Egypt’s Al Ahly are used to continental attention and pre-eminence, but their next game will open them up to new audiences as Africa’s most successful club play against hosts Inter Miami in the city’s Hard Rock Stadium.
Saturday’s match (Sunday 4am UAE time) will be the first game in the expanded 32-team Club World Cup, with Fifa president Gianni Infantino guaranteeing that the stadium will be full. However, it’s far from a sell-out and ticket prices have dropped considerably.
When they went on sale in December, the cheapest ticket for the match was $349, but Fifa’s dynamic pricing model has kicked in. When The National checked on Wednesday, there were tickets on sale in multiple areas of the 65,300-capacity stadium priced from $69, with further discounts to local students.
Lionel Messi is usually a pull and Inter Miami play to sell-out home crowds of 21,000 most weeks. Ahly are huge, too, but the supporters we spoke to in Cairo said they looked at the cost of travelling to the United States to support their team and quickly decided it wouldn’t be possible.
Interest from Ahly fans is high, though. The Miami kick-off is at 3am Egyptian time, but Ahly fans told us that Cairo’s coffee shops will be full of people watching the game. The competition is being taken seriously, a chance for Ahly to shine on a bigger stage against the best teams in the world.
The financial guarantees are significant for Africa’s four representatives. Al Ahly, Esperance (Tunisia), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) and Wydad (Morocco) are expected to receive a minimum of $9 million for playing in the tournament, much more if they make it beyond the group stage or even win a few matches.
By contrast, an African club would get only $4 million for winning the CAF Champions League – and the clubs must pay their own travel expenses criss-crossing the vast continent.
Ahly arrive in the United States for the Club World Cup as the most successful African team of the modern era. Though their Cairo neighbours and upstarts Pyramids won the African Champions League recently, Ahly are by far the most dominant team in the continent's premier club competition, winning four of the past five titles. Their 12 overall titles have them way out in front. No other African team comes close.
Regulars in the Club World Cup’s previous and smaller format, with more appearances than even Real Madrid, Ahly are again Egyptian champions and fans feel that their squad is the strongest they have ever had.
“Everyone is optimistic because we hear that Miami are not playing well,” supporter Mostafa Omar told The National. “People think we can beat them, draw with Palmeiras and still lose to Porto, but make it through to the last 16. But then we remember that they have Messi, and if Messi wants to win, then he’ll win.
“Going to the Club World Cup is massive for us. Some people in Europe don’t know what this means to people from the rest of the world, it’s your only chance to meet a Real Madrid, a Barcelona, a Bayern Munich, it never happens, and it means the world for us.”
Ahly count tens of millions of supporters in Egypt, with estimates ranging from 40-80 million. The club also have Arab fans and supporters in different parts of Africa.
Ahly are traditionally the team of the working class against the middle- and upper-class support of their main rivals, Zamalek. There are millions of Egyptians around the world – including around 200,000 in the United States. Many of them are in the New York area, where Ahly will play their second and third group games, against Brazilian side Palmeiras and then Portuguese giants Porto.
An upturn in form after a 3-0 March defeat to Zamalek has helped lift the mood. Ahly won six and drew one of their seven games in the championship play-off to win their latest domestic title.
April’s Champions League semi-final elimination to South African side Sundowns irked, leading to the dismissal of Swiss coach Marcel Koller. In charge of Ahly's Club World Cup bid is 49-year-old Spaniard Jose Riveiro, previously in charge of South Africa's Orlando Pirates.
Their star players include Wessam Abou Ali, the Danish-born Palestinian scored 18 in 19 league games after arriving midway through the 2023/24 season, but even he was eclipsed last season by Eman Ashour, the best player and top scorer in the Egyptian top flight.
And, like other clubs, Ahly have strengthened ahead of the tournament, with more attacking threats. They controversially signed winger Ahmed Sayed ‘Zizo’ from Zamalek, the first player to switch between Egypt’s two biggest clubs since 2013.
Few believed the rumours that Zizo would sign for Ahly until he was spotted in the US embassy getting a visa – most likely to travel with Ahly to the Club World Cup in June.
The player took to social media to say that he “does not respond to false information … to be clear, I have not signed for any club, whether inside or outside Egypt.” But everyone correctly thought he was joining Ahly and he did just that last week.
Egyptian international forward Mahmoud Trezeguet, 30, has returned from successful spells in Turkey and Qatar and a less successful one with Aston Villa. His full name is Mahmoud Ahmed Ibrahim Hassan, but everyone calls him Trezeguet after a similarity in appearance and style with the former French striker, David.
