• WEST HAM PLAYER RATINGS: Lukasz Fabianski – 6. Little chance with Silva’s header and while Mount’s finish was exquisite, no keeper wants to be beaten at his near post. Reuters
    WEST HAM PLAYER RATINGS: Lukasz Fabianski – 6. Little chance with Silva’s header and while Mount’s finish was exquisite, no keeper wants to be beaten at his near post. Reuters
  • Kurt Zouma – 7. Solid against his former club, making crucial interceptions and blocks, and reading the game well. Injury ended his game prematurely. Reuters
    Kurt Zouma – 7. Solid against his former club, making crucial interceptions and blocks, and reading the game well. Injury ended his game prematurely. Reuters
  • Craig Dawson – 6. Got stuck in and stood up well in the physical battle against Lukaku in the second half. AP
    Craig Dawson – 6. Got stuck in and stood up well in the physical battle against Lukaku in the second half. AP
  • Issa Diop – 7. Helped West Ham keep their defensive shape as Chelsea dominated possession and tried to work openings. AFP
    Issa Diop – 7. Helped West Ham keep their defensive shape as Chelsea dominated possession and tried to work openings. AFP
  • Vladimir Coufal – 7. Put in a disciplined and dogged performance but was unable to venture forward much. PA
    Vladimir Coufal – 7. Put in a disciplined and dogged performance but was unable to venture forward much. PA
  • Tomas Soucek – 6. Usually poses a big goal threat from midfield but was subdued by Chelsea’s domination of possession. AFP
    Tomas Soucek – 6. Usually poses a big goal threat from midfield but was subdued by Chelsea’s domination of possession. AFP
  • Declan Rice – 7. Had a good game in the middle of the park. The England international once again proved he can more than hold his own against the big teams. AFP
    Declan Rice – 7. Had a good game in the middle of the park. The England international once again proved he can more than hold his own against the big teams. AFP
  • Ben Johnson – 6. Had his hands full trying to deal with James and Mount. As such, played more as a full-back than wing-back. Went off injured just before the break. Getty Images
    Ben Johnson – 6. Had his hands full trying to deal with James and Mount. As such, played more as a full-back than wing-back. Went off injured just before the break. Getty Images
  • Manuel Lanzini – 7. Good composure to convert the penalty for West Ham’s equaliser. Beyond that, a quiet game from the Argentine. AFP
    Manuel Lanzini – 7. Good composure to convert the penalty for West Ham’s equaliser. Beyond that, a quiet game from the Argentine. AFP
  • Michail Antonio – 8. Ineffective in the first half, Antonio was a player transformed after the break. Showed great hold-up play in the build-up to Bowen’s goal and his movement allowed Masuaku the space to score the winner. Bullied Hudson-Odoi. AP
    Michail Antonio – 8. Ineffective in the first half, Antonio was a player transformed after the break. Showed great hold-up play in the build-up to Bowen’s goal and his movement allowed Masuaku the space to score the winner. Bullied Hudson-Odoi. AP
  • SUBS: Arthur Masuaku (On for ohnson, 45+2’) – 7. Scored his first ever Premier League goal with a miss-hit cross that dipped into the Chelsea goal. AP
    SUBS: Arthur Masuaku (On for ohnson, 45+2’) – 7. Scored his first ever Premier League goal with a miss-hit cross that dipped into the Chelsea goal. AP
  • Pablo Fornals (On for Zouma, 71’) – 6. Ineffective 20 or so minutes. Getty Images
    Pablo Fornals (On for Zouma, 71’) – 6. Ineffective 20 or so minutes. Getty Images
  • Said Benrahma (On for Lanzini, 85’) – N/A Reuters
    Said Benrahma (On for Lanzini, 85’) – N/A Reuters
  • CHELSEA PLAYER RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 4. Rare blunder from the goalkeeper who dallied on the ball then hacked down Bowen for the West Ham penalty. Got his positioning all wrong for Masuaku’s winner. Bad day for the usually reliable Senegalese stopper. AFP
    CHELSEA PLAYER RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 4. Rare blunder from the goalkeeper who dallied on the ball then hacked down Bowen for the West Ham penalty. Got his positioning all wrong for Masuaku’s winner. Bad day for the usually reliable Senegalese stopper. AFP
