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Today's best photos: from a giant duck to solar power

'The National' selects the most striking pictures from around the world

The National

November 03, 2021

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AFP

Giant rubber duck

A giant inflatable rubber duck designed by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman in Santiago, Chile.

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AP

Upon reflection

A flooded St Mark's Square in Venice, Italy.

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AFP

Off the rails

An aerial view of several freight wagons and a locomotive that were derailed and set on fire by unknown attackers in Victoria, Chile.

Time for tennis

Novak Djokovic of Serbia walks out for his singles match against Marton Fucsovics of Hungary during day two of the Rolex Paris Masters at AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France.

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Reuters

A dog's life

A dog performs tricks during Kukur Tihar Hindu celebrations at a police canine training centre in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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AFP

Solar power

Solar panels at the Bhadla Solar Park in Bhadla, in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan.

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Chelsea Morata (69'), Luiz (88')
Burnley Vokes (24', 43'), Ward (39')
Red cards Cahill, Fabregas (Chelsea)

The bio

Favourite vegetable: Broccoli

Favourite food: Seafood

Favourite thing to cook: Duck l'orange

Favourite book: Give and Take by Adam Grant, one of his professors at University of Pennsylvania

Favourite place to travel: Home in Kuwait.

Favourite place in the UAE: Al Qudra lakes

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets

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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
If you go…

Emirates launched a new daily service to Mexico City this week, flying via Barcelona from Dh3,995.

Emirati citizens are among 67 nationalities who do not require a visa to Mexico. Entry is granted on arrival for stays of up to 180 days. 

The specs
Engine: 3.6 V6

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Power: 295bhp

Torque: 353Nm

Price: Dh155,000

On sale: now 

Updated: November 03, 2021, 12:31 PM