• This aerial photo taken shows people visiting a night market in Shenyang in China's northeastern Liaoning province. AFP
    This aerial photo taken shows people visiting a night market in Shenyang in China's northeastern Liaoning province. AFP
  • A Sikh devotee pays respect at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India. AFP
    A Sikh devotee pays respect at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India. AFP
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    A man walks a dog on an empty downtown street as the sun sets, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo
  • Brazilians and tourists walk at Ipanema beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. EPA
    Brazilians and tourists walk at Ipanema beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. EPA
  • An employee of LG Twins watches their intra-team game which is played to be broadcasted online for their fans at a stadium emptied due to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Seoul, South Korea. REUTERS
    An employee of LG Twins watches their intra-team game which is played to be broadcasted online for their fans at a stadium emptied due to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Seoul, South Korea. REUTERS
  • Lava is seen oozing down the Piton de le Fournaise volcano during an eruption, on the French Indian Ocean island of La Reunion. AFP
    Lava is seen oozing down the Piton de le Fournaise volcano during an eruption, on the French Indian Ocean island of La Reunion. AFP
  • A man walks in front of Eiffel Tower lit up with the message 'Merci' or 'Thank you' in support of health workers battling the coronavirus pandemic in Paris. AFP
    A man walks in front of Eiffel Tower lit up with the message 'Merci' or 'Thank you' in support of health workers battling the coronavirus pandemic in Paris. AFP
  • A photo taken from the Swiss alpine resort of Zermatt shows the iconic Matterhorn mountain located on the Italian-Swiss border that peaks at 4478 meters illuminated by Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter "as a sign of hope and solidarity" amid the COVID-19 pandemic. AFP
    A photo taken from the Swiss alpine resort of Zermatt shows the iconic Matterhorn mountain located on the Italian-Swiss border that peaks at 4478 meters illuminated by Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter "as a sign of hope and solidarity" amid the COVID-19 pandemic. AFP
  • Local people walk between tombs at a military cemetery in Xindian district, New Taipei City. Taiwanese pay their respects to their ancestors during the Qinming Festival between April 2-6. AFP
    Local people walk between tombs at a military cemetery in Xindian district, New Taipei City. Taiwanese pay their respects to their ancestors during the Qinming Festival between April 2-6. AFP
  • YogaUP founder Chaukei Ngai demonstrates the Revolved High Lunge Twist (Parivrtta Ashtachandrasana) as she leads a live-streamed yoga class via the Zoom online video conferencing platform, at her studio in Discovery Bay, on the outlying Lantau Island in Hong Kong. AFP
    YogaUP founder Chaukei Ngai demonstrates the Revolved High Lunge Twist (Parivrtta Ashtachandrasana) as she leads a live-streamed yoga class via the Zoom online video conferencing platform, at her studio in Discovery Bay, on the outlying Lantau Island in Hong Kong. AFP

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Cryopreservation: A timeline
  1. Keyhole surgery under general anaesthetic
  2. Ovarian tissue surgically removed
  3. Tissue processed in a high-tech facility
  4. Tissue re-implanted at a time of the patient’s choosing
  5. Full hormone production regained within 4-6 months
Expert advice

“Join in with a group like Cycle Safe Dubai or TrainYAS, where you’ll meet like-minded people and always have support on hand.”

Stewart Howison, co-founder of Cycle Safe Dubai and owner of Revolution Cycles

“When you sweat a lot, you lose a lot of salt and other electrolytes from your body. If your electrolytes drop enough, you will be at risk of cramping. To prevent salt deficiency, simply add an electrolyte mix to your water.”

Cornelia Gloor, head of RAK Hospital’s Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Centre 

“Don’t make the mistake of thinking you can ride as fast or as far during the summer as you do in cooler weather. The heat will make you expend more energy to maintain a speed that might normally be comfortable, so pace yourself when riding during the hotter parts of the day.”

Chandrashekar Nandi, physiotherapist at Burjeel Hospital in Dubai
 

COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
 
Started: 2021
 
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
 
Based: Tunisia 
 
Sector: Water technology 
 
Number of staff: 22 
 
Investment raised: $4 million 
Labour dispute

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Teams

Punjabi Legends Owners: Inzamam-ul-Haq and Intizar-ul-Haq; Key player: Misbah-ul-Haq

Pakhtoons Owners: Habib Khan and Tajuddin Khan; Key player: Shahid Afridi

Maratha Arabians Owners: Sohail Khan, Ali Tumbi, Parvez Khan; Key player: Virender Sehwag

Bangla Tigers Owners: Shirajuddin Alam, Yasin Choudhary, Neelesh Bhatnager, Anis and Rizwan Sajan; Key player: TBC

Colombo Lions Owners: Sri Lanka Cricket; Key player: TBC

Kerala Kings Owners: Hussain Adam Ali and Shafi Ul Mulk; Key player: Eoin Morgan

Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Format 10 overs per side, matches last for 90 minutes

Timeline October 25: Around 120 players to be entered into a draft, to be held in Dubai; December 21: Matches start; December 24: Finals

The specs

Common to all models unless otherwise stated

Engine: 4-cylinder 2-litre T-GDi

0-100kph: 5.3 seconds (Elantra); 5.5 seconds (Kona); 6.1 seconds (Veloster)

Power: 276hp

Torque: 392Nm

Transmission: 6-Speed Manual/ 8-Speed Dual Clutch FWD

Price: TBC

The specs
 
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
Gulf Under 19s final

Dubai College A 50-12 Dubai College B

Electric scooters: some rules to remember
  • Riders must be 14-years-old or over
  • Wear a protective helmet
  • Park the electric scooter in designated parking lots (if any)
  • Do not leave electric scooter in locations that obstruct traffic or pedestrians
  • Solo riders only, no passengers allowed
  • Do not drive outside designated lanes

Royal Birkdale Golf Course

Location: Southport, Merseyside, England

Established: 1889

Type: Private

Total holes: 18

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