• Thiago Silva (Chelsea) - £110,000 a week, according to Spotrac, an online sports team and player contract website. EPA
    Thiago Silva (Chelsea) - £110,000 a week, according to Spotrac, an online sports team and player contract website. EPA
  • Kyle Walker (Manchester City) - £110,000. EPA
    Kyle Walker (Manchester City) - £110,000. EPA
  • Olivier Giroud (Chelsea) - £110,000. Reuters
    Olivier Giroud (Chelsea) - £110,000. Reuters
  • Jorginho (Chelsea) - £110,000. Reuters
    Jorginho (Chelsea) - £110,000. Reuters
  • Andre Gomes (Everton) - £112,212. AFP
    Andre Gomes (Everton) - £112,212. AFP
  • Andriy Yarmolenko (West Ham) - £115,000. EPA
    Andriy Yarmolenko (West Ham) - £115,000. EPA
  • Ruben Dias (Manchester City) - £115,385. Reuters
    Ruben Dias (Manchester City) - £115,385. Reuters
  • Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) - £120,000. EPA
    Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) - £120,000. EPA
  • Bernard (Everton) - £120,000. AFP
    Bernard (Everton) - £120,000. AFP
  • Christian Benteke (Crystal Palace) - £120,000. EPA
    Christian Benteke (Crystal Palace) - £120,000. EPA
  • Nemanja Matic (Manchester United) - £120,000. EPA
    Nemanja Matic (Manchester United) - £120,000. EPA
  • Yerry Mina (Everton) - £120,000. AFP
    Yerry Mina (Everton) - £120,000. AFP
  • Fred (Manchester United) - £120,000. AFP
    Fred (Manchester United) - £120,000. AFP
  • Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) - £120,000. EPA
    Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) - £120,000. EPA
  • Donny van de Beek (Manchester United) - £120,000. Reuters
    Donny van de Beek (Manchester United) - £120,000. Reuters
  • Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Liverpool) - £120,000. EPA
    Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Liverpool) - £120,000. EPA
  • Victor Lindelof (Manchester United) - £120,000. EPA
    Victor Lindelof (Manchester United) - £120,000. EPA
  • Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City) - £120,000. Reuters
    Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City) - £120,000. Reuters
  • Naby Keita (Liverpool) - £120,000. AFP
    Naby Keita (Liverpool) - £120,000. AFP
  • Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea) - £120,000. EPA
    Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea) - £120,000. EPA
  • Rodri (Manchester City) - £121,154. EPA
    Rodri (Manchester City) - £121,154. EPA
  • Kasper Schmeichel (Leicester City) - £130,000. AFP
    Kasper Schmeichel (Leicester City) - £130,000. AFP
  • Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace) - £130,000. EPA
    Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace) - £130,000. EPA
  • Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City) - £140,000. EPA
    Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City) - £140,000. EPA
  • Kai Havertz (Chelsea) - £140,000. EPA
    Kai Havertz (Chelsea) - £140,000. EPA
  • James Milner (Liverpool) - £140,000. AFP
    James Milner (Liverpool) - £140,000. AFP
  • Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur) - £140,000. Reuters
    Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur) - £140,000. Reuters
  • Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) - £140,000. AFP
    Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) - £140,000. AFP
  • Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) - £140,000. Reuters
    Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) - £140,000. Reuters
  • N'Golo Kante (Chelsea) - £144,231. Reuters
    N'Golo Kante (Chelsea) - £144,231. Reuters
  • Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea) - £145,000. Reuters
    Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea) - £145,000. Reuters
  • Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) - £150,000. EPA
    Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) - £150,000. EPA
  • Luke Shaw (Manchester United) - £150,000. AFP
    Luke Shaw (Manchester United) - £150,000. AFP
  • Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea) - £150,000. EPA
    Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea) - £150,000. EPA
  • Fernandinho (Manchester City) - £150,000. AFP
    Fernandinho (Manchester City) - £150,000. AFP
  • Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) - £158,654. AFP
    Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) - £158,654. AFP
  • Juan Mata (Manchester United) - £160,000. Getty Images
    Juan Mata (Manchester United) - £160,000. Getty Images
  • Timo Werner (Chelsea) - £170,000. EPA
    Timo Werner (Chelsea) - £170,000. EPA
  • Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) - £180,000. Reuters
    Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) - £180,000. Reuters
  • Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) - £180,000. EPA
    Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) - £180,000. EPA
  • Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) - £180,000. AFP
    Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) - £180,000. AFP
  • Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal) - £182,063. Reuters
    Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal) - £182,063. Reuters
  • Harry Maguire (Manchester United) - £189,904. Reuters
    Harry Maguire (Manchester United) - £189,904. Reuters
  • Ben Chilwell (Chelsea) - £190,000. EPA
    Ben Chilwell (Chelsea) - £190,000. EPA
  • Thiago Alcantara (Liverpool) - £192,308. AFP
    Thiago Alcantara (Liverpool) - £192,308. AFP
  • Willian (Arsenal) - £192,308. Reuters
    Willian (Arsenal) - £192,308. Reuters
  • Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) - £200,000. EPA
    Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) - £200,000. EPA
  • Tanguy Ndombele (Tottenham Hotspur) - £200,000. EPA
    Tanguy Ndombele (Tottenham Hotspur) - £200,000. EPA
  • Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) - £200,000. EPA
    Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) - £200,000. EPA
  • Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) - £200,000. EPA
    Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) - £200,000. EPA
  • Edinson Cavani (Manchester United) - £210,000. EPA
    Edinson Cavani (Manchester United) - £210,000. EPA
  • Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) - £230,135. Reuters
    Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) - £230,135. Reuters
  • Anthony Martial (Manchester United) - £250,000.. AFP
    Anthony Martial (Manchester United) - £250,000.. AFP
  • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal) - £250,000. Reuters
    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal) - £250,000. Reuters
  • Thomas Partey (Arsenal) - £250,000. Reuters
    Thomas Partey (Arsenal) - £250,000. Reuters
  • Paul Pogba (Manchester United) - £290,000. EPA
    Paul Pogba (Manchester United) - £290,000. EPA
  • Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) - £300,000. EPA
    Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) - £300,000. EPA
  • Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City) - £350,000. EPA
    Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City) - £350,000. EPA
  • Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea was the Premier League's best-paid player in 2019/29, according to Spotrac, pocketing £375,000 a week. But who takes home more in their weekly pay packet this season? Reuters
    Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea was the Premier League's best-paid player in 2019/29, according to Spotrac, pocketing £375,000 a week. But who takes home more in their weekly pay packet this season? Reuters
  • Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur - on loan from Real Madrid) - £600,000. Tottenham reportedly pay as much as half of Bale's weekly wages. AFP
    Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur - on loan from Real Madrid) - £600,000. Tottenham reportedly pay as much as half of Bale's weekly wages. AFP

