{"id":305126,"date":"2025-11-24T07:25:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T07:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/305126\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T07:25:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T07:25:09","slug":"white-tailed-eagle-sighted-in-saudi-arabia-for-first-time-in-20-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/305126\/","title":{"rendered":"White-tailed eagle sighted in Saudi Arabia for first time in 20 years"},"content":{"rendered":"

A white-tailed eagle has been sighted in Saudi Arabia<\/a> for the first time in 20 years by a nature reserve manager who said he could \u201cnot believe his eyes\u201d. <\/p>\n

The juvenile, migratory white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) \u2013 which usually lives further north \u2013 was spotted over wetlands at the kingdom’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman<\/a> Royal Reserve.<\/p>\n

It was photographed in flight by the reserve’s biodiversity monitoring and research manager Ali Al Faqih, according to a statement from the reserve. It said the eagle’s presence shows the growing significance of the sight as a refuge for migratory bird life.<\/p>\n

\u201cI could hardly believe my eyes when I saw a large raptor flying heavily after drinking. I gazed intently at this magnificent bird and realised I was looking at an unfamiliar species that I had never seen before,\u201d Mr Al Faqih said.<\/p>\n

\u201cObserving a rare bird in the reserve indicates to me that we are seeing improving habitat<\/a> quality and providing migratory birds with a safe and productive environment to rest and feed during their long journeys.\u201d<\/p>\n

The reserve said the sighting at the Wadi Thalbah Wetland \u201creflects the progress\u201d of its efforts to restore habitats. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030<\/a> has environmental objectives of protecting 30 per cent of the kingdom’s land and sea area by that year, restoring ecosystems and enhancing biodiversity.<\/p>\n

The 24,500 square-kilometre reserve, which includes marine areas, is home to 15 distinct ecosystems and an exceptional level of biodiversity. More than 50 per cent of all recorded species in the kingdom have been documented within its boundaries.<\/p>\n

Since 2021, the reserve has conducted six biodiversity studies with experts from Saudi Arabia and five other countries. To date, these studies have recorded 247 bird species, including seven new global range extensions. This represents 49 per cent of all bird species documented in the kingdom. <\/p>\n

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Day 4, Dubai Test: At a glance<\/p>\n

Moment of the day\u00a0Lahiru Gamage appeared to have been hard done by when he had his dismissal of Sami Aslam chalked off for a no-ball. Replays suggested he had not overstepped. No matter. Two balls later, the exact same combination \u2013 Gamage the bowler and Kusal Mendis at second slip \u2013 combined again to send Aslam back.<\/p>\n

Stat of the day Haris Sohail took three wickets for one run in the only over he bowled, to end the Sri Lanka second innings in a hurry. That was as many as he had managed in total in his 10-year, 58-match first-class career to date. It was also the first time a bowler had taken three wickets having bowled just one over in an innings in Tests.<\/p>\n

The verdict Just 119 more and with five wickets remaining seems like a perfectly attainable target for Pakistan. Factor in the fact the pitch is worn, is turning prodigiously, and that Sri Lanka\u2019s seam bowlers have also been finding the strip to their liking, it is apparent the task is still a tough one. Still, though, thanks to Asad Shafiq and Sarfraz Ahmed, it is possible.<\/p>\n

FFP EXPLAINED<\/p>\n

What is Financial Fair Play?
Introduced in 2011 by Uefa, European football\u2019s governing body, it demands that clubs live within their means. Chiefly, spend within their income and not make substantial losses.<\/p>\n

What the rules dictate?
The second phase of its implementation limits losses to \u20ac30 million (Dh136m) over three seasons. Extra expenditure is permitted for investment in sustainable areas (youth academies, stadium development, etc). Money provided by owners is not viewed as income. Revenue from \u201crelated parties\u201d to those owners is assessed by Uefa’s \u201cfinancial control body\u201d to be sure it is a fair value, or in line with market prices.<\/p>\n

What are the penalties?
There are a number of punishments, including fines, a loss of prize money or having to reduce squad size for European competition \u2013 as happened to PSG in 2014. There is even the threat of a competition ban, which could in theory lead to PSG\u2019s suspension from the Uefa Champions League.<\/p>\n

