A pedestrian walks on the Southbank by the river Thames, in central London, on July 27, 2023 as he is reflected in a puddle with Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, on a gloomy summer day. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
A pedestrian walks on the Southbank by the river Thames, in central London, on July 27, 2023 as he is reflected in a puddle with Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, on a gloomy summer day. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
The Church of Asuncion of Mediano, normally submerged almost entirely in the Mediano reservoir, is now visible due to drought in Huesca province, Spain. AFP
The Church of Asuncion of Mediano, normally submerged almost entirely in the Mediano reservoir, is now visible due to drought in Huesca province, Spain. AFP
Car enthusiasts gather for the 18th world meeting of Citroen 2CV friends near Delemont, Switzerland. AFP
Car enthusiasts gather for the 18th world meeting of Citroen 2CV friends near Delemont, Switzerland. AFP
Australia and England fans in the stands for the fifth Ashes Test at the Kia Oval in South London. Reuters
Australia and England fans in the stands for the fifth Ashes Test at the Kia Oval in South London. Reuters
A demonstrator clashes with police in Lima, Peru. PA
A demonstrator clashes with police in Lima, Peru. PA
A migrant mother from Africa, stranded at the Libyan-Tunisian border in Ras Jedir, cries while holding her son. AFP
A migrant mother from Africa, stranded at the Libyan-Tunisian border in Ras Jedir, cries while holding her son. AFP
Newly built, sustainable housing in Northstowe, England. Getty
Newly built, sustainable housing in Northstowe, England. Getty
Training for the Men's High Diving at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. Getty
Training for the Men's High Diving at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. Getty
Police block the entrance to Al Aqsa Mosque compound after a visit to the site by Israel's hard-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
Police block the entrance to Al Aqsa Mosque compound after a visit to the site by Israel's hard-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
Lightning strikes in Kyiv. Reuters
Lightning strikes in Kyiv. Reuters

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The National

July 27, 2023

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BULKWHIZ PROFILE

Date started: February 2017

Founders: Amira Rashad (CEO), Yusuf Saber (CTO), Mahmoud Sayedahmed (adviser), Reda Bouraoui (adviser)

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: E-commerce 

Size: 50 employees

Funding: approximately $6m

Investors: Beco Capital, Enabling Future and Wain in the UAE; China's MSA Capital; 500 Startups; Faith Capital and Savour Ventures in Kuwait

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Dubai College A 50-12 Dubai College B

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Starring: Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Jack Reynor

Creator: Jenna Lamia

Rating: 3/5

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WHAT IS A BLACK HOLE?

1. Black holes are objects whose gravity is so strong not even light can escape their pull

2. They can be created when massive stars collapse under their own weight

3. Large black holes can also be formed when smaller ones collide and merge

4. The biggest black holes lurk at the centre of many galaxies, including our own

5. Astronomers believe that when the universe was very young, black holes affected how galaxies formed

DRIVERS' CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS

1. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 171 points
2. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-GP) 151
3. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes-GP) 136
4. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull Racing) 107
5. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) 83
6. Sergio Perez (Force India) 50
7. Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) 45
8. Esteban Ocon (Force India) 39
9. Carlos Sainz (Torro Rosso) 29
10. Felipe Massa (Williams) 22

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Updated: July 27, 2023, 4:55 PM