The 60 highest paid Premier League players


Steve Luckings
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Manchester United goalkeeper took home the most wages in the Premier League in 2019/20, but is the Spaniard still English football's best-paid player?

Gareth Bale joined Tottenham on a season-long loan from Real Madrid at the start of the 2020/21 season - and the Welshman does not come cheap!

You can see the 60 highest-paid players in the Premier League and their weekly salaries for the 2020/21 season, according to Spotrac, an online sports team and player contract website, in the photo gallery above.

To move on to the next image, click on the arrows, or if you're using a mobile device, simply swipe.

You can also scroll down to see a summary of the top 10 highest paid Premier League players and the full list of the 62 highest paid players, ranked in order.

Who is the Premier League's highest paid player?

Gareth Bale is by far the best-paid player in the Premier League, with the Tottenham Hotspur forward earning a weekly salary of £600,000 a week, according to Spotrac.

The Wales international is on a season-long loan from Real Madrid, with Tottenham reported to be paying as much as half of his salary with the Spanish club.

The top 10 highest paid EPL players in 2020 - 2021:

1. Gareth Bale – Tottenham Hotspur, £600,000 per week

2. David de Gea – Manchester United, £375,000 per week

3. Kevin de Bruyne – Manchester City, £350,000 per week

4. Raheem Sterling – Manchester City, £300,000 per week

5. Paul Pogba – Manchester United, £290,000 per week

6. Thomas Partey – Arsenal, £250,000 per week

7. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Arsenal, £250,000 per week

8. Anthony Martial – Manchester United, £250,000 per week

9. Sergio Aguero – Manchester City, £230,135 per week

10. Edinson Cavani – Manchester United, £210,000 per week

The full list of the Premier League's 60 highest paid players:

1. Gareth Bale

Tottenham Hotspur, on loan from Real Madrid, £600,00 (per week). Tottenham reportedly pay as much as half of Bale's weekly wages

2. David de Gea

Manchester United, £375,000. The goalkeeper was the Premier League's best-paid player in 2019/20, according to Spotrac.

3. Kevin de Bruyne

Manchester City, £350,000. The Belgian midfielder was named PFA Player of the Year in 2019/20 despite City finishing second in the Premier League.

4. Raheem Sterling

Manchester City, £300,000. The English forward has scored more than 100 goals for City since joining from Liverpool in 2015.

5. Paul Pogba

Manchester United, £290,000. The French World Cup winner has been continually linked with a move away from Old Trafford since rejoining in what was then a world record €105 million.

6. Thomas Partey

Arsenal, £250,000. The Ghanian international joined the Gunners at the start of the 2020/21 season from Spanish club Atletico Madrid for a fee of £45 million.

7. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Arsenal, £250,000. The Gabon star signed a bumper new three-year contract with the Gunners in September 2020.

8. Anthony Martial

Manchester United, £250,000. The French forward has made more than 250 United appearances since joining from Monaco as a teenager in 2015.

9. Sergio Aguero

Manchester City, £230,135. City's record goalscorer has endured an injury and Covid-hit campaign.

10. Edinson Cavani

Manchester United, £210,000. Signed on a free transfer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain after seven trophy-laden years at the French club.

11. Harry Kane

Tottenham Hotspur, £200,000. Only Jimmy Greaves is ahead of Kane in the list of Spurs' all-time goalscorers now. Few would bet against the Englishman surpassing Greaves' total of 220.

12. Mohamed Salah

Liverpool, £200,000. The Egyptian has been a sensation of Merseyside since joining from Roma in 2017, helping Liverpool win the Champions League and Premier League.

13. Tanguy Ndombele

Tottenham Hotspur, £200,000. After a difficult first season at Spurs, the French midfielder is fast establishing himself as one of the Premier League's most skillful players.

14. Marcus Rashford

Manchester United, £200,000. The England striker is known as much now for his political activism, helping to feed hungry children in the UK, as he is for his goalscoring exploits.

15. Willian

Arsenal, £192,308. The Brazilian signed a three-year contract with the Gunners after leaving Chelsea at the end of the 2019/20 campaign.

16. Thiago Alcantara

Liverpool, £192,308. The Spaniard signed for the Premier League champions on a free transfer after helping Bayern Munich to win a treble of league, cup and Champions League in 2020.

17. Ben Chilwell

Chelsea, £190,000. England left-back joined Chelsea for a reported fee of £45 million from Leicester City before the start of the 2020/21 season.

18. Harry Maguire

Manchester United, £189,904. Became the world's most expensive defender when joining United in 2019 for a fee of $97 million.

19. Alexandre Lacazette

Arsenal, £182,063. The Frenchman has scored more than 50 goals since his big-money move from Lyon in 2017 despite being in and out of the side under a succession of managers.

20. Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool, £180,000. Previously the world's most expensive defender, the Dutchman was immovable as Liverpool romped to the 2020 Premier League title, their first top-flight championship in 30 years.

