A disappointing display from record Pro League signing Ricardo Oliveira was the only concern for Al Jazira as they began their campaign in winning fashion at Al Shabab. A 40-yard free-kick from Subait Khater in the last minute gave the Abu Dhabi side the points as they triumphed 2-1 in Friday's clash, but Oliveira's poor showing was a talking point. The Brazilian striker, who signed for Jazira in the summer for ?15 million (Dh80.84m), cut a forlorn figure as he struggled to make an impact and he was withdrawn by manager Abel Braga with six minutes left.
But Braga was keen to defend Oliveria and said: "Ricardo was playing his first competitive game after a long gap and it is not easy to play under such harsh weather conditions. "Ricardo has nothing to prove and we are all aware of that. It is a matter of time for him to fully adapt, particularly the harsh September weather conditions. "The important thing for me was the three points." Jazira had opened the scoring in the 59th minute through Abdulsalam Jumaa. The Brazilian Pedrao levelled things with 19 minutes to go, before Subait's free-kick won it for Jazira.
Meanwhile in Friday's other game, Al Dhafra began their season with a 4-2 success over 10-man Ajman. Abas Mowiwa netted either side of half-time after Mohammed Salmain and Abdulla Faraj had struck two early goals. Ajman's Ahmed Ali was sent off for a foul in the 41st minute. Jassim Ali and Javad Kazemian scored their goals. Last night, Adnan Husain scored twice as the promoted Emirates beat Sharjah 3-2. Emirates were two up at half time through Husain and Musallam Ahmed. The Brazilian Marcelinho pulled one back 10 minutes after the break, but Husain netted again on 76 minutes. Abdulla Saif stuck a late consolation
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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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- Option 1: 70% in year 1, 50% in year 2, 30% in year 3
- Option 2: 50% across three years
- Option 3: 30% across five years
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Generational responses to the pandemic
Devesh Mamtani from Century Financial believes the cash-hoarding tendency of each generation is influenced by what stage of the employment cycle they are in. He offers the following insights:
Baby boomers (those born before 1964): Owing to market uncertainty and the need to survive amid competition, many in this generation are looking for options to hoard more cash and increase their overall savings/investments towards risk-free assets.
Generation X (born between 1965 and 1980): Gen X is currently in its prime working years. With their personal and family finances taking a hit, Generation X is looking at multiple options, including taking out short-term loan facilities with competitive interest rates instead of dipping into their savings account.
Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996): This market situation is giving them a valuable lesson about investing early. Many millennials who had previously not saved or invested are looking to start doing so now.
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The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
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If you go
Flight connections to Ulaanbaatar are available through a variety of hubs, including Seoul and Beijing, with airlines including Mongolian Airlines and Korean Air. While some nationalities, such as Americans, don’t need a tourist visa for Mongolia, others, including UAE citizens, can obtain a visa on arrival, while others including UK citizens, need to obtain a visa in advance. Contact the Mongolian Embassy in the UAE for more information.
Nomadic Road offers expedition-style trips to Mongolia in January and August, and other destinations during most other months. Its nine-day August 2020 Mongolia trip will cost from $5,250 per person based on two sharing, including airport transfers, two nights’ hotel accommodation in Ulaanbaatar, vehicle rental, fuel, third party vehicle liability insurance, the services of a guide and support team, accommodation, food and entrance fees; nomadicroad.com
A fully guided three-day, two-night itinerary at Three Camel Lodge costs from $2,420 per person based on two sharing, including airport transfers, accommodation, meals and excursions including the Yol Valley and Flaming Cliffs. A return internal flight from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad costs $300 per person and the flight takes 90 minutes each way; threecamellodge.com
