• Traditional 'Fanous' lanterns are displayed in a market in Cairo, Egypt, 04 March 2024. People put up decorations and ornaments as part of the celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to start in Egypt on 11 March. Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan by praying during the night time and abstaining from eating, drinking, and sexual acts during the period between sunrise and sunset. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse in the Koran was during its last 10 nights. EPA / KHALED ELFIQI
    Traditional 'Fanous' lanterns are displayed in a market in Cairo, Egypt, 04 March 2024. People put up decorations and ornaments as part of the celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to start in Egypt on 11 March. Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan by praying during the night time and abstaining from eating, drinking, and sexual acts during the period between sunrise and sunset. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse in the Koran was during its last 10 nights. EPA / KHALED ELFIQI
  • The Mustansiriya School, opened in 1233, in Iraq's capital Baghdad, is the oldest Arabian-Islamic university for theology, astronomy, philosophy and maths. AFP
    The Mustansiriya School, opened in 1233, in Iraq's capital Baghdad, is the oldest Arabian-Islamic university for theology, astronomy, philosophy and maths. AFP
  • Displaced Palestinians try to get internet service on their phones in Rafah, southern Gaza. Reuters
    Displaced Palestinians try to get internet service on their phones in Rafah, southern Gaza. Reuters
  • The Northern Lights illuminate the sky above F-35B Lightning jets on the flight deck of the Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales, off the coast of Norway. AP
    The Northern Lights illuminate the sky above F-35B Lightning jets on the flight deck of the Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales, off the coast of Norway. AP
  • Chinese ethnic minority delegates leave the Great Hall of the People after the opening ceremony of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress of China in Beijing. EPA
    Chinese ethnic minority delegates leave the Great Hall of the People after the opening ceremony of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress of China in Beijing. EPA
  • A security officer stands guard near the venue where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to speak at a public rally on March 7 in Srinagar. AFP
    A security officer stands guard near the venue where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to speak at a public rally on March 7 in Srinagar. AFP
  • A child runs across the shot as national leaders sit for a photo at the Asean-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne. Reuters
    A child runs across the shot as national leaders sit for a photo at the Asean-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne. Reuters
  • A lone walker at the shuttered Boreal Mountain Resort, in Soda Springs, California, US, after a four-day storm dumped three metres of snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains. AFP
    A lone walker at the shuttered Boreal Mountain Resort, in Soda Springs, California, US, after a four-day storm dumped three metres of snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains. AFP
  • Counter-protesters fix a ripped banner of Indonesia's President Joko Widodo as a demonstrators demanded his impeachment, the rejection of the general election results and the removal of members of the General Election Commission, at the entrance to parliament in Jakarta. AFP
    Counter-protesters fix a ripped banner of Indonesia's President Joko Widodo as a demonstrators demanded his impeachment, the rejection of the general election results and the removal of members of the General Election Commission, at the entrance to parliament in Jakarta. AFP
  • Soledad Ruiz holds an image of her son Apolinar Silgado Ruiz, a victim of paramilitaries in Colombia. After searching for him for 24 years ago, she received his remains in a small coffin at her home in San Onofre. AFP
    Soledad Ruiz holds an image of her son Apolinar Silgado Ruiz, a victim of paramilitaries in Colombia. After searching for him for 24 years ago, she received his remains in a small coffin at her home in San Onofre. AFP
  • A man carries firewood along a snow-laden road in Kalam, Pakistan. AFP
    A man carries firewood along a snow-laden road in Kalam, Pakistan. AFP
  • Models present creations at Chanel's ready-to-wear, autumn-winter 2024/2025 show at Paris Fashion Week. AFP
    Models present creations at Chanel's ready-to-wear, autumn-winter 2024/2025 show at Paris Fashion Week. AFP

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Today's best photos: From Ramadan preparations to Chanel's ready-to-wear show

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

March 05, 2024

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More from The National:

Monday's best photos: From Kamala Harris in Selma to Buzkashi in Kyrgyzstan

Sunday's best photos: From Tokyo Marathon runners' headgear to Kylie at the Brit Awards

Saturday's best photos: From teddy bear fashion in Paris to big surf in Puerto Rico

Friday's best photos: From a building fire in Dhaka to Nato exercises

Thursday's best photos: From Popocatepetl spewing ash to release of Arctic foxes

Wednesday's best photos: From the completion of a UK tunnel to a taxi protest in Bucharest

COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
 
Started: 2020
 
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
 
Based: Dubai, UAE
 
Sector: Entertainment 
 
Number of staff: 210 
 
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
Marathon results

Men:

 1. Titus Ekiru(KEN) 2:06:13 

2. Alphonce Simbu(TAN) 2:07:50 

3. Reuben Kipyego(KEN) 2:08:25 

4. Abel Kirui(KEN) 2:08:46 

5. Felix Kemutai(KEN) 2:10:48  

Women:

1. Judith Korir(KEN) 2:22:30 

2. Eunice Chumba(BHR) 2:26:01 

3. Immaculate Chemutai(UGA) 2:28:30 

4. Abebech Bekele(ETH) 2:29:43 

5. Aleksandra Morozova(RUS) 2:33:01  

UAE squad to face Ireland

Ahmed Raza (captain), Chirag Suri (vice-captain), Rohan Mustafa, Mohammed Usman, Mohammed Boota, Zahoor Khan, Junaid Siddique, Waheed Ahmad, Zawar Farid, CP Rizwaan, Aryan Lakra, Karthik Meiyappan, Alishan Sharafu, Basil Hameed, Kashif Daud, Adithya Shetty, Vriitya Aravind

The specs: 2019 Subaru Forester

Price, base: Dh105,900 (Premium); Dh115,900 (Sport)

Engine: 2.5-litre four-cylinder

Transmission: Continuously variable transmission

Power: 182hp @ 5,800rpm

Torque: 239Nm @ 4,400rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 8.1L / 100km (estimated)

What sanctions would be reimposed?