21. Roberto Firmino

Liverpool, £180,000. The Brazilian forward is part of Liverpool's 'Fab three' frontline alongside Salah and Sadio Mane.

22. Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United, £180,000. The Portuguese playmaker has transformed the fortunes of Manchester United since joining in January 2020 from Sporting.

23. Timo Werner

Chelsea, £170,000. Much was expected of the Germany international after a prolific spell at RB Leipzig. Has struggled after a promising start in West London, though.

24. Juan Mata

Manchester United, £160,000. The Spanish schemer is very much on the periphery at Old Trafford these days.

25. Christian Pulisic

Chelsea, £158,654. Enjoyed a superb end to the 2019/20 campaign but injury has hampered his playing time this term.

26. Fernandinho

Manchester City, £150,000. The Brazilian enforcer has lost his role anchoring the City midfielder due to the emergence of Rodri.

27. Kepa Arrizabalaga

Chelsea, £150,000. The world's most expensive goalkeeper is now second choice at Stamford Bridge behind Edouard Mendy.

28. Luke Shaw

Manchester United, £150,000. Never seemed to win over Jose Mourinho but has re-established himself as one of Ebngland's best full-backs under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

29. Bernardo Silva

Manchester City, £150,000. The Portuguese can operate in a variety of positions and is often one of the first names on the team sheet at City.

30. Cesar Azpilicueta

Chelsea, £145,000. The dependable Spaniard is able to operate anywhere across the back line.

31. N'Golo Kante

Chelsea, £144,231. The French midfielder is arguably the best box-to-box midfielder on the planet.

32. Jamie Vardy

Leicester City, £140,000. The prolific striker has scored more than 100 Premier League goals for Leicester in the Premier League.

33. Jordan Henderson

Liverpool, £140,000. Asked to fill in at centre-back as Liverpool's injury crisis at centre-back hampered their title defence.

34. Son Heung-min

Tottenham Hotspur, £140,000. The highest-scoring South Korean in Premier League history. Has formed a formidable partnership with Kane.

35. James Milner

Liverpool, £140,000. Mr Reliable for Liverpool. Used mostly as a substitute this campaign.

36. Kai Havertz

Chelsea, £140,000. Signed to much fanfare by Chelsea but the German has struggled to establish himself a s a first-team regular during his debut campaign.

37. Ilkay Gundogan

Manchester City, £140,000. One of the most underrated players around. Has stepped in to fill the creative and goalscoring void left by Kevin de Bruyne in 2020/21.

38. Wilfried Zaha

Crystal Palace, £130,000. The Eagles' talisman is enjoying one of his most prolific campaigns in the Premier League.

39. Kasper Schmeichel

Leicester City, £130,000. One of only two father-sons (Ian Wright and Shawn Wright-Phillips are the other) to win the Premier League title.

40. Rodri

Manchester City, £121,154. The young Spaniard has an old head and his form was enough to dislodge City mainstay Fernandinho.

41. Callum Hudson-Odoi

Chelsea, £120,000. Made a promising start to life in the top tier before suffering an Achilles injury that sidelined him for months. Starting to show his true form again.

42. Naby Keita

Liverpool, £120,000. Liverpool won the race to sign the highly-rated Guinean in 2018 but injuries means the Kop are yet to see the best of the African powerhouse on a regular basis.

43. Aymeric Laporte

Manchester City, £120,000. Could vie for the title of best centre-back behind Van Dijk before a serious injury curtailed his z2019/20 campaign. Has found game time hard to come by this season.

44. Victor Lindelof

Manchester United, £120,000. Steady is unspectacular Swede is one of United's most reliable performers.

45. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Liverpool, £120,000. Joined on a free transfer from Arsenal in 2017 but much like his time in North London the England midfielder has been dogged by injuries.

