Man City v PSG, Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship, WWE Dune Bash Tour – five things to watch this week


Steve Luckings
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We take a look at the best live sport on offer in the UAE as well as the best action on television.

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FOOTBALL: Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain, Uefa Champions League, Tuesday, 10.45pm, beIN Sports

Manchester City will feel they hold a slight advantage over the French champions after securing a 2-2 draw in the first leg of this quarter-final last week in Paris, with away goals set to send the English club through should this return leg finish scoreless. PSG striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a penalty saved by Joe Hart in the first leg but with a move to England this summer a constant source of speculation in the British media, he will want to show English clubs that, even at 34, he still possesses the big-game mentality and can carry his team through when it matters most. City have never reached the semi-finals of this competition, they may never get a better chance.

JIU-JITSU: Abu Dhabi World Professional Championship, April 15-24, Ipic Arena, Zayed Sports City

Faisal Al Ketbi and the rest of the UAE contingent will look to showcase their skills in front of their home fans in what is widely regarded as one of the highlights on the jiu-jitu calendar. Proceedings start this Friday with the two-day Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival before the young practitioners, open to all players under 18, take to the mat in the Youth Cup from April 17-18. The seniors will be in action from April 19-23, and will see some of the best players on the planet vying for medals across all belts and weight categories. Visit www.uaejjf.com for additional information.

WRESTLING: WWE Live Dune Bash Tour, Thursday-Friday, Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium

The WWE is coming back to the UAE to hold shows in Dubai for the first time in 20 years. Former Intercontinental champion Dean Ambrose, United States champion Kallisto, and The New Day, the WWE tag team champions are among the superstars listed to be on the Tour. Other names included on the schedule are Kevin Owens, Dolph Ziggler, Big Show and Sami Zayn. Tickets available at dubai.platinumlist.net.

FOOTBALL: Al Ahli v Al Ain, Arabian Gulf League, Thursday, 8.30pm, Rashid Stadium, Dubai

Before Sunday’s matches a point was all that separated leaders Al Ahli and second-placed Al Ain, which makes Thursday’s match at Rashid Stasium a potential title decider, with both sides feeling they can deal a fatal blow to the others title hopes. UAE champions Al Ain know they most likely have to win their remaining games to usurp Ahli to the Arabian Gulf League title. Zlatko Dalic’s men have already taken three points off the Dubai club this season with a 3-0 victory at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on December 5.

RUNNING: Dubai Desert Road Run, Saturday, The Sevens stadium, Al Ain Road/E66

First held in February 2012, the Dubai Desert Road Run is held several times a year, and is open to runners of all ages, levels and ability. The Dubai Desert Road Run features two distances; 3 kilometres and 10 kilometres. Both distances are run on private roads over a safe, traffic-free course. The start and finish for each Dubai Desert Road Run is at the heart of the village in The Sevens stadium. Visit www.dubairunning.com for additional information and to register.

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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
The specs

Engine: 2x201bhp AC Permanent-magnetic electric

Transmission: n/a

Power: 402bhp

Torque: 659Nm

Price estimate: Dh200,000

On sale: Q3 2022 

MATCH INFO

Chelsea 1
Alonso (62')

Huddersfield Town 1
Depoitre (50')

Timeline

2012-2015

The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East

May 2017

The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts

September 2021

Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act

October 2021

Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence 

December 2024

Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group

May 2025

The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan

July 2025

The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan

August 2025

Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision

October 2025

Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange

November 2025

180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE

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RESULTS

6.30pm: Meydan Sprint Group 2 US$175,000 1,000m
Winner: Ertijaal, Jim Crowley (jockey), Ali Rashid Al Raihe (trainer)

7.05pm: Handicap $60,000 1,400m
Winner: Secret Ambition, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar

7.40pm: Handicap $160,000 1,400m
Winner: Raven’s Corner, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar

8.15pm: Dubai Millennium Stakes Group 3 $200,000 2,000m
Winner: Folkswood, William Buick, Charlie Appleby

8.50pm: Zabeel Mile Group 2 $250,000 1,600m
Winner: Janoobi, Jim Crowley, Mike de Kock

9.25pm: Handicap $125,000 1,600m
Winner: Capezzano, Mickael Barzalona, Salem bin Ghadayer

The specs

AT4 Ultimate, as tested

Engine: 6.2-litre V8

Power: 420hp

Torque: 623Nm

Transmission: 10-speed automatic

Price: From Dh330,800 (Elevation: Dh236,400; AT4: Dh286,800; Denali: Dh345,800)

On sale: Now

Test series fixtures

(All matches start at 2pm UAE)

1st Test Lord's, London from Thursday to Monday

2nd Test Nottingham from July 14-18

3rd Test The Oval, London from July 27-31

4th Test Manchester from August 4-8

GAC GS8 Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh149,900

The specs

Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Power: 620hp from 5,750-7,500rpm
Torque: 760Nm from 3,000-5,750rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch auto
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh1.05 million ($286,000)

Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
Directed by: RS Prasanna
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar