• Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called yellow man, eats a cob of corn at Saadallah al-Jabiri square in the northern Syrian city. AFP
    Abu Zakkour, Aleppo's so-called yellow man, eats a cob of corn at Saadallah al-Jabiri square in the northern Syrian city. AFP
  • Mahmud al-Rammah shows water pipes waiting to be installed at the Zentan water pumping station in Libya. AFP
    Mahmud al-Rammah shows water pipes waiting to be installed at the Zentan water pumping station in Libya. AFP
  • Al-Nassr fans cheer during the Saudi King's Cup - Quarter Final match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. EPA
    Al-Nassr fans cheer during the Saudi King's Cup - Quarter Final match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. EPA
  • Dervish dancers perform at Khan Asaad Basha in the old city of Damascus, Syria. EPA
    Dervish dancers perform at Khan Asaad Basha in the old city of Damascus, Syria. EPA
  • Relatives mourn during the funeral of Palestinian Mohamad Edwan near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Reuters
    Relatives mourn during the funeral of Palestinian Mohamad Edwan near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Reuters
  • Mick Schumacher drives the Scuderia Ferrari SF90 during F1 testing in Bahrain. Getty Images
    Mick Schumacher drives the Scuderia Ferrari SF90 during F1 testing in Bahrain. Getty Images
  • Yemenis fill jerrycans with water at a makeshift camp in the district of Abs, in Yemen's northwestern Hajjah province. AFP
    Yemenis fill jerrycans with water at a makeshift camp in the district of Abs, in Yemen's northwestern Hajjah province. AFP
  • The sun rises as fishermen are seen at the seaport of Gaza City. Reuters
    The sun rises as fishermen are seen at the seaport of Gaza City. Reuters

The Middle East framed - regional photography for April 2, 2019

We bring you the best pictures from the Middle East and North Africa

The National

April 02, 2019

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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
Results:

6.30pm: Maiden | US$45,000 (Dirt) | 1,400 metres

Winner: Tabarak, Royston Ffrench (jockey), Rashed Bouresly (trainer)

7.05pm: Handicap | $175,000 (Turf) | 3,200m

Winner: Dubhe, William Buick, Charlie Appleby

7.40pm: UAE 2000 Guineas Group 3 | $250,000 (D) | 1,600m

Winner: Estihdaaf, Christophe Soumillon, Saeed bin Suroor

8.15pm: Handicap | $135,000 (T) | 1,800m

Winner: Nordic Lights, William Buick, Charlie Appleby

8.50pm: Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 Group 2 | $450,000 (D) | 1,900m

Winner: North America, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar

9.25pm: Handicap | $175,000 (T) | 1,200m

Winner: Mazzini, Adrie de Vries, Fawzi Nass

10pm: Handicap | $135,000 (T) | 1,400m.

Winner: Mubtasim, William Buick, Charlie Appleby

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