Contestants at the Miss Cholita Pacena beauty pageant for Aymara indigenous women, in La Paz, Bolivia. AP
Contestants at the Miss Cholita Pacena beauty pageant for Aymara indigenous women, in La Paz, Bolivia. AP
Runners fly the Chinese and Hong Kong flags at Convention Avenue, Hong Kong, marking the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's handover to China. Reuters
Runners fly the Chinese and Hong Kong flags at Convention Avenue, Hong Kong, marking the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's handover to China. Reuters
A giant portrait of Danish professional cyclist Chris Anker Soerensen at the Holbaek Sports Village in Denmark. Soerensen died in 2021, after being struck by a van while cycling. AFP
A giant portrait of Danish professional cyclist Chris Anker Soerensen at the Holbaek Sports Village in Denmark. Soerensen died in 2021, after being struck by a van while cycling. AFP
US tennis player Coco Gauff laughs off a slip during her second round singles match against Romania's Mihaela Buzarnescu, at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships in south-west London. Gauff won 6-2, 6-3. AFP
US tennis player Coco Gauff laughs off a slip during her second round singles match against Romania's Mihaela Buzarnescu, at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships in south-west London. Gauff won 6-2, 6-3. AFP
Delta Air Lines pilots picket Los Angeles International Airport, California, in a protest over contracts. Getty
Delta Air Lines pilots picket Los Angeles International Airport, California, in a protest over contracts. Getty
Colombian Nelson Pena during a silver medal-winning ride at the XIX Bolivarian Games mountain bike men's final in Valledupar, Cesar department, Colombia. AFP
Colombian Nelson Pena during a silver medal-winning ride at the XIX Bolivarian Games mountain bike men's final in Valledupar, Cesar department, Colombia. AFP
A US Apache attack helicopter flies over members of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces during the second annual African Lion military exercise in the Tan-Tan region in south-western Morocco. AFP
A US Apache attack helicopter flies over members of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces during the second annual African Lion military exercise in the Tan-Tan region in south-western Morocco. AFP
A child looks on as he and other migrants are apprehended by US Border Patrol and National Guard troops in Eagle Pass, Texas, near the border with Mexico. AFP
A child looks on as he and other migrants are apprehended by US Border Patrol and National Guard troops in Eagle Pass, Texas, near the border with Mexico. AFP
Baseball shortstop Carlos Correa in action for the Minnesota Twins against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio. The Guardians won 5-3 to take the five-game series. Reuters
Baseball shortstop Carlos Correa in action for the Minnesota Twins against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio. The Guardians won 5-3 to take the five-game series. Reuters
Colorado Avalanche fans celebrate at an event to mark the ice hockey team's Stanley Cup victory, at Civic Centre Park, in Denver, Colorado. Reuters
Colorado Avalanche fans celebrate at an event to mark the ice hockey team's Stanley Cup victory, at Civic Centre Park, in Denver, Colorado. Reuters
Maisy Biden brings her brother Beau Biden out of the White House in Washington to greet their grandfather, US President Joe Biden, on his return from a trip to Europe. Reuters
Maisy Biden brings her brother Beau Biden out of the White House in Washington to greet their grandfather, US President Joe Biden, on his return from a trip to Europe. Reuters
A passenger jet approaches to land at Reagan National Airport in Washington. Heavy travel is expected over the Fourth of July holiday in the US. AP
A passenger jet approaches to land at Reagan National Airport in Washington. Heavy travel is expected over the Fourth of July holiday in the US. AP
Journalist are given a tour of a vast thermal tank to store hot water in German capital Berlin. Power provider Vattenfall was unveiling the new facility that converts solar and wind energy into heat. AP
Journalist are given a tour of a vast thermal tank to store hot water in German capital Berlin. Power provider Vattenfall was unveiling the new facility that converts solar and wind energy into heat. AP
Muslims buy sacrificial animals ahead of Eid Al Adha, at a market in Embama district, Giza, Egypt. Eid Al Adha is one of the holiest Muslim holidays of the year. EPA
Muslims buy sacrificial animals ahead of Eid Al Adha, at a market in Embama district, Giza, Egypt. Eid Al Adha is one of the holiest Muslim holidays of the year. EPA
EXETER, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: A Highland Bull enjoys a combing before judging at the Westpoint Arena and Show ground in Clyst St Mary near Exeter on June 30, 2022 in Devon, England. Established in 1872, it has grown into one of the South West's biggest county shows attracting over 90,000 visitors. Although primarily an agricultural livestock and produce showcase, it is also seen as a barometer for the health of the whole agricultural industry in general. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster / Getty Images)
EXETER, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: A Highland Bull enjoys a combing before judging at the Westpoint Arena and Show ground in Clyst St Mary near Exeter on June 30, 2022 in Devon, England. Established in 1872, it has grown into one of the South West's biggest county shows attracting over 90,000 visitors. Although primarily an agricultural livestock and produce showcase, it is also seen as a barometer for the health of the whole agricultural industry in general. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster / Getty Images)

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The National

July 01, 2022

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Gothia Cup 2025

4,872 matches 

1,942 teams

116 pitches

76 nations

26 UAE teams

15 Lebanese teams

2 Kuwaiti teams

Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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FA Cup quarter-final draw

The matches will be played across the weekend of 21 and 22 March

Sheffield United v Arsenal

Newcastle v Manchester City

Norwich v Derby/Manchester United

Leicester City v Chelsea

Racecard

6.35pm: The Madjani Stakes – Group 2 (PA) Dh97,500 (Dirt) 1,900m 

7.10pm: Evidenza – Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (D) 1,200m 

7.45pm: The Longines Conquest – Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (D) 2,000m 

8.20: The Longines Elegant – Conditions (TB) Dh82,500 (D) 

8.35pm: The Dubai Creek Mile – Listed (TB) Dh132,500 (D) 1,600m 

9.30pm: Mirdif Stakes – Conditions (TB) Dh120,000 (D) 1,400m 

10.05pm: The Longines Record – Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (D) 1,900m  

Specs
Engine: Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE)
Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)
Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh190,000 (Countryman)
MIDWAY

Produced: Lionsgate Films, Shanghai Ryui Entertainment, Street Light Entertainment
Directed: Roland Emmerich
Cast: Ed Skrein, Woody Harrelson, Dennis Quaid, Aaron Eckhart, Luke Evans, Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Darren Criss
Rating: 3.5/5 stars

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Document everything immediately; including dates, times, locations and witnesses

Seek professional advice from a legal expert

You can report an incident to HR or an immediate supervisor

You can use the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation’s dedicated hotline

In criminal cases, you can contact the police for additional support

The specs
 
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
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Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
  • Priority access to new homes from participating developers
  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
  • Flexible payment plans from developers
  • Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

While you're here
War on waste
Our family matters legal consultant

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

The advice provided in our columns does not constitute legal advice and is provided for information only. Readers are encouraged to seek independent legal advice. 

Specs

Engine: 51.5kW electric motor

Range: 400km

Power: 134bhp

Torque: 175Nm

Price: From Dh98,800

Available: Now

The specs
  • Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 640hp
  • Torque: 760nm
  • On sale: 2026
  • Price: Not announced yet
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