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On today's episode, Israeli police have attacked Palestinian worshippers for a second time at Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The raid has been condemned by regional and international powers, including the UN, the UAE and Turkey, who said the mosque was a red line.
Dubai International Airport has been named the world's busiest international hub for passengers in 2022 for the ninth year in a row, followed by London, Amsterdam, Paris and Istanbul.
A fleet of five electrical cars have mapped out the city roads to help drive forward plans for the roll-out of driverless public transport later this year. This step is part of Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority's strategy to foster the emirate's aspirations of becoming the world's smartest city.
UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has shared footage from his tour of the Arabian Peninsula on board the International Space Station. In the recording he points out a number of capitals and cities, including Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, Muscat in Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq and Kuwait, as well as the UAE.
The specs
Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo
Power: 178hp at 5,500rpm
Torque: 280Nm at 1,350-4,200rpm
Transmission: seven-speed dual-clutch auto
Price: from Dh209,000
On sale: now
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The specs
Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors
Power: Combined output 920hp
Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km
On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025
Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000
Our legal advisor
Ahmad El Sayed is Senior Associate at Charles Russell Speechlys, a law firm headquartered in London with offices in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Hong Kong.
Experience: Commercial litigator who has assisted clients with overseas judgments before UAE courts. His specialties are cases related to banking, real estate, shareholder disputes, company liquidations and criminal matters as well as employment related litigation.
Education: Sagesse University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 2005.
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Tips to keep your car cool
- Place a sun reflector in your windshield when not driving
- Park in shaded or covered areas
- Add tint to windows
- Wrap your car to change the exterior colour
- Pick light interiors - choose colours such as beige and cream for seats and dashboard furniture
- Avoid leather interiors as these absorb more heat