46. Donny van de Beek

Manchester United, £120,000. Proved at Ajax he is one of the most creative midfielders in Europe but is yet to stamp his mark at OId Trafford.

47. Riyad Mahrez

Manchester City, £120,000. The Algerian winger has arguably the best first touch in world football. Chips in with his fair share of goals too.

48. Fred

Manchester United, £120,000. The Brazilian took time to settle in England but has shown he is up to the physical demands of the game.

49. Yerry Mina

Everton, £120,000. The Colombian centre-back celebrates winning a tackle like most players celebrate scoring a goal.

50. Nemanja Matic

Manchester United, £120,000. The Serb's experience and assuredness on the ball make him a huge asset.

51. Christian Benteke

Crystal Palace, £120,000. The big Belgian often finds himself playing second fiddle to other strikers at Selhurst Park.

52. Bernard

Everton, £120,000. The Brazil winger has failed to cement a regular place at Goodison since joining from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2018.

53. Jack Grealish

Aston Villa, £120,000. A captain who leads by example. Finally gaining international re3cognition by England for his consistent performances.

54. Ruben Dias

Manchester City, £115,385. Can easily make a claim to be the signing of 2020/21 in the Premier League and for helping John Stones rediscover his best form.

55. Andriy Yarmolenko

West Ham, £115,000. The Ukraine forward often cuts a frustrated figure warming the West Ham bench.

56. Andre Gomes

Everton, £112,212. Portuguese midfielder has struggled to show his best form since recovering from a broken ankle.

57. Jorginho

Chelsea, £110,000. A faourite under Maurizio Sarri, used sparingly under Frank Lampard, the Italy international is once again back in favour at Stamford Bridge under Thomas Tuchel.

58. Olivier Giroud

Chelsea, £110,000. French striker proved he can still operate at the top level with four goals in one Champions League match against Sevilla.

59. Kyle Walker

Manchester City, £110,000. A one-man defender-cum-winger down City's right-hand side.

60. Thiago Silva

Chelsea, £110,000. The Brazilian has shown he has lost none of his class despite his advancing years after joining on a free from PSG.

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Indoor cricket in a nutshell
Indoor Cricket World Cup - Sept 16-20, Insportz, Dubai

16 Indoor cricket matches are 16 overs per side
8 There are eight players per team
9 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
4 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
C Side nets between halfway and the bowlers end: 2 runs
D Back net: 4 runs on the bounce, 6 runs on the full

Europe’s rearming plan
  • Suspend strict budget rules to allow member countries to step up defence spending
  • Create new "instrument" providing €150 billion of loans to member countries for defence investment
  • Use the existing EU budget to direct more funds towards defence-related investment
  • Engage the bloc's European Investment Bank to drop limits on lending to defence firms
  • Create a savings and investments union to help companies access capital

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.”

Tips from the expert

Dobromir Radichkov, chief data officer at dubizzle and Bayut, offers a few tips for UAE residents looking to earn some cash from pre-loved items.

  1. Sellers should focus on providing high-quality used goods at attractive prices to buyers.
  2. It’s important to use clear and appealing photos, with catchy titles and detailed descriptions to capture the attention of prospective buyers.
  3. Try to advertise a realistic price to attract buyers looking for good deals, especially in the current environment where consumers are significantly more price-sensitive.
  4. Be creative and look around your home for valuable items that you no longer need but might be useful to others.
Emergency phone numbers in the UAE

Estijaba – 8001717 –  number to call to request coronavirus testing

Ministry of Health and Prevention – 80011111

Dubai Health Authority – 800342 – The number to book a free video or voice consultation with a doctor or connect to a local health centre

Emirates airline – 600555555

Etihad Airways – 600555666

Ambulance – 998

Knowledge and Human Development Authority – 8005432 ext. 4 for Covid-19 queries

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Engine 3.5L V6

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Power 410hp @ 7,000rpm

Torque 420Nm @ 3,500rpm

Fuel economy, combined 9.7L / 100km

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How to wear a kandura

Dos

  • Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion 
  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
  • Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work 
  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts 

  • Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal 
  • Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying

Leap of Faith

Michael J Mazarr

Public Affairs

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Navdeep Suri, India's Ambassador to the UAE

There has been a longstanding need from the Indian community to have a religious premises where they can practise their beliefs. Currently there is a very, very small temple in Bur Dubai and the community has outgrown this. So this will be a major temple and open to all denominations and a place should reflect India’s diversity.

