalandiya, in the occupied West Bank. Reuters
  • Wind whips embers from a hotspot as a wildfire burns in Castaic, California. AP
    Wind whips embers from a hotspot as a wildfire burns in Castaic, California. AP
  • Unionised construction workers rally, calling for better working conditions nationwide, in front of the Labour Ministry bureau in Seoul, South Korea. EPA
    Unionised construction workers rally, calling for better working conditions nationwide, in front of the Labour Ministry bureau in Seoul, South Korea. EPA
  • Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, speaks to the media as a mission prepares to visit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. AP
    Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, speaks to the media as a mission prepares to visit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. AP
  • A Ukrainian refugee waits for a school opening ceremony in Bucharest, Romania. About 100 children started term on Thursday, the same day schools open in Ukraine but earlier than the official start in Romania. AP
    A Ukrainian refugee waits for a school opening ceremony in Bucharest, Romania. About 100 children started term on Thursday, the same day schools open in Ukraine but earlier than the official start in Romania. AP
  • The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express arrives at Istanbul station, completing its annual voyage across Europe from Paris. AFP
    The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express arrives at Istanbul station, completing its annual voyage across Europe from Paris. AFP
  • A bas relief at the Mobility Pavilion as Expo City Dubai opens. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A bas relief at the Mobility Pavilion as Expo City Dubai opens. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Gabriel Jesus fires past Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez, the first goal in the Gunners' 2-1 win that maintains their lead at the top of the Premier League. Reuters
    Gabriel Jesus fires past Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez, the first goal in the Gunners' 2-1 win that maintains their lead at the top of the Premier League. Reuters
  • Blue tits refresh themselves at a pond near Tiszaalpar, Hungary. EPA
    Blue tits refresh themselves at a pond near Tiszaalpar, Hungary. EPA
  • People queue for Covid-19 tests in Chengdu, south-western China, during a lockdown. AP
    People queue for Covid-19 tests in Chengdu, south-western China, during a lockdown. AP
  • Stephanie Williams, 60, cools off with water from a hydrant in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles during a heatwave. AP
    Stephanie Williams, 60, cools off with water from a hydrant in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles during a heatwave. AP
  • Carmen Sez, 71, cleans tomato remains from the front door of her house after the Tomatina festival in Bunol, Spain. Getty Images
    Carmen Sez, 71, cleans tomato remains from the front door of her house after the Tomatina festival in Bunol, Spain. Getty Images

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SPECS

Engine: Two-litre four-cylinder turbo
Power: 235hp
Torque: 350Nm
Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
Price: From Dh167,500 ($45,000)
On sale: Now

Bharatanatyam

A ancient classical dance from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Intricate footwork and expressions are used to denote spiritual stories and ideas.

How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
India Test squad

Virat Kohli (c), Mayank Agarwal, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wk), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Shubman Gill

Our legal columnist

Name: Yousef Al Bahar

Advocate at Al Bahar & Associate Advocates and Legal Consultants, established in 1994

Education: Mr Al Bahar was born in 1979 and graduated in 2008 from the Judicial Institute. He took after his father, who was one of the first Emirati lawyers

THE BIO

Ms Al Ameri likes the variety of her job, and the daily environmental challenges she is presented with.

Regular contact with wildlife is the most appealing part of her role at the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi.

She loves to explore new destinations and lives by her motto of being a voice in the world, and not an echo.

She is the youngest of three children, and has a brother and sister.

Her favourite book, Moby Dick by Herman Melville helped inspire her towards a career exploring  the natural world.

Company profile

Date started: Founded in May 2017 and operational since April 2018

Founders: co-founder and chief executive, Doaa Aref; Dr Rasha Rady, co-founder and chief operating officer.

Based: Cairo, Egypt

Sector: Health-tech

Size: 22 employees

Funding: Seed funding 

Investors: Flat6labs, 500 Falcons, three angel investors

The biog

Name: Abeer Al Bah

Born: 1972

Husband: Emirati lawyer Salem Bin Sahoo, since 1992

Children: Soud, born 1993, lawyer; Obaid, born 1994, deceased; four other boys and one girl, three months old

Education: BA in Elementary Education, worked for five years in a Dubai school

 

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025, Thailand

UAE fixtures
May 9, v Malaysia
May 10, v Qatar
May 13, v Malaysia
May 15, v Qatar
May 18 and 19, semi-finals
May 20, final

The Specs:

The Specs:

Engine: 2.9-litre, V6 twin-turbo

Transmission: 8-speed automatic

Power: 444bhp

Torque: 600Nm

Price: AED 356,580 incl VAT

On sale: now.

LEAGUE CUP QUARTER-FINAL DRAW

Stoke City v Tottenham

Brentford v Newcastle United

Arsenal v Manchester City

Everton v Manchester United

All ties are to be played the week commencing December 21.

MATCH INFO

Mainz 0

RB Leipzig 5 (Werner 11', 48', 75', Poulsen 23', Sabitzer 36')

Man of the Match: Timo Werner (RB Leipzig)

MATCH INFO

Watford 2 (Sarr 50', Deeney 54' pen)

Manchester United 0

Labour dispute

The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.


- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law 

Asia Cup 2018 Qualifier

Sunday's results:

  • UAE beat Malaysia by eight wickets
  • Nepal beat Singapore by four wickets
  • Oman v Hong Kong, no result

Tuesday fixtures:

  • Malaysia v Singapore
  • UAE v Oman
  • Nepal v Hong Kong
What can you do?

Document everything immediately; including dates, times, locations and witnesses

Seek professional advice from a legal expert

You can report an incident to HR or an immediate supervisor

You can use the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation’s dedicated hotline

In criminal cases, you can contact the police for additional support

Updated: September 01, 2022, 1:48 PM