  • Andreas Christensen – 5. Given the run around by Antonio and never looked settled. Booked late on for a foul on the Hammers forward. PA
    Andreas Christensen – 5. Given the run around by Antonio and never looked settled. Booked late on for a foul on the Hammers forward. PA
  • Thiago Silva – 8. Scored the opener with a typically fine header before minutes later clearing a West Ham effort off the line. Stayed composed even as chaos ensued around him. AFP
    Thiago Silva – 8. Scored the opener with a typically fine header before minutes later clearing a West Ham effort off the line. Stayed composed even as chaos ensued around him. AFP
  • Antonio Rudiger – 6. Plenty of strong tackles and drove the ball up the pitch but lacked his usual dominating presence. AFP
    Antonio Rudiger – 6. Plenty of strong tackles and drove the ball up the pitch but lacked his usual dominating presence. AFP
  • Reece James – 6. One of the form players in the Premier League but was not at his best at the London Stadium. AP
    Reece James – 6. One of the form players in the Premier League but was not at his best at the London Stadium. AP
  • Marcos Alonso – 5. Quiet game from the Spaniard. Didn’t offer all that much in attack and never entirely comfortable in defence. Replaced by Pulisic. AP
    Marcos Alonso – 5. Quiet game from the Spaniard. Didn’t offer all that much in attack and never entirely comfortable in defence. Replaced by Pulisic. AP
  • Jorginho – 5. Loose and unnecessary pass back to Mendy which resulted in the West Ham penalty. Second big error in the space of seven days. AP
    Jorginho – 5. Loose and unnecessary pass back to Mendy which resulted in the West Ham penalty. Second big error in the space of seven days. AP
  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek – 7. Won the ball and started the move for Chelsea’s second. Superb in the first half but his impact faded in the second. AFP
    Ruben Loftus-Cheek – 7. Won the ball and started the move for Chelsea’s second. Superb in the first half but his impact faded in the second. AFP
  • Hakim Ziyech – 7. Pure class to set up Mount’s volley: lovely touch, created the space on his left foot, and pinged a stunning cross to find his teammate. Ziyech at his irresistible best and looked threatening throughout. Will be disappointed to have been substituted. AP
    Hakim Ziyech – 7. Pure class to set up Mount’s volley: lovely touch, created the space on his left foot, and pinged a stunning cross to find his teammate. Ziyech at his irresistible best and looked threatening throughout. Will be disappointed to have been substituted. AP
  • Mason Mount – 8. England man produced a classy volley to restore Chelsea’s lead. Second goal in a week, Mount looks like he’s rediscovered his scoring form. Also delivered the corner for Siva’s opener. Getty Images
    Mason Mount – 8. England man produced a classy volley to restore Chelsea’s lead. Second goal in a week, Mount looks like he’s rediscovered his scoring form. Also delivered the corner for Siva’s opener. Getty Images
  • Kai Havertz – 6. Had a couple decent chances and looked dangerous when he broke through West Ham’s defensive lines but picked up an injury just before the break and was replaced by Lukaku. Getty Images
    Kai Havertz – 6. Had a couple decent chances and looked dangerous when he broke through West Ham’s defensive lines but picked up an injury just before the break and was replaced by Lukaku. Getty Images
  • SUBS: Romelu Lukaku (On for Havertz 46’) – 5. Working his way back from injury and was starved of service. Chelsea need the Belgian firing. AP
    SUBS: Romelu Lukaku (On for Havertz 46’) – 5. Working his way back from injury and was starved of service. Chelsea need the Belgian firing. AP
  • Callum Hudson-Odoi (On for Ziyech 64’) – 5. Deployed at left wing-back and his defensive deficiencies were exploited by Bowen and Antonio. AP
    Callum Hudson-Odoi (On for Ziyech 64’) – 5. Deployed at left wing-back and his defensive deficiencies were exploited by Bowen and Antonio. AP
  • Christian Pulisic (On for Alonso 72’) – Looked lively and tried to get on the ball but no real contribution of note. PA
    Christian Pulisic (On for Alonso 72’) – Looked lively and tried to get on the ball but no real contribution of note. PA

