Audi's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz and Spanish co-driver Lucas Cruz compete during Stage 8 of the Dakar 2023 between Al Duwadimi and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on January 8, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Audi's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz and Spanish co-driver Lucas Cruz compete during Stage 8 of the Dakar 2023 between Al Duwadimi and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on January 8, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Lightning strikes over Rutenberg power station in Ashkelon, Israel. Reuters
Lightning strikes over Rutenberg power station in Ashkelon, Israel. Reuters
Women wear kimonos to a gathering for 20 year olds in Yokohama, Japan. Getty Images
Women wear kimonos to a gathering for 20 year olds in Yokohama, Japan. Getty Images
People get ready to eat at a floating cafe in Nakhon Pathom, west of the Thai capital Bangkok. AFP
People get ready to eat at a floating cafe in Nakhon Pathom, west of the Thai capital Bangkok. AFP
Catholic devotees pray as they take part in the Feast of the Black Nazarene at Quirino Grandstand, Manila. Getty Images
Catholic devotees pray as they take part in the Feast of the Black Nazarene at Quirino Grandstand, Manila. Getty Images
A Ukrainian helicopter fires at Russian positions in Kherson. AP
A Ukrainian helicopter fires at Russian positions in Kherson. AP
Buffalo Bills running back Taiwan Jones (25) prays for Damar Hamlin before an NFL game against New England Patriots at Orchard Park, New York. Hamlin is in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest in the Bills' previous match. AP
Buffalo Bills running back Taiwan Jones (25) prays for Damar Hamlin before an NFL game against New England Patriots at Orchard Park, New York. Hamlin is in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest in the Bills' previous match. AP
A fallen tree after a winter storm in Sacramento, California. Reuters
A fallen tree after a winter storm in Sacramento, California. Reuters
An activist demonstrates at Luetzerath, a village about to be demolished to allow for the expansion of the Garzweiler open-cast lignite mine in north-western Germany. Reuters
An activist demonstrates at Luetzerath, a village about to be demolished to allow for the expansion of the Garzweiler open-cast lignite mine in north-western Germany. Reuters
People attend a vigil in Toronto, marking the third anniversary of the doomed flight PS752, which was shot down by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps shortly after take-off, killing all 176 people on board. AP
People attend a vigil in Toronto, marking the third anniversary of the doomed flight PS752, which was shot down by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps shortly after take-off, killing all 176 people on board. AP
A flock grazing near solar panel rows at a farm near Moshav Haspin in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, near the border with Syria. AFP
A flock grazing near solar panel rows at a farm near Moshav Haspin in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, near the border with Syria. AFP
People cross railway tracks in heavy fog in a wintry New Delhi. Reuters
People cross railway tracks in heavy fog in a wintry New Delhi. Reuters
Tourists in Basra take photos with Sinbad the Sailor, chosen as this year's Gulf Cup mascot. Reuters
Tourists in Basra take photos with Sinbad the Sailor, chosen as this year's Gulf Cup mascot. Reuters
Supporters of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro demonstrate outside Congress in Brasilia. Reuters
Supporters of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro demonstrate outside Congress in Brasilia. Reuters

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Today's best photos: from the Dakar rally to protests in Brazil

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

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January 09, 2023

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Friday's best photos: from balancing firefighters to cricket in the rain

Thursday's best photos: from bluefin tuna to a ride on the Elvis Express train

Wednesday's best photos: from a viewing deck in Dubai to beams of light in Russia

Tuesday's best photos: from snow-free meadows in Austria to sunset at Al Hudayriat Island

Racecard

6pm: Mina Hamriya – Handicap (TB) $75,000 (Dirt) 1,400m

6.35pm: Al Wasl Stakes – Conditions (TB) $60,000 (Turf) 1,200m

7.10pm: UAE Oaks – Group 3 (TB) $150,000 (D) 1,900m

7.45pm: Blue Point Sprint – Group 2 (TB) $180,000 (T) 1,000m

8.20pm: Nad Al Sheba Trophy – Group 3 (TB) $200,000 (T) 2,810m

8.55pm: Mina Rashid – Handicap (TB) $80,000 (T) 1,600m

Best Academy: Ajax and Benfica

Best Agent: Jorge Mendes

Best Club : Liverpool   

 Best Coach: Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)  

 Best Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker

 Best Men’s Player: Cristiano Ronaldo

 Best Partnership of the Year Award by SportBusiness: Manchester City and SAP

 Best Referee: Stephanie Frappart

Best Revelation Player: Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid and Portugal)

Best Sporting Director: Andrea Berta (Atletico Madrid)

Best Women's Player:  Lucy Bronze

Best Young Arab Player: Achraf Hakimi

 Kooora – Best Arab Club: Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

 Kooora – Best Arab Player: Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al-Nassr FC, Saudi Arabia)

 Player Career Award: Miralem Pjanic and Ryan Giggs

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While you're here
LA LIGA FIXTURES

Saturday (All UAE kick-off times)

Valencia v Atletico Madrid (midnight)

Mallorca v Alaves (4pm)

Barcelona v Getafe (7pm)

Villarreal v Levante (9.30pm)

Sunday

Granada v Real Volladolid (midnight)

Sevilla v Espanyol (3pm)

Leganes v Real Betis (5pm)

Eibar v Real Sociedad (7pm)

Athletic Bilbao v Osasuna (9.30pm)

Monday

Real Madrid v Celta Vigo (midnight)

While you're here

A Bad Moms Christmas
Dir: John Lucas and Scott Moore
Starring: Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, Kristen Bell, Susan Sarandon, Christine Baranski, Cheryl Hines
Two stars

Jetour T1 specs

Engine: 2-litre turbocharged

Power: 254hp

Torque: 390Nm

Price: From Dh126,000

Available: Now

The specs

Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors

Power: Combined output 920hp

Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic

Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km

On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025

Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000

Labour dispute

The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.


- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law 

More on animal trafficking

Company name: Play:Date

Launched: March 2017 on UAE Mother’s Day

Founder: Shamim Kassibawi

Based: Dubai with operations in the UAE and US

Sector: Tech 

Size: 20 employees

Stage of funding: Seed

Investors: Three founders (two silent co-founders) and one venture capital fund

Updated: January 09, 2023, 5:35 PM`
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