• A British Guiana One-Cent Magenta stamp, estimated to be worth $20 million, is displayed for photographs at the premises of Sotheby's auction house in London. AP
    A British Guiana One-Cent Magenta stamp, estimated to be worth $20 million, is displayed for photographs at the premises of Sotheby's auction house in London. AP
  • A helicopter drops water taken from a nearby reservoir onto flames after a resurgence of the fire on Marsden Moor, near Huddersfield, northern England. AFP
    A helicopter drops water taken from a nearby reservoir onto flames after a resurgence of the fire on Marsden Moor, near Huddersfield, northern England. AFP
  • A vendor arranges traditional vermicelli noodles at a factory in Lahore, Pakistan. AP
    A vendor arranges traditional vermicelli noodles at a factory in Lahore, Pakistan. AP
  • A young surfer rides an artificial wave in the "Alaia Bay" surf wavepool in Sion, Switzerland. EPA
    A young surfer rides an artificial wave in the "Alaia Bay" surf wavepool in Sion, Switzerland. EPA
  • People visit the Rome Quadrennial exposition at the Palace of Expositions in Rome, Italy. EPA
    People visit the Rome Quadrennial exposition at the Palace of Expositions in Rome, Italy. EPA
  • Paolo Felizarta, wearing a Spiderman costume, distributes free food items to citizens affected by Covid-19 quarantine measures along a street in Las Pinas, south of Manila, Philippines. EPA
    Paolo Felizarta, wearing a Spiderman costume, distributes free food items to citizens affected by Covid-19 quarantine measures along a street in Las Pinas, south of Manila, Philippines. EPA
  • A woman rides a bike loaded with dogs in a street in Hanoi, Vietnam. EPA
    A woman rides a bike loaded with dogs in a street in Hanoi, Vietnam. EPA
  • Ultra-Orthodox Jews harvest wheat in a field near the Kibbutz Sha'alvim, Israel. EPA
    Ultra-Orthodox Jews harvest wheat in a field near the Kibbutz Sha'alvim, Israel. EPA
  • A supporter of the FreeBritney movement reads while resting on a couch during the rally in support of musician Britney Spears following a conservatorship court hearing in Los Angeles, California. AFP
    A supporter of the FreeBritney movement reads while resting on a couch during the rally in support of musician Britney Spears following a conservatorship court hearing in Los Angeles, California. AFP
  • Fishermen pull out a sheatfish from the waters of the Dordogne river, near Mauzac-et-Grand-Castang, France. AFP
    Fishermen pull out a sheatfish from the waters of the Dordogne river, near Mauzac-et-Grand-Castang, France. AFP
  • Retirees gather to sing Red Army revolutionary songs, in Zunyi, in southwestern China's Guizhou province. AP
    Retirees gather to sing Red Army revolutionary songs, in Zunyi, in southwestern China's Guizhou province. AP
  • Protesters make the three-finger salute during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon's Sanchaung township in Myanmar. AFP
    Protesters make the three-finger salute during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon's Sanchaung township in Myanmar. AFP
  • A member of a historical association wears a vintage military outfit and a Covid-19 protection mask decorated with a mustache during an event before the national Veterans' Day at the National Military Circle in Bucharest, Romania. AP
    A member of a historical association wears a vintage military outfit and a Covid-19 protection mask decorated with a mustache during an event before the national Veterans' Day at the National Military Circle in Bucharest, Romania. AP

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Fixtures
Sunday January 5 - Oman v UAE
Monday January 6 - UAE v Namibia
Wednesday January 8 - Oman v Namibia
Thursday January 9 - Oman v UAE
Saturday January 11 - UAE v Namibia
Sunday January 12 – Oman v Namibia

UAE squad
Ahmed Raza (captain), Rohan Mustafa, Mohammed Usman, CP Rizwan, Waheed Ahmed, Zawar Farid, Darius D’Silva, Karthik Meiyappan, Jonathan Figy, Vriitya Aravind, Zahoor Khan, Junaid Siddique, Basil Hameed, Chirag Suri

Gulf Under 19s final

Dubai College A 50-12 Dubai College B

 

 

White hydrogen: Naturally occurring hydrogenChromite: Hard, metallic mineral containing iron oxide and chromium oxideUltramafic rocks: Dark-coloured rocks rich in magnesium or iron with very low silica contentOphiolite: A section of the earth’s crust, which is oceanic in nature that has since been uplifted and exposed on landOlivine: A commonly occurring magnesium iron silicate mineral that derives its name for its olive-green yellow-green colour

The specs
Engine: 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six

Power: 480hp at 6,500rpm

Torque: 570Nm from 2,300-5,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch auto

Fuel consumption: 10.4L/100km

Price: from Dh547,600

On sale: now 

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Britain's travel restrictions
  • A negative test 2 days before flying
  • Complete passenger locator form
  • Book a post-arrival PCR test
  • Double-vaccinated must self-isolate
  • 11 countries on red list quarantine

     
Biography

Favourite Meal: Chicken Caesar salad

Hobbies: Travelling, going to the gym

Inspiration: Father, who was a captain in the UAE army

Favourite read: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter

Favourite film: The Founder, about the establishment of McDonald's

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
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