A tiger cub plays with a ball, at Al Buqaish private zoo in the emirate of Sharjah. AFP
A tiger cub plays with a ball, at Al Buqaish private zoo in the emirate of Sharjah. AFP
A trainer throws a ball to a white lion, at Al Buqaish private zoo in Sharjah. AFP
A trainer throws a ball to a white lion, at Al Buqaish private zoo in Sharjah. AFP
Tiger cubs play-fight as their trainer watches on, at Al Buqaish private zoo in Sharjah. AFP
Tiger cubs play-fight as their trainer watches on, at Al Buqaish private zoo in Sharjah. AFP
A trainer throws a ball to two white lions, at Al Buqaish private zoo. AFP
A trainer throws a ball to two white lions, at Al Buqaish private zoo. AFP
A trainer holds a lion cub in one arm while placing a snake around his neck, at Al Buqaish private zoo in Sharjah. AFP
A trainer holds a lion cub in one arm while placing a snake around his neck, at Al Buqaish private zoo in Sharjah. AFP
A trainer feeds a bear, at Al Buqaish private zoo in Sharjah. AFP
A trainer feeds a bear, at Al Buqaish private zoo in Sharjah. AFP
Two white lions take exercise, at Al Buqaish private zoo in Sharjah. AFP
Two white lions take exercise, at Al Buqaish private zoo in Sharjah. AFP
A white lion claws at a ball thrown by its trainer, at Al Buqaish private zoo in Sharjah. AFP
A white lion claws at a ball thrown by its trainer, at Al Buqaish private zoo in Sharjah. AFP
A white lion keeps a close eye on a football while playing with its trainer, at Al Buqaish private zoo in Sharjah. AFP
A white lion keeps a close eye on a football while playing with its trainer, at Al Buqaish private zoo in Sharjah. AFP

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A football kickabout with the big cats at Sharjah's Al Buqaish Zoo - in pictures

'Ankle-biting' tackles and 'big cat' reactions from the private zoo's agile residents

The National

March 09, 2021

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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.

Tips from the expert

Dobromir Radichkov, chief data officer at dubizzle and Bayut, offers a few tips for UAE residents looking to earn some cash from pre-loved items.

  1. Sellers should focus on providing high-quality used goods at attractive prices to buyers.
  2. It’s important to use clear and appealing photos, with catchy titles and detailed descriptions to capture the attention of prospective buyers.
  3. Try to advertise a realistic price to attract buyers looking for good deals, especially in the current environment where consumers are significantly more price-sensitive.
  4. Be creative and look around your home for valuable items that you no longer need but might be useful to others.
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