• Mohamed Salah has signed a new three-year contract with Liverpool. Here 'The National' looks back at a season full of Premier League goals for the Egyptian superstar. Getty Images
    Mohamed Salah has signed a new three-year contract with Liverpool. Here 'The National' looks back at a season full of Premier League goals for the Egyptian superstar. Getty Images
  • 1. Mohamed Salah's first goal of the season came in Liverpool's first game of the season, a 3-0 victory at newly promoted Norwich City on August 14. Reuters
    1. Mohamed Salah's first goal of the season came in Liverpool's first game of the season, a 3-0 victory at newly promoted Norwich City on August 14. Reuters
  • 2. Salah's second goal came on August 28, in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Chelsea. Reuters
    2. Salah's second goal came on August 28, in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Chelsea. Reuters
  • 3. No 3 of the season was at Leeds United, where Liverpool won 3-0. EPA
    3. No 3 of the season was at Leeds United, where Liverpool won 3-0. EPA
  • 4. Another for Salah in the Premier League in the 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on September 18. AFP
    4. Another for Salah in the Premier League in the 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on September 18. AFP
  • 5. A thrilling 3-3 draw at Brentford on September 25 saw Salah claim another goal. AFP
    5. A thrilling 3-3 draw at Brentford on September 25 saw Salah claim another goal. AFP
  • 6. A goal that will be talked about for years to come: Salah scores a wonderful strike in the 2-2 draw with Manchester City on October 3. EPA
    6. A goal that will be talked about for years to come: Salah scores a wonderful strike in the 2-2 draw with Manchester City on October 3. EPA
  • 7. The international break did nothing to slow Salah's form, as he danced around Watford's bewildered defence to score in the 5-0 win at Vicarage Road. Reuters
    7. The international break did nothing to slow Salah's form, as he danced around Watford's bewildered defence to score in the 5-0 win at Vicarage Road. Reuters
  • 11. After three games without a goal, Salah is back on the scoresheet in the 4-0 demolition of Arsenal in the Premier League on November 20. EPA
    11. After three games without a goal, Salah is back on the scoresheet in the 4-0 demolition of Arsenal in the Premier League on November 20. EPA
  • 12. Another to delight the Liverpool fans as Salah scores his side's second goal during the 4-1 Merseyside derby win at Everton on December 1. AP
    12. Another to delight the Liverpool fans as Salah scores his side's second goal during the 4-1 Merseyside derby win at Everton on December 1. AP
  • 13. His next came in the same match at Goodison Park. EPA
    13. His next came in the same match at Goodison Park. EPA
  • 14. The only goal of the game in the 1-0 Premier League victory over Aston Villa at Anfield on December 11. EPA
    14. The only goal of the game in the 1-0 Premier League victory over Aston Villa at Anfield on December 11. EPA
  • 15. Liverpool keep the momentum going with a 3-1 win over Newcastle at Anfield, with Salah netting the second, on December 16. Reuters
    15. Liverpool keep the momentum going with a 3-1 win over Newcastle at Anfield, with Salah netting the second, on December 16. Reuters
  • 16. Salah celebrates another goal in the 2-2 draw at Chelsea on January 2. AP
    16. Salah celebrates another goal in the 2-2 draw at Chelsea on January 2. AP
  • 17. Salah scores the second goal in the 3-1 win against Norwich on February 19. PA
    17. Salah scores the second goal in the 3-1 win against Norwich on February 19. PA
  • 18. Mohamed Salah scores in the 6-0 win against Leeds on February 23. PA
    18. Mohamed Salah scores in the 6-0 win against Leeds on February 23. PA
  • 19. Salah after scoring his second goal of the game against Leeds. AP
    19. Salah after scoring his second goal of the game against Leeds. AP
  • 20. Another stunning season for Mohamed Salah as he notches Premier League goal No 20 in the 2-0 win at Brighton on March 12. PA
    20. Another stunning season for Mohamed Salah as he notches Premier League goal No 20 in the 2-0 win at Brighton on March 12. PA
  • 21. Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their fourth goal in the 4-0 win against Manchester United on April 19. Reuters
    21. Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their fourth goal in the 4-0 win against Manchester United on April 19. Reuters
  • 22. Salah celebrates the second goal in 3-1 win against Wolves on May 22. Getty
    22. Salah celebrates the second goal in 3-1 win against Wolves on May 22. Getty

Mohamed Salah commits future to Liverpool after signing three-year contract


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Mohamed Salah has signed a new three-year contract that will keep him at Liverpool until 2025.

The Egypt international had entered the final year of his existing deal and negotiations over extending his stay took place for most of last season, during which he was voted the Professional Footballers’ Association’s men’s player of the year.

