Members of Iraq's Sabean-Mandaean community attend a ritual to celebrate Eid al-Khaliqah, the five-day Feast of Creation, along the Shatt al-Arab river (formed at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in southern Iraq) in Basra on March 13, 2024. (Photo by Hussein Faleh / AFP)
Members of Iraq's Sabean-Mandaean community attend a ritual to celebrate Eid al-Khaliqah, the five-day Feast of Creation, along the Shatt al-Arab river (formed at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in southern Iraq) in Basra on March 13, 2024. (Photo by Hussein Faleh / AFP)
Migrant birds fly over a reservoir in Shenyang, in China's Liaoning province. AFP
Migrant birds fly over a reservoir in Shenyang, in China's Liaoning province. AFP
A boy plays outside an iftar tent set up by Emirates Red Crescent and Oxy beside the Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station. Victor Besa / The National
A boy plays outside an iftar tent set up by Emirates Red Crescent and Oxy beside the Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station. Victor Besa / The National
Art from Sun Yuan and Peng Yuin composed of 13 automatic wheelchairs and sculptures of old men as part of 'Le monde comme il va' (The world as it is) exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce Collection, Paris. AFP
Art from Sun Yuan and Peng Yuin composed of 13 automatic wheelchairs and sculptures of old men as part of 'Le monde comme il va' (The world as it is) exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce Collection, Paris. AFP
A young boy walks to his school bus on a foggy day in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A young boy walks to his school bus on a foggy day in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The executive director and founder of the Richmond Wildlife Centre, Melissa Stanley, wears a fox mask as she feeds an orphaned red fox kit. AP
The executive director and founder of the Richmond Wildlife Centre, Melissa Stanley, wears a fox mask as she feeds an orphaned red fox kit. AP
Pupils look out from a school window at Mabale Primary near Hwange National Park in Hwange. AFP
Pupils look out from a school window at Mabale Primary near Hwange National Park in Hwange. AFP
A Buddhist monk walks barefoot past Thailand's Ministry of Defence in Bangkok. AFP
A Buddhist monk walks barefoot past Thailand's Ministry of Defence in Bangkok. AFP
Artwork by artist Chavis Marmol of a Tesla 3 car crushed by a nine-tonne Olmec-inspired head, in Mexico City. AFP
Artwork by artist Chavis Marmol of a Tesla 3 car crushed by a nine-tonne Olmec-inspired head, in Mexico City. AFP
Palestinian man Ismail Al-Khlout reads the Quran as he waits to break his fast while sitting on the rubble of his house, in Beit Lahia, Gaza. Reuters
Palestinian man Ismail Al-Khlout reads the Quran as he waits to break his fast while sitting on the rubble of his house, in Beit Lahia, Gaza. Reuters
Iftar at Imam Hussein Mosque in Al Satwa, Dubai. Leslie Pableo for The National
Iftar at Imam Hussein Mosque in Al Satwa, Dubai. Leslie Pableo for The National
People displaced by the fighting between Congolese forces and M23 rebels gather in a camp near Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, AP
People displaced by the fighting between Congolese forces and M23 rebels gather in a camp near Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, AP
Police escort the Atletico Madrid team coach as fans light flares before the UEFA Champions League last-16 second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Inter at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. Getty Images
Police escort the Atletico Madrid team coach as fans light flares before the UEFA Champions League last-16 second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Inter at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. Getty Images
Part of a 'fallas' sculpture installation, during preparations in Valencia, Spain. EPA
Part of a 'fallas' sculpture installation, during preparations in Valencia, Spain. EPA
Greta Thunberg is removed by police officers during a demonstration outside the Swedish parliament building, in Stockholm. Reuters
Greta Thunberg is removed by police officers during a demonstration outside the Swedish parliament building, in Stockholm. Reuters

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Today's best photos: From Eid al-Khaliqah in Iraq to Greta Thunberg's removal

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March 14, 2024

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How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
On Women's Day

Armies of Sand

By Kenneth Pollack (Oxford University Press)
 

THE SPECS

Engine: 1.6-litre turbo

Transmission: six-speed automatic

Power: 165hp

Torque: 240Nm

Price: From Dh89,000 (Enjoy), Dh99,900 (Innovation)

On sale: Now

Test

Director: S Sashikanth

Cast: Nayanthara, Siddharth, Meera Jasmine, R Madhavan

Star rating: 2/5

Sunday:
GP3 race: 12:10pm
Formula 2 race: 1:35pm
Formula 1 race: 5:10pm
Performance: Guns N' Roses

Major matches on Manic Monday

Andy Murray (GBR) v Benoit Paire (FRA)

Grigor Dimitrov (BGR) v Roger Federer (SUI)

Rafael Nadal (ESP) v Gilles Muller (LUX)

Adrian Mannarino (FRA) Novak Djokovic (SRB)

Updated: March 14, 2024, 12:20 PM
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