Quiz of the Week
Quiz of the Week
Quiz of the Week
Quiz of the Week

Quiz of the week

Test your knowledge of the stories which made headlines over the past seven days

The National

September 02, 2022

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Pictures of the week: from eagles in Kyrgyzstan to giraffes in Poland

A Kyrgyz 'berkutchi', or eagle hunter, holds his golden eagle during the festival 'Salburun', which welcomes competitors from around the world. AFP
A Kyrgyz 'berkutchi', or eagle hunter, holds his golden eagle during the festival 'Salburun', which welcomes competitors from around the world. AFP
Alif — The Mobility Pavilion opens at Expo City Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Alif — The Mobility Pavilion opens at Expo City Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dried-up ponds along the Mediterranean coast near Anfeh, Lebanon, which were previously used in the traditional production of salt by seawater evaporation. AFP
Dried-up ponds along the Mediterranean coast near Anfeh, Lebanon, which were previously used in the traditional production of salt by seawater evaporation. AFP
A dog named Luna high-fives a person in the Angelino Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, the US. Reuters
A dog named Luna high-fives a person in the Angelino Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, the US. Reuters
Moroccan horsemen fire their rifles during a traditional performance at a Moussem culture and heritage festival in the capital Rabat. AFP
Moroccan horsemen fire their rifles during a traditional performance at a Moussem culture and heritage festival in the capital Rabat. AFP
The Red Hot Chili Peppers arrive at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Reuters
The Red Hot Chili Peppers arrive at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Reuters
A classmate of Palestinian student Lian Al Shaer, 10, who was killed in recent Israel-Gaza fighting in the southern Gaza Strip. Reuters
A classmate of Palestinian student Lian Al Shaer, 10, who was killed in recent Israel-Gaza fighting in the southern Gaza Strip. Reuters
The remains of the submerged Gary Qasruka village abandoned 36 years ago, which have partly resurfaced following a large drop in water levels in Dohuk, in the autonomous Kurdish region. AFP
The remains of the submerged Gary Qasruka village abandoned 36 years ago, which have partly resurfaced following a large drop in water levels in Dohuk, in the autonomous Kurdish region. AFP
People cool off in a fountain just outside Jerusalem's Old City. Israel and the Palestinian territories are in the grip of a heat wave this week, with temperatures hitting 45°C. AP
People cool off in a fountain just outside Jerusalem's Old City. Israel and the Palestinian territories are in the grip of a heat wave this week, with temperatures hitting 45°C. AP
The dried up Edersee lake near Waldeck, west Germany, following weeks of drought. AFP
The dried up Edersee lake near Waldeck, west Germany, following weeks of drought. AFP
Labourers push a handcart loaded with baskets of fish from a port in Mumbai. AFP
Labourers push a handcart loaded with baskets of fish from a port in Mumbai. AFP
China's largest developer Country Garden Holdings reported a 96 percent drop in earnings, the latest grim illustration of the economic chaos coursing through the country's property sector. AFP
China's largest developer Country Garden Holdings reported a 96 percent drop in earnings, the latest grim illustration of the economic chaos coursing through the country's property sector. AFP
Malaysians wave their national flag during the National Day 2022 celebration at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Reuters
Malaysians wave their national flag during the National Day 2022 celebration at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Reuters
New members of the National Police Services of the Unified Forces graduate in Juba, South Sudan. AFP
New members of the National Police Services of the Unified Forces graduate in Juba, South Sudan. AFP
Fireworks go off at the Spasskaya Tower during an international military music festival in the Red Square in Moscow. AFP
Fireworks go off at the Spasskaya Tower during an international military music festival in the Red Square in Moscow. AFP
Palestinian youths throw rocks at Israeli army jeeps in the town of Silwad, near the city of Ramallah, West Bank. AFP
Palestinian youths throw rocks at Israeli army jeeps in the town of Silwad, near the city of Ramallah, West Bank. AFP
About 100 Ukrainian refugee children started school on Thursday in Bucharest, Romania. AP
About 100 Ukrainian refugee children started school on Thursday in Bucharest, Romania. AP
People make their way to safer ground after flooding from monsoon rains hit homes in Shikarpur, Pakistan. AFP
People make their way to safer ground after flooding from monsoon rains hit homes in Shikarpur, Pakistan. AFP
Wind whips embers from a hotspot during a wildfire in Castaic, California. AP
Wind whips embers from a hotspot during a wildfire in Castaic, California. AP
Sell-out crowds are watching Serena Williams at the US Open in New York as she prepares to retire from tennis. AP
Sell-out crowds are watching Serena Williams at the US Open in New York as she prepares to retire from tennis. AP
Caribbean flamingos interact with each other at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the US. AP
Caribbean flamingos interact with each other at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the US. AP
Children near their flood-hit home, in Charsadda, Pakistan, which is fighting the spread of waterborne diseases among thousands of flood victims. AP
Children near their flood-hit home, in Charsadda, Pakistan, which is fighting the spread of waterborne diseases among thousands of flood victims. AP
Riders during the 12th stage of La Vuelta cycling race between Salobrena, Granada, and Penas Blancas, Estepona, Spain. EPA
Riders during the 12th stage of La Vuelta cycling race between Salobrena, Granada, and Penas Blancas, Estepona, Spain. EPA
Fishermen check their nets during 'no fishing Friday' at a port in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. AFP
Fishermen check their nets during 'no fishing Friday' at a port in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. AFP
Children attend their first day of school in Lviv, Ukraine. Authorities said 2,199 educational institutions had been damaged as a result of bombing and shelling during the war with Russia. AFP
Children attend their first day of school in Lviv, Ukraine. Authorities said 2,199 educational institutions had been damaged as a result of bombing and shelling during the war with Russia. AFP
Children play near the salt flat of Pampatar on Margarita Island, Venezuela. AP
Children play near the salt flat of Pampatar on Margarita Island, Venezuela. AP
A Chinese ginseng displayed at the Guangyuyuan Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, China. EPA
A Chinese ginseng displayed at the Guangyuyuan Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, China. EPA
An employee works on the assembly line of the SAIC Maxus car factory in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. EPA
An employee works on the assembly line of the SAIC Maxus car factory in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. EPA
Students arriving for the first day of term at the Indian High School, Dubai, after the summer break. Pawan Singh / The National
Students arriving for the first day of term at the Indian High School, Dubai, after the summer break. Pawan Singh / The National
A male giraffe, who is 13 days old, relaxes in the Zoological Garden, Opole, south-west Poland. The infant is named Napoleon, due to its relatively small. EPA
A male giraffe, who is 13 days old, relaxes in the Zoological Garden, Opole, south-west Poland. The infant is named Napoleon, due to its relatively small. EPA
Essentials