There had been a stumbling block over the 30-year-old's wage demands, but a delegation flew out to meet the player, who is currently on holiday in the Mediterranean, and came to an agreement that makes the forward the highest-paid player in the club's history.

“I feel great and [I am] excited to win trophies with the club. It's a happy day for everyone,” he told liverpoolfc.com.

“It takes a little bit of time, I think, to renew, but now everything is done, so we just need to focus on what's next.

“I think you can see in the last five or six years the team was always going [upwards].

“Last season, we were close to winning four, but unfortunately, in the last week of the season, we lost two trophies.

“I think we are in a good position to fight for everything. We have new signings as well.

“We just need to keep working hard, have a good vision, be positive and go for everything again.”

Salah has scored 156 goals in 254 appearances for the club since arriving in 2017 and has helped it win the Premier League, Champions League, Club World Cup, FA Cup and Carabao Cup during that time.

“My message [to the fans] is, the players in the team want to give our best next season to try to win all the trophies,” he added.

“As usual, you stay behind us and give us a big push and I am sure we are going to win trophies again [together].

“If I look back to that time when I came [here], the club were not winning many things, but I think I told you I had come [here] to win trophies.

“I think we have won good trophies together and I think we can do it again.

“We won so many things together. We had some disappointments, but this is football.

“I have enjoyed my football here at the club and hopefully I will continue to enjoy it and win many trophies.”

  • Mohamed Salah on the pitch with his family following the last match of the Premier League season, a 3-1 win against Wolves. Getty
    Mohamed Salah on the pitch with his family following the last match of the Premier League season, a 3-1 win against Wolves. Getty
  • Mohamed Salah plays football with his daughter Makka Mohamed Salah at Anfield. PA
    Mohamed Salah plays football with his daughter Makka Mohamed Salah at Anfield. PA
  • Mohamed Salah plays football with his daughter on the pitch at Anfield. Getty
    Mohamed Salah plays football with his daughter on the pitch at Anfield. Getty
  • Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and his family on the pitch at the end of the Premier League season. EPA
    Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and his family on the pitch at the end of the Premier League season. EPA
  • Liverpool's Mohamed Salah plays football with his daughter Makka Mohamed Salah. PA
    Liverpool's Mohamed Salah plays football with his daughter Makka Mohamed Salah. PA
  • Mohamed Salah of Liverpool on the pitch with his family. Getty
    Mohamed Salah of Liverpool on the pitch with his family. Getty
  • Mohamed Salah's daughter Makka Mohamed Salah on the pitch after the Premier League match against Wolves at Anfield. PA
    Mohamed Salah's daughter Makka Mohamed Salah on the pitch after the Premier League match against Wolves at Anfield. PA
  • Liverpool's Mohamed Salah walks the pitch with his family. PA
    Liverpool's Mohamed Salah walks the pitch with his family. PA
  • Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool, and Mohamed Salah at the end of the match. Getty
    Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool, and Mohamed Salah at the end of the match. Getty
  • Earlier Salah had scored for Liverpool in the 3-1 victory against Wolves in the Premier League. Getty
    Earlier Salah had scored for Liverpool in the 3-1 victory against Wolves in the Premier League. Getty
  • Mohamed Salah collects a Playmaker Winner Award for having most assists and the Golden Boot, which he shares with Son Heung-min of Tottenham. EPA
    Mohamed Salah collects a Playmaker Winner Award for having most assists and the Golden Boot, which he shares with Son Heung-min of Tottenham. EPA
German intelligence warnings
  • 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800
  • 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950
  • 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250 

Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution

The Pope's itinerary

Sunday, February 3, 2019 - Rome to Abu Dhabi
1pm: departure by plane from Rome / Fiumicino to Abu Dhabi
10pm: arrival at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport


Monday, February 4
12pm: welcome ceremony at the main entrance of the Presidential Palace
12.20pm: visit Abu Dhabi Crown Prince at Presidential Palace
5pm: private meeting with Muslim Council of Elders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
6.10pm: Inter-religious in the Founder's Memorial


Tuesday, February 5 - Abu Dhabi to Rome
9.15am: private visit to undisclosed cathedral
10.30am: public mass at Zayed Sports City – with a homily by Pope Francis
12.40pm: farewell at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport
1pm: departure by plane to Rome
5pm: arrival at the Rome / Ciampino International Airport

