On Monday, performers rehearsed as Blackpool Tower Circus prepared to reopen following a £1 million renovation. Blackpool Council in northern England funded the renovation of the world's oldest permanent circus arena. Getty Images
On Monday, performers rehearsed as Blackpool Tower Circus prepared to reopen following a £1 million renovation. Blackpool Council in northern England funded the renovation of the world's oldest permanent circus arena. Getty Images
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attended a service of thanksgiving for the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on Tuesday at Westminster Abbey in London. Reuters
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II attended a service of thanksgiving for the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on Tuesday at Westminster Abbey in London. Reuters
A sculpture conservator prepares the monumental plaster 'Large Spindle Piece 1968' on Tuesday. The piece went on show for the first time during the new exhibition 'Henry Moore: The Sixties' which opened to the public on Friday at the Henry Moore Studios and Gardens in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire. PA
A sculpture conservator prepares the monumental plaster 'Large Spindle Piece 1968' on Tuesday. The piece went on show for the first time during the new exhibition 'Henry Moore: The Sixties' which opened to the public on Friday at the Henry Moore Studios and Gardens in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire. PA
Afghan women footballers have a team talk before their development squad played the women’s parliamentary team on Tuesday, at the Dulwich Hamlet FC ground, in London, as part of Amnesty’s annual Football Welcomes month. AFP
Afghan women footballers have a team talk before their development squad played the women’s parliamentary team on Tuesday, at the Dulwich Hamlet FC ground, in London, as part of Amnesty’s annual Football Welcomes month. AFP
The superyacht 'Phi', which was seized by the UK government on Tuesday, docked at Canary Wharf in London. Transport Minister Grant Shapps ordered the £38 million ($50m) to be held as part of UK government sanctions against Russians with links to President Putin. Getty Images
The superyacht 'Phi', which was seized by the UK government on Tuesday, docked at Canary Wharf in London. Transport Minister Grant Shapps ordered the £38 million ($50m) to be held as part of UK government sanctions against Russians with links to President Putin. Getty Images
Bereaved families gathered on Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of the National Covid Memorial Wall in London. They walked to No.10 Downing Street to hand in a petition to make the mural a permanent addition to the capital. PA
Bereaved families gathered on Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of the National Covid Memorial Wall in London. They walked to No.10 Downing Street to hand in a petition to make the mural a permanent addition to the capital. PA
On Wednesday Dyson unveiled the new Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones in London. The noise-cancelling headphones include an air-purifying device. PA
On Wednesday Dyson unveiled the new Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones in London. The noise-cancelling headphones include an air-purifying device. PA
Rhiannon Davies, left, embraces Kayleigh Griffiths, following the release on Wednesday of the final report by Donna Ockenden, chairwoman of the Independent Review into Maternity Services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, in Shropshire. The inquiry found that hundreds of newborn deaths at Shrewsbury hospital were avoidable. PA
Rhiannon Davies, left, embraces Kayleigh Griffiths, following the release on Wednesday of the final report by Donna Ockenden, chairwoman of the Independent Review into Maternity Services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, in Shropshire. The inquiry found that hundreds of newborn deaths at Shrewsbury hospital were avoidable. PA
A gardener sows seeds into the moat surrounding the Tower of London on Wednesday, that will bloom into a 'Superbloom' display celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee later this year. Reuters
A gardener sows seeds into the moat surrounding the Tower of London on Wednesday, that will bloom into a 'Superbloom' display celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee later this year. Reuters
YouTube fitness coach Joe Wicks poses with his MBE at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. Wicks' online workouts became a staple of many people's days during the 2020 coronavirus lockdown, with a world record 950,000 viewers tuning in to his livestream in March 2020. Getty Images
YouTube fitness coach Joe Wicks poses with his MBE at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. Wicks' online workouts became a staple of many people's days during the 2020 coronavirus lockdown, with a world record 950,000 viewers tuning in to his livestream in March 2020. Getty Images
The UK was hit by low temperatures and spring snow on Wednesday and Thursday. Here a cyclist wheels his bike through snow in Allenheads, in the Pennines in Northumberland. PA
The UK was hit by low temperatures and spring snow on Wednesday and Thursday. Here a cyclist wheels his bike through snow in Allenheads, in the Pennines in Northumberland. PA
Conservation cleaner Tracie Mason dusts a marble bust of the Rev George Harbin on Wednesday in the Grand Staircase at Longleat House in Wiltshire, ensuring the stately home would be ready to start welcoming visitors again on April 1 after a two-year absence. PA
Conservation cleaner Tracie Mason dusts a marble bust of the Rev George Harbin on Wednesday in the Grand Staircase at Longleat House in Wiltshire, ensuring the stately home would be ready to start welcoming visitors again on April 1 after a two-year absence. PA
Artist Joseph Rossano views his art installation 'The Salmon School' on Wednesday. It is on display in the Castle Ballroom at the opening of Life at Balmoral, the Platinum Jubilee exhibition at Balmoral Castle, in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire. PA
Artist Joseph Rossano views his art installation 'The Salmon School' on Wednesday. It is on display in the Castle Ballroom at the opening of Life at Balmoral, the Platinum Jubilee exhibition at Balmoral Castle, in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire. PA
A climber scales the rigging of the Cutty Sark on Thursday in Greenwich, south London, at a preview of the Cutty Sark Rig Climb Experience, which opens to the public from Saturday. For the first time since the ship arrived in Greenwich in 1954, visitors will be able to climb the masts and enjoy views of the Thames and London. PA
A climber scales the rigging of the Cutty Sark on Thursday in Greenwich, south London, at a preview of the Cutty Sark Rig Climb Experience, which opens to the public from Saturday. For the first time since the ship arrived in Greenwich in 1954, visitors will be able to climb the masts and enjoy views of the Thames and London. PA
On Thursday, soldiers from from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment, sorted and packed some of the surplus 84,000 ballistic helmets being shipped from Donnington to soldiers and emergency service workers in Ukraine. Getty Images
On Thursday, soldiers from from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment, sorted and packed some of the surplus 84,000 ballistic helmets being shipped from Donnington to soldiers and emergency service workers in Ukraine. Getty Images
A soldier of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment falls off a horse during practice on Thursday for the state ceremonial parade surrounding this year's Platinum Jubilee celebrations at Hyde Park in London. AP Photo
A soldier of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment falls off a horse during practice on Thursday for the state ceremonial parade surrounding this year's Platinum Jubilee celebrations at Hyde Park in London. AP Photo
A dusting of snow across Rothwell in Northamptonshire on Friday morning. PA
A dusting of snow across Rothwell in Northamptonshire on Friday morning. PA

