• FULHAM RATINGS: Alphonse Areola - 6: The Frenchman made an excellent save from Henderson and was secure throughout. Might look back on the penalty with regret after getting a hand to the ball. EPA
    FULHAM RATINGS: Alphonse Areola - 6: The Frenchman made an excellent save from Henderson and was secure throughout. Might look back on the penalty with regret after getting a hand to the ball. EPA
  • Ola Aina - 6: The Nigerian distributed the ball well and was more secure defensively than usual. Given a few worrying moments by Mane late on. Reuters
    Ola Aina - 6: The Nigerian distributed the ball well and was more secure defensively than usual. Given a few worrying moments by Mane late on. Reuters
  • Joachim Andersen - 7: The Dane produced a captain’s performance at the heart of the defence. Organised his team-mates and rallied the side when the going got tough. PA
    Joachim Andersen - 7: The Dane produced a captain’s performance at the heart of the defence. Organised his team-mates and rallied the side when the going got tough. PA
  • Tosin Adarabioyo - 6: Made a number of vital blocks and managed to get forward and generate a threat around the opposition box. PA
    Tosin Adarabioyo - 6: Made a number of vital blocks and managed to get forward and generate a threat around the opposition box. PA
  • Bobby Decordova-Reid - 8: The Jamaica forward took his goal beautifully and caused Liverpool trouble from the opening moments. He also worked back to ensure Robertson was not allowed the freedom to roam. AP
    Bobby Decordova-Reid - 8: The Jamaica forward took his goal beautifully and caused Liverpool trouble from the opening moments. He also worked back to ensure Robertson was not allowed the freedom to roam. AP
  • Andre-Franck Zambo Anguissa - 6: The Cameroonian toiled tirelessly to break up Liverpool attacks and protect his own back line. Used the ball efficiently. Reuters
    Andre-Franck Zambo Anguissa - 6: The Cameroonian toiled tirelessly to break up Liverpool attacks and protect his own back line. Used the ball efficiently. Reuters
  • Mario Lemina - 6: Strong, solid and effective. Not a headline-making performance but the sort of shift that his team-mates appreciate. Replaced by Reed with 10 minutes to play. AP
    Mario Lemina - 6: Strong, solid and effective. Not a headline-making performance but the sort of shift that his team-mates appreciate. Replaced by Reed with 10 minutes to play. AP
  • Antonee Robinson - 7: The left back is a product of the Everton academy and played like this was a derby. He had a memorable afternoon against the double threat of Salah and Alexander-Arnold. PA
    Antonee Robinson - 7: The left back is a product of the Everton academy and played like this was a derby. He had a memorable afternoon against the double threat of Salah and Alexander-Arnold. PA
  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek - 5: The 24-year-old had a quiet game, creating little going forward. Withdrawn for Kamara with 16 minutes left. AP
    Ruben Loftus-Cheek - 5: The 24-year-old had a quiet game, creating little going forward. Withdrawn for Kamara with 16 minutes left. AP
  • Ademola Lookman - 8: Caused concern with his pace from the start, set up the goal and was the team's creative hub. The former Everton winger's best display for a while. EPA
    Ademola Lookman - 8: Caused concern with his pace from the start, set up the goal and was the team's creative hub. The former Everton winger's best display for a while. EPA
  • Ivan Cavaleiro - 5: The Portuguese got space behind the defence. Should have done better with two first-half chances and could have put his team out of sight. Reuters
    Ivan Cavaleiro - 5: The Portuguese got space behind the defence. Should have done better with two first-half chances and could have put his team out of sight. Reuters
  • SUBS: Aboubakar Kamara - 4: On for Loftus-Cheek with 16 minutes to go and probably wished he had stayed on the bench. The Frenchman's only contribution was giving away the penalty. Reuters
    SUBS: Aboubakar Kamara - 4: On for Loftus-Cheek with 16 minutes to go and probably wished he had stayed on the bench. The Frenchman's only contribution was giving away the penalty. Reuters
  • Harrison Reed - 5: Replaced Lemina for the closing 10 minutes. Surrendered possession twice during his short cameo. PA
    Harrison Reed - 5: Replaced Lemina for the closing 10 minutes. Surrendered possession twice during his short cameo. PA
  • Joe Bryan - 5: Came on for Lookman with two minutes left to help close the game down. Did what was required. Reuters
    Joe Bryan - 5: Came on for Lookman with two minutes left to help close the game down. Did what was required. Reuters
  • LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 7: Stood strong during Fulham’s onslaught and was the team’s best player. The 28-year-old makes goalkeeping look easy. AP
    LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 7: Stood strong during Fulham’s onslaught and was the team’s best player. The 28-year-old makes goalkeeping look easy. AP