The flights
Etihad and Emirates fly direct from the UAE to Delhi from about Dh950 return including taxes.
The hotels
Double rooms at Tijara Fort-Palace cost from 6,670 rupees (Dh377), including breakfast.
Doubles at Fort Bishangarh cost from 29,030 rupees (Dh1,641), including breakfast. Doubles at Narendra Bhawan cost from 15,360 rupees (Dh869). Doubles at Chanoud Garh cost from 19,840 rupees (Dh1,122), full board. Doubles at Fort Begu cost from 10,000 rupees (Dh565), including breakfast.
The tours 
Amar Grover travelled with Wild Frontiers. A tailor-made, nine-day itinerary via New Delhi, with one night in Tijara and two nights in each of the remaining properties, including car/driver, costs from £1,445 (Dh6,968) per person.

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The Baghdad Clock

Shahad Al Rawi, Oneworld

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2025 Fifa Club World Cup groups

Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami.

Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle.

Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica.

Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, (Leon banned).

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

Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns.

Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus.

Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg.

THE SPECS

Engine: 1.6-litre turbo

Transmission: six-speed automatic

Power: 165hp

Torque: 240Nm

Price: From Dh89,000 (Enjoy), Dh99,900 (Innovation)

On sale: Now

A list of the animal rescue organisations in the UAE

Looking for a new family pet? Here are the links to visit when it comes to adopting... 

Animal Welfare Abu Dhabi

Rescue of Abu Dhabi

Feline Friends Abu Dhabi

Adopt-a-Cat UAE

Naema's Kittys 

Jackie's Cats UAE

Animal Action UAE

Animal Welfare Al Ain

Yanni Animal Welfare

Animals and Us Fujairah

Arabian Saluki Center of Dubai (Ascod)

38 Smiles

Emirates Animal Welfare Society

Red Paw Foundation 

KittySnip

Saluki International Rescue

K9 Friends Dubai 

Amanda's Animal Rescue UAE

Ahmed's Animal Rescue

Al Mayya K9 Adoptions 

New Life Rescue

Rescue Animals in Need United Arab Emirates

Stray Dogs Center UAQ

Sniff - Strays Needing Interim of Furever Friends

PARA UAE - Protection of Animal Rights Association

Ras Al Khaimah Animal Welfare Centre

Shepherd Rescue Arabia

Friends of Rakawc 

UAQAC Umm Al Quwain Animal Care

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The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

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Starring: Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton, Jenny Ortega

Director: Tim Burton

Rating: 3/5

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Indoor cricket in a nutshell

Indoor Cricket World Cup – Sep 16-20, Insportz, Dubai

16 Indoor cricket matches are 16 overs per side

8 There are eight players per team

9 There have been nine Indoor Cricket World Cups for men. Australia have won every one.

5 Five runs are deducted from the score when a wickets falls

4 Batsmen bat in pairs, facing four overs per partnership

Scoring In indoor cricket, runs are scored by way of both physical and bonus runs. Physical runs are scored by both batsmen completing a run from one crease to the other. Bonus runs are scored when the ball hits a net in different zones, but only when at least one physical run is score.

Zones

A Front net, behind the striker and wicketkeeper: 0 runs

B Side nets, between the striker and halfway down the pitch: 1 run

C Side nets between halfway and the bowlers end: 2 runs

D Back net: 4 runs on the bounce, 6 runs on the full

Updated: September 02, 2022, 6:16 PM`