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The UK week in pictures: Thanksgiving for Prince Philip, Afghan women's football, and snow

'The National' selects the most striking photos from across Britain over the past week

The National

April 01, 2022

  • English
  • Arabic

This week, Queen Elizabeth II took part in a poignant memorial service honouring her late husband Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey, the Afghanistan development squad women's football team defeated British politicians at a charity match in London, and in spring snow fell across the UK.

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Queen Elizabeth seen with cane as she attends Prince Philip memorial service

Afghan women beat UK parliamentarians on the football pitch

Gothia Cup 2025

4,872 matches 

1,942 teams

116 pitches

76 nations

26 UAE teams

15 Lebanese teams

2 Kuwaiti teams

RACE CARD

6.30pm Al Maktoum Challenge Round-1 Group 1 (PA) Dh119,373 (Dirt) 1,600m

7.05pm Handicap (TB) Dh102,500 (D) 1,200m

7.40pm Handicap (TB) Dh105,000 (Turf) 1,800m

8.15pm UAE 1000 Guineas Trial (TB) Dh183,650 (D) 1,400m

9.50pm Handicap (TB) Dh105,000 (D) 1,600m

9.25pm Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (T) 1,000m

The specs

  Engine: 2-litre or 3-litre 4Motion all-wheel-drive Power: 250Nm (2-litre); 340 (3-litre) Torque: 450Nm Transmission: 8-speed automatic Starting price: From Dh212,000 On sale: Now