Under ‘snapback’, measures imposed on Iran by the UN Security Council in six resolutions would be restored, including:

  • An arms embargo
  • A ban on uranium enrichment and reprocessing
  • A ban on launches and other activities with ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons, as well as ballistic missile technology transfer and technical assistance
  • A targeted global asset freeze and travel ban on Iranian individuals and entities
  • Authorisation for countries to inspect Iran Air Cargo and Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines cargoes for banned goods
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RESULTS

6.30pm: Handicap (rated 95-108) US$125,000 2000m (Dirt).
Winner: Don’t Give Up, Gerald Mosse (jockey), Saeed bin Suroor (trainer).

7.05pm: Handicap (95 ) $160,000 2810m (Turf).
Winner: Los Barbados, Adrie de Vries, Fawzi Nass.

7.40pm: Handicap (80-89) $60,000 1600m (D).
Winner: Claim The Roses, Mickael Barzalona, Salem bin Ghadayer.

8.15pm: UAE 2000 Guineas Trial (Div-1) Conditions $100,000 1,400m (D)
Winner: Gold Town, William Buick, Charlie Appleby.

8.50pm: Cape Verdi Group 2 $200,000 1600m (T).
Winner: Promising Run, Patrick Cosgrave, Saeed bin Suroor.

9.25pm: UAE 2000 Guineas Conditions $100,000 1,400m (D).
Winner: El Chapo, Luke Morris, Fawzi Nass.

The National's picks

4.35pm: Tilal Al Khalediah
5.10pm: Continous
5.45pm: Raging Torrent
6.20pm: West Acre
7pm: Flood Zone
7.40pm: Straight No Chaser
8.15pm: Romantic Warrior
8.50pm: Calandogan
9.30pm: Forever Young

THE APPRENTICE

Director: Ali Abbasi

Starring: Sebastian Stan, Maria Bakalova, Jeremy Strong

Rating: 3/5

Results:

6.30pm: Maiden Dh165,000 2,000m - Winner: Powderhouse, Sam Hitchcott (jockey), Doug Watson (trainer)

7.05pm: Handicap Dh165,000 2,200m - Winner: Heraldic, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar

7.40pm: Conditions Dh240,000 1,600m - Winner: Walking Thunder, Connor Beasley, Ahmed bin Harmash

8.15pm: Handicap Dh190,000 2,000m - Winner: Key Bid, Fernando Jara, Ali Rashid Al Raihe

8.50pm: The Garhoud Sprint Listed Dh265,000 1,200m - Winner: Drafted, Sam Hitchcott, Doug Watson

9.25pm: Handicap Dh170,000 1,600m - Winner: Cachao, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar

10pm: Handicap Dh190,000 1,400m - Winner: Rodaini, Connor Beasley, Ahmed bin Harmash

 

 

Paatal Lok season two

Directors: Avinash Arun, Prosit Roy 

Stars: Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh, Lc Sekhose, Merenla Imsong

Rating: 4.5/5

First Person
Richard Flanagan
Chatto & Windus 

Killing of Qassem Suleimani
MATCH INFO

Norwich City 1 (Cantwell 75') Manchester United 2 (Aghalo 51' 118') After extra time.

Man of the match Harry Maguire (Manchester United)

Explainer: Tanween Design Programme

Non-profit arts studio Tashkeel launched this annual initiative with the intention of supporting budding designers in the UAE. This year, three talents were chosen from hundreds of applicants to be a part of the sixth creative development programme. These are architect Abdulla Al Mulla, interior designer Lana El Samman and graphic designer Yara Habib.

The trio have been guided by experts from the industry over the course of nine months, as they developed their own products that merge their unique styles with traditional elements of Emirati design. This includes laboratory sessions, experimental and collaborative practice, investigation of new business models and evaluation.

It is led by British contemporary design project specialist Helen Voce and mentor Kevin Badni, and offers participants access to experts from across the world, including the likes of UK designer Gareth Neal and multidisciplinary designer and entrepreneur, Sheikh Salem Al Qassimi.

The final pieces are being revealed in a worldwide limited-edition release on the first day of Downtown Designs at Dubai Design Week 2019. Tashkeel will be at stand E31 at the exhibition.

Lisa Ball-Lechgar, deputy director of Tashkeel, said: “The diversity and calibre of the applicants this year … is reflective of the dynamic change that the UAE art and design industry is witnessing, with young creators resolute in making their bold design ideas a reality.”

Directed by: Craig Gillespie

Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry

4/5

Updated: March 05, 2024, 1:53 PM