People take photographs as they walk under an autumn leaves decoration of a foot bridge in New Taipei city, Taiwan. EPA
People take photographs as they walk under an autumn leaves decoration of a foot bridge in New Taipei city, Taiwan. EPA
A new piece of graffiti art is seen through the water-covered window of a car as heavy summer rains fall in Johannesburg, South Africa. EPA
A new piece of graffiti art is seen through the water-covered window of a car as heavy summer rains fall in Johannesburg, South Africa. EPA
Radio Television Hong Kong producer Choy Yuk-ling reacts outside the Fanling Magistrates' Court after her hearing in Hong Kong, China. Getty Images
Radio Television Hong Kong producer Choy Yuk-ling reacts outside the Fanling Magistrates' Court after her hearing in Hong Kong, China. Getty Images
Mount Merapi is seen from Stabelan village, located less than 4 kilometers from the top in Boyolali, Central Java, Indonesia. Getty Images
Mount Merapi is seen from Stabelan village, located less than 4 kilometers from the top in Boyolali, Central Java, Indonesia. Getty Images
People admire the view from the Penshaw Monument which has been illuminated red ahead of Armistice Day, in Sunderland, England. PA via AP
People admire the view from the Penshaw Monument which has been illuminated red ahead of Armistice Day, in Sunderland, England. PA via AP
Ethiopian Amhara militia fighters mobilise towards Tigray, in the Northwest of the city of Gondar, Ethiopia. AFP
Ethiopian Amhara militia fighters mobilise towards Tigray, in the Northwest of the city of Gondar, Ethiopia. AFP
People eat in a street restaurant in Shanghai, China. EPA
People eat in a street restaurant in Shanghai, China. EPA
Two youngsters sit in a Bajaj, in the city of Gondar, Ethiopia. AFP
Two youngsters sit in a Bajaj, in the city of Gondar, Ethiopia. AFP
A KLM staff closes the outlet of a passenger plane grounded for the winter at Groningen Airport Eelde, the Netherlands. EPA
A KLM staff closes the outlet of a passenger plane grounded for the winter at Groningen Airport Eelde, the Netherlands. EPA
A woman tries to clear the mud from the front of her house in Planeta, municipality of La Lima, in the Honduran department of Cortes. AFP
A woman tries to clear the mud from the front of her house in Planeta, municipality of La Lima, in the Honduran department of Cortes. AFP
Indian children work in a brick kiln on the outskirts of Gauhati, northeastern Assam state, India. AP Photo
Indian children work in a brick kiln on the outskirts of Gauhati, northeastern Assam state, India. AP Photo
Former Bolivian President Evo Morales speaks during a meeting with a supporters, upon his return to the country, in Uyuni, Bolivia. Reuters
Former Bolivian President Evo Morales speaks during a meeting with a supporters, upon his return to the country, in Uyuni, Bolivia. Reuters
A school student crosses a street in Tokyo. AFP
A school student crosses a street in Tokyo. AFP

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World in focus - best photos for November 10, 2020

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

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November 10, 2020

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World record transfers

1. Kylian Mbappe - to Real Madrid in 2017/18 - €180 million (Dh770.4m - if a deal goes through)
2. Paul Pogba - to Manchester United in 2016/17 - €105m
3. Gareth Bale - to Real Madrid in 2013/14 - €101m
4. Cristiano Ronaldo - to Real Madrid in 2009/10 - €94m
5. Gonzalo Higuain - to Juventus in 2016/17 - €90m
6. Neymar - to Barcelona in 2013/14 - €88.2m
7. Romelu Lukaku - to Manchester United in 2017/18 - €84.7m
8. Luis Suarez - to Barcelona in 2014/15 - €81.72m
9. Angel di Maria - to Manchester United in 2014/15 - €75m
10. James Rodriguez - to Real Madrid in 2014/15 - €75m

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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UPI facts

More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions

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The Pope's itinerary

Sunday, February 3, 2019 - Rome to Abu Dhabi
1pm: departure by plane from Rome / Fiumicino to Abu Dhabi
10pm: arrival at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport


Monday, February 4
12pm: welcome ceremony at the main entrance of the Presidential Palace
12.20pm: visit Abu Dhabi Crown Prince at Presidential Palace
5pm: private meeting with Muslim Council of Elders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
6.10pm: Inter-religious in the Founder's Memorial


Tuesday, February 5 - Abu Dhabi to Rome
9.15am: private visit to undisclosed cathedral
10.30am: public mass at Zayed Sports City – with a homily by Pope Francis
12.40pm: farewell at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport
1pm: departure by plane to Rome
5pm: arrival at the Rome / Ciampino International Airport

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