• Israeli president Reuven Rivlin touches the coffin of former president and prime minister Shimon Peres during his funeral on September 30, 2016, at Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl national cemetery. Nicholas Kamm / Agence France-Presse
    Israeli president Reuven Rivlin touches the coffin of former president and prime minister Shimon Peres during his funeral on September 30, 2016, at Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl national cemetery. Nicholas Kamm / Agence France-Presse
  • Democratic US presidential nominee Hillary Clinton takes a selfie during an Iowa Democratic party vote rally on September 29, 2016, in Des Moines, Iowa. Brendan Smialowski / Agence France-Presse
    Democratic US presidential nominee Hillary Clinton takes a selfie during an Iowa Democratic party vote rally on September 29, 2016, in Des Moines, Iowa. Brendan Smialowski / Agence France-Presse
  • The car of Denmark’s Kevin Magnussen, who drives for Renault Sport F1, burns in the pit during a practice for the Malaysia Formula One Grand Prix at Sepang Circuit on September 30, 2016, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Mark Thompson / Getty Images
    The car of Denmark’s Kevin Magnussen, who drives for Renault Sport F1, burns in the pit during a practice for the Malaysia Formula One Grand Prix at Sepang Circuit on September 30, 2016, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Mark Thompson / Getty Images
  • The 26th Monaco Yacht show, one of the most prestigious pleasure boat shows in the world, showcases hundreds of yachts in Monte Carlo port, Monaco, on September 30, 2016. Eric Gaillard / Reuters
    The 26th Monaco Yacht show, one of the most prestigious pleasure boat shows in the world, showcases hundreds of yachts in Monte Carlo port, Monaco, on September 30, 2016. Eric Gaillard / Reuters
  • A police officer takes covers as protesters throw stones during a demonstration in Soamahamanina, China, on September 29, 2016, against the presence of the Chinese mining company Jiuxing, which they accuse of forcing the rental of land, and destruction of property and the environment. Rijasolo / Agence France-Presse
    A police officer takes covers as protesters throw stones during a demonstration in Soamahamanina, China, on September 29, 2016, against the presence of the Chinese mining company Jiuxing, which they accuse of forcing the rental of land, and destruction of property and the environment. Rijasolo / Agence France-Presse
  • Syrian men carry the injured amid the rubble of buildings destroyed by an air strike on the rebel-held northwestern city of Idlib on September 29, 2016 The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least five air strikes hit various areas of the city. Omar Haj Kadour / Agence France-Presse
    Syrian men carry the injured amid the rubble of buildings destroyed by an air strike on the rebel-held northwestern city of Idlib on September 29, 2016 The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least five air strikes hit various areas of the city. Omar Haj Kadour / Agence France-Presse
  • Indians ride on a tractor as they evacuate a village near Dauke, about 40 kilometres from Amritsar on September 29, 2016. The Punjab state government ordered an evacuation within a 10km radius from the India-Pakistan border. Indian commandos carried out strikes Friday along the border with Pakistan in Kashmir, provoking charges of “naked aggression” from its nuclear-armed neighbour. Narinder Nanu / Agence France-Presse
    Indians ride on a tractor as they evacuate a village near Dauke, about 40 kilometres from Amritsar on September 29, 2016. The Punjab state government ordered an evacuation within a 10km radius from the India-Pakistan border. Indian commandos carried out strikes Friday along the border with Pakistan in Kashmir, provoking charges of “naked aggression” from its nuclear-armed neighbour. Narinder Nanu / Agence France-Presse
  • The shadows of crutches and children with special needs are seen on September 29, 2016, during a party for young victims of the Syrian conflict in the rebel-held town of Hamouriyeh, near Damascus, Syria. Bassam Khabieh / Reuters
    The shadows of crutches and children with special needs are seen on September 29, 2016, during a party for young victims of the Syrian conflict in the rebel-held town of Hamouriyeh, near Damascus, Syria. Bassam Khabieh / Reuters
  • Clothes hang on barbed wires at a makeshift refugee and migrants camp near the Serbian town of Horgos, which is close to the border with Hungary, on September 29, 2016. The flow of migrants through the Balkans toward western Europe has continued despite the closure of the 'Balkan route' in March. More than 5,000 migrants have been stranded in Serbia looking for ways to cross to EU member states of Hungary and Croatia. Andrej Isakovic / Agence France-Presse
    Clothes hang on barbed wires at a makeshift refugee and migrants camp near the Serbian town of Horgos, which is close to the border with Hungary, on September 29, 2016. The flow of migrants through the Balkans toward western Europe has continued despite the closure of the 'Balkan route' in March. More than 5,000 migrants have been stranded in Serbia looking for ways to cross to EU member states of Hungary and Croatia. Andrej Isakovic / Agence France-Presse
  • Water continues to flow into a large sinkhole on the Mosaic Co property shown in this aerial photo taken September 29, 2016, in Mulberry, Florida. Neighbours of the huge sinkhole, which is sending cascades of contaminated water and fertiliser plant waste into Florida’s main drinking-water aquifer, are fearful and fuming that it took weeks for them to be notified of the disaster. Many are still waiting anxiously for results from tests for radiation and toxic chemicals in their well water. Chris O’Meara / Associated Press
    Water continues to flow into a large sinkhole on the Mosaic Co property shown in this aerial photo taken September 29, 2016, in Mulberry, Florida. Neighbours of the huge sinkhole, which is sending cascades of contaminated water and fertiliser plant waste into Florida’s main drinking-water aquifer, are fearful and fuming that it took weeks for them to be notified of the disaster. Many are still waiting anxiously for results from tests for radiation and toxic chemicals in their well water. Chris O’Meara / Associated Press
  • Former Barcelona football player Xavi Hernández, who now plays for Al-Sadd in the Qatar Stars League, signs a Barcelona shirt as he visits the Al Baqaa Palestinian refugee camp near Amman, Jordan, on September 29, 2016. Khalil Mazraawi / Agence France-Presse
    Former Barcelona football player Xavi Hernández, who now plays for Al-Sadd in the Qatar Stars League, signs a Barcelona shirt as he visits the Al Baqaa Palestinian refugee camp near Amman, Jordan, on September 29, 2016. Khalil Mazraawi / Agence France-Presse

