Zlatan Ibrahimovic still isn't lacking self belief
Never been shy has Zlatan - a fact that won't be lost on anyone who has read his thoroughly entertaining autobiography.
The Milan striker has often referred to himself as "God" on his social media, and he's been at it again, this time bringing his teammates into the action.
Given he has scored more than 350 league goals in a glittering career, he probably has a few useful words of advice. But over the years he's also shown how not to behave on a football pitch, with a dozen red cards during his career.
So, a perfect role model?
Marcus Rashford warms the heart
One of the stories of the summer has been the Manchester United striker's successful campaign for free school meals for deprived children in the UK to continue throughout the summer.
The 22-year-old overcame a tough childhood and revealed his family relied on free school meals.
The throwback image posted by the England star has further endeared him to the UK public.
Kevin de Bruyne is a red
Manchester City fell short of Premier League success this time around, as Liverpool were crowned champions.
But at least for midfield dynamo Kevin de Bruyne, there may have been slight consolation that the team who did win the title were once close to his heart as shown by this tweet which popped up again this week.
Of course, allegiances can change over the years - and De Bruyne has never been shy about his fondness for Liverpool.
As for his choice of Michael Owen, come on, it's Robbie Fowler all the way.
... it's KDB again
If he's seen wearing colours other than the blue of Manchester City (or red of Liverpool!) one day, how about the black and white of Newcastle United?
Steve Bruce would certainly like it, and let's be honest, which manager in the world wouldn't want the pass-master in their side?
It's also good to see a manager having a laugh, especially having just been dumped out of the FA Cup.
Queen Elizabeth is a Millwall fan
The cardboard fan cutouts are a good idea amid the empty stadiums. However, the concept has thrown up a few surprises in England.
First, there was former Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in attendance at Leeds United. And now the Queen has turned up at The Den - the home of second tier club Millwall, which is regarded as one of the more intimidating locations to experience the beautiful game.
Someone fetch her a half-time cuppa.
Carlo Ancelotti's name game at Everton
Even as a fan it can be hard these days to keep up with all of the comings and goings at some of the big clubs as they ship players out around the world on loan.
Shouldn't a manager know who he has at his disposal though?
Carlo Ancelotti has been in charge at Everton since December, so has had a full six months to get used to his squad. One name that escaped him was Luke Garbutt - a club stalwart of 11 years, who spent the current campaign on loan at Ipswich Town in the third tier.
To be fair to Ancelotti, Garbutt only made five Premier League appearances for Everton in more than a decade before his recent release.
What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE
Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.
Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.
Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.
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The winners
Fiction
- ‘Amreekiya’ by Lena Mahmoud
- ‘As Good As True’ by Cheryl Reid
The Evelyn Shakir Non-Fiction Award
- ‘Syrian and Lebanese Patricios in Sao Paulo’ by Oswaldo Truzzi; translated by Ramon J Stern
- ‘The Sound of Listening’ by Philip Metres
The George Ellenbogen Poetry Award
- ‘Footnotes in the Order of Disappearance’ by Fady Joudah
Children/Young Adult
- ‘I’ve Loved You Since Forever’ by Hoda Kotb
Education reform in Abu Dhabi
The emirate’s public education system has been in a constant state of change since the New School Model was launched in 2010 by the Abu Dhabi Education Council. The NSM, which is also known as the Abu Dhabi School Model, transformed the public school curriculum by introducing bilingual education starting with students from grades one to five. Under this new curriculum, the children spend half the day learning in Arabic and half in English – being taught maths, science and English language by mostly Western educated, native English speakers. The NSM curriculum also moved away from rote learning and required teachers to develop a “child-centered learning environment” that promoted critical thinking and independent learning. The NSM expanded by one grade each year and by the 2017-2018 academic year, it will have reached the high school level. Major reforms to the high school curriculum were announced in 2015. The two-stream curriculum, which allowed pupils to elect to follow a science or humanities course of study, was eliminated. In its place was a singular curriculum in which stem -- science, technology, engineering and maths – accounted for at least 50 per cent of all subjects. In 2016, Adec announced additional changes, including the introduction of two levels of maths and physics – advanced or general – to pupils in Grade 10, and a new core subject, career guidance, for grades 10 to 12; and a digital technology and innovation course for Grade 9. Next year, the focus will be on launching a new moral education subject to teach pupils from grades 1 to 9 character and morality, civic studies, cultural studies and the individual and the community.
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