A car carrying a surfboard blends into the colorful walkway at Costa de Ses Voltes, Mahon, Menorca, Balearics. The installation, 'The Additive Color', was designed by artist Carlos Cruz-Diez. EPA
A car carrying a surfboard blends into the colorful walkway at Costa de Ses Voltes, Mahon, Menorca, Balearics. The installation, 'The Additive Color', was designed by artist Carlos Cruz-Diez. EPA
A stateless vessel on which a huge cache of weapons was seized by the US Navy's Fifth Fleet's guided-missile cruiser 'USS Monterey' in international waters of the Arabian Sea. AFP
A stateless vessel on which a huge cache of weapons was seized by the US Navy's Fifth Fleet's guided-missile cruiser 'USS Monterey' in international waters of the Arabian Sea. AFP
An aerial view shows around 100 spectators at a concert at Vischering Castle in Ludinghausen, Germany. Concertgoers had to present a negative coronavirus test result. AP Photo
An aerial view shows around 100 spectators at a concert at Vischering Castle in Ludinghausen, Germany. Concertgoers had to present a negative coronavirus test result. AP Photo
A relative wearing PPE mourns during the last rites of a covid-19 victim at a makeshift cremation ground in New Delhi, India. The country recorded 404,000 new Covid-19 cases in the latest 24-hour reporting period. EPA
A relative wearing PPE mourns during the last rites of a covid-19 victim at a makeshift cremation ground in New Delhi, India. The country recorded 404,000 new Covid-19 cases in the latest 24-hour reporting period. EPA
Team Ineos rider Spain's Jonathan Castroviejo competes in the first stage of the 2021 Giro d'Italia cycle race, a 8.6-kilometre individual time trial in Turin. AFP
Team Ineos rider Spain's Jonathan Castroviejo competes in the first stage of the 2021 Giro d'Italia cycle race, a 8.6-kilometre individual time trial in Turin. AFP
A boy poses for a picture as he plays at a camp for the internally displaced in Maaret Misrin city in Syria's northwestern Idlib province. AFP
A boy poses for a picture as he plays at a camp for the internally displaced in Maaret Misrin city in Syria's northwestern Idlib province. AFP
A Palestinian protester burns tyres during a demonstration along the Israel-Gaza border, east of Gaza city. AFP
A Palestinian protester burns tyres during a demonstration along the Israel-Gaza border, east of Gaza city. AFP
police snipers take position around the Arc de Triomphe in France's capital Paris, ahead of a ceremony commemorating the 76th anniversary of Victory in Europe, marking the end of World War II in Europe. AFP
police snipers take position around the Arc de Triomphe in France's capital Paris, ahead of a ceremony commemorating the 76th anniversary of Victory in Europe, marking the end of World War II in Europe. AFP
Relatives release a dove and balloons at the funeral of Keishla Rodriguez, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Her partner, boxer Felix Verdejo, was charged over the death of his pregnant lover, whose body was found in a lagoon, and with intentionally killing the unborn child. AP Photo
Relatives release a dove and balloons at the funeral of Keishla Rodriguez, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Her partner, boxer Felix Verdejo, was charged over the death of his pregnant lover, whose body was found in a lagoon, and with intentionally killing the unborn child. AP Photo
Men carry the coffin of a victim of Saturday's bombing outside a school, during a mass funeral ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan. Reuters
Men carry the coffin of a victim of Saturday's bombing outside a school, during a mass funeral ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan. Reuters
Palestinians pray in front of the Dome of the Rock during Ramadan, at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, in Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
Palestinians pray in front of the Dome of the Rock during Ramadan, at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, in Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
Workers build stacked graves at the Nossa Senhora Aparecida cemetery in Manaus, Amazonas State, Brazil on the first day cemeteries reopened for the general public since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. AFP
Workers build stacked graves at the Nossa Senhora Aparecida cemetery in Manaus, Amazonas State, Brazil on the first day cemeteries reopened for the general public since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. AFP
Fossilised remains from some of nine Neanderthal males and females found in the Guattari Cave in San Felice Circeo, south of Rome. Eight individuals date to between 50,000 and 68,000 years ago, while the oldest could be 100,000 years old. AFP
Fossilised remains from some of nine Neanderthal males and females found in the Guattari Cave in San Felice Circeo, south of Rome. Eight individuals date to between 50,000 and 68,000 years ago, while the oldest could be 100,000 years old. AFP
Candidate Count Binface poses after attending the results of the London mayoral election at City Hall in London, UK. He received 24,775 votes. AFP
Candidate Count Binface poses after attending the results of the London mayoral election at City Hall in London, UK. He received 24,775 votes. AFP
Monteriggioni Castle's walls are bathed in blue light to celebrate Europe Day, in Monteriggioni, Tuscany region, central Italy. EPA
Monteriggioni Castle's walls are bathed in blue light to celebrate Europe Day, in Monteriggioni, Tuscany region, central Italy. EPA

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From a German castle concert to the 'intergalactic' mayoral candidate Count Binface - today's best pictures

Take a look at some of the best images from around the world in the past 24 hours

The National

May 09, 2021

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The specs
  • Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 640hp
  • Torque: 760nm
  • On sale: 2026
  • Price: Not announced yet
The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm

Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh117,059

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Company profile

Name: GiftBag.ae

Based: Dubai

Founded: 2011

Number of employees: 4

Sector: E-commerce

Funding: Self-funded to date

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Skoda Superb Specs

Engine: 2-litre TSI petrol

Power: 190hp

Torque: 320Nm

Price: From Dh147,000

Available: Now

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Moon Music

Artist: Coldplay

Label: Parlophone/Atlantic

Number of tracks: 10

Rating: 3/5

Name: Peter Dicce

Title: Assistant dean of students and director of athletics

Favourite sport: soccer

Favourite team: Bayern Munich

Favourite player: Franz Beckenbauer

Favourite activity in Abu Dhabi: scuba diving in the Northern Emirates 

 

THE BIO

Family: I have three siblings, one older brother (age 25) and two younger sisters, 20 and 13 

Favourite book: Asking for my favourite book has to be one of the hardest questions. However a current favourite would be Sidewalk by Mitchell Duneier

Favourite place to travel to: Any walkable city. I also love nature and wildlife 

What do you love eating or cooking: I’m constantly in the kitchen. Ever since I changed the way I eat I enjoy choosing and creating what goes into my body. However, nothing can top home cooked food from my parents. 

