A Mexican soldier burns coca plants in the mountainous area of Atoyac de Alvarez, Guerrero state, Mexico, on February 15, 2023. (Photo by Francisco Robles / AFP)
A Mexican soldier burns coca plants in the mountainous area of Atoyac de Alvarez, Guerrero state, Mexico, on February 15, 2023. (Photo by Francisco Robles / AFP)
A cracked road leads to a flooded agricultural area in Antakya, south-eastern Turkey. AP
A cracked road leads to a flooded agricultural area in Antakya, south-eastern Turkey. AP
Shiite worshippers gather at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim to mark the anniversary of the saint's death, in Baghdad. AP
Shiite worshippers gather at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim to mark the anniversary of the saint's death, in Baghdad. AP
Fishing boats are moored at the frozen Geumgwang Lake in Anseong, South Korea. EPA
Fishing boats are moored at the frozen Geumgwang Lake in Anseong, South Korea. EPA
The 'Codex Sassoon' bible, which is up for auction at Sotheby's in New York. The earliest and most complete Hebrew Bible yet discovered could fetch up to $50 million. AFP
The 'Codex Sassoon' bible, which is up for auction at Sotheby's in New York. The earliest and most complete Hebrew Bible yet discovered could fetch up to $50 million. AFP
The house of Mohammad Al Jaabari, a Palestinian who carried out a shooting last year, is demolished by Israeli forces in Hebron in the occupied West Bank. AFP
The house of Mohammad Al Jaabari, a Palestinian who carried out a shooting last year, is demolished by Israeli forces in Hebron in the occupied West Bank. AFP
Flooding in the Hawkes Bay region in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand. AFP
Flooding in the Hawkes Bay region in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand. AFP
Shoes symbolising war crimes committed against Ukrainian civilians are laid out at Old Town Square in Prague, in preparation for the first anniversary of the Russian invasion. Reuters
Shoes symbolising war crimes committed against Ukrainian civilians are laid out at Old Town Square in Prague, in preparation for the first anniversary of the Russian invasion. Reuters
Whorled (Here After Here After Here), an installation by Jitish Kallat at Somerset House, London. Reuters
Whorled (Here After Here After Here), an installation by Jitish Kallat at Somerset House, London. Reuters
A Beirut bank branch burns as protesters rail against restrictions on cash withdrawals and deteriorating economic conditions in Lebanon. Reuters
A Beirut bank branch burns as protesters rail against restrictions on cash withdrawals and deteriorating economic conditions in Lebanon. Reuters

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February 16, 2023

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COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
 
Started: 2021
 
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
 
Based: Tunisia 
 
Sector: Water technology 
 
Number of staff: 22 
 
Investment raised: $4 million 
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What: 11th edition of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship

When: December 27-29, 2018

Confirmed: men: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Kevin Anderson, Dominic Thiem, Hyeon Chung, Karen Khachanov; women: Venus Williams

Tickets: www.ticketmaster.ae, Virgin megastores or call 800 86 823

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Zayed Sustainability Prize
While you're here
The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

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

Results

2.30pm Maiden (PA) Dh40,000 1,200m

Winner Lamia, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel.

3pm Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 1,000m

Winner Jap Al Afreet, Elione Chaves, Irfan Ellahi.

3.30pm Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 1,700m

Winner MH Tawag, Bernardo Pinheiro, Elise Jeanne.

4pm Handicap (TB) Dh40,000 2,000m

Winner Skygazer, Sandro Paiva, Ali Rashid Al Raihe.

4.30pm The Ruler of Sharjah Cup Prestige (PA) Dh250,000 1,700m

Winner AF Kal Noor, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel.

5pm Sharjah Marathon (PA) Dh70,000 2,700m

Winner RB Grynade, Bernardo Pinheiro, Eric Lemartinel.

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Various Artists 
Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection Of Music From The Arab World (Habibi Funk)
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Essentials

The flights
Emirates, Etihad and Malaysia Airlines all fly direct from the UAE to Kuala Lumpur and on to Penang from about Dh2,300 return, including taxes. 
 

Where to stay
In Kuala Lumpur, Element is a recently opened, futuristic hotel high up in a Norman Foster-designed skyscraper. Rooms cost from Dh400 per night, including taxes. Hotel Stripes, also in KL, is a great value design hotel, with an infinity rooftop pool. Rooms cost from Dh310, including taxes. 


In Penang, Ren i Tang is a boutique b&b in what was once an ancient Chinese Medicine Hall in the centre of Little India. Rooms cost from Dh220, including taxes.
23 Love Lane in Penang is a luxury boutique heritage hotel in a converted mansion, with private tropical gardens. Rooms cost from Dh400, including taxes. 
In Langkawi, Temple Tree is a unique architectural villa hotel consisting of antique houses from all across Malaysia. Rooms cost from Dh350, including taxes.

See also
The Voice of Hind Rajab

Starring: Saja Kilani, Clara Khoury, Motaz Malhees

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania

Rating: 4/5

Updated: February 16, 2023, 1:27 PM
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