• A woman (front) poses in Japanese painter Shigeki Matsuyama’s art installation ‘Narcissism: Dazzle room’ during the ‘rooms 33’ fashion and design trade show at Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Since 2000, ‘rooms’ is a biannual international fashion and design trade show which presents a wide range of items as well as art installations. EPA
    A woman (front) poses in Japanese painter Shigeki Matsuyama’s art installation ‘Narcissism: Dazzle room’ during the ‘rooms 33’ fashion and design trade show at Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Since 2000, ‘rooms’ is a biannual international fashion and design trade show which presents a wide range of items as well as art installations. EPA
  • A motorist takes cover on a wall as winds and rain from Super Typhoon Meranti lash Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan. The storm is the strongest recorded since Super Typhoon Haiyan developed in 2013. EPA
    A motorist takes cover on a wall as winds and rain from Super Typhoon Meranti lash Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan. The storm is the strongest recorded since Super Typhoon Haiyan developed in 2013. EPA
  • Windows are opened in a high rise building as mild spring weather arrives in Sydney. AFP
    Windows are opened in a high rise building as mild spring weather arrives in Sydney. AFP
  • Swimmers enjoy an early morning dip shortly before sunrise in the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London. Dan Kitwood / Getty Images
    Swimmers enjoy an early morning dip shortly before sunrise in the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London. Dan Kitwood / Getty Images
  • Juan Flores (left) a traditional Aztec dancer looks on during a rally in San Diego, California, in support for the protesters at Standing Rock, North Dakota who are fighting construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The US government last week sought to stop construction on a controversial oil pipeline in North Dakota that has angered Native Americans, blocking any work on federal land and asking the company to “voluntarily pause” work nearby. Sandy Huffaker / AFP
    Juan Flores (left) a traditional Aztec dancer looks on during a rally in San Diego, California, in support for the protesters at Standing Rock, North Dakota who are fighting construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The US government last week sought to stop construction on a controversial oil pipeline in North Dakota that has angered Native Americans, blocking any work on federal land and asking the company to “voluntarily pause” work nearby. Sandy Huffaker / AFP
  • The Dalai Lama (centre) sits next to French Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard (left) and French senator Michel Raison (right) as he addresses a meeting with members of the parliamentary international group on Tibetan issues at the Salons de Boffrand at the French Senate premises in Paris. The Dalai Lama is on a six-day visit to France for the first time in five years. AFP
    The Dalai Lama (centre) sits next to French Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard (left) and French senator Michel Raison (right) as he addresses a meeting with members of the parliamentary international group on Tibetan issues at the Salons de Boffrand at the French Senate premises in Paris. The Dalai Lama is on a six-day visit to France for the first time in five years. AFP
  • A woman applies makeup to a young girl dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari during the Kumari Puja festival in Kathmandu, Nepal. The festival is a gathering in which young girls pose as the Living Goddess Kumari and are worshipped by people in belief that their children will remain healthy. Navesh Chitrakar / Reuters
    A woman applies makeup to a young girl dressed as the Living Goddess Kumari during the Kumari Puja festival in Kathmandu, Nepal. The festival is a gathering in which young girls pose as the Living Goddess Kumari and are worshipped by people in belief that their children will remain healthy. Navesh Chitrakar / Reuters
  • Iraqi children play on a street in the capital Baghdad during the Eid al-Adha holiday. AFP
    Iraqi children play on a street in the capital Baghdad during the Eid al-Adha holiday. AFP
  • Martin Kaymer of Germany tees off on the second hole during a pro-am round ahead of the Italian Open at Golf Club Milano in Monza, Italy. Andrew Redington / Getty Images
    Martin Kaymer of Germany tees off on the second hole during a pro-am round ahead of the Italian Open at Golf Club Milano in Monza, Italy. Andrew Redington / Getty Images

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World in focus – best photos for September 14, 2016

Jake Badger

September 14, 2016

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A look at the best photos from around the world today.

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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UPI facts

More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions

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Muslim Council of Elders condemns terrorism on religious sites

The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the criminal attacks on religious sites in Britain.

It firmly rejected “acts of terrorism, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sanctity of houses of worship”.

“Attacking places of worship is a form of terrorism and extremism that threatens peace and stability within societies,” it said.

The council also warned against the rise of hate speech, racism, extremism and Islamophobia. It urged the international community to join efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

Poland Statement
All people fleeing from Ukraine before the armed conflict are allowed to enter Poland. Our country shelters every person whose life is in danger - regardless of their nationality.

