People across to the world took to the streets at the weekend in support of Palestine. At Copley Square in Boston, Massachusetts, the flag of Palestine is carried as thousands gather at a rally. AFP
People across to the world took to the streets at the weekend in support of Palestine. At Copley Square in Boston, Massachusetts, the flag of Palestine is carried as thousands gather at a rally. AFP
In Washington, demonstrators stand at the Peace Monument near the US Capitol during a march in support of Palestine on the 73rd anniversary of the Nakba. EPA
In Washington, demonstrators stand at the Peace Monument near the US Capitol during a march in support of Palestine on the 73rd anniversary of the Nakba. EPA
Pro-Palestine protesters rally outside The Venetian Hotel and Casino along the Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. AFP
Pro-Palestine protesters rally outside The Venetian Hotel and Casino along the Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. AFP
Hundreds of residents of Dearborn, Michigan, gather outside the city's police department to protest against the actions of the Israeli Army in Gaza and the expulsion of Palestinian families from Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem. AFP
Hundreds of residents of Dearborn, Michigan, gather outside the city's police department to protest against the actions of the Israeli Army in Gaza and the expulsion of Palestinian families from Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem. AFP
Pro-Palestine demonstrators rally at City Hall in Houston, Texas. AFP
Pro-Palestine demonstrators rally at City Hall in Houston, Texas. AFP
People walk beneath the Interstate 405 motorway as they demonstrate in support of Palestine during the Los Angeles Nakba 73: Resistance Until Liberation rally and protest from the US Federal Building to the consulate of Israel. AFP
People walk beneath the Interstate 405 motorway as they demonstrate in support of Palestine during the Los Angeles Nakba 73: Resistance Until Liberation rally and protest from the US Federal Building to the consulate of Israel. AFP
A member of Neturei Karta (Orthodox Jews United Against Zionism) joins a protest in support of Palestine on the 73rd anniversary of Nakba Day, in Washington. EPA
A member of Neturei Karta (Orthodox Jews United Against Zionism) joins a protest in support of Palestine on the 73rd anniversary of Nakba Day, in Washington. EPA
A demonstration in Atlanta, Georgia, against the armed conflict between Israel and Palestinians. EPA
A demonstration in Atlanta, Georgia, against the armed conflict between Israel and Palestinians. EPA
Young boys join a demonstration in Atlanta, Georgia, against the armed conflict between Israel and Palestinians. EPA
Young boys join a demonstration in Atlanta, Georgia, against the armed conflict between Israel and Palestinians. EPA
A woman leads a chant at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Houston, Texas. AFP
A woman leads a chant at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Houston, Texas. AFP
Demonstrators on top of the arches at city hall wave flags as thousands gather in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to show their support for the people of Palestine. AFP
Demonstrators on top of the arches at city hall wave flags as thousands gather in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to show their support for the people of Palestine. AFP
A woman, her face painted with the Palestinian flag, joins a protest in Bucharest, Romania. AP Photo
A woman, her face painted with the Palestinian flag, joins a protest in Bucharest, Romania. AP Photo
Pro-Palestine supporters wave flags, hold placards and chant slogans as they take part in a solidarity demonstration outside the Israeli embassy in Athens, Greece. AFP
Pro-Palestine supporters wave flags, hold placards and chant slogans as they take part in a solidarity demonstration outside the Israeli embassy in Athens, Greece. AFP
Flares are set off during a protest in Brussels, Belgium, in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. AP Photo
Flares are set off during a protest in Brussels, Belgium, in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. AP Photo
A supporter waves the Palestinian flag from on top of a traffic light during a demonstration outside the Israeli embassy in London, England. EPA
A supporter waves the Palestinian flag from on top of a traffic light during a demonstration outside the Israeli embassy in London, England. EPA
Pro-Palestine demonstrators in Berlin, the capital of Germany. AFP
Pro-Palestine demonstrators in Berlin, the capital of Germany. AFP
Pro-Palestinian protesters march with a large flag during a rally in the southern Lebanese village of Adaisseh, marking the Nakba and denouncing Israeli violence in Gaza and Jerusalem. AFP
Pro-Palestinian protesters march with a large flag during a rally in the southern Lebanese village of Adaisseh, marking the Nakba and denouncing Israeli violence in Gaza and Jerusalem. AFP
Protesters march with Palestinian flags during a demonstration in Marseille, southern France. AP Photo
Protesters march with Palestinian flags during a demonstration in Marseille, southern France. AP Photo
Police and participants of a protest in solidarity with the Palestinians talk outside the Israeli embassy in Warsaw, Poland. AFP
Police and participants of a protest in solidarity with the Palestinians talk outside the Israeli embassy in Warsaw, Poland. AFP
People in Mexico City gather for a demonstration in solidarity with the Palestinians denouncing Israeli bombings. AFP
People in Mexico City gather for a demonstration in solidarity with the Palestinians denouncing Israeli bombings. AFP
Smoke fills the air during a pro-Palestinian rally in Paris, France, called against Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip. AFP
Smoke fills the air during a pro-Palestinian rally in Paris, France, called against Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip. AFP
At a demonstration In front of the Israeli embassy in Ankara, Turkey, the Palestinian flag is used as a mat for funeral prayers for people killed in Palestine. AFP
At a demonstration In front of the Israeli embassy in Ankara, Turkey, the Palestinian flag is used as a mat for funeral prayers for people killed in Palestine. AFP
Kuwaitis raise Palestinian flags during a solidarity drive, as Palestinians mark the 73rd anniversary of the Nakba. AFP
Kuwaitis raise Palestinian flags during a solidarity drive, as Palestinians mark the 73rd anniversary of the Nakba. AFP
Jordanian protesters in solidarity with Palestinians in the town of Karameh on the border with the West Bank occupied by Israel since 1967. AFP
Jordanian protesters in solidarity with Palestinians in the town of Karameh on the border with the West Bank occupied by Israel since 1967. AFP
A demonstrator talks with a police officer at a pro-Palestinian rally in Tunis, Tunisia. Reuters
A demonstrator talks with a police officer at a pro-Palestinian rally in Tunis, Tunisia. Reuters

