• A member of anti-animal cruelty group Humane Society International, (HSI) carries a dog from a slaughter house in Tomohon, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Friday, July 21, 2023. Authorities on Friday announced the end of the "brutally cruel" dog and cat meat slaughter at a notorious animal market on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi following a years-long campaign by local activists and world celebrities. (AP Photo / Mohammad Taufan)
    A member of anti-animal cruelty group Humane Society International, (HSI) carries a dog from a slaughter house in Tomohon, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Friday, July 21, 2023. Authorities on Friday announced the end of the "brutally cruel" dog and cat meat slaughter at a notorious animal market on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi following a years-long campaign by local activists and world celebrities. (AP Photo / Mohammad Taufan)
  • American Maxwell Flory competes in the semi-final of the men's 10-metre platform diving event during the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. AFP
    American Maxwell Flory competes in the semi-final of the men's 10-metre platform diving event during the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. AFP
  • A man hurls back a tear gas cannister at Kenyan police on the third day of anti-government protests in Nairobi. AFP
    A man hurls back a tear gas cannister at Kenyan police on the third day of anti-government protests in Nairobi. AFP
  • Dancers from the Seoul Metropolitan Dance Theatre perform at the Lincoln Centre in New York. AFP
    Dancers from the Seoul Metropolitan Dance Theatre perform at the Lincoln Centre in New York. AFP
  • Russian ammunition collected by residents of Dovhenke village, in Ukraine's Kharkiv region. AFP
    Russian ammunition collected by residents of Dovhenke village, in Ukraine's Kharkiv region. AFP
  • Canadian footballer Ashley Lawrence warms up before the match against Nigeria at the Fifa Women's World Cup in Melbourne. Reuters
    Canadian footballer Ashley Lawrence warms up before the match against Nigeria at the Fifa Women's World Cup in Melbourne. Reuters
  • Women mourn the death of their relatives after a landslide hit a village in Raigad, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Reuters
    Women mourn the death of their relatives after a landslide hit a village in Raigad, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Reuters
  • A child waits with her parents for their turn to watch proceedings at a US House subcommittee hearing into a case against the Biden administration. Reuters
    A child waits with her parents for their turn to watch proceedings at a US House subcommittee hearing into a case against the Biden administration. Reuters
  • Activists hold placards near Bab Al Hawa, in Syria's Idlib province, as they call for the renewal of a UN mandate allowing cross-border relief operations. Moawia Atrash for The National
    Activists hold placards near Bab Al Hawa, in Syria's Idlib province, as they call for the renewal of a UN mandate allowing cross-border relief operations. Moawia Atrash for The National
  • Emiratis celebrate at the Liwa Dates Festival. Victor Besa / The National
    Emiratis celebrate at the Liwa Dates Festival. Victor Besa / The National
  • Workers move sacks of shallots from a transport ship at port in Makassar, Indonesia. AFP
    Workers move sacks of shallots from a transport ship at port in Makassar, Indonesia. AFP
  • Female members of the Colombian Army take part in a military parade during Independence Day celebrations in Bogota. AFP
    Female members of the Colombian Army take part in a military parade during Independence Day celebrations in Bogota. AFP
  • Racoons walk along a regional railroad near Frankfurt, Germany. AP
    Racoons walk along a regional railroad near Frankfurt, Germany. AP
  • Cows are cleaned using a rotating brush at a dairy farm in Soest, the Netherlands. EPA
    Cows are cleaned using a rotating brush at a dairy farm in Soest, the Netherlands. EPA
  • Military aircraft fly over the Statue of Air Heroes in Bucharest as Romania celebrates its aviation and air force day. EPA
    Military aircraft fly over the Statue of Air Heroes in Bucharest as Romania celebrates its aviation and air force day. EPA
  • Australia's Mitchell Starc bowls on the second day of the fourth Ashes cricket Test match against England in Manchester. AFP
    Australia's Mitchell Starc bowls on the second day of the fourth Ashes cricket Test match against England in Manchester. AFP
  • An indigenous woman from the Uru Chipaya people poses in a salt flat, where Bolivia confirmed a lithium reserve. EPA
    An indigenous woman from the Uru Chipaya people poses in a salt flat, where Bolivia confirmed a lithium reserve. EPA

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Today's best photos: From a dog rescued from the slaughterhouse to Bolivia's salt flats

The National picks the most striking images from around the globe

The National

July 21, 2023

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Thursday's best photos: from the Women's World Cup to sunset in Washington

Wednesday's best photos: from Bella the dog rescued at sea to The Weeknd

Tuesday's best photos: from Diana's black sheep jumper to the empty set of Wicked

Monday's best photos: from World Aquatics in Japan to soaring temperatures in Gaza

Sunday's best photos: from Gavilan fire in California to Assam's flood in India

Saturday's best photos: from Montreux Jazz Festival to fireworks in Paris

COMPANY PROFILE

Name: Xpanceo

Started: 2018

Founders: Roman Axelrod, Valentyn Volkov

Based: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Smart contact lenses, augmented/virtual reality

Funding: $40 million

Investor: Opportunity Venture (Asia)

Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
  • Priority access to new homes from participating developers
  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
  • Flexible payment plans from developers
  • Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
RESULTS

1.45pm: Handicap (TB) Dh80,000 (Dirt) 1,400m
Winners: Hyde Park, Royston Ffrench (jockey), Salem bin Ghadayer (trainer)

2.15pm: Conditions (TB) Dh100,000 (D) 1,400m
Winner: Shamikh, Ryan Curatolo, Nicholas Bachalard

2.45pm: Conditions (TB) Dh100,000 (D) 1,200m
Winner: Hurry Up, Royston Ffrench, Salem bin Ghadayer.

3.15pm: Shadwell Jebel Ali Mile Group 3 (TB) Dh575,000 (D) 1,600m
Winner: Blown by Wind, Xavier Ziani, Salem bin Ghadayer

3.45pm: Handicap (TB) Dh72,000 (D) 1,600m
Winner: Mazagran, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar.

4.15pm: Handicap (TB) Dh64,000 (D) 1,950m
Winner: Obeyaan, Adrie de Vries, Mujeeb Rehman

4.45pm: Handicap (TB) Dh84,000 (D) 1,000m
Winner: Shanaghai City, Fabrice Veron, Rashed Bouresly.

What the law says

Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.

“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.

“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”

If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

Best Academy: Ajax and Benfica

Best Agent: Jorge Mendes

Best Club : Liverpool   

 Best Coach: Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)  

 Best Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker

 Best Men’s Player: Cristiano Ronaldo

 Best Partnership of the Year Award by SportBusiness: Manchester City and SAP

 Best Referee: Stephanie Frappart

Best Revelation Player: Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid and Portugal)

Best Sporting Director: Andrea Berta (Atletico Madrid)

Best Women's Player:  Lucy Bronze

Best Young Arab Player: Achraf Hakimi

 Kooora – Best Arab Club: Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

 Kooora – Best Arab Player: Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al-Nassr FC, Saudi Arabia)

 Player Career Award: Miralem Pjanic and Ryan Giggs

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BUNDESLIGA FIXTURES

Friday Hertha Berlin v Union Berlin (11.30pm)

Saturday Freiburg v Borussia Monchengladbach, Eintracht Frankfurt v Borussia Dortmund, Cologne v Wolfsburg, Arminia Bielefeld v Mainz (6.30pm) Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig (9.30pm)

Sunday Werder Bremen v Stuttgart (6.30pm), Schalke v Bayer Leverkusen (9pm)

Monday Hoffenheim v Augsburg (11.30pm)

Updated: July 21, 2023, 12:00 PM
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