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold - 5: The Scouser was pinned back by Lookman and only began to range forward just before the break. He ran out of steam early and was taken off for Williams with 22 minutes left. AFP
    Trent Alexander-Arnold - 5: The Scouser was pinned back by Lookman and only began to range forward just before the break. He ran out of steam early and was taken off for Williams with 22 minutes left. AFP
  • Joel Matip – 4: The German lacked authority and looked skittish when the defence came under pressure. Withdrawn with a back injury at half time and replaced by Minamino. AP
    Joel Matip – 4: The German lacked authority and looked skittish when the defence came under pressure. Withdrawn with a back injury at half time and replaced by Minamino. AP
  • Fabinho - 7: The Brazilian has become the mainstay of the defence. There was some debate over whether he had given away a penalty but all VAR showed was that his timing is impeccable. EPA
    Fabinho - 7: The Brazilian has become the mainstay of the defence. There was some debate over whether he had given away a penalty but all VAR showed was that his timing is impeccable. EPA
  • Andrew Robertson - 5: Disappointing performance. The Scot was troubled by Decordova-Reid and unable to express himself by surging upfield. Lacked his usual dynamism. Reuters
    Andrew Robertson - 5: Disappointing performance. The Scot was troubled by Decordova-Reid and unable to express himself by surging upfield. Lacked his usual dynamism. Reuters
  • Jordan Henderson - 6: Worked hard in the first half trying to break up Fulham’s attacks and dropped in as an auxiliary centre back after Matip’s departure. Wasted a chance to equalise just after the hour mark. PA
    Jordan Henderson - 6: Worked hard in the first half trying to break up Fulham’s attacks and dropped in as an auxiliary centre back after Matip’s departure. Wasted a chance to equalise just after the hour mark. PA
  • Georginio Wijnaldum - 5: Never got going. The Dutchman is central to Liverpool's quick transitions from defence to attack and the 30-year-old's sluggishness was reflected by the team. Reuters
    Georginio Wijnaldum - 5: Never got going. The Dutchman is central to Liverpool's quick transitions from defence to attack and the 30-year-old's sluggishness was reflected by the team. Reuters
  • Curtis Jones - 7: Ran at the heart of the Fulham defence and tried to take the initiative. The 19-year-old earned the free kick that led to the penalty and forced Areola into a save after a thrusting run. Reuters
    Curtis Jones - 7: Ran at the heart of the Fulham defence and tried to take the initiative. The 19-year-old earned the free kick that led to the penalty and forced Areola into a save after a thrusting run. Reuters
  • Mohamed Salah - 6: The Egyptian showed flashes of threat but was starved of the ball by a compact and organised defence. Not the greatest penalty but the striker has the knack of scoring from the spot. Taken off for Origi with eight minutes left. AP
    Mohamed Salah - 6: The Egyptian showed flashes of threat but was starved of the ball by a compact and organised defence. Not the greatest penalty but the striker has the knack of scoring from the spot. Taken off for Origi with eight minutes left. AP
  • Roberto Firmino - 4: Largely inconspicuous. Played in Henderson for Liverpool best chance from open play but it is hard to escape the conclusion that the Brazilian is suffering a severe dip in form. AP
    Roberto Firmino - 4: Largely inconspicuous. Played in Henderson for Liverpool best chance from open play but it is hard to escape the conclusion that the Brazilian is suffering a severe dip in form. AP
  • Sadio Mane - 6: The Senegalese was much sharper after the break and caused consternation in the defence but was still far from his best. PA
    Sadio Mane - 6: The Senegalese was much sharper after the break and caused consternation in the defence but was still far from his best. PA
  • SUBS: Takumi Minamino - 6: Replaced Matip at half time. Always looks for the ball and chases around relentlessly but appears to confuse energy for effectiveness. AFP
    SUBS: Takumi Minamino - 6: Replaced Matip at half time. Always looks for the ball and chases around relentlessly but appears to confuse energy for effectiveness. AFP
  • Neco Williams - 6: The 19-year-old came on for Alexander-Arnold with 22 minutes left and showed ambition in getting forward as Lookman tired. Had a shot blocked in the opposition area. EPA
    Neco Williams - 6: The 19-year-old came on for Alexander-Arnold with 22 minutes left and showed ambition in getting forward as Lookman tired. Had a shot blocked in the opposition area. EPA
  • Divock Origi - 5: Entered the game in the 82rd minute for Salah. The Belgian showed for the ball but had little impact. Getty
    Divock Origi - 5: Entered the game in the 82rd minute for Salah. The Belgian showed for the ball but had little impact. Getty