West Ham v Chelsea player ratings: Bowen 9, Antonio 8; Mount 8, Mendy 4


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West Ham United stunned Premier League leaders Chelsea with a 3-2 win on Saturday after coming from behind twice and then claiming all three points with a late goal from substitute defender Arthur Masuaku.

Chelsea had seemed to be in control of the game after 28 minutes when Thiago Silva scored with a header from a Mason Mount corner that West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski could only touch on to a post before going in.

But the European champions allowed the hosts back into the game in the 40th minute when Jorginho put his goalkeeper Edouard Mendy under pressure with a poor back pass and Mendy brought down Jarrod Bowen for a penalty that was converted by Lanzini.

It took Chelsea only four minutes to get back in front when Mount, back to his best after an absence due to wisdom teeth problems, connected with a long pass from Hakim Ziyech for a perfect volley that caught out Fabianski at his near post.

Chelsea brought on Romelu Lukaku at the start of the second half to replace the injured Kai Havertz. But West Ham drew level again in the 56th minute when Bowen fired in hard and low from the edge of the box.

Masuaku turned the game West Ham's way in the 87th minute when he caught out Mendy with what looked like a cross but the ball flew into the near corner of the goal.

Assessing the performances from the London Stadium, Jon Turner provides the player ratings in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

TRAP

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Saleka Shyamalan, Ariel Donaghue

Director: M Night Shyamalan

Rating: 3/5

LAST-16 FIXTURES

Sunday, January 20
3pm: Jordan v Vietnam at Al Maktoum Stadium, Dubai
6pm: Thailand v China at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
9pm: Iran v Oman at Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Monday, January 21
3pm: Japan v Saudi Arabia at Sharjah Stadium
6pm: Australia v Uzbekistan at Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
9pm: UAE v Kyrgyzstan at Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Tuesday, January 22
5pm: South Korea v Bahrain at Rashid Stadium, Dubai
8pm: Qatar v Iraq at Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi

THE BIO

Favourite car: Koenigsegg Agera RS or Renault Trezor concept car.

Favourite book: I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes or Red Notice by Bill Browder.

Biggest inspiration: My husband Nik. He really got me through a lot with his positivity.

Favourite holiday destination: Being at home in Australia, as I travel all over the world for work. It’s great to just hang out with my husband and family.

 

 

Specs

Engine: 51.5kW electric motor

Range: 400km

Power: 134bhp

Torque: 175Nm

Price: From Dh98,800

Available: Now

The bio:

Favourite film:

Declan: It was The Commitments but now it’s Bohemian Rhapsody.

Heidi: The Long Kiss Goodnight.

Favourite holiday destination:

Declan: Las Vegas but I also love getting home to Ireland and seeing everyone back home.

Heidi: Australia but my dream destination would be to go to Cuba.

Favourite pastime:

Declan: I love brunching and socializing. Just basically having the craic.

Heidi: Paddleboarding and swimming.

Personal motto:

Declan: Take chances.

Heidi: Live, love, laugh and have no regrets.

 

Libya's Gold

UN Panel of Experts found regime secretly sold a fifth of the country's gold reserves. 

The panel’s 2017 report followed a trail to West Africa where large sums of cash and gold were hidden by Abdullah Al Senussi, Qaddafi’s former intelligence chief, in 2011.

Cases filled with cash that was said to amount to $560m in 100 dollar notes, that was kept by a group of Libyans in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

A second stash was said to have been held in Accra, Ghana, inside boxes at the local offices of an international human rights organisation based in France.

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The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo hybrid

Transmission: eight-speed automatic

Power: 390bhp

Torque: 400Nm

Price: Dh340,000 ($92,579

Company profile

Date started: January, 2014

Founders: Mike Dawson, Varuna Singh, and Benita Rowe

Based: Dubai

Sector: Education technology

Size: Five employees

Investment: $100,000 from the ExpoLive Innovation Grant programme in 2018 and an initial $30,000 pre-seed investment from the Turn8 Accelerator in 2014. Most of the projects are government funded.

