Children run past a gun-mounted truck manned by Turkey-backed Syrian fighters near the rebel-controlled town of Tal Abyad in northern Syria's Raqa province, along the frontline with Syrian Kurdish forces controlling the Kurdish-majority city of Kobani. AFP
Children run past a gun-mounted truck manned by Turkey-backed Syrian fighters near the rebel-controlled town of Tal Abyad in northern Syria's Raqa province, along the frontline with Syrian Kurdish forces controlling the Kurdish-majority city of Kobani. AFP
A man casts his ballot at a polling station during the Turkish Cypriots election for a new leader in the Turkish occupied area in the north part of the divided capital Nicosia, Cyprus. AP Photo
A man casts his ballot at a polling station during the Turkish Cypriots election for a new leader in the Turkish occupied area in the north part of the divided capital Nicosia, Cyprus. AP Photo
A Lebanese artist works on a painting during an exhibition of paintings and sculptures at the Al-Sanayeh Park in Beirut, Lebanon. The proceeds of the exhibition will be used to help families affected by the Beirut port blasts. EPA
A Lebanese artist works on a painting during an exhibition of paintings and sculptures at the Al-Sanayeh Park in Beirut, Lebanon. The proceeds of the exhibition will be used to help families affected by the Beirut port blasts. EPA
A boat travels along in front of the hotels, banks and office buildings on the Nile River in Cairo, Egypt. Reuters
A boat travels along in front of the hotels, banks and office buildings on the Nile River in Cairo, Egypt. Reuters
Students, wearing protective face masks, sit in class in Gaza City, after the partial reopening of schools. AFP
Students, wearing protective face masks, sit in class in Gaza City, after the partial reopening of schools. AFP
A firefighting plane tries to extinguish a forest fire near the Israeli military base of Har Dov on Mount Hermon, a strategic and fortified outpost at the crossroads between Israel, Lebanon, and Syria. AFP
A firefighting plane tries to extinguish a forest fire near the Israeli military base of Har Dov on Mount Hermon, a strategic and fortified outpost at the crossroads between Israel, Lebanon, and Syria. AFP
Mask-clad Libyan Muslim worshippers perform the dusk prayers at the Murad Agha mosque in the city of Tajura, southeast of the capital Tripoli, following the easing of restrictions by the authorities. AFP
Mask-clad Libyan Muslim worshippers perform the dusk prayers at the Murad Agha mosque in the city of Tajura, southeast of the capital Tripoli, following the easing of restrictions by the authorities. AFP
Palestinian Ruqaya Rajab, 84, empties a bag of freshly picked green olives at her farm in the Palestinian village Kafr Al-Labad, near the West Bank city of Tulkarem. EPA
Palestinian Ruqaya Rajab, 84, empties a bag of freshly picked green olives at her farm in the Palestinian village Kafr Al-Labad, near the West Bank city of Tulkarem. EPA

The Middle East framed - regional photography for October 11, 2020

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A list of the animal rescue organisations in the UAE

Looking for a new family pet? Here are the links to visit when it comes to adopting... 

Animal Welfare Abu Dhabi

Rescue of Abu Dhabi

Feline Friends Abu Dhabi

Adopt-a-Cat UAE

Naema's Kittys 

Jackie's Cats UAE

Animal Action UAE

Animal Welfare Al Ain

Yanni Animal Welfare

Animals and Us Fujairah

Arabian Saluki Center of Dubai (Ascod)

38 Smiles

Emirates Animal Welfare Society

Red Paw Foundation 

KittySnip

Saluki International Rescue

K9 Friends Dubai 

Amanda's Animal Rescue UAE

Ahmed's Animal Rescue

Al Mayya K9 Adoptions 

New Life Rescue

Rescue Animals in Need United Arab Emirates

Stray Dogs Center UAQ

Sniff - Strays Needing Interim of Furever Friends

PARA UAE - Protection of Animal Rights Association

Ras Al Khaimah Animal Welfare Centre

Shepherd Rescue Arabia

Friends of Rakawc 

UAQAC Umm Al Quwain Animal Care

Know your Camel lingo

The bairaq is a competition for the best herd of 50 camels, named for the banner its winner takes home

Namoos - a word of congratulations reserved for falconry competitions, camel races and camel pageants. It best translates as 'the pride of victory' - and for competitors, it is priceless

Asayel camels - sleek, short-haired hound-like racers

Majahim - chocolate-brown camels that can grow to weigh two tonnes. They were only valued for milk until camel pageantry took off in the 1990s

Millions Street - the thoroughfare where camels are led and where white 4x4s throng throughout the festival

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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