Lava flows from the Mt Etna volcano as seen from Southeast Crater, in Nicolosi, Sicily, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. (AP Photo / Salvatore Allegra)
Lava flows from the Mt Etna volcano as seen from Southeast Crater, in Nicolosi, Sicily, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. (AP Photo / Salvatore Allegra)
A river polluted by a nearby oilfield in Rumeylan, Syria. AFP
A river polluted by a nearby oilfield in Rumeylan, Syria. AFP
Stunts at the UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow. AFP
Stunts at the UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow. AFP
A portion of the Shimla-Kalka heritage railway track that was washed away after heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh state, India. AP
A portion of the Shimla-Kalka heritage railway track that was washed away after heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh state, India. AP
Pakistani soldiers stand guard at the tomb of national poet Allama Mohammad Iqbal on the country's Independence Day. AFP
Pakistani soldiers stand guard at the tomb of national poet Allama Mohammad Iqbal on the country's Independence Day. AFP
A displaced Lahaina resident at a memorial service for a church lost in the fire, in Wailuku, Hawaii. EPA
A displaced Lahaina resident at a memorial service for a church lost in the fire, in Wailuku, Hawaii. EPA
Shina Kanazawa hits off the tee in the final round of NEC Karuizawa72 golf tournament in Nagano, Japan. Getty Images
Shina Kanazawa hits off the tee in the final round of NEC Karuizawa72 golf tournament in Nagano, Japan. Getty Images
Tunisian women at a National Women's Day celebration in Tunis. EPA
Tunisian women at a National Women's Day celebration in Tunis. EPA
A helicopter drops supplies as Maui County firefighters extinguish a blaze near homes in Kula, Hawaii. AFP
A helicopter drops supplies as Maui County firefighters extinguish a blaze near homes in Kula, Hawaii. AFP
People hold India's national flags in the Narmada river on the eve of country's Independence Day celebrations in Jabalpur. AFP
People hold India's national flags in the Narmada river on the eve of country's Independence Day celebrations in Jabalpur. AFP
Fireworks mark Pakistan Independence Day in Karachi. AP
Fireworks mark Pakistan Independence Day in Karachi. AP
A rehearsal parade to celebrate India’s 76th Independence Day on August 13 in Bengaluru. Getty Images
A rehearsal parade to celebrate India’s 76th Independence Day on August 13 in Bengaluru. Getty Images

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Today's best photos: From Mount Etna erupts to India's Independence Day

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The National

August 14, 2023

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Australia tour of Pakistan

March 4-8: First Test, Rawalpindi

March 12-16: Second Test, Karachi

March 21-25: Third Test, Lahore

March 29: First ODI, Rawalpindi

March 31: Second ODI, Rawalpindi

April 2: Third ODI, Rawalpindi

April 5: T20I, Rawalpindi

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How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting

2. Prayer

3. Hajj

4. Shahada

5. Zakat 

What can victims do?

Always use only regulated platforms

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)

Report to local authorities

Warn others to prevent further harm

Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence

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

Updated: August 14, 2023, 3:25 PM