A view of fields of flowers is seen during the annual blossom in Castelluccio, Italy. Reuters
A view of fields of flowers is seen during the annual blossom in Castelluccio, Italy. Reuters
Actor Johnny Depp arrives at the Royal Court of Justice, in London. Johnny Depp is suing a UK tabloid newspaper for libel. AP Photo
Actor Johnny Depp arrives at the Royal Court of Justice, in London. Johnny Depp is suing a UK tabloid newspaper for libel. AP Photo
An aerial picture shows students sailing with solar boats along all Frisian Elfstedentocht (Eleven Cities Races) during the Young Solar Challenge in Hindeloopen. The 220-kilometre journey must be completely solar-powered in five days. AFP
An aerial picture shows students sailing with solar boats along all Frisian Elfstedentocht (Eleven Cities Races) during the Young Solar Challenge in Hindeloopen. The 220-kilometre journey must be completely solar-powered in five days. AFP
Debris litter a village following heavy rain in Kumamura, Kumamoto prefecture. AFP
Debris litter a village following heavy rain in Kumamura, Kumamoto prefecture. AFP
US President Donald Trump sits with his arms crossed during a roundtable discussion on the Safe Reopening of America’s Schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, in the East Room of the White House, in Washington DC. AFP
US President Donald Trump sits with his arms crossed during a roundtable discussion on the Safe Reopening of America’s Schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, in the East Room of the White House, in Washington DC. AFP
Leicester's Jamie Vardy, second right, scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match at Arsenal. AP Photo
Leicester's Jamie Vardy, second right, scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match at Arsenal. AP Photo
Employees of the civil aircraft manufacturing company Airbus take part in a demonstration on the company's premises in Blagnac, near Toulouse, against a plan to cut 5,000 jobs in France. AFP
Employees of the civil aircraft manufacturing company Airbus take part in a demonstration on the company's premises in Blagnac, near Toulouse, against a plan to cut 5,000 jobs in France. AFP
A passer-by wears a mask in Boston. AP Photo
A passer-by wears a mask in Boston. AP Photo
Passengers hang on to a train during the daily commute in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Reuters
Passengers hang on to a train during the daily commute in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Reuters
Demonstrators are seen amid tear gas during a protest outside the Serbian parliament in Belgrade. Reuters
Demonstrators are seen amid tear gas during a protest outside the Serbian parliament in Belgrade. Reuters

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World in focus - best photos for July 8, 2020

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

The National

July 08, 2020

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More galleries from The National:

Is it a car or is it a game? New Rolls-Royce Wraith Kryptos is embedded with hidden puzzles

Through the lens: 8 striking images about 'societal expectations' by an Omani photographer

Order up: 21 photos from the new South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue

Suggested picnic spots

Abu Dhabi
Umm Al Emarat Park
Yas Gateway Park
Delma Park
Al Bateen beach
Saadiyaat beach
The Corniche
Zayed Sports City
 
Dubai
Kite Beach
Zabeel Park
Al Nahda Pond Park
Mushrif Park
Safa Park
Al Mamzar Beach Park
Al Qudrah Lakes 

Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
  • Priority access to new homes from participating developers
  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
  • Flexible payment plans from developers
  • Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
Global state-owned investor ranking by size

1.

United States

2.

China

3.

UAE

4.

Japan

5

Norway

6.

Canada

7.

Singapore

8.

Australia

9.

Saudi Arabia

10.

South Korea
UAE currency
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Sri Lanka-India Test series schedule
  • 1st Test India won by 304 runs at Galle
  • 2nd Test Thursday-Monday at Colombo
  • 3rd Test August 12-16 at Pallekele
On Women's Day
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ELIO

Starring: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Brad Garrett

Directors: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina

Rating: 4/5

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The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE. 

Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

 

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