Cameroon produced an emphatic display to beat Tunisia 4-1 in their play-off second leg and qualify for the World Cup. Pierre Webo, whose point-blank miss was chiefly responsible for the first leg ending goalless, scored early on and Benjamin Moukandjo added a second before the break. Ahmed Akaichi pulled a goal back, but Jean Makoun's double sealed the Indomitable Lions' place in Brazil. The opener came just three minutes in when Webo dispossessed defender Karim Haggui and produced a neat low left-footed finish across keeper Moez Ben Cherifia and in off the far post. Moukandjo made it 2-0 when he dribbled through three Tunisian defenders and fired low inside the near post. After Akaichi cut the deficit, Benoit Assou-Ekotto's corner was headed home at the near post by Makoun. The midfielder netted his second when he tapped into an empty net after a shot came back off the post.
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Luiz Felipe Scolari is more confident than ever of Brazil's chances at the 2014 World Cup, guaranteeing the host team will win the tournament. Scolari had been saying that Brazil were among the favourites but were not at the same level as other teams, but the coach asserted after the 5-0 rout of Honduras on Saturday that his team will come away with the title next year. "Now we have a clear view about our team," he said. "Everything is in place already." Scolari won the World Cup in 2002 with Brazil.
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Germany:
Goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller will get a chance to make his international debut as Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer will sit out Germany's international friendly against England on Tuesday. Weidenfeller has been in impressive form for Borussia Dortmund in recent seasons and has earned his first call-up to the senior squad at 33 as he looks to force his way into the reckoning for next year's World Cup. Rene Adler, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Ron-Robert Zieler are also in the mix for the reserve goalkeeper positions. England have not beaten Germany at home since 1975.
England:
England's under-fire goalkeeper Joe Hart and the left-back Ashley Cole will start against Germany, with manager Roy Hodgson planning several changes to the team that lost 2-0 to Chile. Hodgson gave debuts to three players in an experimental line-up, but he plans to bring back Hart and Cole for the Wembley clash. Hart has been dropped by his Premier League club Manchester City after a series of high-profile errors. Hodgson said: "It will be a tough mental test and a tough test of attitude. But I fully believe that Joe understands that and is ready for that. All I can do is give him the shirt and the chance to go out and play and afterwards, he's going to have to face whatever he faces."
Ethiopia:
Coach Sewnet Bishaw has blamed the Gambian referee Bakary Papa Gassama for robbing his team of a chance of a making the World Cup finals for the first time. Bishaw's side went down 2-0 to Nigeria on Saturday, giving the Super Eagles a 4-1 aggregate victory over the two legs, to send them to the finals for the fifth time. Bishaw said: "The referee won the game for Nigeria. He denied us two penalties and gave them a soft penalty. These were not fair decisions by the referee."
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Angel di Maria has told his Argentina teammates they should know how to play without Lionel Messi, who has been ruled out of Tuesday's friendly match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in St Louis through injury. Barcelona confirmed last week that the four-time World Player of the Year will be sidelined until the new year after tearing a hamstring in the 4-1 victory over Real Betis. "We are in good shape even though Leo is injured, but it is better that these problems occur now and not closer to the World Cup," said the Real Madrid winger. "I hope he can get over it as soon as possible. We have already played games without Leo and the national team coped well. These games are useful to firm up the team. We'll try to approach this game in the best way so we can pick up a victory in the last game of the year."
Netherlands:
Uncapped defender Patrick van Aanholt has been called up by Netherlands for Tuesday's friendly against Colombia at Amsterdam Arena, the Dutch football association said yesterday. Van Aanholt, 23, who is on loan at Vitesse from Chelsea, joins a 22-man Oranje squad after fellow left-backs Martins Indi (muscle) and Jetro Willems (knee) left the Noordwijk training camp on Sunday.
Scotland: Kilmarnock striker Kris Boyd has been called into the Scotland squad for the first time in three years ahead of Tuesday's friendly meeting with Norway in Molde.
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Suggested picnic spots
Abu Dhabi
Umm Al Emarat Park
Yas Gateway Park
Delma Park
Al Bateen beach
Saadiyaat beach
The Corniche
Zayed Sports City
Dubai
Kite Beach
Zabeel Park
Al Nahda Pond Park
Mushrif Park
Safa Park
Al Mamzar Beach Park
Al Qudrah Lakes
Types of bank fraud
1) Phishing
Fraudsters send an unsolicited email that appears to be from a financial institution or online retailer. The hoax email requests that you provide sensitive information, often by clicking on to a link leading to a fake website.
2) Smishing
The SMS equivalent of phishing. Fraudsters falsify the telephone number through “text spoofing,” so that it appears to be a genuine text from the bank.
3) Vishing
The telephone equivalent of phishing and smishing. Fraudsters may pose as bank staff, police or government officials. They may persuade the consumer to transfer money or divulge personal information.
