Life-saving donations for Syrian refugees in Jordan

Syrian refugees in Jordan have received more than Dh734,000 in life-saving assistance. The donation was made by Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the wife of Sharjah's ruler, chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs and advocate for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Last Friday, the UNHCR announced that the total number of Syrian refugee children reached one million. It highlighted the need to provide urgent assistance for education and living conditions.

"Children make up more than half of the Syrian refugee population," said Imran Riza, the UNHCR's regional representative to the GCC.

"Most are living in very dire conditions and perhaps worst of all, their futures are very much in limbo."

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The line up

Friday: Giggs, Sho Madjozi and Masego

Saturday: Nas, Lion Bbae, Roxanne Shante and DaniLeigh

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UAE athletes heading to Paris 2024

Equestrian
Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi, Abdullah Al Marri, Omar Al Marzooqi, Salem Al Suwaidi, and Ali Al Karbi (four to be selected).
Judo
Men: Narmandakh Bayanmunkh (66kg), Nugzari Tatalashvili (81kg), Aram Grigorian (90kg), Dzhafar Kostoev (100kg), Magomedomar Magomedomarov (+100kg); women's Khorloodoi Bishrelt (52kg).

Cycling
Safia Al Sayegh (women's road race).

Swimming
Men: Yousef Rashid Al Matroushi (100m freestyle); women: Maha Abdullah Al Shehi (200m freestyle).

Athletics
Maryam Mohammed Al Farsi (women's 100 metres).

THREE POSSIBLE REPLACEMENTS

Khalfan Mubarak
The Al Jazira playmaker has for some time been tipped for stardom within UAE football, with Quique Sanchez Flores, his former manager at Al Ahli, once labelling him a “genius”. He was only 17. Now 23, Mubarak has developed into a crafty supplier of chances, evidenced by his seven assists in six league matches this season. Still to display his class at international level, though.

Rayan Yaslam
The Al Ain attacking midfielder has become a regular starter for his club in the past 15 months. Yaslam, 23, is a tidy and intelligent player, technically proficient with an eye for opening up defences. Developed while alongside Abdulrahman in the Al Ain first-team and has progressed well since manager Zoran Mamic’s arrival. However, made his UAE debut only last December.

Ismail Matar
The Al Wahda forward is revered by teammates and a key contributor to the squad. At 35, his best days are behind him, but Matar is incredibly experienced and an example to his colleagues. His ability to cope with tournament football is a concern, though, despite Matar beginning the season well. Not a like-for-like replacement, although the system could be adjusted to suit.