• SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 22: A woman walks past as South Korean soldiers participate in an anti-chemical and anti-terror exercise as part of the 2023 Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) at subway station on August 22, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. The 11-day exercise, which features drills including the handling of chemical and biological attacks, is a regular joint exercise between U.S. and South Korean troops. The exercise serves as a platform for the South Korean government to prepare for potential emergencies on the Korean Peninsula, with some 580,000 officials from about 4,000 city, county and ward governments, public institutions and others across the nation participating. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun / Getty Images)
    SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 22: A woman walks past as South Korean soldiers participate in an anti-chemical and anti-terror exercise as part of the 2023 Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) at subway station on August 22, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. The 11-day exercise, which features drills including the handling of chemical and biological attacks, is a regular joint exercise between U.S. and South Korean troops. The exercise serves as a platform for the South Korean government to prepare for potential emergencies on the Korean Peninsula, with some 580,000 officials from about 4,000 city, county and ward governments, public institutions and others across the nation participating. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun / Getty Images)
  • A carriage driver sprays his horses to cool them down at Petersplatz in Vienna, Austria. AFP
    A carriage driver sprays his horses to cool them down at Petersplatz in Vienna, Austria. AFP
  • Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and ministers at a meeting in Tokyo to discuss releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea. EPA
    Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and ministers at a meeting in Tokyo to discuss releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea. EPA
  • A helicopter flies over a wildfire raging near Alexandroupoli, northern Greece. AFP
    A helicopter flies over a wildfire raging near Alexandroupoli, northern Greece. AFP
  • Memphis representative Justin J. Pearson raises his fist to acknowledge people in the gallery during a special session of the Tennessee state legislature. AP
    Memphis representative Justin J. Pearson raises his fist to acknowledge people in the gallery during a special session of the Tennessee state legislature. AP
  • Israeli soldiers approach a Palestinian man during a search operation in Baita village in the occupied West Bank. AFP
    Israeli soldiers approach a Palestinian man during a search operation in Baita village in the occupied West Bank. AFP
  • Cathedral City Fire Department rescues residents using a bulldozer following heavy rains from Tropical Storm Hilary in California. AFP
    Cathedral City Fire Department rescues residents using a bulldozer following heavy rains from Tropical Storm Hilary in California. AFP
  • Inmates at the Counter-Terrorism Confinement Centre mega-prison in Tecoluca, El Salvador, where MS-13 and 18 Street gang members are held. AFP
    Inmates at the Counter-Terrorism Confinement Centre mega-prison in Tecoluca, El Salvador, where MS-13 and 18 Street gang members are held. AFP
  • People crowd together on the beach in Rabat, Morocco. AFP
    People crowd together on the beach in Rabat, Morocco. AFP
  • Volunteers camp with sheep in Pontimia Pasture in the Swiss Alps to guard the livestock against wolves. AFP
    Volunteers camp with sheep in Pontimia Pasture in the Swiss Alps to guard the livestock against wolves. AFP
  • Schoolchildren wave flags and banners in Mumbai, India, as they cheer for a successful moon landing by Chandrayaan-3. AP
    Schoolchildren wave flags and banners in Mumbai, India, as they cheer for a successful moon landing by Chandrayaan-3. AP
  • A commando drops from a helicopter during a bid to rescue people from a stranded cable car in north-western Pakistan. AFP
    A commando drops from a helicopter during a bid to rescue people from a stranded cable car in north-western Pakistan. AFP

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Today's best photos: From an anti-terror drill to a cable-car rescue

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

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August 22, 2023

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Pupils in Abu Dhabi are learning the importance of being active, eating well and leading a healthy lifestyle now and throughout adulthood, thanks to a newly launched programme 'Healthy Lifestyle'.

As part of the Healthy Lifestyle programme, specially trained coaches from City Football Schools, along with Healthpoint physicians have visited schools throughout Abu Dhabi to give fun and interactive lessons on working out regularly, making the right food choices, getting enough sleep and staying hydrated, just like their favourite footballers.

Organised by Manchester City FC and Healthpoint, Manchester City FC’s regional healthcare partner and part of Mubadala’s healthcare network, the ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ programme will visit 15 schools, meeting around 1,000 youngsters over the next five months.

Designed to give pupils all the information they need to improve their diet and fitness habits at home, at school and as they grow up, coaches from City Football Schools will work alongside teachers to lead the youngsters through a series of fun, creative and educational classes as well as activities, including playing football and other games.

Dr Mai Ahmed Al Jaber, head of public health at Healthpoint, said: “The programme has different aspects - diet, exercise, sleep and mental well-being. By having a focus on each of those and delivering information in a way that children can absorb easily it can help to address childhood obesity."

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Favourite dish: Grilled fish

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MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League semi-finals, first leg
Liverpool v Roma
When: April 24, 10.45pm kick-off (UAE)
Where: Anfield, Liverpool
Live: BeIN Sports HD
Second leg: May 2, Stadio Olimpico, Rome

Results

2pm: Serve U – Maiden (TB) Dh60,000 (Dirt) 1,400m; Winner: Violent Justice, Pat Dobbs (jockey), Doug Watson (trainer)

2.30pm: Al Shafar Investment – Conditions (TB) Dh100,000 (D) 1,400m; Winner: Desert Wisdom, Bernardo Pinheiro, Ahmed Al Shemaili

3pm: Commercial Bank of Dubai – Handicap (TB) Dh68,000 (D) 1,200m; Winner: Fawaareq, Sam Hitchcott, Doug Watson

3.30pm: Shadwell – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh100,000 (D) 1,600m; Winner: Down On Da Bayou, Xavier Ziani, Salem bin Ghadayer

4pm: Dubai Real Estate Centre – Maiden (TB) Dh60,000 (D) 1,600m; Winner: Rakeez, Patrick Cosgrave, Bhupat Seemar

4.30pm: Al Redha Insurance Brokers – Handicap (TB) Dh78,000 (D) 1,800m; Winner: Capla Crusader, Bernardo Pinheiro, Rashed Bouresly

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Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

Updated: August 22, 2023, 1:10 PM