• Firefighters take part in the bodybuilding event during a firefighting skills contest at the National Fire Service Academy in Gongju, South Korea, 13 June 2023. EPA / YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT
    Firefighters take part in the bodybuilding event during a firefighting skills contest at the National Fire Service Academy in Gongju, South Korea, 13 June 2023. EPA / YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT
  • Anchored fishing boats in Ibrahim Hyderi village on the outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan after a ban due to Cyclone Biparjoy. Reuters
    Anchored fishing boats in Ibrahim Hyderi village on the outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan after a ban due to Cyclone Biparjoy. Reuters
  • A mass evacuation at a school in Santo Domingo, Philippines on Tuesday after lava started to flow towards villages from the Mayon volcano. EPA
    A mass evacuation at a school in Santo Domingo, Philippines on Tuesday after lava started to flow towards villages from the Mayon volcano. EPA
  • Children help their father Ahmad Shah at a brick kiln, earning 300 Afghanis (about $3.50) a day, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. EPA
    Children help their father Ahmad Shah at a brick kiln, earning 300 Afghanis (about $3.50) a day, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. EPA
  • A tourist rides a camel on the Mount of Olives overlooking the old city of Jerusalem. AFP
    A tourist rides a camel on the Mount of Olives overlooking the old city of Jerusalem. AFP
  • People jump into the Euphrates river from the Al Qurnah bridge, north of Basra in Iraq. AFP
    People jump into the Euphrates river from the Al Qurnah bridge, north of Basra in Iraq. AFP
  • A flooded bus after the Kakhovka dam breach, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kherson. Reuters
    A flooded bus after the Kakhovka dam breach, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kherson. Reuters
  • Migrants return inland near Gravelines Nuclear Power Station after being prevented from boarding boats by French police. AFP
    Migrants return inland near Gravelines Nuclear Power Station after being prevented from boarding boats by French police. AFP

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2.15pm: Maiden (PA) Dh40,000 1,200m

Winner: Maqam, Fabrice Veron (jockey), Eric Lemartinel (trainer).

2.45pm: Maiden (PA) Dh40,000 1,200m

Winner: Mamia Al Reef, Szczepan Mazur, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami.

3.15pm: Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 2,000m

Winner: Jaahiz, Fabrice Veron, Eric Lemartinel.

3.45pm: Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 1,000m

Winner: Qanoon, Szczepan Mazur, Irfan Ellahi.

4.15pm: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Cup Handicap (TB) Dh200,000 1,700m.

Winner: Philosopher, Tadhg O’Shea, Salem bin Ghadayer.

54.45pm: Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 1,700m

Winner: Jap Al Yassoob, Fernando Jara, Irfan Ellahi.

THE LOWDOWN

Romeo Akbar Walter

Rating: 2/5 stars
Produced by: Dharma Productions, Azure Entertainment
Directed by: Robby Grewal
Cast: John Abraham, Mouni Roy, Jackie Shroff and Sikandar Kher 

What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE

Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.

Updated: June 13, 2023, 3:00 PM