It fits so well into the UAE’s own commitment to tolerance and pluralism and coming in the year of tolerance gives it that extra dimension.

What we will see on April 20 is the foundation ceremony and we expect a pretty broad cross section of the Indian community to be present, both from the UAE and abroad. The Hindu group that is building the temple will have their holiest leader attending – and we expect very senior representation from the leadership of the UAE.

When the designs were taken to the leadership, there were two clear options. There was a New Jersey model with a rectangular structure with the temple recessed inside so it was not too visible from the outside and another was the Neasden temple in London with the spires in its classical shape. And they said: look we said we wanted a temple so it should look like a temple. So this should be a classical style temple in all its glory.

It is beautifully located - 30 minutes outside of Abu Dhabi and barely 45 minutes to Dubai so it serves the needs of both communities.

This is going to be the big temple where I expect people to come from across the country at major festivals and occasions.

It is hugely important – it will take a couple of years to complete given the scale. It is going to be remarkable and will contribute something not just to the landscape in terms of visual architecture but also to the ethos. Here will be a real representation of UAE’s pluralism.

Brief scores:

Toss: Nepal, chose to field

UAE 153-6: Shaiman (59), Usman (30); Regmi 2-23

Nepal 132-7: Jora 53 not out; Zahoor 2-17

Result: UAE won by 21 runs

Series: UAE lead 1-0

Result

Crystal Palace 0 Manchester City 2

Man City: Jesus (39), David Silva (41)

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

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction

Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.

Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.

Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.

Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.

Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.

What are the guidelines?

Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.

Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.

Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.

Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.

Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.

Source: American Paediatric Association
Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

UAE SQUAD

 

Goalkeepers: Ali Khaseif, Fahad Al Dhanhani, Mohammed Al Shamsi, Adel Al Hosani

Defenders: Bandar Al Ahbabi, Shaheen Abdulrahman, Walid Abbas, Mahmoud Khamis, Mohammed Barghash, Khalifa Al Hammadi, Hassan Al Mahrami, Yousef Jaber, Mohammed Al Attas

Midfielders: Ali Salmeen, Abdullah Ramadan, Abdullah Al Naqbi, Majed Hassan, Abdullah Hamad, Khalfan Mubarak, Khalil Al Hammadi, Tahnoun Al Zaabi, Harib Abdallah, Mohammed Jumah

Forwards: Fabio De Lima, Caio Canedo, Ali Saleh, Ali Mabkhout, Sebastian Tagliabue

Our legal consultant

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants

Gothia Cup 2025

4,872 matches 

1,942 teams

116 pitches

76 nations

26 UAE teams

15 Lebanese teams

2 Kuwaiti teams

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 biog

Family: Parents and four sisters

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing at American University of Sharjah

A self-confessed foodie, she enjoys trying out new cuisines, her current favourite is the poke superfood bowls

Likes reading: autobiographies and fiction

Favourite holiday destination: Italy

Posts information about challenges, events, runs in other emirates on the group's Instagram account @Anagowrunning

Has created a database of Emirati and GCC sportspeople on Instagram @abeermk, highlight: Athletes

Apart from training, also talks to women about nutrition, healthy lifestyle, diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure

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Manchester United 2
Smalling (28'), Lukaku (70')