4) SIM swap
Fraudsters duplicate the SIM of your mobile number without your knowledge or authorisation, allowing them to conduct financial transactions with your bank.
5) Identity theft
Someone illegally obtains your confidential information, through various ways, such as theft of your wallet, bank and utility bill statements, computer intrusion and social networks.
6) Prize scams
Fraudsters claiming to be authorised representatives from well-known organisations (such as Etisalat, du, Dubai Shopping Festival, Expo2020, Lulu Hypermarket etc) contact victims to tell them they have won a cash prize and request them to share confidential banking details to transfer the prize money.
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Company profile
Company name: Nestrom
Started: 2017
Co-founders: Yousef Wadi, Kanaan Manasrah and Shadi Shalabi
Based: Jordan
Sector: Technology
Initial investment: Close to $100,000
Investors: Propeller, 500 Startups, Wamda Capital, Agrimatico, Techstars and some angel investors
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The flights
Etihad and Emirates fly direct to Kolkata from Dh1,504 and Dh1,450 return including taxes, respectively. The flight takes four hours 30 minutes outbound and 5 hours 30 minute returning.
The trains
Numerous trains link Kolkata and Murshidabad but the daily early morning Hazarduari Express (3’ 52”) is the fastest and most convenient; this service also stops in Plassey. The return train departs Murshidabad late afternoon. Though just about feasible as a day trip, staying overnight is recommended.
The hotels
Mursidabad’s hotels are less than modest but Berhampore, 11km south, offers more accommodation and facilities (and the Hazarduari Express also pauses here). Try Hotel The Fame, with an array of rooms from doubles at Rs1,596/Dh90 to a ‘grand presidential suite’ at Rs7,854/Dh443.
The specs: 2018 Nissan Altima
Price, base / as tested: Dh78,000 / Dh97,650
Engine: 2.5-litre in-line four-cylinder
Power: 182hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque: 244Nm @ 4,000rpm
Transmission: Continuously variable tranmission
Fuel consumption, combined: 7.6L / 100km
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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
At a glance
Global events: Much of the UK’s economic woes were blamed on “increased global uncertainty”, which can be interpreted as the economic impact of the Ukraine war and the uncertainty over Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Growth forecasts: Cut for 2025 from 2 per cent to 1 per cent. The OBR watchdog also estimated inflation will average 3.2 per cent this year
Welfare: Universal credit health element cut by 50 per cent and frozen for new claimants, building on cuts to the disability and incapacity bill set out earlier this month
Spending cuts: Overall day-to day-spending across government cut by £6.1bn in 2029-30
Tax evasion: Steps to crack down on tax evasion to raise “£6.5bn per year” for the public purse
Defence: New high-tech weaponry, upgrading HM Naval Base in Portsmouth
Housing: Housebuilding to reach its highest in 40 years, with planning reforms helping generate an extra £3.4bn for public finances
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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
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Bangla Tigers v Karnataka Tuskers, 5.45pm
Qalandars v Maratha Arabians, 8pm
The specs: 2019 Mini Cooper
Price, base: Dh141,740 (three-door) / Dh165,900 (five-door)
Engine: 1.5-litre four-cylinder (Cooper) / 2.0-litre four-cylinder (Cooper S)
Power: 136hp @ 4,500rpm (Cooper) / 192hp @ 5,000rpm (Cooper S)
Torque: 220Nm @ 1,480rpm (Cooper) / 280Nm @ 1,350rpm (Cooper S)
Transmission: Seven-speed automatic
Fuel consumption, combined: 4.8L to 5.4L / 100km
Top investing tips for UAE residents in 2021
Build an emergency fund: Make sure you have enough cash to cover six months of expenses as a buffer against unexpected problems before you begin investing, advises Steve Cronin, the founder of DeadSimpleSaving.com.
Think long-term: When you invest, you need to have a long-term mindset, so don’t worry about momentary ups and downs in the stock market.
Invest worldwide: Diversify your investments globally, ideally by way of a global stock index fund.
Is your money tied up: Avoid anything where you cannot get your money back in full within a month at any time without any penalty.
Skip past the promises: “If an investment product is offering more than 10 per cent return per year, it is either extremely risky or a scam,” Mr Cronin says.
Choose plans with low fees: Make sure that any funds you buy do not charge more than 1 per cent in fees, Mr Cronin says. “If you invest by yourself, you can easily stay below this figure.” Managed funds and commissionable investments often come with higher fees.
Be sceptical about recommendations: If someone suggests an investment to you, ask if they stand to gain, advises Mr Cronin. “If they are receiving commission, they are unlikely to recommend an investment that’s best for you.”
Get financially independent: Mr Cronin advises UAE residents to pursue financial independence. Start with a Google search and improve your knowledge via expat investing websites or Facebook groups such as SimplyFI.
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