Specs <\/p>\n

Engine: 51.5kW electric motor<\/p>\n

Range: 400km<\/p>\n

Power: 134bhp<\/p>\n

Torque: 175Nm<\/p>\n

Price: From Dh98,800<\/p>\n

Available: Now<\/p>\n

if you go<\/p>\n

The flights
Emirates<\/a>\u00a0flies to Delhi with fares starting from around Dh760 return, while Etihad<\/a>\u00a0fares cost about Dh783 return. From Delhi, there are\u00a0connecting flights to Lucknow.\u00a0
Where to stay
It is advisable to stay in Lucknow and make a day trip to Kannauj. A stay at the Lebua Lucknow<\/a> hotel, a traditional Lucknowi mansion, is recommended. Prices start from Dh300\u00a0per night\u00a0(excluding taxes).\u00a0<\/p>\n

How to wear a kandura<\/p>\n

Dos<\/p>\n

\tWear the right fabric for the right season and occasion\u00a0
\n\tAlways ask for the dress code if you don\u2019t know
\n\tWear a white kandura, white ghutra \/ shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work\u00a0
\n\tWear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester<\/p>\n

Don\u2019ts\u00a0<\/p>\n

\tWear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal\u00a0
\n\tBuy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying<\/p>\n

Company\u00a0profile<\/p>\n

Company:\u00a0Eighty6\u00a0<\/p>\n

Date\u00a0started: October\u00a02021\u00a0<\/p>\n

Founders: Abdul\u00a0Kader\u00a0Saadi\u00a0and\u00a0Anwar\u00a0Nusseibeh\u00a0<\/p>\n

Based: Dubai,\u00a0UAE\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sector: Hospitality\u00a0<\/p>\n

Size: 25\u00a0employees\u00a0<\/p>\n

Funding\u00a0stage: Pre-series\u00a0A\u00a0<\/p>\n

Investment: $1\u00a0million\u00a0<\/p>\n

Investors: Seed\u00a0funding,\u00a0angel\u00a0investors\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ahmed Raza<\/p>\n

UAE cricket captain<\/p>\n

Age: 31<\/p>\n

Born: Sharjah<\/p>\n

Role: Left-arm spinner<\/p>\n

One-day internationals: 31 matches, 35 wickets, average 31.4, economy rate 3.95<\/p>\n

T20 internationals: 41 matches, 29 wickets, average 30.3, economy rate 6.28<\/p>\n

Ziina users can donate to relief efforts in Beirut<\/p>\n

Ziina users will be able to use the app to help relief efforts in Beirut, which has been left reeling after an August blast caused an estimated $15 billion in damage\u00a0and left thousands homeless. Ziina has partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to raise money for the Lebanese capital, co-founder Faisal Toukan says. \u201cAs of October 1, the UNHCR has the first certified badge on Ziina and is automatically part of user’s top friends’ list during this campaign. Users can now donate any amount to the Beirut relief with two clicks. The money raised will go towards rebuilding houses for the families that were impacted by the explosion.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Points classification after Stage 4<\/p>\n

1. Arnaud Demare (France \/ FDJ) 124<\/p>\n

2. Marcel Kittel (Germany \/ Quick-Step) 81<\/p>\n

3. Michael Matthews (Australia \/ Sunweb) 66<\/p>\n

4. Andre Greipel (Germany \/ Lotto) 63<\/p>\n

5. Alexander Kristoff (Norway \/ Katusha) 43<\/p>\n

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pocketsMore coverage from the Future ForumDust and sand storms compared<\/p>\n

Sand storm<\/p>\n

Particle size: Larger, heavier sand grains
\nVisibility: Often dramatic with thick “walls” of sand
\nDuration: Short-lived, typically localised
\nTravel distance: Limited\u00a0
\nSource: Open desert areas with strong winds<\/p>\n

Dust storm<\/p>\n

Particle size: Much finer, lightweight particles
\nVisibility: Hazy skies but less intense
\nDuration: Can linger for days
\nTravel distance: Long-range, up to thousands of kilometres
\nSource: Can be carried from distant regions
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