Traits of Chinese zodiac animals

Tiger:independent, successful, volatile
Rat:witty, creative, charming
Ox:diligent, perseverent, conservative
Rabbit:gracious, considerate, sensitive
Dragon:prosperous, brave, rash
Snake:calm, thoughtful, stubborn
Horse:faithful, energetic, carefree
Sheep:easy-going, peacemaker, curious
Monkey:family-orientated, clever, playful
Rooster:honest, confident, pompous
Dog:loyal, kind, perfectionist
Boar:loving, tolerant, indulgent   

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'The Lost Daughter'

Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal

Starring: Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Dakota Johnson

Rating: 4/5

European arms

Known EU weapons transfers to Ukraine since the war began: Germany 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 Stinger surface-to-air missiles. Luxembourg 100 NLAW anti-tank weapons, jeeps and 15 military tents as well as air transport capacity. Belgium 2,000 machine guns, 3,800 tons of fuel. Netherlands 200 Stinger missiles. Poland 100 mortars, 8 drones, Javelin anti-tank weapons, Grot assault rifles, munitions. Slovakia 12,000 pieces of artillery ammunition, 10 million litres of fuel, 2.4 million litres of aviation fuel and 2 Bozena de-mining systems. Estonia Javelin anti-tank weapons.  Latvia Stinger surface to air missiles. Czech Republic machine guns, assault rifles, other light weapons and ammunition worth $8.57 million.

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Living in...

This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.

The Settlers

Director: Louis Theroux

Starring: Daniella Weiss, Ari Abramowitz

Rating: 5/5

The Sky Is Pink

Director: Shonali Bose

Cast: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Farhan Akhtar, Zaira Wasim, Rohit Saraf

Three stars

Brief scores:

Huesca 0

Real Madrid 1

Bale 8'

Lexus LX700h specs

Engine: 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 plus supplementary electric motor

Power: 464hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 790Nm from 2,000-3,600rpm

Transmission: 10-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 11.7L/100km

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The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

Jiu-jitsu calendar of events for 2017-2018:

August 5:

Round-1 of the President’s Cup in Al Ain.

August 11-13:

Asian Championship in Vietnam.

September 8-9:

Ajman International.

September 16-17

Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, Ashgabat.

September 22-24:

IJJF Balkan Junior Open, Montenegro.

September 23-24:

Grand Slam Los Angeles.

September 29:

Round-1 Mother of The Nation Cup.

October 13-14:

Al Ain U18 International.

September 20-21:

Al Ain International.

November 3:

Round-2 Mother of The National Cup.

November 4:

Round-2 President’s Cup.

November 10-12:

Grand Slam Rio de Janeiro.

November 24-26:

World Championship, Columbia.

November 30:

World Beach Championship, Columbia.

December 8-9:

Dubai International.

December 23:

Round-3 President’s Cup, Sharjah.

January 12-13:

Grand Slam Abu Dhabi.

January 26-27:

Fujairah International.

February 3:

Round-4 President’s Cup, Al Dhafra.

February 16-17:

Ras Al Khaimah International.

February 23-24:

The Challenge Championship.

March 10-11:

Grand Slam London.

March 16:

Final Round – Mother of The Nation.

March 17:

Final Round – President’s Cup.

Milestones on the road to union

1970

October 26: Bahrain withdraws from a proposal to create a federation of nine with the seven Trucial States and Qatar. 

December: Ahmed Al Suwaidi visits New York to discuss potential UN membership.

1971

March 1:  Alex Douglas Hume, Conservative foreign secretary confirms that Britain will leave the Gulf and “strongly supports” the creation of a Union of Arab Emirates.

July 12: Historic meeting at which Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid make a binding agreement to create what will become the UAE.

July 18: It is announced that the UAE will be formed from six emirates, with a proposed constitution signed. RAK is not yet part of the agreement.

August 6:  The fifth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed becoming Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with official celebrations deferred until later in the year.

August 15: Bahrain becomes independent.

September 3: Qatar becomes independent.

November 23-25: Meeting with Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid and senior British officials to fix December 2 as date of creation of the UAE.

November 29:  At 5.30pm Iranian forces seize the Greater and Lesser Tunbs by force.

November 30: Despite  a power sharing agreement, Tehran takes full control of Abu Musa. 

November 31: UK officials visit all six participating Emirates to formally end the Trucial States treaties

December 2: 11am, Dubai. New Supreme Council formally elects Sheikh Zayed as President. Treaty of Friendship signed with the UK. 11.30am. Flag raising ceremony at Union House and Al Manhal Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed by Sheikh Khalifa, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

December 6: Arab League formally admits the UAE. The first British Ambassador presents his credentials to Sheikh Zayed.

December 9: UAE joins the United Nations.

Our legal consultant

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

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Updated: July 02, 2022, 2:41 PM