Picture dated 31 July 2022 and made available 08 August 2022 shows firefighters at work in the village of A Caniza, Pontevedra, Galicia region, Spain. According to the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) this is the worst year of wildfires in Spain in 30 years. EPA / Sxenick
Picture dated 31 July 2022 and made available 08 August 2022 shows firefighters at work in the village of A Caniza, Pontevedra, Galicia region, Spain. According to the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) this is the worst year of wildfires in Spain in 30 years. EPA / Sxenick
People in the Rift Valley town of Eldoret line up to cast their vote in Kenya's general election. Reuters
People in the Rift Valley town of Eldoret line up to cast their vote in Kenya's general election. Reuters
A bridge is submerged by torrential rain at the Han river in Seoul, South Korea. Reuters
A bridge is submerged by torrential rain at the Han river in Seoul, South Korea. Reuters
Baker Shapari, 40, poses for a portrait in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Since their takeover a year ago, the Taliban have squeezed Afghan women out of public life. AFP
Baker Shapari, 40, poses for a portrait in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Since their takeover a year ago, the Taliban have squeezed Afghan women out of public life. AFP
Containers block the Tienditas International Bridge at the border between Colombia and Venezuela in Cucuta, Colombia. AFP
Containers block the Tienditas International Bridge at the border between Colombia and Venezuela in Cucuta, Colombia. AFP
Yemeni pupils attend the first day of the new academic year at a school in the city of Taez. AFP
Yemeni pupils attend the first day of the new academic year at a school in the city of Taez. AFP
Burmese protesters walk through Yangon with umbrellas bearing the number 8 during a rally to mark the anniversary of the August 8, 1988 democracy uprising against a previous junta. AFP
Burmese protesters walk through Yangon with umbrellas bearing the number 8 during a rally to mark the anniversary of the August 8, 1988 democracy uprising against a previous junta. AFP
Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games above the Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, England. Reuters
Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games above the Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, England. Reuters

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Today's best photos: from wildfires in Spain to the Commonwealth Games

'The National' picks the most striking images from around the world

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August 09, 2022

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Key findings of Jenkins report
  • Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
  • Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
  • Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
  • Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
What can victims do?

Always use only regulated platforms

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)

Report to local authorities

Warn others to prevent further harm

Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence

How to wear a kandura

Dos

  • Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion 
  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
  • Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work 
  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts 

  • Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal 
  • Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
Europe wide
Some of French groups are threatening Friday to continue their journey to Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the European Union, and to meet up with drivers from other countries on Monday.

Belgian authorities joined French police in banning the threatened blockade. A similar lorry cavalcade was planned for Friday in Vienna but cancelled after authorities prohibited it.

Company profile

Name:​ One Good Thing ​

Founders:​ Bridgett Lau and Micheal Cooke​

Based in:​ Dubai​​ 

Sector:​ e-commerce​

Size: 5​ employees

Stage: ​Looking for seed funding

Investors:​ ​Self-funded and seeking external investors

COMPANY PROFILE

Name: Xpanceo

Started: 2018

Founders: Roman Axelrod, Valentyn Volkov

Based: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Smart contact lenses, augmented/virtual reality

Funding: $40 million

Investor: Opportunity Venture (Asia)

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)
PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES

Tuesday (UAE kick-off times)

Leicester City v Brighton (9pm)

Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United (11.15pm)

Wednesday

Manchester United v Sheffield United (9pm)

Newcastle United v Aston Villa (9pm)

Norwich City v Everton (9pm)

Wolves v Bournemouth (9pm)

Liverpool v Crystal Palace (11.15pm)

Thursday

Burnley v Watford (9pm)

Southampton v Arsenal (9pm)

Chelsea v Manchester City (11.15pm)

Investing in the future
Updated: August 09, 2022, 12:58 PM`
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