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Protestors gather around the world in support of Palestine - in pictures

Amid the unrest of the past week, at least 145 Palestinians had been killed in Gaza, including 41 children and 23 women

The National

May 16, 2021

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The Bio

Name: Lynn Davison

Profession: History teacher at Al Yasmina Academy, Abu Dhabi

Children: She has one son, Casey, 28

Hometown: Pontefract, West Yorkshire in the UK

Favourite book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Favourite Author: CJ Sansom

Favourite holiday destination: Bali

Favourite food: A Sunday roast

Tomorrow 2021
On Women's Day
Groom and Two Brides

Director: Elie Semaan

Starring: Abdullah Boushehri, Laila Abdallah, Lulwa Almulla

Rating: 3/5

THE BIO

Favourite author - Paulo Coelho 

Favourite holiday destination - Cuba 

New York Times or Jordan Times? NYT is a school and JT was my practice field

Role model - My Grandfather 

Dream interviewee - Che Guevara

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

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1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

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Armies of Sand

By Kenneth Pollack (Oxford University Press)
 

UAE squad to face Ireland

Ahmed Raza (captain), Chirag Suri (vice-captain), Rohan Mustafa, Mohammed Usman, Mohammed Boota, Zahoor Khan, Junaid Siddique, Waheed Ahmad, Zawar Farid, CP Rizwaan, Aryan Lakra, Karthik Meiyappan, Alishan Sharafu, Basil Hameed, Kashif Daud, Adithya Shetty, Vriitya Aravind

Schedule:

Friday, January 12: Six fourball matches
Saturday, January 13: Six foursome (alternate shot) matches
Sunday, January 14: 12 singles

SERIES INFO

Schedule:
All matches at the Harare Sports Club
1st ODI, Wed Apr 10
2nd ODI, Fri Apr 12
3rd ODI, Sun Apr 14
4th ODI, Sun Apr 16

UAE squad
Mohammed Naveed (captain), Rohan Mustafa, Ashfaq Ahmed, Shaiman Anwar, Mohammed Usman, CP Rizwan, Chirag Suri, Mohammed Boota, Ghulam Shabber, Sultan Ahmed, Imran Haider, Amir Hayat, Zahoor Khan, Qadeer Ahmed

Zimbabwe squad
Peter Moor (captain), Solomon Mire, Brian Chari, Regis Chakabva, Sean Williams, Timycen Maruma, Sikandar Raza, Donald Tiripano, Kyle Jarvis, Tendai Chatara, Chris Mpofu, Craig Ervine, Brandon Mavuta, Ainsley Ndlovu, Tony Munyonga, Elton Chigumbura

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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

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Price: From Dh117,059

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