Indian police block a road to stop protesting farmers from marching towards New Delhi, in Ghazipur. AFP
Indian police block a road to stop protesting farmers from marching towards New Delhi, in Ghazipur. AFP
A child helped by his father writes a message on the wall at the Saraswati temple for the Hindu festival of Basant Panchami, in Kathmandu. AFP
A child helped by his father writes a message on the wall at the Saraswati temple for the Hindu festival of Basant Panchami, in Kathmandu. AFP
Snow in Central Park in New York. AFP
Snow in Central Park in New York. AFP
Crew members aboard the USS Dwight D Eisenhower in the Red Sea. AP
Crew members aboard the USS Dwight D Eisenhower in the Red Sea. AP
The annual 'no rules' Royal Shrovetide football game in Ashbourne, England. Getty
The annual 'no rules' Royal Shrovetide football game in Ashbourne, England. Getty
Snow-covered trees, known as 'snow monsters' or 'Juhyo' in Japanese, on Mount Zao in Yamagata, Japan. Getty
Snow-covered trees, known as 'snow monsters' or 'Juhyo' in Japanese, on Mount Zao in Yamagata, Japan. Getty
Participants wear hats with plumes of ostrich feathers during a carnival parade in Binche, Belgium. EPA
Participants wear hats with plumes of ostrich feathers during a carnival parade in Binche, Belgium. EPA
People enjoy posing for photos next to a giant 'LOVE' sign installation during the celebration of Valentine's day in Taipei, Taiwan, 14 February 2024. People all over the world celebrate Valentine's Day annually on 14 February by giving flowers, chocolates, or cards to loved ones. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO
People enjoy posing for photos next to a giant 'LOVE' sign installation during the celebration of Valentine's day in Taipei, Taiwan, 14 February 2024. People all over the world celebrate Valentine's Day annually on 14 February by giving flowers, chocolates, or cards to loved ones. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO
Actress Jennifer Lopez attends a premiere for the film ‘This Is Me … Now: A Love Story’ in Los Angeles. Reuters
Actress Jennifer Lopez attends a premiere for the film ‘This Is Me … Now: A Love Story’ in Los Angeles. Reuters
Denmark's Diver Annika Bornebusch trains ahead of the World Aquatics Championships in Doha. Reuters
Denmark's Diver Annika Bornebusch trains ahead of the World Aquatics Championships in Doha. Reuters
Members of the indigenous Baduy tribe check candidates before voting in Indonesia’s elections in Kanekes Village, Banten province. AFP
Members of the indigenous Baduy tribe check candidates before voting in Indonesia’s elections in Kanekes Village, Banten province. AFP
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans. AP
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans. AP

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Today's best photos: From snow-covered New York to Valentine's Day in Taiwan - in pictures

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

February 14, 2024

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Founders: Ines Mena, Claudia Ribas, Simona Agolini, Nourhan Hassan and Therese Hundt

Date started: January 2017, app launched November 2017

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: Private/Retail/Leisure

Number of Employees: 18 employees, including full-time and flexible workers

Funding stage and size: Seed round completed Q4 2019 - $1m raised

Funders: Oman Technology Fund, 500 Startups, Vision Ventures, Seedstars, Mindshift Capital, Delta Partners Ventures, with support from the OQAL Angel Investor Network and UAE Business Angels

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The Bio

Favourite holiday destination: Either Kazakhstan or Montenegro. I’ve been involved in events in both countries and they are just stunning.

Favourite book: I am a huge of Robin Cook’s medical thrillers, which I suppose is quite apt right now. My mother introduced me to them back home in New Zealand.

Favourite film or television programme: Forrest Gump is my favourite film, that’s never been up for debate. I love watching repeats of Mash as well.

Inspiration: My late father moulded me into the man I am today. I would also say disappointment and sadness are great motivators. There are times when events have brought me to my knees but it has also made me determined not to let them get the better of me.

Mohamed bin Zayed Majlis
Updated: February 14, 2024, 3:51 PM`