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PROFILE OF INVYGO

Started: 2018

Founders: Eslam Hussein and Pulkit Ganjoo

Based: Dubai

Sector: Transport

Size: 9 employees

Investment: $1,275,000

Investors: Class 5 Global, Equitrust, Gulf Islamic Investments, Kairos K50 and William Zeqiri

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

Best Academy: Ajax and Benfica

Best Agent: Jorge Mendes

Best Club : Liverpool   

 Best Coach: Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)  

 Best Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker

 Best Men’s Player: Cristiano Ronaldo

 Best Partnership of the Year Award by SportBusiness: Manchester City and SAP

 Best Referee: Stephanie Frappart

Best Revelation Player: Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid and Portugal)

Best Sporting Director: Andrea Berta (Atletico Madrid)

Best Women's Player:  Lucy Bronze

Best Young Arab Player: Achraf Hakimi

 Kooora – Best Arab Club: Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

 Kooora – Best Arab Player: Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al-Nassr FC, Saudi Arabia)

 Player Career Award: Miralem Pjanic and Ryan Giggs

West Asia Premiership

Dubai Hurricanes 58-10 Dubai Knights Eagles

Dubai Tigers 5-39 Bahrain

Jebel Ali Dragons 16-56 Abu Dhabi Harlequins

Desert Warrior

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley

Director: Rupert Wyatt

Rating: 3/5

Classification of skills

A worker is categorised as skilled by the MOHRE based on nine levels given in the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) issued by the International Labour Organisation. 

A skilled worker would be someone at a professional level (levels 1 – 5) which includes managers, professionals, technicians and associate professionals, clerical support workers, and service and sales workers.

The worker must also have an attested educational certificate higher than secondary or an equivalent certification, and earn a monthly salary of at least Dh4,000. 

Healthy tips to remember

Here, Dr Mohamed El Abiary, paediatric consultant at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, shares some advice for parents whose children are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan:

Gradual fasting and golden points - For children under the age of 10, follow a step-by-step approach to fasting and don't push them beyond their limits. Start with a few hours fasting a day and increase it to a half fast and full fast when the child is ready. Every individual's ability varies as per the age and personal readiness. You could introduce a points system that awards the child and offers them encouragement when they make progress with the amount of hours they fast

Why fast? - Explain to your child why they are fasting. By shedding light on the importance of abstaining from food and drink, children may feel more encouraged to give it there all during the observance period. It is also a good opportunity to teach children about controlling urges, doing good for others and instilling healthy food habits

Sleep and suhoor - A child needs adequate sleep every night - at least eight hours. Make sure to set a routine early bedtime so he/she has sufficient time to wake up for suhoor, which is an essential meal at the beginning of the day

Good diet - Nutritious food is crucial to ensuring a healthy Ramadan for children. They must refrain from eating too much junk food as well as canned goods and snacks and drinks high in sugar. Foods that are rich in nutrients, vitamins and proteins, like fruits, fresh meats and vegetables, make for a good balanced diet

Ziina users can donate to relief efforts in Beirut

Ziina users will be able to use the app to help relief efforts in Beirut, which has been left reeling after an August blast caused an estimated $15 billion in damage and left thousands homeless. Ziina has partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to raise money for the Lebanese capital, co-founder Faisal Toukan says. “As of October 1, the UNHCR has the first certified badge on Ziina and is automatically part of user's top friends' list during this campaign. Users can now donate any amount to the Beirut relief with two clicks. The money raised will go towards rebuilding houses for the families that were impacted by the explosion.”