Ahly boast 18 million fans on Facebook, dwarfing Inter Miami’s eight million and also bigger than Borussia Dortmund’s 15 million but lower than Atletico Madrid’s 20 million. Given the Egyptian domestic league doesn’t enjoy the global prominence of the Bundesliga or La Liga, it’s significant.
Ahly, with their beautiful badge of an eagle, want to use the tournament well.
“If any football fan knows a club outside of Europe and South America, then it should be Ahly, that’s our mission,” Ahly board member Mohamed el Damaty told The National.
The Floridian heat or humidity won’t be an issue for the Egyptians. They will not be intimidated by the atmosphere or size either, given they regularly play in front of 70,000 in the Cairo International Stadium and travel with the confidence of being Egypt’s biggest and most successful club.
They will take notes from December’s Fifa Intercontinental Cup. A convincing 3-0 win against UAE club Al Ain at home in Cairo set up a semi-final with Mexican side Pachuca in Qatar. After 120 goalless minutes, Ahly lost 6-5 on penalties and the chance of a final against Real Madrid.
Al Ain, Real Madrid and Pachuca are all in this 32-team Club World Cup, as are Sundowns and Auckland City. Ahly could be up against familiar foes in these unfamiliar surroundings, but the most intriguing question is how they will fare in the first game, against Miami in their home city.
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Islamophobia definition
A widely accepted definition was made by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims in 2019: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” It further defines it as “inciting hatred or violence against Muslims”.
TEACHERS' PAY - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Pay varies significantly depending on the school, its rating and the curriculum. Here's a rough guide as of January 2021:
- top end schools tend to pay Dh16,000-17,000 a month - plus a monthly housing allowance of up to Dh6,000. These tend to be British curriculum schools rated 'outstanding' or 'very good', followed by American schools
- average salary across curriculums and skill levels is about Dh10,000, recruiters say
- it is becoming more common for schools to provide accommodation, sometimes in an apartment block with other teachers, rather than hand teachers a cash housing allowance
- some strong performing schools have cut back on salaries since the pandemic began, sometimes offering Dh16,000 including the housing allowance, which reflects the slump in rental costs, and sheer demand for jobs
- maths and science teachers are most in demand and some schools will pay up to Dh3,000 more than other teachers in recognition of their technical skills
- at the other end of the market, teachers in some Indian schools, where fees are lower and competition among applicants is intense, can be paid as low as Dh3,000 per month
- in Indian schools, it has also become common for teachers to share residential accommodation, living in a block with colleagues
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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.
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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.
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Company: Justmop.com
Date started: December 2015
Founders: Kerem Kuyucu and Cagatay Ozcan
Sector: Technology and home services
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Who's who in Yemen conflict
Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government
Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council
Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south
Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory
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.”
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Defence review at a glance
• Increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 but given “turbulent times it may be necessary to go faster”
• Prioritise a shift towards working with AI and autonomous systems
• Invest in the resilience of military space systems.
• Number of active reserves should be increased by 20%
• More F-35 fighter jets required in the next decade
• New “hybrid Navy” with AUKUS submarines and autonomous vessels
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January 24 – First T20, Lahore
January 25 – Second T20, Lahore
January 27 – Third T20, Lahore
February 7-11 – First Test, Rawalpindi
April 3 – One-off ODI, Karachi
April 5-9 – Second Test, Karachi
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The seven points are:
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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
How to join and use Abu Dhabi’s public libraries
• There are six libraries in Abu Dhabi emirate run by the Department of Culture and Tourism, including one in Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
• Libraries are free to visit and visitors can consult books, use online resources and study there. Most are open from 8am to 8pm on weekdays, closed on Fridays and have variable hours on Saturdays, except for Qasr Al Watan which is open from 10am to 8pm every day.
• In order to borrow books, visitors must join the service by providing a passport photograph, Emirates ID and a refundable deposit of Dh400. Members can borrow five books for three weeks, all of which are renewable up to two times online.
• If users do not wish to pay the fee, they can still use the library’s electronic resources for free by simply registering on the website. Once registered, a username and password is provided, allowing remote access.
• For more information visit the library network's website.
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Sand storm
- Particle size: Larger, heavier sand grains
- Visibility: Often dramatic with thick "walls" of sand
- Duration: Short-lived, typically localised
- Travel distance: Limited
- Source: Open desert areas with strong winds
Dust storm
- Particle size: Much finer, lightweight particles
- Visibility: Hazy skies but less intense
- Duration: Can linger for days
- Travel distance: Long-range, up to thousands of kilometres
- Source: Can be carried from distant regions
2025 Fifa Club World Cup groups
Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami.
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle.
Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica.
Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, Leon.
Group E: River Plate, Urawa, Monterrey, Inter Milan.
Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns.
Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus.
Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg.
