Rescuers pulled an American researcher Mark Dickey out of Morca cave near Anamur, south Turkey, on early Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, more than a week after he became seriously ill 1,000 meters (more than 3,000 feet) below its entrance. Teams from across Europe had rushed to Morca cave in southern Turkey's Taurus Mountains to aid Dickey, a 40-year-old experienced caver who became seriously ill on Sept. 2 with stomach bleeding. (Mert Gokhan Koc / Dia Images via AP)
Rescuers pulled an American researcher Mark Dickey out of Morca cave near Anamur, south Turkey, on early Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, more than a week after he became seriously ill 1,000 meters (more than 3,000 feet) below its entrance. Teams from across Europe had rushed to Morca cave in southern Turkey's Taurus Mountains to aid Dickey, a 40-year-old experienced caver who became seriously ill on Sept. 2 with stomach bleeding. (Mert Gokhan Koc / Dia Images via AP)
Children take part in the Settrington Cup Pedal Car Race as motoring enthusiasts attend the Goodwood Revival, a three-day historic car racing festival near Chichester, Britain. Reuters
Children take part in the Settrington Cup Pedal Car Race as motoring enthusiasts attend the Goodwood Revival, a three-day historic car racing festival near Chichester, Britain. Reuters
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Friday. AP
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Friday. AP
A 1986 picture of a rally held in Santiago is held up in front of the place where the protest took place as Chile marks 50 years since Pinochet's military coup. Reuters
A 1986 picture of a rally held in Santiago is held up in front of the place where the protest took place as Chile marks 50 years since Pinochet's military coup. Reuters
World leaders pay respect at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial at Raj Ghat, New Delhi, on the sidelines of the G20 summit. AFP
World leaders pay respect at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial at Raj Ghat, New Delhi, on the sidelines of the G20 summit. AFP
Rowers scull along the River Seine as they participate in a rowing event that brought together more than 1,000 participants and 230 boats in Paris. AFP
Rowers scull along the River Seine as they participate in a rowing event that brought together more than 1,000 participants and 230 boats in Paris. AFP
Dancers disguised as forest spirits pose before performing during the Kendalisada Art Festival 2023 in Kaliori, Banyumas, Central Java. AFP
Dancers disguised as forest spirits pose before performing during the Kendalisada Art Festival 2023 in Kaliori, Banyumas, Central Java. AFP
A damaged room, following a powerful earthquake, in the village of Tansghart in the Asni area, Morocco. Reuters
A damaged room, following a powerful earthquake, in the village of Tansghart in the Asni area, Morocco. Reuters
A fly-past to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Italian military's air forces, in Milan. Reuters
A fly-past to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Italian military's air forces, in Milan. Reuters
Israeli police disperse protesters who were blocking the entrance to the residence of Justice Minister Yariv Levin, in Modiin. AFP
Israeli police disperse protesters who were blocking the entrance to the residence of Justice Minister Yariv Levin, in Modiin. AFP
Novak Djokovic lifts the US Open trophy after beating Daniil Medvedev at Flushing Meadows, New York. EPA
Novak Djokovic lifts the US Open trophy after beating Daniil Medvedev at Flushing Meadows, New York. EPA
Members of Chile's security forces wait for the arrival of Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador for a meeting with President Gabriel Boric in Santiago. Reuters
Members of Chile's security forces wait for the arrival of Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador for a meeting with President Gabriel Boric in Santiago. Reuters
Emirati boxer Sultan Al Nuaimi trains with coach Peter Cuizon at a gym in Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Emirati boxer Sultan Al Nuaimi trains with coach Peter Cuizon at a gym in Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
A fashion show in Shoreditch, East London. Getty Images
A fashion show in Shoreditch, East London. Getty Images
Troops mark the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks at a military base in Anchorage, Alaska. AP
Troops mark the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks at a military base in Anchorage, Alaska. AP
A municipal worker fumigates a housing colony as a preventive measure against mosquito-borne diseases next to idols of the elephant-headed Hindu deity Ganesha in Chennai. AFP
A municipal worker fumigates a housing colony as a preventive measure against mosquito-borne diseases next to idols of the elephant-headed Hindu deity Ganesha in Chennai. AFP
A family sit next to tents in the aftermath of the earthquake in Amizmiz, Morocco. Reuters
A family sit next to tents in the aftermath of the earthquake in Amizmiz, Morocco. Reuters
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers the State of the EU address to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France. Reuters
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers the State of the EU address to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France. Reuters
Runners and riders in action during the 18:15 Pride Of Place Maiden race at Laytown Racecourse, Laytown, Ireland. Reuters
Runners and riders in action during the 18:15 Pride Of Place Maiden race at Laytown Racecourse, Laytown, Ireland. Reuters
Bavarian herdsmen drive their beasts on a road during the return of the cattle from the summer pastures in the mountains near Oberstdorf, Germany. AP
Bavarian herdsmen drive their beasts on a road during the return of the cattle from the summer pastures in the mountains near Oberstdorf, Germany. AP
Fire tears through Mohammadpur Krishi market in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Reuters
Fire tears through Mohammadpur Krishi market in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Reuters
The Ocean Explorer cruise ship, which has run aground off north-western Greenland with more than 200 people on board. AP
The Ocean Explorer cruise ship, which has run aground off north-western Greenland with more than 200 people on board. AP
A civil protection team prepares to recover bodies from a collapsed building in Imi Ntala, Amizmiz, after the Morocco earthquake. EPA
A civil protection team prepares to recover bodies from a collapsed building in Imi Ntala, Amizmiz, after the Morocco earthquake. EPA
A textile factory in Nantong, in eastern China's Jiangsu province. AFP
A textile factory in Nantong, in eastern China's Jiangsu province. AFP
Damaged vehicles lie in a pile-up on the streets of Derna, with the words 'a torrent came', written in Arabic, sprayed on the van. EPA
Damaged vehicles lie in a pile-up on the streets of Derna, with the words 'a torrent came', written in Arabic, sprayed on the van. EPA
Germany and Nigeria battle it out in a sitting volleyball match at the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf. Getty Images
Germany and Nigeria battle it out in a sitting volleyball match at the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf. Getty Images
Ahmed Hafidi, 63, stands on the ruins of his guest house in Morocco's Atlas Mountains range after the property was destroyed by an earthquake last week. AFP
Ahmed Hafidi, 63, stands on the ruins of his guest house in Morocco's Atlas Mountains range after the property was destroyed by an earthquake last week. AFP
Hair spray is applied as models get ready backstage before Irish designer Paul Costelloe's catwalk presentation during London Fashion Week. AFP
Hair spray is applied as models get ready backstage before Irish designer Paul Costelloe's catwalk presentation during London Fashion Week. AFP
Models display creations by Spanish designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Madrid, Spain. AP
Models display creations by Spanish designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Madrid, Spain. AP
Camels pass a traffic light on the sand dunes, during the 6th Silk Road Cultural Expo, in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China. EPA
Camels pass a traffic light on the sand dunes, during the 6th Silk Road Cultural Expo, in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China. EPA

