Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. EPA
Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. EPA
Pope Francis is welcomed in Marseille by French President Emmanuel Macron. Reuters
Pope Francis is welcomed in Marseille by French President Emmanuel Macron. Reuters
A robot dog developed by Chinese company DEEP Robotics goes for a walk in the Asian Games host city of Hangzhou. AFP
A robot dog developed by Chinese company DEEP Robotics goes for a walk in the Asian Games host city of Hangzhou. AFP
Pope Francis prays at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde. The pontiff discussed Europe's migrant crisis during his visit to Marseille. AFP
Pope Francis prays at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde. The pontiff discussed Europe's migrant crisis during his visit to Marseille. AFP
Migrants from Guatemala cross a wire border fence separating Mexico and the US. Reuters
Migrants from Guatemala cross a wire border fence separating Mexico and the US. Reuters
A Palestinian protester throws stones at Israeli troops during violence on Gaza's eastern border that injured at least 28 demonstrators. EPA
A Palestinian protester throws stones at Israeli troops during violence on Gaza's eastern border that injured at least 28 demonstrators. EPA
Storm clouds gather above the banking district in Frankfurt, Germany. AP
Storm clouds gather above the banking district in Frankfurt, Germany. AP
Commuters and families ride rickshaws along a flooded road after heavy rain in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Reuters
Commuters and families ride rickshaws along a flooded road after heavy rain in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Reuters
Competitors race at the 2023 Formula Kite European Championships in Portsmouth, England. Getty Images
Competitors race at the 2023 Formula Kite European Championships in Portsmouth, England. Getty Images

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Today's best photos: From the Asian Games in China to kite racing in Europe

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The National

September 23, 2023

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MATCH INFO

Cricket World Cup League Two
Oman, UAE, Namibia
Al Amerat, Muscat
 
Results
Oman beat UAE by five wickets
UAE beat Namibia by eight runs
Namibia beat Oman by 52 runs
UAE beat Namibia by eight wickets
UAE v Oman - abandoned
Oman v Namibia - abandoned

Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis

 

 

THE SPECS

Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo

Transmission: eight-speed automatic

Power: 258hp at 5,000-6,500rpm

Torque: 400Nm from 1,550-4,400rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 6.4L/100km

Price, base: from D215,000 (Dh230,000 as tested)

On sale: now

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Pharaoh's curse

British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.

The Voice of Hind Rajab

Starring: Saja Kilani, Clara Khoury, Motaz Malhees

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania

Rating: 4/5

Results

2.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 1,700m; Winner: AF Mezmar, Adam McLean (jockey), Ernst Oertel (trainer).

3pm: Maiden (PA) Dh40,000 2,000m; Winner: AF Ajwad, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel.

3.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 1,200m; Winner: Gold Silver, Sam Hitchcott, Ibrahim Aseel.

4pm: Maiden (PA) Dh40,000 1,000m; Winner: Atrash, Richard Mullen, Ana Mendez.

4.30pm: Gulf Cup Prestige (PA) Dh150,000 1,700m; Winner: AF Momtaz, Saif Al Balushi, Musabah Al Muhairi.

5pm: Handicap (TB) Dh40,000 1,200m; Winner: Al Mushtashar, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar.

Updated: September 23, 2023, 1:13 PM`