RESULTS

Bantamweight: Victor Nunes (BRA) beat Azizbek Satibaldiev (KYG). Round 1 KO

Featherweight: Izzeddin Farhan (JOR) beat Ozodbek Azimov (UZB). Round 1 rear naked choke

Middleweight: Zaakir Badat (RSA) beat Ercin Sirin (TUR). Round 1 triangle choke

Featherweight: Ali Alqaisi (JOR) beat Furkatbek Yokubov (UZB). Round 1 TKO

Featherweight: Abu Muslim Alikhanov (RUS) beat Atabek Abdimitalipov (KYG). Unanimous decision

Catchweight 74kg: Mirafzal Akhtamov (UZB) beat Marcos Costa (BRA). Split decision

Welterweight: Andre Fialho (POR) beat Sang Hoon-yu (KOR). Round 1 TKO

Lightweight: John Mitchell (IRE) beat Arbi Emiev (RUS). Round 2 RSC (deep cuts)

Middleweight: Gianni Melillo (ITA) beat Mohammed Karaki (LEB)

Welterweight: Handesson Ferreira (BRA) beat Amiran Gogoladze (GEO). Unanimous decision

Flyweight (Female): Carolina Jimenez (VEN) beat Lucrezia Ria (ITA), Round 1 rear naked choke

Welterweight: Daniel Skibinski (POL) beat Acoidan Duque (ESP). Round 3 TKO

Lightweight: Martun Mezhlumyan (ARM) beat Attila Korkmaz (TUR). Unanimous decision

Bantamweight: Ray Borg (USA) beat Jesse Arnett (CAN). Unanimous decision

The specs
 
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
The specs: 2018 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Price, base / as tested Dh99,000 / Dh132,000

Engine 3.6L V6

Transmission: Six-speed automatic

Power 275hp @ 6,000rpm

Torque 350Nm @ 3,700rpm

Fuel economy combined 12.2L / 100km

In-demand jobs and monthly salaries
  • Technology expert in robotics and automation: Dh20,000 to Dh40,000 
  • Energy engineer: Dh25,000 to Dh30,000 
  • Production engineer: Dh30,000 to Dh40,000 
  • Data-driven supply chain management professional: Dh30,000 to Dh50,000 
  • HR leader: Dh40,000 to Dh60,000 
  • Engineering leader: Dh30,000 to Dh55,000 
  • Project manager: Dh55,000 to Dh65,000 
  • Senior reservoir engineer: Dh40,000 to Dh55,000 
  • Senior drilling engineer: Dh38,000 to Dh46,000 
  • Senior process engineer: Dh28,000 to Dh38,000 
  • Senior maintenance engineer: Dh22,000 to Dh34,000 
  • Field engineer: Dh6,500 to Dh7,500
  • Field supervisor: Dh9,000 to Dh12,000
  • Field operator: Dh5,000 to Dh7,000
Moonfall

Director: Rolan Emmerich

Stars: Patrick Wilson, Halle Berry

Rating: 3/5

Match info

Deccan Gladiators 87-8

Asif Khan 25, Dwayne Bravo 2-16

Maratha Arabians 89-2

Chadwick Walton 51 not out

Arabians won the final by eight wickets

Can NRIs vote in the election?

Indians residing overseas cannot cast their ballot abroad

Non-resident Indians or NRIs can vote only by going to a polling booth in their home constituency

There are about 3.1 million NRIs living overseas

Indians have urged political parties to extend the right to vote to citizens residing overseas

A committee of the Election Commission of India approved of proxy voting for non-resident Indians

Proxy voting means that a person can authorise someone residing in the same polling booth area to cast a vote on his behalf.

This option is currently available for the armed forces, police and government officials posted outside India

A bill was passed in the lower house of India’s parliament or the Lok Sabha to extend proxy voting to non-resident Indians

However, this did not come before the upper house or Rajya Sabha and has lapsed

The issue of NRI voting draws a huge amount of interest in India and overseas

Over the past few months, Indians have received messages on mobile phones and on social media claiming that NRIs can cast their votes online

The Election Commission of India then clarified that NRIs could not vote online

The Election Commission lodged a complaint with the Delhi Police asking it to clamp down on the people spreading misinformation

Real estate tokenisation project

Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.

The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.

Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.

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Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha

Starring: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shantanu Maheshwari, Jimmy Shergill, Saiee Manjrekar

Director: Neeraj Pandey

Rating: 2.5/5