• A Palestinian man looks at the destruction caused by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza city. Gaza is braced for more Israeli airstrikes as communal violence rages across Israel after weeks of protests and violence in Jerusalem. AP
    A Palestinian man looks at the destruction caused by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza city. Gaza is braced for more Israeli airstrikes as communal violence rages across Israel after weeks of protests and violence in Jerusalem. AP
  • People walk through a 200-metre vaulted hallway at the main cemetery in Frankfurt, Germany. AP
    People walk through a 200-metre vaulted hallway at the main cemetery in Frankfurt, Germany. AP
  • Indonesian Muslims attend mass prayers as Mount Kerinci volcano is visible in the background during Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Reuters
    Indonesian Muslims attend mass prayers as Mount Kerinci volcano is visible in the background during Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Reuters
  • Arabian oryx in Dubai on the first day of Eid Al Fitr. AFP
    Arabian oryx in Dubai on the first day of Eid Al Fitr. AFP
  • A goose flies over a river as people sail in Cambridge, UK. Reuters
    A goose flies over a river as people sail in Cambridge, UK. Reuters
  • Albanian Muslims pray in Skanderbeg Square, Tirana, on the first day Eid Al Fitr. AFP
    Albanian Muslims pray in Skanderbeg Square, Tirana, on the first day Eid Al Fitr. AFP
  • Israeli mourners attend the funeral of soldier Omer Tabib, 21, in Elyakim, northern Israel. Tabib died when Palestinian militants in Gaza fired an anti-tank missile near the border, the army said. AFP
    Israeli mourners attend the funeral of soldier Omer Tabib, 21, in Elyakim, northern Israel. Tabib died when Palestinian militants in Gaza fired an anti-tank missile near the border, the army said. AFP
  • A Muslim worshipper from Afghanistan takes pictures during Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Azhar mosque in Cairo. AFP
    A Muslim worshipper from Afghanistan takes pictures during Eid Al Fitr prayers at Al Azhar mosque in Cairo. AFP
  • Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns a forehand to Spain's Alejandro Davidovich during their match in the Men's Italian Open at Foro Italico in Rome. AFP
    Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns a forehand to Spain's Alejandro Davidovich during their match in the Men's Italian Open at Foro Italico in Rome. AFP
  • A visitor's face is projected on to a stone wall at the multi visual show Light Ragaz in the Tamina canyon in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. EPA
    A visitor's face is projected on to a stone wall at the multi visual show Light Ragaz in the Tamina canyon in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. EPA
  • Israeli soldiers fire towards the Gaza Strip from their position near the southern Israeli city of Sderot. AFP
    Israeli soldiers fire towards the Gaza Strip from their position near the southern Israeli city of Sderot. AFP

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From Palestine unrest to Eid Al Fitr celebrations - today's best pictures

10 of the best photos from around the world today

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May 13, 2021

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Ruwais timeline

1971 Abu Dhabi National Oil Company established

1980 Ruwais Housing Complex built, located 10 kilometres away from industrial plants

1982 120,000 bpd capacity Ruwais refinery complex officially inaugurated by the founder of the UAE Sheikh Zayed

1984 Second phase of Ruwais Housing Complex built. Today the 7,000-unit complex houses some 24,000 people.  

1985 The refinery is expanded with the commissioning of a 27,000 b/d hydro cracker complex

2009 Plans announced to build $1.2 billion fertilizer plant in Ruwais, producing urea

2010 Adnoc awards $10bn contracts for expansion of Ruwais refinery, to double capacity from 415,000 bpd

2014 Ruwais 261-outlet shopping mall opens

2014 Production starts at newly expanded Ruwais refinery, providing jet fuel and diesel and allowing the UAE to be self-sufficient for petrol supplies

2014 Etihad Rail begins transportation of sulphur from Shah and Habshan to Ruwais for export

2017 Aldar Academies to operate Adnoc’s schools including in Ruwais from September. Eight schools operate in total within the housing complex.

2018 Adnoc announces plans to invest $3.1 billion on upgrading its Ruwais refinery 

2018 NMC Healthcare selected to manage operations of Ruwais Hospital

2018 Adnoc announces new downstream strategy at event in Abu Dhabi on May 13

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RESULTS

5pm: Wathba Stallions Cup – Maiden (PA) Dh70,000 (Dirt) 1,400m
Winner: Yas Xmnsor, Sean Kirrane (jockey), Khalifa Al Neyadi (trainer)

5.30pm: Falaj Hazza – Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (D) 1,600m
Winner: Arim W’Rsan, Dane O’Neill, Jaci Wickham

6pm: Al Basrah – Maiden (PA) Dh70,000 (D) 1,800m
Winner: Kalifano De Ghazal, Abdul Aziz Al Balushi, Helal Al Alawi

6.30pm: Oud Al Touba – Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (D) 1,800m
Winner: Pharitz Oubai, Sean Kirrane, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

7pm: Sieh bin Amaar – Conditions (PA) Dh80,000 (D) 1,800m
Winner: Oxord, Richard Mullen, Abdalla Al Hammadi

7.30pm: Jebel Hafeet – Conditions (PA) Dh85,000 (D) 2,000m
Winner: AF Ramz, Sean Kirrane, Khalifa Al Neyadi

8pm: Al Saad – Handicap (TB) Dh70,000 (D) 2,000m
Winner: Sea Skimmer, Gabriele Malune, Kareem Ramadan

Traits of Chinese zodiac animals

Tiger:independent, successful, volatile
Rat:witty, creative, charming
Ox:diligent, perseverent, conservative
Rabbit:gracious, considerate, sensitive
Dragon:prosperous, brave, rash
Snake:calm, thoughtful, stubborn
Horse:faithful, energetic, carefree
Sheep:easy-going, peacemaker, curious
Monkey:family-orientated, clever, playful
Rooster:honest, confident, pompous
Dog:loyal, kind, perfectionist
Boar:loving, tolerant, indulgent   

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

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