• Palestinian students attend a class at a school run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza Strip, on the first day of school after local authorities eased some pandemic restrictions. AFP
    Palestinian students attend a class at a school run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza Strip, on the first day of school after local authorities eased some pandemic restrictions. AFP
  • A waiter puts plates of food inside a robot which serves the food to the diners at Kimbo Restaurant and Cafe in Cairo, Egypt. EPA
    A waiter puts plates of food inside a robot which serves the food to the diners at Kimbo Restaurant and Cafe in Cairo, Egypt. EPA
  • A Lebanese protester throws flaming banners over a blast wall, erected around parliament, during clashes in downtown Beirut. AFP
    A Lebanese protester throws flaming banners over a blast wall, erected around parliament, during clashes in downtown Beirut. AFP
  • Palestinian students walk to their school in Gaza City after five months of closures during the pandemic. EPA
    Palestinian students walk to their school in Gaza City after five months of closures during the pandemic. EPA
  • Staff members of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre unload aid supplies at Beirut International airport, Lebanon. Saudi Press Agency
    Staff members of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre unload aid supplies at Beirut International airport, Lebanon. Saudi Press Agency
  • A Sudanese person sits on a mound at a flooded field near the town of Osaylat, 60 km southeast of the capital in Khartoum, Sudan. AP Photo
    A Sudanese person sits on a mound at a flooded field near the town of Osaylat, 60 km southeast of the capital in Khartoum, Sudan. AP Photo
  • Bulldozers remove rubble and debris from the damaged grain silos at the Port of Beirut in Beirut, Lebanon. Bloomberg
    Bulldozers remove rubble and debris from the damaged grain silos at the Port of Beirut in Beirut, Lebanon. Bloomberg
  • Locals and few tourists enjoy the sea at Fig Tree Bay in the southeastern coastal resort of Protaras, Cyprus. EPA
    Locals and few tourists enjoy the sea at Fig Tree Bay in the southeastern coastal resort of Protaras, Cyprus. EPA

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Classification of skills

A worker is categorised as skilled by the MOHRE based on nine levels given in the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) issued by the International Labour Organisation. 

A skilled worker would be someone at a professional level (levels 1 – 5) which includes managers, professionals, technicians and associate professionals, clerical support workers, and service and sales workers.

The worker must also have an attested educational certificate higher than secondary or an equivalent certification, and earn a monthly salary of at least Dh4,000. 

Cultural fiesta

What: The Al Burda Festival
When: November 14 (from 10am)
Where: Warehouse421,  Abu Dhabi
The Al Burda Festival is a celebration of Islamic art and culture, featuring talks, performances and exhibitions. Organised by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, this one-day event opens with a session on the future of Islamic art. With this in mind, it is followed by a number of workshops and “masterclass” sessions in everything from calligraphy and typography to geometry and the origins of Islamic design. There will also be discussions on subjects including ‘Who is the Audience for Islamic Art?’ and ‘New Markets for Islamic Design.’ A live performance from Kuwaiti guitarist Yousif Yaseen should be one of the highlights of the day. 

Mountain Classification Tour de France after Stage 8 on Saturday: 

  • 1. Lilian Calmejane (France / Direct Energie) 11
  • 2. Fabio Aru (Italy / Astana) 10
  • 3. Daniel Martin (Ireland / Quick-Step) 8
  • 4. Robert Gesink (Netherlands / LottoNL) 8
  • 5. Warren Barguil (France / Sunweb) 7
  • 6. Chris Froome (Britain / Team Sky) 6
  • 7. Guillaume Martin (France / Wanty) 6
  • 8. Jan Bakelants (Belgium / AG2R) 5
  • 9. Serge Pauwels (Belgium / Dimension Data) 5
  • 10. Richie Porte (Australia / BMC Racing) 4
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