Al Ahli's Ismail Al Hammadi, centre, is being sought after by Al Jazira. Pawan Singh / The National
Al Ahli's Ismail Al Hammadi, centre, is being sought after by Al Jazira. Pawan Singh / The National

Transfer round-up: Al Ahli forward is prime Emirati target for Al Jazira



Al Jazira are ready to spend big as they look to strengthen their squad with Emirati signings for the 2014/15 Arabian Gulf League season under new coach Eric Gerets.

They have made a formal bid to sign Ismail Al Hammadi, the UAE international and Al Ahli forward in what is said would be one of the biggest deals for an Emirati player.

Al Hammadi, winner of the AGL’s Player of the Year award, had a key role in Ahli’s wins in the Arabian Gulf League and the Arabian Gulf Cup.

Jazira’s bid for Habib Fardan, another UAE international and Al Nasr midfielder, is likely to fall though after an official from the Dubai club said they did not want to sell. Jazira, however, said they were confident an agreement would be reached on Al Hammadi.

Meanwhile, Baniyas have signed Serbian Aleksander Ilic on a two-year deal for the first season of the Under 21 league, which replaces the reserve league from 2014/15.

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Temple numbers

Expected completion: 2022

Height: 24 meters

Ground floor banquet hall: 370 square metres to accommodate about 750 people

Ground floor multipurpose hall: 92 square metres for up to 200 people

First floor main Prayer Hall: 465 square metres to hold 1,500 people at a time

First floor terrace areas: 2,30 square metres  

Temple will be spread over 6,900 square metres

Structure includes two basements, ground and first floor 

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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

COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
 
Started: 2020
 
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
 
Based: Dubai, UAE
 
Sector: Entertainment 
 
Number of staff: 210 
 
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
The Sand Castle

Director: Matty Brown

Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea

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