• JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - MARCH 09: Fireworks go off over the circuit at the end of the race during the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 09, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Clive Mason / Getty Images)
    JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - MARCH 09: Fireworks go off over the circuit at the end of the race during the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 09, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Clive Mason / Getty Images)
  • Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) supporters attend the IFP election manifesto launch at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. AFP
    Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) supporters attend the IFP election manifesto launch at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. AFP
  • Tibetan nuns at a protest march to mark the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule, in Dharamsala, India. Reuters
    Tibetan nuns at a protest march to mark the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule, in Dharamsala, India. Reuters
  • Construction workers carry out cement work on the outer courtyard of the 'Ibrahim Al-Khalil' church, in Iraq. Reuters
    Construction workers carry out cement work on the outer courtyard of the 'Ibrahim Al-Khalil' church, in Iraq. Reuters
  • US President Joe Biden arrives at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for campaign events in Georgia. AFP
    US President Joe Biden arrives at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for campaign events in Georgia. AFP
  • Fire Tabernacle Prophetic Ministry choir members sing at their church in Ekurhuleni ahead of the South African Presidential elections. AFP
    Fire Tabernacle Prophetic Ministry choir members sing at their church in Ekurhuleni ahead of the South African Presidential elections. AFP
  • Swedish soldiers take part in a training exercise on the Finland/Norway border during the Nordic Response military exercise in Kivilompolo, Finland. Getty Images
    Swedish soldiers take part in a training exercise on the Finland/Norway border during the Nordic Response military exercise in Kivilompolo, Finland. Getty Images
  • Cloudy skies over the Creek Extension and city skyline as the rain passes over Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Cloudy skies over the Creek Extension and city skyline as the rain passes over Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • A woman walks near one of the ancient statues of the tomb of King Antiochus atop Mount Nemrut, southeastern Turkey. AP
    A woman walks near one of the ancient statues of the tomb of King Antiochus atop Mount Nemrut, southeastern Turkey. AP
  • A child jumps on a trampoline as others wait their turn in Alexandra near Johannesburg. AFP
    A child jumps on a trampoline as others wait their turn in Alexandra near Johannesburg. AFP
  • A raccoon walks along the Cinta Costera, in Panama City. AFP
    A raccoon walks along the Cinta Costera, in Panama City. AFP
  • An Oscar statue is covered in plastic as preparations continue for the 96th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US. Reuters
    An Oscar statue is covered in plastic as preparations continue for the 96th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US. Reuters

World

Today's best photos: From the Saudi Grand Prix to Oscars preparations

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

March 10, 2024

  • English
  • Arabic

More from The National:

Saturday's best photos: From hot air balloons in Canberra to Kuwait sports day marathon

Friday's best photos: From Port-au-Prince gang violence to a State of the Union protest

Thursday's best photos: From a hammam in Rabat to bread delivery in Cairo

Wednesday's best photos: From Francis Ngannou's workout to dog training in Germany

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

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

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

The specs: 2018 Honda City

Price, base: From Dh57,000
Engine: 1.5L, in-line four-cylinder
Transmission: Continuously variable transmission
Power: 118hp @ 6,600rpm
Torque: 146Nm @ 4,600rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 5.8L / 100km

11 cabbie-recommended restaurants and dishes to try in Abu Dhabi

Iqbal Restaurant behind Wendy’s on Hamdan Street for the chicken karahi (Dh14)

Pathemari in Navy Gate for prawn biryani (from Dh12 to Dh35)

Abu Al Nasar near Abu Dhabi Mall, for biryani (from Dh12 to Dh20)

Bonna Annee at Navy Gate for Ethiopian food (the Bonna Annee special costs Dh42 and comes with a mix of six house stews – key wet, minchet abesh, kekel, meser be sega, tibs fir fir and shiro).

Al Habasha in Tanker Mai for Ethiopian food (tibs, a hearty stew with meat, is a popular dish; here it costs Dh36.75 for lamb and beef versions)

Himalayan Restaurant in Mussaffa for Nepalese (the momos and chowmein noodles are best-selling items, and go for between Dh14 and Dh20)

Makalu in Mussaffa for Nepalese (get the chicken curry or chicken fry for Dh11)

Al Shaheen Cafeteria near Guardian Towers for a quick morning bite, especially the egg sandwich in paratha (Dh3.50)

Pinky Food Restaurant in Tanker Mai for tilapia

Tasty Zone for Nepalese-style noodles (Dh15)

Ibrahimi for Pakistani food (a quarter chicken tikka with roti costs Dh16)

COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
 
Started: 2021
 
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
 
Based: Tunisia 
 
Sector: Water technology 
 
Number of staff: 22 
 
Investment raised: $4 million 
The%20Super%20Mario%20Bros%20Movie
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDirectors%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Aaron%20Horvath%20and%20Michael%20Jelenic%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EStars%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Chris%20Pratt%2C%20Anya%20Taylor-Joy%2C%20Charlie%20Day%2C%20Jack%20Black%2C%20Seth%20Rogen%20and%20Keegan-Michael%20Key%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%201%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
Updated: March 10, 2024, 3:28 PM
Photography