Warm-up exercises are held before each race begins in the Swim for Clean Seas event. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Warm-up exercises are held before each race begins in the Swim for Clean Seas event. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Held this year on Saturday, April 16, it is organised to raise awareness of the need to protect marine life and fight pollution of the oceans
Held this year on Saturday, April 16, it is organised to raise awareness of the need to protect marine life and fight pollution of the oceans
It takes place on the beach of Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
It takes place on the beach of Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
Participants set off for the 800-metre race
Participants set off for the 800-metre race
For the first time in the event’s history, a 3.2-kilometre race will be among the challenges
For the first time in the event’s history, a 3.2-kilometre race will be among the challenges
Competitors take the plunge for the 3.2-kilometre race
Competitors take the plunge for the 3.2-kilometre race
Competitors take the plunge for the 3.2-kilometre race
Competitors take the plunge for the 3.2-kilometre race
Swimmers set off for the 800-metre race
Swimmers set off for the 800-metre race
Competitors take the plunge for the 3.2-kilometre race
Competitors take the plunge for the 3.2-kilometre race
A woman crosses the finish line
A woman crosses the finish line
Even young children took to the water
Even young children took to the water
The finish line was marked by a big inflatable arch
The finish line was marked by a big inflatable arch
Another swimmer nears the end point
Another swimmer nears the end point
Kyran Prakash won first place for 800 metres and second place in the 400-metre under-12s category
Kyran Prakash won first place for 800 metres and second place in the 400-metre under-12s category
Jose Carrera took second place in the Veterans male category of the 1,600-metre race
Jose Carrera took second place in the Veterans male category of the 1,600-metre race
Peter Klohna and Joanne Norman were the first-place winners of the 400-metre race
Peter Klohna and Joanne Norman were the first-place winners of the 400-metre race
A man approaches the finish line
A man approaches the finish line
Michelle Balmer, a team member, conducts the nurdle hunt
Michelle Balmer, a team member, conducts the nurdle hunt
Cristian Ciccioli was the first-place male winner overall
Cristian Ciccioli was the first-place male winner overall
Heleen Coetzee won first place in the open female category of the 1,600-metre race
Heleen Coetzee won first place in the open female category of the 1,600-metre race
Dr Sarra Lajnef, OLY, a 2012 Tunisian Olympic-qualified swimmer and Fina athletes Safeguarding Council member
Dr Sarra Lajnef, OLY, a 2012 Tunisian Olympic-qualified swimmer and Fina athletes Safeguarding Council member
Gabriel Figueroa won first place for both 800 and 400 metres in the under 15 category
Gabriel Figueroa won first place for both 800 and 400 metres in the under 15 category
Eva Cabezas, first-place winner in female masters category
Eva Cabezas, first-place winner in female masters category

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April 20, 2022

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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.

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How to wear a kandura

Dos

  • Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion 
  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
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  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts 

  • Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal 
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Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica.

Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, Leon.

Group E: River Plate, Urawa, Monterrey, Inter Milan.

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Pharaoh's curse

British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.

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