• Residents react as musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi (not visible), also known as Bobi Wine, arrives at a polling station to vote in Magere, Uganda. AFP
    Residents react as musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi (not visible), also known as Bobi Wine, arrives at a polling station to vote in Magere, Uganda. AFP
  • Relatives attend a Covid-19 victim's burial in the rain, at the Nossa Senhora Aparecida cemetery in Manaus, Amazonas state, Brazil. AFP
    Relatives attend a Covid-19 victim's burial in the rain, at the Nossa Senhora Aparecida cemetery in Manaus, Amazonas state, Brazil. AFP
  • Framed baby dolls are pictured at a shrine in Tuam, County Galway, which was erected in memory of up to 800 children who were allegedly buried at the site of the former home for unmarried mothers. AFP
    Framed baby dolls are pictured at a shrine in Tuam, County Galway, which was erected in memory of up to 800 children who were allegedly buried at the site of the former home for unmarried mothers. AFP
  • A grey seal pup is seen on Horsey Gap beach, near Horsey, on the Norfolk coast, Britain. Reuters
    A grey seal pup is seen on Horsey Gap beach, near Horsey, on the Norfolk coast, Britain. Reuters
  • Fiorentina's Italian forward Cristian Kouame kicks the corner flag as he celebrates scoring an equaliser during the Italian Cup (Coppa Italia) match against Inter Milan at the Artemio-Franchi stadium in Florence. AFP
    Fiorentina's Italian forward Cristian Kouame kicks the corner flag as he celebrates scoring an equaliser during the Italian Cup (Coppa Italia) match against Inter Milan at the Artemio-Franchi stadium in Florence. AFP
  • White House advisor Peter Navarro leaves the West Wing of the White House with a photograph of US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Washington, DC. Reuters
    White House advisor Peter Navarro leaves the West Wing of the White House with a photograph of US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Washington, DC. Reuters
  • A red fox carries prey in its mouth as it walks through the snow near Pomaz in Hungary. MTI via AP
    A red fox carries prey in its mouth as it walks through the snow near Pomaz in Hungary. MTI via AP
  • A barber attends his customer at his roadside stall in New Delhi, India. AFP
    A barber attends his customer at his roadside stall in New Delhi, India. AFP
  • A passenger walks towards a counter in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. Reuters
    A passenger walks towards a counter in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. Reuters
  • Boys play at a former monument that has been damaged in Palu, Central Sulawesi province, Indonesia. Reuters
    Boys play at a former monument that has been damaged in Palu, Central Sulawesi province, Indonesia. Reuters
  • Members of the media wait outside Chigi Palace, the Prime Minister's official residence, in Rome, Italy. Reuters
    Members of the media wait outside Chigi Palace, the Prime Minister's official residence, in Rome, Italy. Reuters
  • An eruption from Mount Etna lighting up the night sky is seen from the small village of Fornazzo under the volcano in Italy. Reuters
    An eruption from Mount Etna lighting up the night sky is seen from the small village of Fornazzo under the volcano in Italy. Reuters

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World in focus - best photos for January 14, 2021

Take a look at some of the best images from around the world in the past 24 hours

The National

January 14, 2021

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First look inside Abu Dhabi’s dazzling new Al Qana entertainment hub

Property of the week: A Dh38.5 million mansion with a cinema, orangery and golf course views

Hundreds of National Guard troops rest on the floor of the Capitol building

What the law says

Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.

“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.

“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”

If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.

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
How does ToTok work?

The calling app is available to download on Google Play and Apple App Store

To successfully install ToTok, users are asked to enter their phone number and then create a nickname.

The app then gives users the option add their existing phone contacts, allowing them to immediately contact people also using the application by video or voice call or via message.

Users can also invite other contacts to download ToTok to allow them to make contact through the app.

 

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Kareem Shaheen on Canada
Indoor cricket World Cup:
Insportz, Dubai, September 16-23

UAE fixtures:
Men
Saturday, September 16 – 1.45pm, v New Zealand
Sunday, September 17 – 10.30am, v Australia; 3.45pm, v South Africa
Monday, September 18 – 2pm, v England; 7.15pm, v India
Tuesday, September 19 – 12.15pm, v Singapore; 5.30pm, v Sri Lanka
Thursday, September 21 – 2pm v Malaysia
Friday, September 22 – 3.30pm, semi-final
Saturday, September 23 – 3pm, grand final

Women
Saturday, September 16 – 5.15pm, v Australia
Sunday, September 17 – 2pm, v South Africa; 7.15pm, v New Zealand
Monday, September 18 – 5.30pm, v England
Tuesday, September 19 – 10.30am, v New Zealand; 3.45pm, v South Africa
Thursday, September 21 – 12.15pm, v Australia
Friday, September 22 – 1.30pm, semi-final
Saturday, September 23 – 1pm, grand final

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THE 12 BREAKAWAY CLUBS

England

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur

Italy
AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus

Spain
Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Real Madrid

Longreads
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CHELSEA'S NEXT FIVE GAMES

Mar 10: Norwich(A)

Mar 13: Newcastle(H)

Mar 16: Lille(A)

Mar 19: Middlesbrough(A)

Apr 2: Brentford(H)

Turkish Ladies

Various artists, Sony Music Turkey 

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Key findings of Jenkins report
  • Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
  • Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
  • Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
  • Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

David Haye record

Total fights: 32
Wins: 28
Wins by KO: 26
Losses: 4

Learn more about Qasr Al Hosn
ENGLAND SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Jack Butland, Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope 
Defenders: John Stones, Harry Maguire, Phil Jones, Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier, Gary Cahill, Ashley Young, Danny Rose, Trent Alexander-Arnold 
Midfielders: Eric Dier, Jordan Henderson, Dele Alli, Jesse Lingard, Raheem Sterling, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Fabian Delph 
Forwards: Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy, Marcus Rashford, Danny Welbeck

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