Sri Lankan auto rickshaw drivers queue up to buy petrol near a fuel station in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Sri Lanka's prime minister on Wednesday offered to meet with protesters occupying the entrance to the president's office, saying he would listen to their ideas to resolve the economic, social and political challenges facing the country. (AP Photo / Eranga Jayawardena)
Sri Lankan auto rickshaw drivers queue up to buy petrol near a fuel station in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Sri Lanka's prime minister on Wednesday offered to meet with protesters occupying the entrance to the president's office, saying he would listen to their ideas to resolve the economic, social and political challenges facing the country. (AP Photo / Eranga Jayawardena)
Several 'costaleros' - participants carrying floats with religious sculptures - take a break during the 'Estrella de la Semana Santa de Avila' Holy Tuesday procession in northern Spain. EPA
Several 'costaleros' - participants carrying floats with religious sculptures - take a break during the 'Estrella de la Semana Santa de Avila' Holy Tuesday procession in northern Spain. EPA
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey attempts to stroke Mikee the cat after speaking with resident Kate Allden, while canvassing ahead of the local elections in England. Getty Images
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey attempts to stroke Mikee the cat after speaking with resident Kate Allden, while canvassing ahead of the local elections in England. Getty Images
Isha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on the 10th day of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
Isha prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on the 10th day of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
People search for items they can salvage on the beach after heavy rains caused flooding in Durban, South Africa. Reuters
People search for items they can salvage on the beach after heavy rains caused flooding in Durban, South Africa. Reuters
Mariupol in Ukraine. Russian troops on April 12 intensified their campaign to take the port city, part of an anticipated massive onslaught across eastern Ukraine. AFP
Mariupol in Ukraine. Russian troops on April 12 intensified their campaign to take the port city, part of an anticipated massive onslaught across eastern Ukraine. AFP
Medical workers in protective suits wave at Changchun residents during a farewell ceremony before returning to Meihekou, where they were sent from to help curb the Covid-19 outbreak in Jilin province, China. Reuters
Medical workers in protective suits wave at Changchun residents during a farewell ceremony before returning to Meihekou, where they were sent from to help curb the Covid-19 outbreak in Jilin province, China. Reuters
Somali military officers march in a parade to mark the 62nd anniversary of the Somali National Armed Forces in Mogadishu. Reuters
Somali military officers march in a parade to mark the 62nd anniversary of the Somali National Armed Forces in Mogadishu. Reuters
Liberians stage a rally for justice in front of the National Police headquarters in Monrovia. There has been reported rise in mysterious deaths and mob justice incidents in the country. EPA
Liberians stage a rally for justice in front of the National Police headquarters in Monrovia. There has been reported rise in mysterious deaths and mob justice incidents in the country. EPA
An aerial view shows the scene of a landslide which hit the village of Kantagnos in Baybay town in the Philippines, following heavy rains brought about by tropical storm Megi. AFP
An aerial view shows the scene of a landslide which hit the village of Kantagnos in Baybay town in the Philippines, following heavy rains brought about by tropical storm Megi. AFP
Bette-May Waine, right, welcomes her granddaughter Mackenzie Waine and family from Australia to Auckland after New Zealand borders reopened to Australian tourists on April 12. Getty Images
Bette-May Waine, right, welcomes her granddaughter Mackenzie Waine and family from Australia to Auckland after New Zealand borders reopened to Australian tourists on April 12. Getty Images

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Today's best photos: from beach salvaging to a petrol queue

‘The National’ picks the most striking images from around the world

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April 13, 2022

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Tuesday's best photos: from a tropical storm in the Philippines to Ramadan in Bangladesh

Monday's best photos: from Imran Khan supporters to little Bolivian dancers

Sunday's best photos: from tightrope walking to free birds

Saturday's best photos: from animatronic dinosaurs in California to the Australian Grand Prix

Friday's best photos: from a Brazilian police dog to a forest fire in Mexico

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting

2. Prayer

3. Hajj

4. Shahada

5. Zakat 

Kareem Shaheen on Canada
GAC GS8 Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh149,900

Ziina users can donate to relief efforts in Beirut

Ziina users will be able to use the app to help relief efforts in Beirut, which has been left reeling after an August blast caused an estimated $15 billion in damage and left thousands homeless. Ziina has partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to raise money for the Lebanese capital, co-founder Faisal Toukan says. “As of October 1, the UNHCR has the first certified badge on Ziina and is automatically part of user's top friends' list during this campaign. Users can now donate any amount to the Beirut relief with two clicks. The money raised will go towards rebuilding houses for the families that were impacted by the explosion.”

While you're here
Ain Dubai in numbers

126: The length in metres of the legs supporting the structure

1 football pitch: The length of each permanent spoke is longer than a professional soccer pitch

16 A380 Airbuses: The equivalent weight of the wheel rim.

9,000 tonnes: The amount of steel used to construct the project.

5 tonnes: The weight of each permanent spoke that is holding the wheel rim in place

192: The amount of cable wires used to create the wheel. They measure a distance of 2,4000km in total, the equivalent of the distance between Dubai and Cairo.

THE SPECS

Engine: 4.4-litre V8

Transmission: Automatic

Power: 530bhp 

Torque: 750Nm 

Price: Dh535,000

On sale: Now

Price, base / as tested From Dh173,775 (base model)
Engine 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo, AWD
Power 249hp at 5,500rpm
Torque 365Nm at 1,300-4,500rpm
Gearbox Nine-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined 7.9L/100km

Whiile you're here
'Dark Waters'

Directed by: Todd Haynes

Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway, William Jackson Harper 

Rating: ****

Updated: April 13, 2022, 1:51 PM
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