• Pulling power ... a man with his horse and cart take a car to a repair shop along a street in Amritsar, India. AFP
    Pulling power ... a man with his horse and cart take a car to a repair shop along a street in Amritsar, India. AFP
  • A firefighter tries to put out a fire as a car belonging to Jewish settlers burns during tensions over the possible eviction of several Palestinian families from homes on land claimed by Jewish settlers in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in East Jerusalem. Reuters
    A firefighter tries to put out a fire as a car belonging to Jewish settlers burns during tensions over the possible eviction of several Palestinian families from homes on land claimed by Jewish settlers in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in East Jerusalem. Reuters
  • Activists in Mexico City with flares in the colour of the Colombian flag during a protest in solidarity with Colombian women and against Colombian President Ivan Duque's government. AFP
    Activists in Mexico City with flares in the colour of the Colombian flag during a protest in solidarity with Colombian women and against Colombian President Ivan Duque's government. AFP
  • Hit single ... New York Mets' Michael Conforto, despite breaking his bat, manages to hit a single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the S. Louis Cardinals in St Louis. AP Photo
    Hit single ... New York Mets' Michael Conforto, despite breaking his bat, manages to hit a single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the S. Louis Cardinals in St Louis. AP Photo
  • Private First Class Ann Parra hugs her father, as members of Lima Company's 3rd Recruit Training Battalion celebrate after becoming the first women to graduate as US Marines in the 100-year history of Marine Corps Recruiting Depot San Diego, California. Reuters
    Private First Class Ann Parra hugs her father, as members of Lima Company's 3rd Recruit Training Battalion celebrate after becoming the first women to graduate as US Marines in the 100-year history of Marine Corps Recruiting Depot San Diego, California. Reuters
  • A masked statue reminds people to take precautions against coronavirus as riders on Gyro Drop enjoy Children's Day at Children's Grand Park in Seoul, South Korea. AP Photo
    A masked statue reminds people to take precautions against coronavirus as riders on Gyro Drop enjoy Children's Day at Children's Grand Park in Seoul, South Korea. AP Photo
  • Villarreal players celebrate after the Uefa Europa League semi-final, second leg football match between Arsenal and Villarreal at the Emirates Stadium in London. Villareal advanced to the final. AFP
    Villarreal players celebrate after the Uefa Europa League semi-final, second leg football match between Arsenal and Villarreal at the Emirates Stadium in London. Villareal advanced to the final. AFP
  • Germany's Alexander Zverev serves to Great Britain's Daniel Evans during their 2021 ATP Tour Madrid Open match, won 6-3, 7-6 by Zverev, at the Caja Magica in Madrid. AFP
    Germany's Alexander Zverev serves to Great Britain's Daniel Evans during their 2021 ATP Tour Madrid Open match, won 6-3, 7-6 by Zverev, at the Caja Magica in Madrid. AFP
  • Buddhist monks and believers attend a lantern parade in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha at a temple in Seoul, South Korea. Reuters
    Buddhist monks and believers attend a lantern parade in celebration of the upcoming birthday of Buddha at a temple in Seoul, South Korea. Reuters
  • Gymnasts during a protest against President Ivan Duque's government in Bogota. Colombia's government on Thursday invited protest leaders to talks in an attempt to calm tensions after more than a week of deadly demonstrations against Mr Duque. AFP
    Gymnasts during a protest against President Ivan Duque's government in Bogota. Colombia's government on Thursday invited protest leaders to talks in an attempt to calm tensions after more than a week of deadly demonstrations against Mr Duque. AFP

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Match info

Athletic Bilbao 0

Real Madrid 1 (Ramos 73' pen)

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

Take Me Apart

Kelela

(Warp)

Race card

6.30pm: Al Maktoum Challenge Round-3 Group 1 (PA) US$100,000 (Dirt) 2,000m

7.05pm: Meydan Classic Listed (TB) $175,000 (Turf) 1,600m

7.40pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 2,000m

8.15pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (D) 1,600m

8.50pm: Nad Al Sheba Trophy Group 2 (TB) $300,000 (T) 2,810m

9.25pm: Curlin Stakes Listed (TB) $175,000 (D) 2,000m

10pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 2,000m

10.35pm: Handicap (TB) $175,000 (T) 1,400m

The National selections

6.30pm: Shahm, 7.05pm: Well Of Wisdom, 7.40pm: Lucius Tiberius, 8.15pm: Captain Von Trapp, 8.50pm: Secret Advisor, 9.25pm: George Villiers, 10pm: American Graffiti, 10.35pm: On The Warpath

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League semi-final, first leg
Bayern Munich v Real Madrid

When: April 25, 10.45pm kick-off (UAE)
Where: Allianz Arena, Munich
Live: BeIN Sports HD
Second leg: May 1, Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid

Results

57kg quarter-finals

Zakaria Eljamari (UAE) beat Hamed Al Matari (YEM) by points 3-0.

60kg quarter-finals

Ibrahim Bilal (UAE) beat Hyan Aljmyah (SYR) RSC round 2.

63.5kg quarter-finals

Nouredine Samir (UAE) beat Shamlan A Othman (KUW) by points 3-0.

67kg quarter-finals

Mohammed Mardi (UAE) beat Ahmad Ondash (LBN) by points 2-1.

71kg quarter-finals

Ahmad Bahman (UAE) defeated Lalthasanga Lelhchhun (IND) by points 3-0.

Amine El Moatassime (UAE) beat Seyed Kaveh Safakhaneh (IRI) by points 3-0.

81kg quarter-finals

Ilyass Habibali (UAE) beat Ahmad Hilal (PLE) by points 3-0

The biog

Favourite food: Fish and seafood

Favourite hobby: Socialising with friends

Favourite quote: You only get out what you put in!

Favourite country to visit: Italy

Favourite film: Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

Family: We all have one!

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Tips for taking the metro

- set out well ahead of time

- make sure you have at least Dh15 on you Nol card, as there could be big queues for top-up machines

- enter the right cabin. The train may be too busy to move between carriages once you're on

- don't carry too much luggage and tuck it under a seat to make room for fellow passengers

How to watch Ireland v Pakistan in UAE

When: The one-off Test starts on Friday, May 11
What time: Each day’s play is scheduled to start at 2pm UAE time.
TV: The match will be broadcast on OSN Sports Cricket HD. Subscribers to the channel can also stream the action live on OSN Play.

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
The Specs

Engine 3.8-litre, twin-turbo V8

Transmission: eight-speed automatic

Power: 582bhp (542bhp in GTS model)

Torque: 730Nm

Price: Dh649,000 (Dh549,000 for GTS) 

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIXTURES

All kick-off times 10.45pm UAE ( 4 GMT) unless stated

Tuesday
Sevilla v Maribor
Spartak Moscow v Liverpool
Manchester City v Shakhtar Donetsk
Napoli v Feyenoord
Besiktas v RB Leipzig
Monaco v Porto
Apoel Nicosia v Tottenham Hotspur
Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid

Wednesday
Basel v Benfica
CSKA Moscow Manchester United
Paris Saint-Germain v Bayern Munich
Anderlecht v Celtic
Qarabag v Roma (8pm)
Atletico Madrid v Chelsea
Juventus v Olympiakos
Sporting Lisbon v Barcelona

The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.

Part three: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

How to help

Send “thenational” to the following numbers or call the hotline on: 0502955999
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