Ademola Lookman 8; Joel Matip 4, Roberto Firmino 4: Fulham v Liverpool player ratings


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Liverpool missed the chance to reclaim top spot in the Premier League after they came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw at Fulham.

Bobby Decordova-Reid struck the ball expertly past the recently returned Alisson to give the Cottagers the lead, but Scott Parker's side were unable to hold off Liverpool's second-half fightback to secure all three points.

Jurgen Klopp's men came out after the break looking to make an impact and eventually found the equaliser when Mohamed Salah converted from the spot in the 80th minute.

Following Tottenham's draw at Crystal Palace, a win would have returned the Reds to the summit of the league, but after a lacklustre performance against a determined Fulham side they had to settle for a draw at Craven Cottage.

Fulham welcomed back 2,000 supporters to the stadium for the first time since a 2-0 win over Preston on February 29, as Liverpool's 18-match winning streak against newly-promoted sides came to an end.

Assessing the performances at Craven Cottage, Tony Evans provides his player ratings in the gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

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The lowdown

Badla

Rating: 2.5/5

Produced by: Red Chillies, Azure Entertainment 

Director: Sujoy Ghosh

Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Amrita Singh, Tony Luke

The specs
  • Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 640hp
  • Torque: 760nm
  • On sale: 2026
  • Price: Not announced yet
Favourite things

Luxury: Enjoys window shopping for high-end bags and jewellery

Discount: She works in luxury retail, but is careful about spending, waits for sales, festivals and only buys on discount

University: The only person in her family to go to college, Jiang secured a bachelor’s degree in business management in China

Masters: Studying part-time for a master’s degree in international business marketing in Dubai

Vacation: Heads back home to see family in China

Community work: Member of the Chinese Business Women’s Association of the UAE to encourage other women entrepreneurs

KYLIAN MBAPPE 2016/17 STATS

Ligue 1: Appearances - 29, Goals - 15, Assists - 8
UCL: Appearances - 9, Goals - 6
French Cup: Appearances - 3, Goals - 3
France U19: Appearances - 5, Goals - 5, Assists - 1

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Zakat definitions

Zakat: an Arabic word meaning ‘to cleanse’ or ‘purification’.

Nisab: the minimum amount that a Muslim must have before being obliged to pay zakat. Traditionally, the nisab threshold was 87.48 grams of gold, or 612.36 grams of silver. The monetary value of the nisab therefore varies by current prices and currencies.

Zakat Al Mal: the ‘cleansing’ of wealth, as one of the five pillars of Islam; a spiritual duty for all Muslims meeting the ‘nisab’ wealth criteria in a lunar year, to pay 2.5 per cent of their wealth in alms to the deserving and needy.

Zakat Al Fitr: a donation to charity given during Ramadan, before Eid Al Fitr, in the form of food. Every adult Muslim who possesses food in excess of the needs of themselves and their family must pay two qadahs (an old measure just over 2 kilograms) of flour, wheat, barley or rice from each person in a household, as a minimum.