Vidaamuyarchi

Director: Magizh Thirumeni

Stars: Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Regina Cassandra

Rating: 4/5

 

The bio

Studied up to grade 12 in Vatanappally, a village in India’s southern Thrissur district

Was a middle distance state athletics champion in school

Enjoys driving to Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah with family

His dream is to continue working as a social worker and help people

Has seven diaries in which he has jotted down notes about his work and money he earned

Keeps the diaries in his car to remember his journey in the Emirates

Plastic tipping points
Transgender report
While you're here

Company Profile

Company name: NutriCal

Started: 2019

Founder: Soniya Ashar

Based: Dubai

Industry: Food Technology

Initial investment: Self-funded undisclosed amount

Future plan: Looking to raise fresh capital and expand in Saudi Arabia

Total Clients: Over 50

While you're here
Results

2pm: Maiden (PA) Dh 40,000 (Dirt) 1,200m, Winner: AF Thayer, Tadhg O’Shea (jockey), Ernst Oertel (trainer).

2.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh 40,000 (D) 1,200m, Winner: AF Sahwa, Nathan Crosse, Mohamed Ramadan.

3pm: Handicap (PA) Dh 40,000 (D) 1,000m, Winner: AF Thobor, Szczepan Mazur, Ernst Oertel.

3.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh 40,000 (D) 2,000m, Winner: AF Mezmar, Szczepan Mazur, Ernst Oertel.

4pm: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup presented by Longines (TB) Dh 200,000 (D) 1,700m, Winner: Galvanize, Nathan Cross, Doug Watson.

4.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh 40,000 (D) 1,700m, Winner: Ajaj, Bernardo Pinheiro, Mohamed Daggash.

Killing of Qassem Suleimani
On Women's Day
BEACH SOCCER WORLD CUP

Group A

Paraguay
Japan
Switzerland
USA

Group B

Uruguay
Mexico
Italy
Tahiti

Group C

Belarus
UAE
Senegal
Russia

Group D

Brazil
Oman
Portugal
Nigeria

War and the virus
Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
Total eligible population

About 57.5 million people
51.1 million received a jab
6.4 million have not

Where are the unvaccinated?

England 11%
Scotland 9%
Wales 10%
Northern Ireland 14% 

While you're here
Jewel of the Expo 2020

252 projectors installed on Al Wasl dome

13.6km of steel used in the structure that makes it equal in length to 16 Burj Khalifas

550 tonnes of moulded steel were raised last year to cap the dome

724,000 cubic metres is the space it encloses

Stands taller than the leaning tower of Pisa

Steel trellis dome is one of the largest single structures on site

The size of 16 tennis courts and weighs as much as 500 elephants

Al Wasl means connection in Arabic

World’s largest 360-degree projection surface

Moon Music

Artist: Coldplay

Label: Parlophone/Atlantic

Number of tracks: 10

Rating: 3/5

Royal wedding inspired menu

Ginger, citrus and orange blossom iced tea

Avocado ranch dip with crudites

Cucumber, smoked salmon and cream cheese mini club sandwiches

Elderflower and lemon syllabub meringue

A little about CVRL

Founded in 1985 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, the Central Veterinary Research Laboratory (CVRL) is a government diagnostic centre that provides testing and research facilities to the UAE and neighbouring countries.

One of its main goals is to provide permanent treatment solutions for veterinary related diseases. 

The taxidermy centre was established 12 years ago and is headed by Dr Ulrich Wernery. 

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
MATCH INFO

Iceland 0 England 1 (Sterling pen 90 1)

Man of the match Kari Arnason (Iceland)

Kareem Shaheen on Canada
Updated: April 01, 2022, 12:25 PM`