• Very little to do but contributed with some typically sharp distribution. Getty Images
    Ederson 6/10
    Very little to do but contributed with some typically sharp distribution. Getty Images
    Very little to do but contributed with some typically sharp distribution. Getty Images
  • Spent most of the game supporting City's numerous attacks. Had a hand in second goal. Getty Images
    Kyle Walker 7/10
    Spent most of the game supporting City's numerous attacks. Had a hand in second goal. Getty Images
    Spent most of the game supporting City's numerous attacks. Had a hand in second goal. Getty Images
  • A solid presence and joined in with attacks. Can now claim to have literally scored with his backside. Getty Images
    Manuel Akanji 7/10
    A solid presence and joined in with attacks. Can now claim to have literally scored with his backside. Getty Images
    A solid presence and joined in with attacks. Can now claim to have literally scored with his backside. Getty Images
  • Another assured display from the England defender. Cruised through the game. Reuters
    John Stones 7/10
    Another assured display from the England defender. Cruised through the game. Reuters
    Another assured display from the England defender. Cruised through the game. Reuters
  • Had a strong game. Was a threat from set pieces and joined in effectively in attack, being involved in the move that led to the third goal. Scored goal number six against his old club. Getty Images
    Nathan Ake 8/10
    Had a strong game. Was a threat from set pieces and joined in effectively in attack, being involved in the move that led to the third goal. Scored goal number six against his old club. Getty Images
    Had a strong game. Was a threat from set pieces and joined in effectively in attack, being involved in the move that led to the third goal. Scored goal number six against his old club. Getty Images
  • Solid and steady, kept the ball moving and formed a strong double act with Rodri in the middle of the pitch. Hooked a decent chance over the bar early in the second half. PA
    Mateo Kovacic 6/10
    Solid and steady, kept the ball moving and formed a strong double act with Rodri in the middle of the pitch. Hooked a decent chance over the bar early in the second half. PA
    Solid and steady, kept the ball moving and formed a strong double act with Rodri in the middle of the pitch. Hooked a decent chance over the bar early in the second half. PA
  • Trademark interception to thwart Scott as Bournemouth broke five minutes before the break. Vital presence in midfield. PA
    Rodri 7/10
    Trademark interception to thwart Scott as Bournemouth broke five minutes before the break. Vital presence in midfield. PA
    Trademark interception to thwart Scott as Bournemouth broke five minutes before the break. Vital presence in midfield. PA
  • Electric display from the Belgium international. Tore Bournemouth apart, scoring one and creating four more. AFP
    Jeremy Doku 9/10
    Electric display from the Belgium international. Tore Bournemouth apart, scoring one and creating four more. AFP
    Electric display from the Belgium international. Tore Bournemouth apart, scoring one and creating four more. AFP
  • Another super display from the in-form midfielder. Scored a terrific goal and went close with a long-range curler before the break. Sublime individual goal for City's fifth. AP
    Bernardo Silva 9/10
    Another super display from the in-form midfielder. Scored a terrific goal and went close with a long-range curler before the break. Sublime individual goal for City's fifth. AP
    Another super display from the in-form midfielder. Scored a terrific goal and went close with a long-range curler before the break. Sublime individual goal for City's fifth. AP
  • Argentine forward was a lively presence, crossing to create a headed chance for Haaland and linking up well with his fellow attackers. AFP
    Julian Alvarez 7/10
    Argentine forward was a lively presence, crossing to create a headed chance for Haaland and linking up well with his fellow attackers. AFP
    Argentine forward was a lively presence, crossing to create a headed chance for Haaland and linking up well with his fellow attackers. AFP
  • Hit the post with a header and then took a touch too many with a chance on the stroke of half-time. Didn't appear after the break. Getty
    Erling Haaland 5/10
    Hit the post with a header and then took a touch too many with a chance on the stroke of half-time. Didn't appear after the break. Getty
    Hit the post with a header and then took a touch too many with a chance on the stroke of half-time. Didn't appear after the break. Getty
  • CITY SUBS. (on for Haaland 45'): Had a decent 45 after coming on at the break and was rewarded with a goal. Getty Images
    Phil Foden 7/10
    CITY SUBS. (on for Haaland 45'): Had a decent 45 after coming on at the break and was rewarded with a goal. Getty Images
    CITY SUBS. (on for Haaland 45'): Had a decent 45 after coming on at the break and was rewarded with a goal. Getty Images
  • (On for Stones 71'): Another of raft of changes made with City in full control. Reuters
    Rico Lewis 6/10
    (On for Stones 71'): Another of raft of changes made with City in full control. Reuters
    (On for Stones 71'): Another of raft of changes made with City in full control. Reuters
  • (On for Alvarez 71'): Came on with City cruising to victory. PA
    Matheus Nunes 6/10
    (On for Alvarez 71'): Came on with City cruising to victory. PA
    (On for Alvarez 71'): Came on with City cruising to victory. PA
  • (On for Rodri 71'): Slotted into the midfield in closing stages. Getty Images