The dominant group of refugees in Poland are citizens of Ukraine, but among the people checked by the Border Guard are also citizens of the USA, Nigeria, India, Georgia and other countries.

All persons admitted to Poland are verified by the Border Guard. In relation to those who are in doubt, e.g. do not have documents, Border Guard officers apply appropriate checking procedures.

No person who has received refuge in Poland will be sent back to a country torn by war.

Jewel of the Expo 2020

252 projectors installed on Al Wasl dome

13.6km of steel used in the structure that makes it equal in length to 16 Burj Khalifas

550 tonnes of moulded steel were raised last year to cap the dome

724,000 cubic metres is the space it encloses

Stands taller than the leaning tower of Pisa

Steel trellis dome is one of the largest single structures on site

The size of 16 tennis courts and weighs as much as 500 elephants

Al Wasl means connection in Arabic

World’s largest 360-degree projection surface

Jetour T1 specs

Engine: 2-litre turbocharged

Power: 254hp

Torque: 390Nm

Price: From Dh126,000

Available: Now

TOURNAMENT INFO

2018 ICC World Twenty20 Asian Western Regional Qualifier
The top three teams progress to the Asia Qualifier

Thursday results
UAE beat Kuwait by 86 runs
Qatar beat Bahrain by five wickets
Saudi Arabia beat Maldives by 35 runs

Friday fixtures
10am, third-place playoff – Saudi Arabia v Kuwait
3pm, final – UAE v Qatar

Specs

Engine: Dual-motor all-wheel-drive electric

Range: Up to 610km

Power: 905hp

Torque: 985Nm

Price: From Dh439,000

Available: Now

Three trading apps to try

Sharad Nair recommends three investment apps for UAE residents:

  • For beginners or people who want to start investing with limited capital, Mr Nair suggests eToro. “The low fees and low minimum balance requirements make the platform more accessible,” he says. “The user interface is straightforward to understand and operate, while its social element may help ease beginners into the idea of investing money by looking to a virtual community.”
  • If you’re an experienced investor, and have $10,000 or more to invest, consider Saxo Bank. “Saxo Bank offers a more comprehensive trading platform with advanced features and insight for more experienced users. It offers a more personalised approach to opening and operating an account on their platform,” he says.
  • Finally, StashAway could work for those who want a hands-off approach to their investing. “It removes one of the biggest challenges for novice traders: picking the securities in their portfolio,” Mr Nair says. “A goal-based approach or view towards investing can help motivate residents who may usually shy away from investment platforms.”
The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm

Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh117,059

How it works

A $10 hand-powered LED light and battery bank

Device is operated by hand cranking it at any time during the day or night 

The charge is stored inside a battery

The ratio is that for every minute you crank, it provides 10 minutes light on the brightest mode

A full hand wound charge is of 16.5minutes 

This gives 1.1 hours of light on high mode or 2.5 hours of light on low mode

When more light is needed, it can be recharged by winding again

The larger version costs between $18-20 and generates more than 15 hours of light with a 45-minute charge

No limit on how many times you can charge

 

The biog

Nickname: Mama Nadia to children, staff and parents

Education: Bachelors degree in English Literature with Social work from UAE University

As a child: Kept sweets on the window sill for workers, set aside money to pay for education of needy families

Holidays: Spends most of her days off at Senses often with her family who describe the centre as part of their life too

UAE's final round of matches
  • Sep 1, 2016 Beat Japan 2-1 (away)
  • Sep 6, 2016 Lost to Australia 1-0 (home)
  • Oct 6, 2016 Beat Thailand 3-1 (home)
  • Oct 11, 2016 Lost to Saudi Arabia 3-0 (away)
  • Nov 15, 2016 Beat Iraq 2-0 (home)
  • Mar 23, 2017 Lost to Japan 2-0 (home)
  • Mar 28, 2017 Lost to Australia 2-0 (away)
  • June 13, 2017 Drew 1-1 with Thailand (away)
  • Aug 29, 2017 v Saudi Arabia (home)
  • Sep 5, 2017 v Iraq (away)
Full Party in the Park line-up

2pm – Andreah

3pm – Supernovas

4.30pm – The Boxtones

5.30pm – Lighthouse Family

7pm – Step On DJs

8pm – Richard Ashcroft

9.30pm – Chris Wright

10pm – Fatboy Slim

11pm – Hollaphonic

 

While you're here
Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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