Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed are welcomed to Doha by Qatar's Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed are welcomed to Doha by Qatar's Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
Qatar's former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with King Abdullah II of Jordan during the opening game between Qatar and Ecuador. AFP
Qatar's former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with King Abdullah II of Jordan during the opening game between Qatar and Ecuador. AFP
Emir Sheikh Tamim waves to the crowd as he arrives with Fifa president Gianni Infantino. AFP
Emir Sheikh Tamim waves to the crowd as he arrives with Fifa president Gianni Infantino. AFP
King Abdullah II of Jordan at the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony. Getty
King Abdullah II of Jordan at the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony. Getty
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi as they are welcomed by Emir Sheikh Tamim. AFP
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi as they are welcomed by Emir Sheikh Tamim. AFP
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Photo: Press Office of the Presidency of Turkey / AFP
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Photo: Press Office of the Presidency of Turkey / AFP

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Hamdan attend Fifa World Cup in Qatar

Dubai Ruler and Crown Prince welcomed to Doha for opening ceremony

The National

November 20, 2022

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, were at the World Cup's first game on Sunday evening.

They were welcomed to Doha by Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad, Deputy Ruler of Qatar.

Other guests included King Abullah II of Jordan and Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.

"On behalf of the UAE’s leadership and its people, Sheikh Mohammed congratulated Qatar’s leadership and its people on the successful inauguration of the mega event," state news agency Wam reported.

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"He said Qatar’s successful hosting of the tournament was an achievement for the Arab world in general and a valuable addition to the Gulf region’s sporting landscape. Sheikh Mohammed wished further progress and prosperity for Qatar."

Sheikh Mohammed was invited by the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The invitation "reflects the strong ties between the two nations and their peoples".

He was accompanied by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, chairman and chief executive of aviation giant Emirates Airline and Group, and Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs.

The opening ceremony of the Fifa World Cup 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor. PA
The opening ceremony of the Fifa World Cup 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor. PA
Fireworks explode during the show. Getty Images
Fireworks explode during the show. Getty Images
Mascots of former World Cups united. AP Photo
Mascots of former World Cups united. AP Photo
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim, centre, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, Jordan's King Abdullah II King of Jordan, left, and Fifa president Gianni Infantino, second right, at the opening ceremony. AFP
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim, centre, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, Jordan's King Abdullah II King of Jordan, left, and Fifa president Gianni Infantino, second right, at the opening ceremony. AFP
South Korean singer Jung Kook, centre, performs. AFP
South Korean singer Jung Kook, centre, performs. AFP
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group A football match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha. AFP
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group A football match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha. AFP
Singer Fahad Al-Kubaisi performs. Getty Images
Singer Fahad Al-Kubaisi performs. Getty Images
Performers welcomed the world during the opening ceremony. Reuters
Performers welcomed the world during the opening ceremony. Reuters
A giant inflatable emblem during the opening ceremony of the Fifa World Cup 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor City. PA
A giant inflatable emblem during the opening ceremony of the Fifa World Cup 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor City. PA
Performers during the opening ceremony. PA
Performers during the opening ceremony. PA
Morgan Freeman performs on stage. Getty Images
Morgan Freeman performs on stage. Getty Images
The performers opened the show. EPA
The performers opened the show. EPA
The Qatar World Cup opening ceremony. Reuters
The Qatar World Cup opening ceremony. Reuters
Dancers performing together. PA
Dancers performing together. PA
The opening ceremony before the Qatar versus Ecuador game. EPA
The opening ceremony before the Qatar versus Ecuador game. EPA
Former footballer Marcel Desailly holds the Fifa World Cup trophy ahead of the opening ceremony. AFP
Former footballer Marcel Desailly holds the Fifa World Cup trophy ahead of the opening ceremony. AFP
A young Qatar supporter at the stadium. EPA
A young Qatar supporter at the stadium. EPA
Ecuador fans in the stands before the opening ceremony of the Qatar World Cup. Reuters
Ecuador fans in the stands before the opening ceremony of the Qatar World Cup. Reuters
A dancer performs at sunset before the Fifa World Cup kicks off with a Group A match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. PA
A dancer performs at sunset before the Fifa World Cup kicks off with a Group A match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. PA
Fans record moments from the first match of Qatar 2022 inside the Al Bayt World Cup stadium. Reuters
Fans record moments from the first match of Qatar 2022 inside the Al Bayt World Cup stadium. Reuters
Performers outside the Al Bayt Stadium entertain the crowds before the Fifa World Cup 2022 Group A opening match between Qatar and Ecuador kicks off. EPA
Performers outside the Al Bayt Stadium entertain the crowds before the Fifa World Cup 2022 Group A opening match between Qatar and Ecuador kicks off. EPA
A Qatar fan wears his national colours outside the Al Bayt Stadium. Reuters
A Qatar fan wears his national colours outside the Al Bayt Stadium. Reuters
Fans arrive at the Al Bayt Stadium before the opening ceremony of the Qatar World Cup begins. Reuters
Fans arrive at the Al Bayt Stadium before the opening ceremony of the Qatar World Cup begins. Reuters
Qatar fans on rollerblades outside the Al Bayt Stadium. Reuters
Qatar fans on rollerblades outside the Al Bayt Stadium. Reuters
Ecuador fans on their way to watch the opening match of the Qatar World Cup 2022. Reuters
Ecuador fans on their way to watch the opening match of the Qatar World Cup 2022. Reuters
A performer with a replica World Cup before the Fifa World Cup Group A match gets under way at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. PA
A performer with a replica World Cup before the Fifa World Cup Group A match gets under way at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. PA
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Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km

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Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000

What the law says

Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.

“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.

“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”

If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.

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

RESULTS

Bantamweight: Jalal Al Daaja (JOR) beat Hamza Bougamza (MAR)

Catchweight 67kg: Mohamed El Mesbahi (MAR) beat Fouad Mesdari (ALG)

Lightweight: Abdullah Mohammed Ali (UAE) beat Abdelhak Amhidra (MAR)

Catchweight 73kg: Mosatafa Ibrahim Radi (PAL) beat Yazid Chouchane (ALG)

Middleweight: Yousri Belgaroui (TUN) beat Badreddine Diani (MAR)

Catchweight 78KG: Rashed Dawood (UAE) beat Adnan Bushashy (ALG)

Middleweight: Sallah-Eddine Dekhissi (MAR) beat Abdel Enam (EGY)

Catchweight 65kg: Yanis Ghemmouri (ALG) beat Rachid Hazoume (MAR)

Lightweight: Mohammed Yahya (UAE) beat Azouz Anwar (EGY)

Catchweight 79kg: Souhil Tahiri (ALG) beat Omar Hussein (PAL)

Middleweight: Tarek Suleiman (SYR) beat Laid Zerhouni (ALG)

Updated: November 20, 2022, 5:33 PM`
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