    Kalvin Phillips 6/10
    (On for Rodri 71'): Slotted into the midfield in closing stages. Getty Images
    (On for Rodri 71'): Slotted into the midfield in closing stages. Getty Images
  • (On for Silva 83'): Provided cross for Ake's goal and created late chance for Kovacic. Getty Images
    Oscar Bobb 7/10
    (On for Silva 83'): Provided cross for Ake's goal and created late chance for Kovacic. Getty Images
    (On for Silva 83'): Provided cross for Ake's goal and created late chance for Kovacic. Getty Images
  • BOURNEMOUTH RATINGS. Spent the afternoon digging the ball out of the back of the net, even if he could do little about most of them. Getty Images
    Ionut Radu 5/10
    BOURNEMOUTH RATINGS. Spent the afternoon digging the ball out of the back of the net, even if he could do little about most of them. Getty Images
    BOURNEMOUTH RATINGS. Spent the afternoon digging the ball out of the back of the net, even if he could do little about most of them. Getty Images
  • Tried to carry the game to City breaking out of defence with the ball. Perfectly delivered assist for Sinisterra. PA
    Max Aarons 6/10
    Tried to carry the game to City breaking out of defence with the ball. Perfectly delivered assist for Sinisterra. PA
    Tried to carry the game to City breaking out of defence with the ball. Perfectly delivered assist for Sinisterra. PA
  • Did well to unsettle Haaland as he took on a headed chance in the first half. Otherwise an afternoon to forget. AP
    Lloyd Kelly 5/10
    Did well to unsettle Haaland as he took on a headed chance in the first half. Otherwise an afternoon to forget. AP
    Did well to unsettle Haaland as he took on a headed chance in the first half. Otherwise an afternoon to forget. AP
  • Had a particularly tough time with Doku in the first half. Withdrawn at the break. PA
    Chris Mepham 4/10
    Had a particularly tough time with Doku in the first half. Withdrawn at the break. PA
    Had a particularly tough time with Doku in the first half. Withdrawn at the break. PA
  • Great last-ditch challenge to deny Haaland on stroke of half-time but was given a torrid afternoon by City attack. Getty Images
    Illya Zabarnyi 5/10
    Great last-ditch challenge to deny Haaland on stroke of half-time but was given a torrid afternoon by City attack. Getty Images
    Great last-ditch challenge to deny Haaland on stroke of half-time but was given a torrid afternoon by City attack. Getty Images
  • Stuck to his task defensively and surged forwards when able. AP
    Milos Kerkez 5/10
    Stuck to his task defensively and surged forwards when able. AP
    Stuck to his task defensively and surged forwards when able. AP
  • Nice break forward which unfortunately led to injury as Rodri made strong challenge. Getty Images
    Alex Scott 5/10
    Nice break forward which unfortunately led to injury as Rodri made strong challenge. Getty Images
    Nice break forward which unfortunately led to injury as Rodri made strong challenge. Getty Images
  • Struggled to make an impact with the ball and was given plenty of problems by City's midfield runners. Reuters
    Philip Billing 5/10
    Struggled to make an impact with the ball and was given plenty of problems by City's midfield runners. Reuters
    Struggled to make an impact with the ball and was given plenty of problems by City's midfield runners. Reuters
  • Could have done more as Doku scored the opener and then completely switched off and lost Silva as he arrived to make it 2-0. AP
    Marcus Tavernier 4/10
    Could have done more as Doku scored the opener and then completely switched off and lost Silva as he arrived to make it 2-0. AP
    Could have done more as Doku scored the opener and then completely switched off and lost Silva as he arrived to make it 2-0. AP
  • Peripheral figure in first half but showed some nice touches in linking up with Solanke after the break. Getty Images
    Ryan Christie 5/10
    Peripheral figure in first half but showed some nice touches in linking up with Solanke after the break. Getty Images
    Peripheral figure in first half but showed some nice touches in linking up with Solanke after the break. Getty Images
  • Did his best to hold the ball up and give his side a platform. Hit the post with one effort. PA
    Dominic Solanke 5/10
    Did his best to hold the ball up and give his side a platform. Hit the post with one effort. PA
    Did his best to hold the ball up and give his side a platform. Hit the post with one effort. PA
  • BOURNEMOUTH SUBS. (On for Scott 44'): Unable to stem the tide as City ran riot after the break. EPA
    Joe Rothwell 5/10
    BOURNEMOUTH SUBS. (On for Scott 44'): Unable to stem the tide as City ran riot after the break. EPA
    BOURNEMOUTH SUBS. (On for Scott 44'): Unable to stem the tide as City ran riot after the break. EPA
  • (On for Mepham 45'): Argentine introduced at the break for the struggling Mepham and fared little better. AFP
    Marcos Senesi 5/10
    (On for Mepham 45'): Argentine introduced at the break for the struggling Mepham and fared little better. AFP
    (On for Mepham 45'): Argentine introduced at the break for the struggling Mepham and fared little better. AFP
  • (On for Billing 71'): Worked hard for scant reward. PA
    Antoine Semenyo 5/10
    (On for Billing 71'): Worked hard for scant reward. PA
    (On for Billing 71'): Worked hard for scant reward. PA
  • (On for Tavernier 72'): Took his goal well. Kluivert (on for Solanke 85'): N/A. PA
    Luis Sinisterra 6/10
    (On for Tavernier 72'): Took his goal well. Kluivert (on for Solanke 85'): N/A. PA
    (On for Tavernier 72'): Took his goal well. Kluivert (on for Solanke 85'): N/A. PA

