Arabian oryx roam in the United Arab Emirates. Wam
Arabian oryx roam in the United Arab Emirates. Wam
A white stork carries material to build its nest as it flies above the village of Pogost, Belarus. Reuters
A white stork carries material to build its nest as it flies above the village of Pogost, Belarus. Reuters
A langur monkey drinks water from a tap on a hot summer day on the outskirts of Ajmer in the Indian state of Rajasthan. AFP
A langur monkey drinks water from a tap on a hot summer day on the outskirts of Ajmer in the Indian state of Rajasthan. AFP
Cypriot mouflons inside the buffer zone between the internationally recognised Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish-occupied north, near Variseia, some 70 kilometres west of the capital Nicosia. AFP
Cypriot mouflons inside the buffer zone between the internationally recognised Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish-occupied north, near Variseia, some 70 kilometres west of the capital Nicosia. AFP
Flamingos tend to their fledgling at the zoo in Rome. In the past three weeks, five flamingo fledglings hatched at the zoo. AFP
Flamingos tend to their fledgling at the zoo in Rome. In the past three weeks, five flamingo fledglings hatched at the zoo. AFP
Humboldt penguins dive into the water in the zoo in Frankfurt, Germany. AP Photo
Humboldt penguins dive into the water in the zoo in Frankfurt, Germany. AP Photo
A Baribal American black bear rests near buffalos in their enclosure at the Planete Sauvage zoological park in Port-Saint-Pere, near Nantes, western France. AFP
A Baribal American black bear rests near buffalos in their enclosure at the Planete Sauvage zoological park in Port-Saint-Pere, near Nantes, western France. AFP
Greater kudus stroll through their enclosure at the Planete Sauvage zoological park in Port-Saint-Pere, near Nantes, western France. AFP /
Greater kudus stroll through their enclosure at the Planete Sauvage zoological park in Port-Saint-Pere, near Nantes, western France. AFP /
The critically endangered Emirati Leaf-toed Gecko (Asaccus caudivolvulus) is the only species of herpetofauna that is endemic to the UAE. Photo by Johannes Els.
The critically endangered Emirati Leaf-toed Gecko (Asaccus caudivolvulus) is the only species of herpetofauna that is endemic to the UAE. Photo by Johannes Els.
Flamingos stand in their enclosure at zoo in Rome. In the past three weeks, five flamingo fledglings hatched at the zoo. AFP
Flamingos stand in their enclosure at zoo in Rome. In the past three weeks, five flamingo fledglings hatched at the zoo. AFP
A herd of grey cattle are driven from their winter habitat to their summer pasture in The Puszta on the Great Hungarian Plain near Hotobagy, Hungary. EPA
A herd of grey cattle are driven from their winter habitat to their summer pasture in The Puszta on the Great Hungarian Plain near Hotobagy, Hungary. EPA
A bird takes flight from the crossbar during the Copa Libertadores football tournament match between Venezuela's Zamora and Brazil's Atletico Mineiro in Barinas, Venezuela. AFP
A bird takes flight from the crossbar during the Copa Libertadores football tournament match between Venezuela's Zamora and Brazil's Atletico Mineiro in Barinas, Venezuela. AFP
An Indian spotted owl looks out from its nest in a tree in Guwahati. AFP
An Indian spotted owl looks out from its nest in a tree in Guwahati. AFP
A brown bear cub is seen at NGO Arcturos' bear sanctuary in the village of Nymfaio, near Florina, Greece. Reuters
A brown bear cub is seen at NGO Arcturos' bear sanctuary in the village of Nymfaio, near Florina, Greece. Reuters
A black redstart sits on a fence in the village of Turov, Belarus. Reuters
A black redstart sits on a fence in the village of Turov, Belarus. Reuters

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Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
The biog

Marital status: Separated with two young daughters

Education: Master's degree from American Univeristy of Cairo

Favourite book: That Is How They Defeat Despair by Salwa Aladian

Favourite Motto: Their happiness is your happiness

Goal: For Nefsy to become his legacy long after he is gon

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Need to know

Unlike other mobile wallets and payment apps, a unique feature of eWallet is that there is no need to have a bank account, credit or debit card to do digital payments.

Customers only need a valid Emirates ID and a working UAE mobile number to register for eWallet account.

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German intelligence warnings
  • 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800
  • 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950
  • 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250 

Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution

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Company profile

Date started: Founded in May 2017 and operational since April 2018

Founders: co-founder and chief executive, Doaa Aref; Dr Rasha Rady, co-founder and chief operating officer.

Based: Cairo, Egypt

Sector: Health-tech

Size: 22 employees

Funding: Seed funding 

Investors: Flat6labs, 500 Falcons, three angel investors

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TRAP

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Saleka Shyamalan, Ariel Donaghue

Director: M Night Shyamalan

Rating: 3/5

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Global Fungi Facts

• Scientists estimate there could be as many as 3 million fungal species globally
• Only about 160,000 have been officially described leaving around 90% undiscovered
• Fungi account for roughly 90% of Earth's unknown biodiversity
• Forest fungi help tackle climate change, absorbing up to 36% of global fossil fuel emissions annually and storing around 5 billion tonnes of carbon in the planet's topsoil

The Good Liar

Starring: Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen

Directed by: Bill Condon

Three out of five stars

Silent Hill f

Publisher: Konami

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

Rating: 4.5/5

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