People vote in Russia's presidential election in Yekaterinburg in the Urals on March 15, 2024. (Photo by Anna YURIEVA / AFP)
People vote in Russia's presidential election in Yekaterinburg in the Urals on March 15, 2024. (Photo by Anna YURIEVA / AFP)
A French police officer from the National Dog Unit trains a dog in Cannes-Ecluse, south of Paris. Explosive-sniffing dogs will play a key security role at the Paris Olympics this summer. AFP
A French police officer from the National Dog Unit trains a dog in Cannes-Ecluse, south of Paris. Explosive-sniffing dogs will play a key security role at the Paris Olympics this summer. AFP
Dozens of war-displaced people pack the courtyard of a school where they have taken refuge in Minova, South Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Humanitarian aid for the nearly 300,000 displaced people in Minova is almost non-existent. AFP
Dozens of war-displaced people pack the courtyard of a school where they have taken refuge in Minova, South Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Humanitarian aid for the nearly 300,000 displaced people in Minova is almost non-existent. AFP
Afghan boys fly kites on a hilltop in Badakhshan. AFP
Afghan boys fly kites on a hilltop in Badakhshan. AFP
Divers swim with a sandbar shark off Jupiter, Florida, US. AFP
Divers swim with a sandbar shark off Jupiter, Florida, US. AFP
A Concorde supersonic jet is carried on a barge along the Hudson River past the Statue of Liberty, back to the Intrepid Museum in Manhattan after being refurbished at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, in New York City. Reuters
A Concorde supersonic jet is carried on a barge along the Hudson River past the Statue of Liberty, back to the Intrepid Museum in Manhattan after being refurbished at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, in New York City. Reuters
A server ladles soup into a container as children queue for food at a shelter for families displaced by gang violence, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. AP
A server ladles soup into a container as children queue for food at a shelter for families displaced by gang violence, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. AP
A member of Christie's staff holds a note written by Beatle George Harrison, part of a collection being sold by his former wife Pattie Boyd, at the auction house in London, UK. The note is expected to fetch between £2,000 and £3,000. AP
A member of Christie's staff holds a note written by Beatle George Harrison, part of a collection being sold by his former wife Pattie Boyd, at the auction house in London, UK. The note is expected to fetch between £2,000 and £3,000. AP
A parakeet nibbles blossoms on a tree in St James's Park, London. EPA
A parakeet nibbles blossoms on a tree in St James's Park, London. EPA
Vermicelli being made in Hyderabad, Pakistan. The pasta is used in the production of seviyan, a pudding that is especially popular during Ramadan. EPA
Vermicelli being made in Hyderabad, Pakistan. The pasta is used in the production of seviyan, a pudding that is especially popular during Ramadan. EPA
The Stone of Destiny is displayed during a Beating Retreat ceremony at Edinburgh Castle, to mark the transfer of the historical emblem of Scotland's monarchy to Perth Museum. The stone was the sacred seat for the coronation of Scottish kings for centuries. Getty Images
The Stone of Destiny is displayed during a Beating Retreat ceremony at Edinburgh Castle, to mark the transfer of the historical emblem of Scotland's monarchy to Perth Museum. The stone was the sacred seat for the coronation of Scottish kings for centuries. Getty Images

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March 15, 2024

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Jetour T1 specs

Engine: 2-litre turbocharged

Power: 254hp

Torque: 390Nm

Price: From Dh126,000

Available: Now

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Mercedes V250 Avantgarde specs

Engine: 2.0-litre in-line four-cylinder turbo

Gearbox: 7-speed automatic

Power: 211hp at 5,500rpm

Torque: 350Nm

Fuel economy, combined: 6.0 l/100 km

Price: Dh235,000

UAE squad

Esha Oza (captain), Al Maseera Jahangir, Emily Thomas, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Katie Thompson, Lavanya Keny, Mehak Thakur, Michelle Botha, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish (wicketkeeper) Udeni Kuruppuarachchige, Vaishnave Mahesh.

UAE tour of Zimbabwe

All matches in Bulawayo
Friday, Sept 26 – First ODI
Sunday, Sept 28 – Second ODI
Tuesday, Sept 30 – Third ODI
Thursday, Oct 2 – Fourth ODI
Sunday, Oct 5 – First T20I
Monday, Oct 6 – Second T20I

What are the GCSE grade equivalents?
 
  • Grade 9 = above an A*
  • Grade 8 = between grades A* and A
  • Grade 7 = grade A
  • Grade 6 = just above a grade B
  • Grade 5 = between grades B and C
  • Grade 4 = grade C
  • Grade 3 = between grades D and E
  • Grade 2 = between grades E and F
  • Grade 1 = between grades F and G
How much do leading UAE’s UK curriculum schools charge for Year 6?
  1. Nord Anglia International School (Dubai) – Dh85,032
  2. Kings School Al Barsha (Dubai) – Dh71,905
  3. Brighton College Abu Dhabi - Dh68,560
  4. Jumeirah English Speaking School (Dubai) – Dh59,728
  5. Gems Wellington International School – Dubai Branch – Dh58,488
  6. The British School Al Khubairat (Abu Dhabi) - Dh54,170
  7. Dubai English Speaking School – Dh51,269

*Annual tuition fees covering the 2024/2025 academic year

Brief scoreline

Switzerland 0

England 0

Result: England win 6-5 on penalties

Man of the Match: Trent Alexander-Arnold (England)

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COMPANY PROFILE

Company name: Blah

Started: 2018

Founder: Aliyah Al Abbar and Hend Al Marri

Based: Dubai

Industry: Technology and talent management

Initial investment: Dh20,000

Investors: Self-funded

Total customers: 40

How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting

2. Prayer

3. Hajj

4. Shahada

5. Zakat 

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