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The best photos of the week: from a cave rescue to a camel crossing

Striking pictures from around the world

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September 15, 2023

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Tuesday's best photos: From a land art painting to Pancha Dan festival

Monday's best photos: from the LA Chargers punting to a Turkey cave rescue

Sunday's best photos: from children racing cars to Morocco earthquake aftermath

Saturday's best photos: from SpaceX rocket launch to G20 summit in India

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Arsenal 2

Sokratis Papastathopoulos 45 4'

Eddie Ntkeiah 51'

Portsmouth 0

 

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UAE group fixtures (all in St Kitts)

  • Saturday 15 January: UAE beat Canada by 49 runs 
  • Thursday 20 January: v England 
  • Saturday 22 January: v Bangladesh 

UAE squad:

Alishan Sharafu (captain), Shival Bawa, Jash Giyanani, Sailles
Jaishankar, Nilansh Keswani, Aayan Khan, Punya Mehra, Ali Naseer, Ronak Panoly,
Dhruv Parashar, Vinayak Raghavan, Soorya Sathish, Aryansh Sharma, Adithya
Shetty, Kai Smith  

The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE. 

Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

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The years Ramadan fell in May

1987

1954

1921

1888

The biog

Name: Maitha Qambar

Age: 24

Emirate: Abu Dhabi

Education: Master’s Degree

Favourite hobby: Reading

She says: “Everyone has a purpose in life and everyone learns from their experiences”

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Getting there:

Flying to Guyana requires first reaching New York with either Emirates or Etihad, then connecting with JetBlue or Caribbean Air at JFK airport. Prices start from around Dh7,000.

