BEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 29: Visitors climb a staircase on the Great Wall as they visit the popular tourist site on the first day of the May Labour Day holiday on April 29, 2023 in Beijing, China. The holiday, which lasts five days, runs until May 3.(Photo by Kevin Frayer / Getty Images)
BEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 29: Visitors climb a staircase on the Great Wall as they visit the popular tourist site on the first day of the May Labour Day holiday on April 29, 2023 in Beijing, China. The holiday, which lasts five days, runs until May 3.(Photo by Kevin Frayer / Getty Images)
Napoli supporters gather before the Serie A against Salernitana, in which the club could win its first Scudetto championship in 33 years. AFP
Napoli supporters gather before the Serie A against Salernitana, in which the club could win its first Scudetto championship in 33 years. AFP
Supporters clash as infighting breaks out among Raja fans during the CAF Champions League quarter-final match between Raja Casablanca and Al Ahly at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca. AFP
Supporters clash as infighting breaks out among Raja fans during the CAF Champions League quarter-final match between Raja Casablanca and Al Ahly at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca. AFP
Mount Merapi releases a hot lava flow in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. AFP
Mount Merapi releases a hot lava flow in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. AFP
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action in Baku during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Reuters
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action in Baku during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Reuters
Boys play football in the Complexo da Penha favela, in Rio de Janeiro. AP
Boys play football in the Complexo da Penha favela, in Rio de Janeiro. AP
Kayakers paddle along River Drive where sand barriers are protecting Davenport from the rising Mississippi, in Iowa. AP
Kayakers paddle along River Drive where sand barriers are protecting Davenport from the rising Mississippi, in Iowa. AP
An Indian army cadet collapses during a passing out parade at Officers Training Academy in Chennai. EPA
An Indian army cadet collapses during a passing out parade at Officers Training Academy in Chennai. EPA
Forest officials transport Arikomban, the wild elephant, in Idukki district in India's Kerala state. AFP
Forest officials transport Arikomban, the wild elephant, in Idukki district in India's Kerala state. AFP
US President Joe Biden puts on sunglasses after making a joke about becoming the 'Dark Brandon' persona during the White House Correspondents' dinner in Washington. AP
US President Joe Biden puts on sunglasses after making a joke about becoming the 'Dark Brandon' persona during the White House Correspondents' dinner in Washington. AP
RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku inflates a balloon as he celebrates scoring against Hoffenheim in a Bundesliga match in Leipzig, Germany. AP
RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku inflates a balloon as he celebrates scoring against Hoffenheim in a Bundesliga match in Leipzig, Germany. AP
Pope Francis watches dancers at the Laszlo Papp Budapest Sports Arena in the Hungarian capital. AP
Pope Francis watches dancers at the Laszlo Papp Budapest Sports Arena in the Hungarian capital. AP

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Today's best photos: from visitors at the Great Wall of China to the Pope in Hungary

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

April 30, 2023

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Saturday's best photos: from 'Floating Earth' in Liverpool to Gathering of Nations

Friday's best photos: from from the Premier League to the NFL Draft

Thursday's best photos: from a new Camilla waxwork to a Base jumper in Spain

Wednesday's best photos: from a small Quran to a new Barbie doll with Down's syndrome

Tuesday's best photos: From 'Wall of Death' in Pakistan to Anzac Day in New Zealand

Monday's best photos: From bungee jumping in Beirut to falconry in Kyrgyzstan

The Vile

Starring: Bdoor Mohammad, Jasem Alkharraz, Iman Tarik, Sarah Taibah

Director: Majid Al Ansari

Rating: 4/5

In numbers: China in Dubai

The number of Chinese people living in Dubai: An estimated 200,000

Number of Chinese people in International City: Almost 50,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2018/19: 120,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2010: 20,000

Percentage increase in visitors in eight years: 500 per cent

White hydrogen: Naturally occurring hydrogenChromite: Hard, metallic mineral containing iron oxide and chromium oxideUltramafic rocks: Dark-coloured rocks rich in magnesium or iron with very low silica contentOphiolite: A section of the earth’s crust, which is oceanic in nature that has since been uplifted and exposed on landOlivine: A commonly occurring magnesium iron silicate mineral that derives its name for its olive-green yellow-green colour

While you're here
RESULTS

5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 1,400m, Winner SS Lamea, Saif Al Balushi (jockey), Ibrahim Al Hadhrami (trainer).

5.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 1,400m, Winner AF Makerah, Sean Kirrane, Ernst Oertel

6pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 1,600m, Winner Maaly Al Reef, Brett Doyle, Abdallah Al Hammadi

6.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh90,000 1,600m, Winner AF Momtaz, Antonio Fresu, Musabah Al Muhairi

7pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 2,200m, Winner Morjanah Al Reef, Brett Doyle, Abdallah Al Hammadi

7.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh100,000 2,200m, Winner Mudarrab, Jim Crowley, Erwan Charpy

The biog

Favourite food: Tabbouleh, greek salad and sushi

Favourite TV show: That 70s Show

Favourite animal: Ferrets, they are smart, sensitive, playful and loving

Favourite holiday destination: Seychelles, my resolution for 2020 is to visit as many spiritual retreats and animal shelters across the world as I can

Name of first pet: Eddy, a Persian cat that showed up at our home

Favourite dog breed: I love them all - if I had to pick Yorkshire terrier for small dogs and St Bernard's for big

Updated: April 30, 2023, 12:50 PM
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