Takreem Awards winners 2021

Corporate Leadership: Carl Bistany (Lebanon)

Cultural Excellence: Hoor Al Qasimi (UAE)

Environmental Development and Sustainability: Bkerzay (Lebanon)

Environmental Development and Sustainability: Raya Ani (Iraq)

Humanitarian and Civic Services: Women’s Programs Association (Lebanon)

Humanitarian and Civic Services: Osamah Al Thini (Libya)

Excellence in Education: World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) (Qatar)

Outstanding Arab Woman: Balghis Badri (Sudan)

Scientific and Technological Achievement: Mohamed Slim Alouini (KSA)

Young Entrepreneur: Omar Itani (Lebanon)

Lifetime Achievement: Suad Al Amiry (Palestine)

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Brief scores:

​​​​​​Toss: Pakhtunkhwa Zalmi, chose to field

​Environment Agency: 193-3 (20 ov)
Ikhlaq 76 not out, Khaliya 58, Ahsan 55

Pakhtunkhwa Zalmi: 194-2 (18.3 ov)
Afridi 95 not out, Sajid 55, Rizwan 36 not out

Result: Pakhtunkhwa won by 8 wickets

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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
The candidates

Dr Ayham Ammora, scientist and business executive

Ali Azeem, business leader

Tony Booth, professor of education

Lord Browne, former BP chief executive

Dr Mohamed El-Erian, economist

Professor Wyn Evans, astrophysicist

Dr Mark Mann, scientist

Gina MIller, anti-Brexit campaigner

Lord Smith, former Cabinet minister

Sandi Toksvig, broadcaster

 

The more serious side of specialty coffee

While the taste of beans and freshness of roast is paramount to the specialty coffee scene, so is sustainability and workers’ rights.

The bulk of genuine specialty coffee companies aim to improve on these elements in every stage of production via direct relationships with farmers. For instance, Mokha 1450 on Al Wasl Road strives to work predominantly with women-owned and -operated coffee organisations, including female farmers in the Sabree mountains of Yemen.

Because, as the boutique’s owner, Garfield Kerr, points out: “women represent over 90 per cent of the coffee value chain, but are woefully underrepresented in less than 10 per cent of ownership and management throughout the global coffee industry.”

One of the UAE’s largest suppliers of green (meaning not-yet-roasted) beans, Raw Coffee, is a founding member of the Partnership of Gender Equity, which aims to empower female coffee farmers and harvesters.

Also, globally, many companies have found the perfect way to recycle old coffee grounds: they create the perfect fertile soil in which to grow mushrooms. 

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

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Director: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana

Rating: 4.5/5

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RESULT

Liverpool 4 Southampton 0
Jota (2', 32')
Thiago (37')
Van Dijk (52')

Man of the match: Diogo Jota (Liverpool)

Indoor cricket in a nutshell

Indoor Cricket World Cup - Sep 16-20, Insportz, Dubai

16 Indoor cricket matches are 16 overs per side

8 There are eight players per team

There have been nine Indoor Cricket World Cups for men. Australia have won every one.

5 Five runs are deducted from the score when a wickets falls

Batsmen bat in pairs, facing four overs per partnership

Scoring In indoor cricket, runs are scored by way of both physical and bonus runs. Physical runs are scored by both batsmen completing a run from one crease to the other. Bonus runs are scored when the ball hits a net in different zones, but only when at least one physical run is score.

Zones

A Front net, behind the striker and wicketkeeper: 0 runs

B Side nets, between the striker and halfway down the pitch: 1 run

Side nets between halfway and the bowlers end: 2 runs

Back net: 4 runs on the bounce, 6 runs on the full

About Housecall

Date started: July 2020

Founders: Omar and Humaid Alzaabi

Based: Abu Dhabi

Sector: HealthTech

# of staff: 10

Funding to date: Self-funded

Sheer grandeur

The Owo building is 14 storeys high, seven of which are below ground, with the 30,000 square feet of amenities located subterranean, including a 16-seat private cinema, seven lounges, a gym, games room, treatment suites and bicycle storage.

A clear distinction between the residences and the Raffles hotel with the amenities operated separately.