A shepherd on horseback watches over his flock of sheep as they try to graze on drought-stricken land near the town of Karapinar, in Konya province, Central Anatolia, Turkey. All pictures Getty Images
A shepherd on horseback watches over his flock of sheep as they try to graze on drought-stricken land near the town of Karapinar, in Konya province, Central Anatolia, Turkey. All pictures Getty Images
In an aerial view, a shepherd leads his flock of sheep across parched grasslands in Karapinar, as they throw up a cloud of dust.
In an aerial view, a shepherd leads his flock of sheep across parched grasslands in Karapinar, as they throw up a cloud of dust.
A shepherd seeks fresh pasture for his flock of sheep near Karapinar. Konya is Turkey's agricultural heartland and extreme drought conditions over the past two years have taken a heavy toll on farmers and the land.
A shepherd seeks fresh pasture for his flock of sheep near Karapinar. Konya is Turkey's agricultural heartland and extreme drought conditions over the past two years have taken a heavy toll on farmers and the land.
Farmers Suleyman Kalkan, left, and Niyazi Ibrahimi feed sheep in a byre on their farm in Karapinar.
Farmers Suleyman Kalkan, left, and Niyazi Ibrahimi feed sheep in a byre on their farm in Karapinar.
Livestock farmers in Konya recently held protests, blocking roads over a lack of water for their animals and for growing fodder.
Livestock farmers in Konya recently held protests, blocking roads over a lack of water for their animals and for growing fodder.
Villagers have complained that sheep are struggling to eat dried up crops in the fields and that they have no fodder for their cattle.
Villagers have complained that sheep are struggling to eat dried up crops in the fields and that they have no fodder for their cattle.
Their plight is worsened as inflation, accelerating under the slump of the Turkish lira, makes feed imports more expensive.
Their plight is worsened as inflation, accelerating under the slump of the Turkish lira, makes feed imports more expensive.
Sheep throw up dust as they forage for shoots among withered grasslands. Lack of rain is forcing farmers to tap in to groundwater supplies, often with illegal wells.
Sheep throw up dust as they forage for shoots among withered grasslands. Lack of rain is forcing farmers to tap in to groundwater supplies, often with illegal wells.
A shepherd leads his flock of sheep across a bleak landscape. Farmers extracting groundwater have caused the water table to drop by two metres.
A shepherd leads his flock of sheep across a bleak landscape. Farmers extracting groundwater have caused the water table to drop by two metres.
Shepherds watch over their flock of sheep on a parched plain. As underground water levels fall, this creates cavities into which surface material collapses, creating sinkholes.
Shepherds watch over their flock of sheep on a parched plain. As underground water levels fall, this creates cavities into which surface material collapses, creating sinkholes.
Sheep scrabble for scraps of sustenance on dried up grassland, as a shepherd on horseback watches on.
Sheep scrabble for scraps of sustenance on dried up grassland, as a shepherd on horseback watches on.
A malakan dog stands at the entrance to a Karapinar farm, amid a parched landscape.
A malakan dog stands at the entrance to a Karapinar farm, amid a parched landscape.
A shepherd leads his horse as he watches over his flock, in Karapinar. The ongoing drought and depletion of groundwater has raised concerns that farming may become unviable in parts of Konya.
A shepherd leads his horse as he watches over his flock, in Karapinar. The ongoing drought and depletion of groundwater has raised concerns that farming may become unviable in parts of Konya.

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Shepherds and farmers work in drought-stricken Anatolia - in pictures

In Karapinar, the site of Turkey's giant sinkholes, struggling farmers illegally tap into ground wells to sustain their crops and animals

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June 11, 2021

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ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025, Thailand

UAE fixtures
May 9, v Malaysia
May 10, v Qatar
May 13, v Malaysia
May 15, v Qatar
May 18 and 19, semi-finals
May 20, final

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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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Tailors and retailers miss out on back-to-school rush

Tailors and retailers across the city said it was an ominous start to what is usually a busy season for sales.
With many parents opting to continue home learning for their children, the usual rush to buy school uniforms was muted this year.
“So far we have taken about 70 to 80 orders for items like shirts and trousers,” said Vikram Attrai, manager at Stallion Bespoke Tailors in Dubai.
“Last year in the same period we had about 200 orders and lots of demand.
“We custom fit uniform pieces and use materials such as cotton, wool and cashmere.
“Depending on size, a white shirt with logo is priced at about Dh100 to Dh150 and shorts, trousers, skirts and dresses cost between Dh150 to Dh250 a piece.”

A spokesman for Threads, a uniform shop based in Times Square Centre Dubai, said customer footfall had slowed down dramatically over the past few months.

“Now parents have the option to keep children doing online learning they don’t need uniforms so it has quietened down.”

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  • have the ability to support its members and the foster child financially
  • undertake to treat and raise the child in a proper manner and take care of his or her health and well-being
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Day 5, Abu Dhabi Test: At a glance

Moment of the day When Dilruwan Perera dismissed Yasir Shah to end Pakistan’s limp resistance, the Sri Lankans charged around the field with the fevered delirium of a side not used to winning. Trouble was, they had not. The delivery was deemed a no ball. Sri Lanka had a nervy wait, but it was merely a stay of execution for the beleaguered hosts.

Stat of the day – 5 Pakistan have lost all 10 wickets on the fifth day of a Test five times since the start of 2016. It is an alarming departure for a side who had apparently erased regular collapses from their resume. “The only thing I can say, it’s not a mitigating excuse at all, but that’s a young batting line up, obviously trying to find their way,” said Mickey Arthur, Pakistan’s coach.

The verdict Test matches in the UAE are known for speeding up on the last two days, but this was extreme. The first two innings of this Test took 11 sessions to complete. The remaining two were done in less than four. The nature of Pakistan’s capitulation at the end showed just how difficult the transition is going to be in the post Misbah-ul-Haq era.

'Laal Kaptaan'

Director: Navdeep Singh

Stars: Saif Ali Khan, Manav Vij, Deepak Dobriyal, Zoya Hussain

Rating: 2/5

Result

6.30pm: Al Maktoum Challenge Round-3 – Group 1 (PA) $65,000 (Dirt) 2,000m; Winner: Brraq, Ryan Curatolo (jockey), Jean-Claude Pecout (trainer)

7.05pm: Handicap (TB) $65,000 (Turf) 1,800m; Winner: Bright Melody, James Doyle, Charlie Appleby

7.40pm: Meydan Classic – Listed (TB) $88,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Naval Crown, Mickael Barzalona, Charlie Appleby

8.15pm: Nad Al Sheba Trophy – Group 3 (TB) $195,000 (T) 2,810m; Winner: Volcanic Sky, Frankie Dettori, Saeed bin Suroor

8.50pm: Dubai Millennium Stakes – Group 3 (TB) $130,000 (T) 2,000m; Winner: Star Safari, William Buick, Charlie Appleby

9.25pm: Meydan Challenge – Listed Handicap (TB) $88,000 (T) 1,400m; Winner: Zainhom, Dane O’Neill, Musabah Al Muhairi

The Sand Castle

Director: Matty Brown

Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea

Rating: 2.5/5

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