 

Getting around:

Wildlife Worldwide offers a range of Guyana itineraries, such as its small group tour, the 15-day ‘Ultimate Guyana Nature Experience’ which features Georgetown, the Iwokrama Rainforest (one of the world’s four remaining pristine tropical rainforests left in the world), the Amerindian village of Surama and the Rupununi Savannah, known for its giant anteaters and river otters; wildlifeworldwide.com

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The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE. 

Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

 

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Tightening the screw on rogue recruiters

The UAE overhauled the procedure to recruit housemaids and domestic workers with a law in 2017 to protect low-income labour from being exploited.

 Only recruitment companies authorised by the government are permitted as part of Tadbeer, a network of labour ministry-regulated centres.

A contract must be drawn up for domestic workers, the wages and job offer clearly stating the nature of work.

The contract stating the wages, work entailed and accommodation must be sent to the employee in their home country before they depart for the UAE.

The contract will be signed by the employer and employee when the domestic worker arrives in the UAE.

Only recruitment agencies registered with the ministry can undertake recruitment and employment applications for domestic workers.

Penalties for illegal recruitment in the UAE include fines of up to Dh100,000 and imprisonment

But agents not authorised by the government sidestep the law by illegally getting women into the country on visit visas.

Results

5pm Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 1,400m

Winner No Riesgo Al Maury, Szczepan Mazur (jockey), Ibrahim Al Hadhrami (trainer)

5.30pm Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 1,600m

Winner Marwa W’Rsan, Sam Hitchcott, Jaci Wickham.

6pm Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 1,600m

Winner Dahess D’Arabie, Al Moatasem Al Balushi, Helal Al Alawi.

6.30pm Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 2,200m

Winner Safin Al Reef, Connor Beasley, Abdallah Al Hammadi.

7pm Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 2,200m

Winner Thulbaseera Al Jasra, Shakir Al Balushi, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami.

7.30pm Maiden (TB) Dh 80,000 2,200m

Winner Autumn Pride, Szczepan Mazur, Helal Al Alawi.

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Sarfira

Director: Sudha Kongara Prasad

Starring: Akshay Kumar, Radhika Madan, Paresh Rawal 

Rating: 2/5

THE SIXTH SENSE

Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette, Hayley Joel Osment

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

Rating: 5/5

LILO & STITCH

Starring: Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Maia Kealoha, Chris Sanders

Director: Dean Fleischer Camp

Rating: 4.5/5

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Tomato and walnut salad

A lesson in simple, seasonal eating. Wedges of tomato, chunks of cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, coriander or parsley leaves, and perhaps some fresh dill are drizzled with a crushed walnut and garlic dressing. Do consider yourself warned: if you eat this salad in Georgia during the summer months, the tomatoes will be so ripe and flavourful that every tomato you eat from that day forth will taste lacklustre in comparison.

Badrijani nigvzit

A delicious vegetarian snack or starter. It consists of thinly sliced, fried then cooled aubergine smothered with a thick and creamy walnut sauce and folded or rolled. Take note, even though it seems like you should be able to pick these morsels up with your hands, they’re not as durable as they look. A knife and fork is the way to go.

Pkhali

This healthy little dish (a nice antidote to the khachapuri) is usually made with steamed then chopped cabbage, spinach, beetroot or green beans, combined with walnuts, garlic and herbs to make a vegetable pâté or paste. The mix is then often formed into rounds, chilled in the fridge and topped with pomegranate seeds before being served.

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Europa League semi-final, second leg
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Where: Wanda Metropolitano
When: Thursday, kick-off 10.45pm
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Started: 2018

Founders: Eslam Hussein and Pulkit Ganjoo

Based: Dubai

Sector: Transport

Size: 9 employees

Investment: $1,275,000

Investors: Class 5 Global, Equitrust, Gulf Islamic Investments, Kairos K50 and William Zeqiri

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Engine: twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6

Power: 450hp

Torque: 700Nm

Price: From Dh450,000, Autograph model from Dh510,000

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  • Promises of high, fixed or 'guaranteed' returns.
  • Unregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.
  • Lack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.
  • Overseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions - this can make legal recovery difficult.
  • Hard-selling tactics - creating urgency, offering 'exclusive' deals.

Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching

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