Manchester City v Bournemouth ratings: Doku 9, Silva 9, Haaland 5; Mepham 4, Solanke 5


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Manchester City destroyed Bournemouth 6-1 in a painfully one-sided Premier League game at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Belgium international Jeremy Doku enjoyed a starring role with one goal and four further assists as he extended his fast start to life as a City player.

Bernardo Silva also continued his good form with two goals, the second of which, a stunning individual effort, was undoubtedly the goal of the game.

Manuel Akanji got his first City goal - not that he knew much about it - as Doku's shot deflected in off his backside.

Substitute Phil Foden got in on the act and Nathan Ake completed the scoring with a diving header.

Luis Sinisterra grabbed a consolation goal for the visitors.

The one black mark for City was the withdrawal of Erling Haaland at half-time with a fitness concern.

The victory moved the defending champions to the top of the table, one point ahead of Tottenham, who face Chelsea in their game in hand on Monday night.

To view player ratings from the Etihad Stadium you can swipe or scroll through the gallery at the top of the page.

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

UPI facts

More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions

 

 

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

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BRAZIL SQUAD

Alisson (Liverpool), Daniel Fuzato (Roma), Ederson (Man City); Alex Sandro (Juventus), Danilo (Juventus), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Emerson (Real Betis), Felipe (Atletico Madrid), Marquinhos (PSG), Renan Lodi (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Silva (PSG); Arthur (Barcelona), Casemiro (Real Madrid), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), Fabinho (Liverpool), Lucas Paqueta (AC Milan), Philippe Coutinho (Bayern Munich); David Neres (Ajax), Gabriel Jesus (Man City), Richarlison (Everton), Roberto Firmino (Liverpool), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Willian (Chelsea).

THE BIO

Family: I have three siblings, one older brother (age 25) and two younger sisters, 20 and 13 

Favourite book: Asking for my favourite book has to be one of the hardest questions. However a current favourite would be Sidewalk by Mitchell Duneier

Favourite place to travel to: Any walkable city. I also love nature and wildlife 

What do you love eating or cooking: I’m constantly in the kitchen. Ever since I changed the way I eat I enjoy choosing and creating what goes into my body. However, nothing can top home cooked food from my parents. 

Favorite place to go in the UAE: A quiet beach.

