• A group of 145 swimmers join an effort to stretch a 78-metre-long national flag in the sea to mark Indonesia's 78th Independence Day in Makassar, South Sulawesi. AFP
    A group of 145 swimmers join an effort to stretch a 78-metre-long national flag in the sea to mark Indonesia's 78th Independence Day in Makassar, South Sulawesi. AFP
  • Taiwan's Air Forces Thunder Tiger Aerobatics Team jets perform over an air base in Taichung. EPA
    Taiwan's Air Forces Thunder Tiger Aerobatics Team jets perform over an air base in Taichung. EPA
  • A Buddhist monk wades across a street following monsoon rains in Bago township, Bago region, Myanmar. AFP
    A Buddhist monk wades across a street following monsoon rains in Bago township, Bago region, Myanmar. AFP
  • A surfer rides a wave at Teahupo'o in Tahiti, French Polynesia, during the WSL Shiseido Tahiti pro surfing event. AFP
    A surfer rides a wave at Teahupo'o in Tahiti, French Polynesia, during the WSL Shiseido Tahiti pro surfing event. AFP
  • An astronomer sends a laser into the sky as the Milky Way lights the sky around camp in the natural reserve area of Wadi Al Hitan, or the Valley of the Whales, in Al Fayoum Governorate, south-west of Cairo. Reuters
    An astronomer sends a laser into the sky as the Milky Way lights the sky around camp in the natural reserve area of Wadi Al Hitan, or the Valley of the Whales, in Al Fayoum Governorate, south-west of Cairo. Reuters
  • Wildfire wreckage in Lahaina, Hawaii. Emergency records show no indication that sirens sounded before people ran for their lives from wildfires on Maui that wiped out the town. AP
    Wildfire wreckage in Lahaina, Hawaii. Emergency records show no indication that sirens sounded before people ran for their lives from wildfires on Maui that wiped out the town. AP
  • Some 5,000 people join a yoga exercise at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam, with a Vietnamese Guinness record their target. EPA
    Some 5,000 people join a yoga exercise at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam, with a Vietnamese Guinness record their target. EPA
  • An Afghan removes sand from a road in Balkh province, Afghanistan. Reuters
    An Afghan removes sand from a road in Balkh province, Afghanistan. Reuters
  • Seattle Mariners centre fielder Julio Rodríguez is doused with water by teammate Teoscar Hernández in celebration of a 9-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles in a match in Seattle on Friday. AP Photo
    Seattle Mariners centre fielder Julio Rodríguez is doused with water by teammate Teoscar Hernández in celebration of a 9-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles in a match in Seattle on Friday. AP Photo

Today's best photos: From Indonesian Independence Day to baseball in Seattle


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Monday's best photos: from Morocco's Moussem festival to Pakistan train crash

Sunday's best photos: from surfing dogs to Hiroshima's bombing anniversary

The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm

Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh117,059

Opening day UAE Premiership fixtures, Friday, September 22:

  • Dubai Sports City Eagles v Dubai Exiles
  • Dubai Hurricanes v Abu Dhabi Saracens
  • Jebel Ali Dragons v Abu Dhabi Harlequins
COMPANY PROFILE

Name: Lamsa

Founder: Badr Ward

Launched: 2014

Employees: 60

Based: Abu Dhabi

Sector: EdTech

Funding to date: $15 million

Chef Nobu's advice for eating sushi

“One mistake people always make is adding extra wasabi. There is no need for this, because it should already be there between the rice and the fish.
“When eating nigiri, you must dip the fish – not the rice – in soy sauce, otherwise the rice will collapse. Also, don’t use too much soy sauce or it will make you thirsty. For sushi rolls, dip a little of the rice-covered roll lightly in soy sauce and eat in one bite.
“Chopsticks are acceptable, but really, I recommend using your fingers for sushi. Do use chopsticks for sashimi, though.
“The ginger should be eaten separately as a palette cleanser and used to clear the mouth when switching between different pieces of fish.”

Libya's Gold

UN Panel of Experts found regime secretly sold a fifth of the country's gold reserves. 

The panel’s 2017 report followed a trail to West Africa where large sums of cash and gold were hidden by Abdullah Al Senussi, Qaddafi’s former intelligence chief, in 2011.

Cases filled with cash that was said to amount to $560m in 100 dollar notes, that was kept by a group of Libyans in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

A second stash was said to have been held in Accra, Ghana, inside boxes at the local offices of an international human rights organisation based in France.

THE SPECS

Engine: 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbo

Transmission: seven-speed dual clutch automatic

Power: 169bhp

Torque: 250Nm

Price: Dh54,500

On sale: now

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Know your Camel lingo

The bairaq is a competition for the best herd of 50 camels, named for the banner its winner takes home

Namoos - a word of congratulations reserved for falconry competitions, camel races and camel pageants. It best translates as 'the pride of victory' - and for competitors, it is priceless

Asayel camels - sleek, short-haired hound-like racers

Majahim - chocolate-brown camels that can grow to weigh two tonnes. They were only valued for milk until camel pageantry took off in the 1990s

Millions Street - the thoroughfare where camels are led and where white 4x4s throng throughout the festival

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What is tokenisation?

Tokenisation refers to the issuance of a blockchain token, which represents a virtually tradable real, tangible asset. A tokenised asset is easily transferable, offers good liquidity, returns and is easily traded on the secondary markets. 

What can victims do?

Always use only regulated platforms

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)

Report to local authorities

Warn others to prevent further harm

Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence

Living in...

This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home. 

World Cricket League Division 2

In Windhoek, Namibia - Top two teams qualify for the World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe, which starts on March 4.

UAE fixtures

Thursday, February 8 v Kenya; Friday, February v Canada; Sunday, February 11 v Nepal; Monday, February 12 v Oman; Wednesday, February 14 v Namibia; Thursday, February 15 final

The Bio

Favourite Emirati dish: I have so many because it has a lot of herbs and vegetables. Harees  (oats with chicken) is one of them

Favourite place to go to: Dubai Mall because it has lots of sports shops.

Her motivation: My performance because I know that whatever I do, if I put the effort in, I’ll get results

During her free time: I like to drink coffee - a latte no sugar and no flavours. I do not like cold drinks

Pet peeve: That with every meal they give you a fries and Pepsi. That is so unhealthy

Advice to anyone who wants to be an ironman: Go for the goal. If you are consistent, you will get there. With the first one, it might not be what they want but they should start and just do it

Updated: August 12, 2023, 1:00 PM