World in focus — best photos for September 30, 2016


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

Tips to avoid getting scammed

1) Beware of cheques presented late on Thursday

2) Visit an RTA centre to change registration only after receiving payment

3) Be aware of people asking to test drive the car alone

4) Try not to close the sale at night

5) Don't be rushed into a sale 

6) Call 901 if you see any suspicious behaviour

Director: Laxman Utekar

Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, Diana Penty, Vineet Kumar Singh, Rashmika Mandanna

Rating: 1/5

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if you go

The flights Fly Dubai, Air Arabia, Emirates, Etihad, and Royal Jordanian all offer direct, three-and-a-half-hour flights from the UAE to the Jordanian capital Amman. Alternatively, from June Fly Dubai will offer a new direct service from Dubai to Aqaba in the south of the country. See the airlines’ respective sites for varying prices or search on reliable price-comparison site Skyscanner.

The trip 

Jamie Lafferty was a guest of the Jordan Tourist Board. For more information on adventure tourism in Jordan see Visit Jordan. A number of new and established tour companies offer the chance to go caving, rock-climbing, canyoning, and mountaineering in Jordan. Prices vary depending on how many activities you want to do and how many days you plan to stay in the country. Among the leaders are Terhaal, who offer a two-day canyoning trip from Dh845 per person. If you really want to push your limits, contact the Stronger Team. For a more trek-focused trip, KE Adventure offers an eight-day trip from Dh5,300 per person.

Name: Peter Dicce

Title: Assistant dean of students and director of athletics

Favourite sport: soccer

Favourite team: Bayern Munich

Favourite player: Franz Beckenbauer

Favourite activity in Abu Dhabi: scuba diving in the Northern Emirates 

 

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 

Warlight,
Michael Ondaatje, Knopf 

Tuesday's fixtures
Group A
Kyrgyzstan v Qatar, 5.45pm
Iran v Uzbekistan, 8pm
N Korea v UAE, 10.15pm
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The specs: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Price, base: Dh198,300
Engine: 2.0L in-line four-cylinder
Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
Power: 280hp @ 5,250rpm
Torque: 400Nm @ 2,250rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 7L / 100km

The specs: 2017 Lotus Evora Sport 410

Price, base / as tested Dh395,000 / Dh420,000

Engine 3.5L V6

Transmission Six-speed manual

Power 410hp @ 7,000rpm

Torque 420Nm @ 3,500rpm

Fuel economy, combined 9.7L / 100km

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The specs

Engine: 2.9-litre, V6 twin-turbo

Transmission: seven-speed PDK dual clutch automatic

Power: 375bhp

Torque: 520Nm

Price: Dh332,800

On sale: now

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