Gully Boy

Director: Zoya Akhtar
Producer: Excel Entertainment & Tiger Baby
Cast: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Kalki Koechlin, Siddhant Chaturvedi​​​​​​​
Rating: 4/5 stars

The National in Davos

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Desert Warrior

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley

Director: Rupert Wyatt

Rating: 3/5

T10 Cricket League
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
December 14- 17
6pm, Opening ceremony, followed by:
Bengal Tigers v Kerala Kings 
Maratha Arabians v Pakhtoons
Tickets available online at q-tickets.com/t10

BEACH SOCCER WORLD CUP

Group A

Paraguay
Japan
Switzerland
USA

Group B

Uruguay
Mexico
Italy
Tahiti

Group C

Belarus
UAE
Senegal
Russia

Group D

Brazil
Oman
Portugal
Nigeria

What the law says

Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.

“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.

“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”

If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.

How to watch Ireland v Pakistan in UAE

When: The one-off Test starts on Friday, May 11
What time: Each day’s play is scheduled to start at 2pm UAE time.
TV: The match will be broadcast on OSN Sports Cricket HD. Subscribers to the channel can also stream the action live on OSN Play.

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Where to donate in the UAE

The Emirates Charity Portal

You can donate to several registered charities through a “donation catalogue”. The use of the donation is quite specific, such as buying a fan for a poor family in Niger for Dh130.

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments

The site has an e-donation service accepting debit card, credit card or e-Dirham, an electronic payment tool developed by the Ministry of Finance and First Abu Dhabi Bank.

Al Noor Special Needs Centre

You can donate online or order Smiles n’ Stuff products handcrafted by Al Noor students. The centre publishes a wish list of extras needed, starting at Dh500.

Beit Al Khair Society

Beit Al Khair Society has the motto “From – and to – the UAE,” with donations going towards the neediest in the country. Its website has a list of physical donation sites, but people can also contribute money by SMS, bank transfer and through the hotline 800-22554.

Dar Al Ber Society

Dar Al Ber Society, which has charity projects in 39 countries, accept cash payments, money transfers or SMS donations. Its donation hotline is 800-79.

Dubai Cares

Dubai Cares provides several options for individuals and companies to donate, including online, through banks, at retail outlets, via phone and by purchasing Dubai Cares branded merchandise. It is currently running a campaign called Bookings 2030, which allows people to help change the future of six underprivileged children and young people.

Emirates Airline Foundation

Those who travel on Emirates have undoubtedly seen the little donation envelopes in the seat pockets. But the foundation also accepts donations online and in the form of Skywards Miles. Donated miles are used to sponsor travel for doctors, surgeons, engineers and other professionals volunteering on humanitarian missions around the world.

Emirates Red Crescent

On the Emirates Red Crescent website you can choose between 35 different purposes for your donation, such as providing food for fasters, supporting debtors and contributing to a refugee women fund. It also has a list of bank accounts for each donation type.

Gulf for Good

Gulf for Good raises funds for partner charity projects through challenges, like climbing Kilimanjaro and cycling through Thailand. This year’s projects are in partnership with Street Child Nepal, Larchfield Kids, the Foundation for African Empowerment and SOS Children's Villages. Since 2001, the organisation has raised more than $3.5 million (Dh12.8m) in support of over 50 children’s charities.

Noor Dubai Foundation

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Noor Dubai Foundation a decade ago with the aim of eliminating all forms of preventable blindness globally. You can donate Dh50 to support mobile eye camps by texting the word “Noor” to 4565 (Etisalat) or 4849 (du).

Visa changes give families fresh hope

Foreign workers can sponsor family members based solely on their income

Male residents employed in the UAE can sponsor immediate family members, such as wife and children, subject to conditions that include a minimum salary of Dh 4,000 or Dh 3,000 plus accommodation.

Attested original marriage certificate, birth certificate of the child, ejari or rental contract, labour contract, salary certificate must be submitted to the government authorised typing centre to complete the sponsorship process

In Abu Dhabi, a woman can sponsor her husband and children if she holds a residence permit stating she is an engineer, teacher, doctor, nurse or any profession related to the medical sector and her monthly salary is at least Dh 10,000 or Dh 8,000 plus accommodation.

In Dubai, if a woman is not employed in the above categories she can get approval to sponsor her family if her monthly salary is more than Dh 10,000 and with a special permission from the Department of Naturalization and Residency Dubai.

To sponsor parents, a worker should earn Dh20,000 or Dh19,000 a month, plus a two-bedroom accommodation

 

 

 

Updated: November 05, 2023, 4:08 AM