Partners/incubators: Turn8 Accelerator; In5 Innovation Centre; Expo Live Innovation Impact Grant Programme; Dubai Future Accelerators; FHI 360; VSO and Consult and Coach for a Cause (C3)

MATCH INFO

Euro 2020 qualifier

Ukraine 2 (Yaremchuk 06', Yarmolenko 27')

Portugal 1 (Ronaldo 72' pen)

Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.

Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.

“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.

Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.

From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.

Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.

BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.

Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.

Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.

“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.

“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.

“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

Quick pearls of wisdom

Focus on gratitude: And do so deeply, he says. “Think of one to three things a day that you’re grateful for. It needs to be specific, too, don’t just say ‘air.’ Really think about it. If you’re grateful for, say, what your parents have done for you, that will motivate you to do more for the world.”

Know how to fight: Shetty married his wife, Radhi, three years ago (he met her in a meditation class before he went off and became a monk). He says they’ve had to learn to respect each other’s “fighting styles” – he’s a talk it-out-immediately person, while she needs space to think. “When you’re having an argument, remember, it’s not you against each other. It’s both of you against the problem. When you win, they lose. If you’re on a team you have to win together.” 

UAE SQUAD

Omar Abdulrahman (Al Hilal), Ali Khaseif, Ali Mabkhout, Salem Rashed, Khalifa Al Hammadi, Khalfan Mubarak, Zayed Al Ameri, Mohammed Al Attas (Al Jazira), Khalid Essa, Ahmed Barman, Ryan Yaslam, Bandar Al Ahbabi (Al Ain), Habib Fardan, Tariq Ahmed, Mohammed Al Akbari (Al Nasr), Ali Saleh, Ali Salmin (Al Wasl), Adel Al Hosani, Ali Hassan Saleh, Majed Suroor (Sharjah), Ahmed Khalil, Walid Abbas, Majed Hassan, Ismail Al Hammadi (Shabab Al Ahli), Hassan Al Muharrami, Fahad Al Dhahani (Bani Yas), Mohammed Al Shaker (Ajman)

Details

Through Her Lens: The stories behind the photography of Eva Sereny

Forewords by Jacqueline Bisset and Charlotte Rampling, ACC Art Books

Top 10 in the F1 drivers' standings

1. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari 202 points

2. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-GP 188

3. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes-GP 169

4. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing 117

5. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari 116

6. Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing 67

7. Sergio Perez, Force India 56

8. Esteban Ocon, Force India 45

9. Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso 35

10. Nico Hulkenberg, Renault 26

The Facility’s Versatility

Between the start of the 2020 IPL on September 20, and the end of the Pakistan Super League this coming Thursday, the Zayed Cricket Stadium has had an unprecedented amount of traffic.
Never before has a ground in this country – or perhaps anywhere in the world – had such a volume of major-match cricket.
And yet scoring has remained high, and Abu Dhabi has seen some classic encounters in every format of the game.
 
October 18, IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders tied with Sunrisers Hyderabad
The two playoff-chasing sides put on 163 apiece, before Kolkata went on to win the Super Over
 
January 8, ODI, UAE beat Ireland by six wickets
A century by CP Rizwan underpinned one of UAE’s greatest ever wins, as they chased 270 to win with an over to spare
 
February 6, T10, Northern Warriors beat Delhi Bulls by eight wickets
The final of the T10 was chiefly memorable for a ferocious over of fast bowling from Fidel Edwards to Nicholas Pooran
 
March 14, Test, Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by six wickets
Eleven wickets for Rashid Khan, 1,305 runs scored in five days, and a last session finish
 
June 17, PSL, Islamabad United beat Peshawar Zalmi by 15 runs
Usman Khawaja scored a hundred as Islamabad posted the highest score ever by a Pakistan team in T20 cricket

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Updated: December 04, 2021, 4:12 PM