Favorite place to go in the UAE: A quiet beach.

VEZEETA PROFILE

Date started: 2012

Founder: Amir Barsoum

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: HealthTech / MedTech

Size: 300 employees

Funding: $22.6 million (as of September 2018)

Investors: Technology Development Fund, Silicon Badia, Beco Capital, Vostok New Ventures, Endeavour Catalyst, Crescent Enterprises’ CE-Ventures, Saudi Technology Ventures and IFC

Key products and UAE prices

iPhone XS
With a 5.8-inch screen, it will be an advance version of the iPhone X. It will be dual sim and comes with better battery life, a faster processor and better camera. A new gold colour will be available.
Price: Dh4,229

iPhone XS Max
It is expected to be a grander version of the iPhone X with a 6.5-inch screen; an inch bigger than the screen of the iPhone 8 Plus.
Price: Dh4,649

iPhone XR
A low-cost version of the iPhone X with a 6.1-inch screen, it is expected to attract mass attention. According to industry experts, it is likely to have aluminium edges instead of stainless steel.
Price: Dh3,179

Apple Watch Series 4
More comprehensive health device with edge-to-edge displays that are more than 30 per cent bigger than displays on current models.

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Haircare resolutions 2021

From Beirut and Amman to London and now Dubai, hairstylist George Massoud has seen the same mistakes made by customers all over the world. In the chair or at-home hair care, here are the resolutions he wishes his customers would make for the year ahead.

1. 'I will seek consultation from professionals'

You may know what you want, but are you sure it’s going to suit you? Haircare professionals can tell you what will work best with your skin tone, hair texture and lifestyle.

2. 'I will tell my hairdresser when I’m not happy'

Massoud says it’s better to offer constructive criticism to work on in the future. Your hairdresser will learn, and you may discover how to communicate exactly what you want more effectively the next time.

3. ‘I will treat my hair better out of the chair’

Damage control is a big part of most hairstylists’ work right now, but it can be avoided. Steer clear of over-colouring at home, try and pursue one hair brand at a time and never, ever use a straightener on still drying hair, pleads Massoud.

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Our commentary on Brexit
Red flags
  • Promises of high, fixed or 'guaranteed' returns.
  • Unregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.
  • Lack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.
  • Overseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions - this can make legal recovery difficult.
  • Hard-selling tactics - creating urgency, offering 'exclusive' deals.

Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching

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Fresh faces in UAE side

Khalifa Mubarak (24) An accomplished centre-back, the Al Nasr defender’s progress has been hampered in the past by injury. With not many options in central defence, he would bolster what can be a problem area.

Ali Salmeen (22) Has been superb at the heart of Al Wasl’s midfield these past two seasons, with the Dubai club flourishing under manager Rodolfo Arrubarrena. Would add workrate and composure to the centre of the park.

Mohammed Jamal (23) Enjoyed a stellar 2016/17 Arabian Gulf League campaign, proving integral to Al Jazira as the capital club sealed the championship for only a second time. A tenacious and disciplined central midfielder.

Khalfan Mubarak (22) One of the most exciting players in the UAE, the Al Jazira playmaker has been likened in style to Omar Abdulrahman. Has minimal international experience already, but there should be much more to come.

Jassim Yaqoub (20) Another incredibly exciting prospect, the Al Nasr winger is becoming a regular contributor at club level. Pacey, direct and with an eye for goal, he would provide the team’s attack an extra dimension.

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The Vile

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

Director: Majid Al Ansari

Rating: 4/5

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League semi-final, first leg
Bayern Munich v Real Madrid
When: April 25, 10.45pm kick-off (UAE)
Where: Allianz Arena, Munich
Live: BeIN Sports HD
Second leg: May 1, Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid

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MATCH INFO

What: 2006 World Cup quarter-final
When: July 1
Where: Gelsenkirchen Stadium, Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Result:
England 0 Portugal 0
(Portugal win 3-1 on penalties)

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The specs

Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Power: 620hp from 5,750-7,500rpm
Torque: 760Nm from 3,000-5,750rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch auto
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh1.05 million ($286,000)

Babumoshai Bandookbaaz

Director: Kushan Nandy

Starring: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bidita Bag, Jatin Goswami

Three stars

Ain Dubai in numbers

126: The length in metres of the legs supporting the structure

1 football pitch: The length of each permanent spoke is longer than a professional soccer pitch

16 A380 Airbuses: The equivalent weight of the wheel rim.

9,000 tonnes: The amount of steel used to construct the project.

5 tonnes: The weight of each permanent spoke that is holding the wheel rim in place

192: The amount of cable wires used to create the wheel. They measure a distance of 2,4000km in total, the equivalent of the distance between Dubai and Cairo.

Padmaavat

Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Starring: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor, Jim Sarbh

3.5/5

UAE players with central contracts

Rohan Mustafa, Ashfaq Ahmed, Chirag Suri, Rameez Shahzad, Shaiman Anwar, Adnan Mufti, Mohammed Usman, Ghulam Shabbir, Ahmed Raza, Qadeer Ahmed, Amir Hayat, Mohammed Naveed and Imran Haider.

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