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The border crossing between Egypt and Gaza reopened on Sunday, allowing scores of foreigners and dual nationals, as well as several wounded Palestinians, to leave the enclave that has been devastated by relentless Israeli bombardment since October 7, Egyptian security officials said.
At least seven injured Palestinians arrived on Egyptian soil to receive medical treatment after a two-day border closure. More than 80 foreign nationals also crossed, with more undergoing border procedures, the officials said.
More than 32 Egyptians also crossed, they said.
The officials said dozens of foreign diplomats had waited at the Egyptian side of the border to receive those crossing and help them to travel to Cairo.
At least 80 aid lorries had also moved from Egypt into Gaza by Sunday afternoon, the officials added.
Humanitarian supplies started to be sent to Gaza through the Rafah crossing on October 21.
The UN said the aid, mostly water, food and medicine, fell far short of the levels needed after more than five weeks of bombardment and a complete blockade by Israel.
The vast majority of Gaza's 2.3 million residents are unable to escape the war, which erupted on October 7 when Hamas militants mounted an attack in southern Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking about 240 hostages.
Israel's response was an aerial onslaught that has displaced half of Gaza's population and, according to the enclave's Hamas-run Health Ministry, killed more than 11,000 Palestinians. Entire blocks in built-up areas have been destroyed.
Late on Saturday, border authorities in Gaza called for “all foreign passport holders and people on evacuation lists” to report to the terminal, located at the southern tip of the Gaza Strip.
Since November 1, dozens of wounded Palestinians have been evacuated to Egyptian hospitals, with hundreds of dual nationals and foreigners, including Americans, French, Russians and Poles, also leaving through Rafah.
The crossing, located in the north-eastern corner of the Sinai Peninsula, is the only one from Gaza not controlled by Israel.
Evacuations through the crossing were suspended for a third time on Friday amid issues related to the safety of transporting injured Palestinians from northern Gaza, the officials said.
The US said on Sunday that it had told Israel's forces to avoid fighting inside hospitals in the Gaza Strip, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told CBS News.
“The United States does not want to see firefights in hospitals where innocent people, patients receiving medical care, are caught in the crossfire, and we've had active consultations with the [Israeli forces] on this,” Mr Sullivan told the Face the Nation programme.
Pope appeals for aid
On Sunday at The Vatican, Pope Francis appealed for an end to hostilities, calling for “much more” aid.
The 86-year-old pontiff had already called for the creation of humanitarian corridors and said a two-state solution was needed to end the Israel-Hamas conflict.
“Enough, enough brothers, enough,” he said, addressing the crowds in St Peter's Square after his weekly Angelus prayers.
He said arms would never bring peace and warned the conflict must not widen.
He said the wounded in the Gaza Strip needed to be taken care of immediately, the protection of civilians ensured and the hostages held by Hamas freed.
“I am close to all those who suffer, Palestinians and Israelis,” he said. He was praying for them all, he added.
Who was Alfred Nobel?
The Nobel Prize was created by wealthy Swedish chemist and entrepreneur Alfred Nobel.
- In his will he dictated that the bulk of his estate should be used to fund "prizes to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind".
- Nobel is best known as the inventor of dynamite, but also wrote poetry and drama and could speak Russian, French, English and German by the age of 17. The five original prize categories reflect the interests closest to his heart.
- Nobel died in 1896 but it took until 1901, following a legal battle over his will, before the first prizes were awarded.
In numbers: China in Dubai
The number of Chinese people living in Dubai: An estimated 200,000
Number of Chinese people in International City: Almost 50,000
Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2018/19: 120,000
Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2010: 20,000
Percentage increase in visitors in eight years: 500 per cent
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Mia Man’s tips for fermentation
- Start with a simple recipe such as yogurt or sauerkraut
- Keep your hands and kitchen tools clean. Sanitize knives, cutting boards, tongs and storage jars with boiling water before you start.
- Mold is bad: the colour pink is a sign of mold. If yogurt turns pink as it ferments, you need to discard it and start again. For kraut, if you remove the top leaves and see any sign of mold, you should discard the batch.
- Always use clean, closed, airtight lids and containers such as mason jars when fermenting yogurt and kraut. Keep the lid closed to prevent insects and contaminants from getting in.
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."
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A list of the animal rescue organisations in the UAE
Learn more about Qasr Al Hosn
In 2013, The National's History Project went beyond the walls to see what life was like living in Abu Dhabi's fabled fort:
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New process leads to panic among jobseekers
As a UAE-based travel agent who processes tourist visas from the Philippines, Jennifer Pacia Gado is fielding a lot of calls from concerned travellers just now. And they are all asking the same question.
“My clients are mostly Filipinos, and they [all want to know] about good conduct certificates,” says the 34-year-old Filipina, who has lived in the UAE for five years.
Ms Gado contacted the Philippines Embassy to get more information on the certificate so she can share it with her clients. She says many are worried about the process and associated costs – which could be as high as Dh500 to obtain and attest a good conduct certificate from the Philippines for jobseekers already living in the UAE.
“They are worried about this because when they arrive here without the NBI [National Bureau of Investigation] clearance, it is a hassle because it takes time,” she says.
“They need to go first to the embassy to apply for the application of the NBI clearance. After that they have go to the police station [in the UAE] for the fingerprints. And then they will apply for the special power of attorney so that someone can finish the process in the Philippines. So it is a long process and more expensive if you are doing it from here.”
RedCrow Intelligence Company Profile
Started: 2016
Founders: Hussein Nasser Eddin, Laila Akel, Tayeb Akel
Based: Ramallah, Palestine
Sector: Technology, Security
# of staff: 13
Investment: $745,000
Investors: Palestine’s Ibtikar Fund, Abu Dhabi’s Gothams and angel investors
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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
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Name: Younis Al Balooshi
Nationality: Emirati
Education: Doctorate degree in forensic medicine at the University of Bonn
Hobbies: Drawing and reading books about graphic design
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K Coetzer 95, J Siddique 3-49, R Mustafa 3-35
UAE 224-3 in 43,5 overs
C Suri 67, B Hameed 63 not out
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Company name: Blah
Started: 2018
Founder: Aliyah Al Abbar and Hend Al Marri
Based: Dubai
Industry: Technology and talent management
Initial investment: Dh20,000
Investors: Self-funded
Total customers: 40
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- Three wins in past 10 starts
- 45 pro starts worldwide: 5 wins, 17 top 5s
- Ranked 551th in world on debut, now No 4 (was No 2 earlier this year)
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Abdullah Abdullah 39.52 per cent
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar 3.85 per cent
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