England's Bukayo Saka scores the third goal in the 3-0 World Cup Round of 16 win against Senegal at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. on December 4, 2022. PA
England's Bukayo Saka scores the third goal in the 3-0 World Cup Round of 16 win against Senegal at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. on December 4, 2022. PA
Bukayo Saka scores England's third goal. Getty
Bukayo Saka scores England's third goal. Getty
England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the third goal. PA
England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the third goal. PA
England's Harry Kane scores the second goal. PA
England's Harry Kane scores the second goal. PA
Harry Kane scores England's second goal. Getty
Harry Kane scores England's second goal. Getty
England's Harry Kane scores the second. AFP
England's Harry Kane scores the second. AFP
Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring the second goal. Getty
Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring the second goal. Getty
England's Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring the opening goal with Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka. PA
England's Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring the opening goal with Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka. PA
England's Jordan Henderson, left, scores their first goal. PA
England's Jordan Henderson, left, scores their first goal. PA
Jordan Henderson of England celebrates with teammate Jude Bellingham after scoring the opener. EPA
Jordan Henderson of England celebrates with teammate Jude Bellingham after scoring the opener. EPA
England's Jude Bellingham celebrates Jordan Henderson's opening goal. PA
England's Jude Bellingham celebrates Jordan Henderson's opening goal. PA
England's Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring their first goal with Jude Bellingham. AFP
England's Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring their first goal with Jude Bellingham. AFP
Jordan Henderson of England scores the first goal. Getty
Jordan Henderson of England scores the first goal. Getty
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saves from Senegal's Boulaye Dia. PA
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saves from Senegal's Boulaye Dia. PA
Senegal's Kalidou Koulibaly battles with England's Jude Bellingham. AFP
Senegal's Kalidou Koulibaly battles with England's Jude Bellingham. AFP
Ismaila Sarr of Senegal shoots past Jordan Pickford of England. Getty
Ismaila Sarr of Senegal shoots past Jordan Pickford of England. Getty
Ismaila Sarr of Senegal shoots just over the bar as Jordan Pickford of England dives. Getty
Ismaila Sarr of Senegal shoots just over the bar as Jordan Pickford of England dives. Getty
England's Phil Foden breaks with Senegal's Youssouf Sabaly in pursuit. AFP
England's Phil Foden breaks with Senegal's Youssouf Sabaly in pursuit. AFP
England's Jude Bellingham is challenged by Senegal's Youssouf Sabaly. PA
England's Jude Bellingham is challenged by Senegal's Youssouf Sabaly. PA
Kyle Walker of England jumps for the ball with Boulaye Dia of Senegal. Getty
Kyle Walker of England jumps for the ball with Boulaye Dia of Senegal. Getty
England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford makes a save. AP
England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford makes a save. AP
Referee Ivan Arcides Barton Cisneros changes the ball after it went flat. PA
Referee Ivan Arcides Barton Cisneros changes the ball after it went flat. PA
Senegal fans at Al Bayt Stadium. AP
Senegal fans at Al Bayt Stadium. AP
England's Phil Foden evades being tackled by Senegal's Youssouf Sabaly. PA
England's Phil Foden evades being tackled by Senegal's Youssouf Sabaly. PA
Harry Kane of England after being caught by Kalidou Koulibaly. Getty
Harry Kane of England after being caught by Kalidou Koulibaly. Getty
England's Jack Grealish and Senegal's Bamba Dieng battle. AP
England's Jack Grealish and Senegal's Bamba Dieng battle. AP
England's Harry Kane. Reuters
England's Harry Kane. Reuters
England's Jude Bellingham shakes hands with manager Gareth Southgate after being substituted. Reuters
England's Jude Bellingham shakes hands with manager Gareth Southgate after being substituted. Reuters
Senegal's Famara Diedhiou in action with England's Kyle Walker. Reuters
Senegal's Famara Diedhiou in action with England's Kyle Walker. Reuters

World Cup

England beat Senegal to set up World Cup quarter-final clash with holders France

Henderson, Kane and Saka on target for Three Lions in last-16 victory

The National

December 04, 2022

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England set up a mouthwatering World Cup quarter-final against reigning champions France as Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka struck against Senegal.

Playing in their first knockout match on the world stage since the agonising extra-time 2018 semi-final loss to Croatia, Gareth Southgate’s men showed their quality to progress in Qatar.

Kane became England’s highest ever scorer at major tournaments after Henderson opened the scoring, with Saka superbly wrapping up a comfortable 3-0 win in Sunday’s last-16 contest at Al Bayt Stadium.

The reward is a return to Al Khor for a crunch clash against France next Saturday as last year’s European Championship runners-up take on the World Cup holders.

Southgate’s side will need to take their performance up a level given some of the problems Africa Cup of Nations winners Senegal were able to cause in a first half that ended with a quick-fire England double.

Henderson was the unlikely man to open the scoring when coolly directing in the cutback from Jude Bellingham, who played a key role as England also scored with the final kick of the first half.

The 19-year-old led a brilliant breakaway that ended with Phil Foden playing on to 2018 Golden Boot winner Kane, who slammed home his first goal in Qatar to become the side’s eighth different goalscorer.

Saka joined Marcus Rashford – the man he replaced in the starting line-up on Sunday – on three goals at this World Cup and ended the contest when he delicately clipped the ball over Edouard Mendy early in the second half.

England were in cruise control from that point and Southgate rung the changes with progress assured to consecutive World Cup quarter-finals – something the national team last managed in 2002 and 2006.

After the game, Harry Kane said of England’s initial struggles to get into the match: “Really tough, you know, knockout games are never easy.

Wales 0 England 3 - player ratings

WALES RATINGS: Danny Ward – 5. Made an excellent early save from Rashford, sprinting from his line to block, but was later left to rue a costly mis-step before the Manchester United forward’s free-kick and found himself nutmegged for England’s third. Getty Images
WALES RATINGS: Danny Ward – 5. Made an excellent early save from Rashford, sprinting from his line to block, but was later left to rue a costly mis-step before the Manchester United forward’s free-kick and found himself nutmegged for England’s third. Getty Images
Neco Williams – 5. Reverted to full-back as Robert Page bolstered his defensive numbers, but was substituted with concussion shortly after the half-hour, having taken a powerful Rashford shot to the head. AFP
Neco Williams – 5. Reverted to full-back as Robert Page bolstered his defensive numbers, but was substituted with concussion shortly after the half-hour, having taken a powerful Rashford shot to the head. AFP
Chris Mepham – 6. Impressive in the first half. Quick to sniff and snuff out danger whenever it developed in his vicinity, most notably closing down Foden to force the England man to blaze over. Overrun in the second half though, and perhaps slow to react to the turnover for England’s second. AP Photo
Chris Mepham – 6. Impressive in the first half. Quick to sniff and snuff out danger whenever it developed in his vicinity, most notably closing down Foden to force the England man to blaze over. Overrun in the second half though, and perhaps slow to react to the turnover for England’s second. AP Photo
Joe Rodon – 5. Solid enough in the opening 45 minutes as Wales remained low and compact, but his foul on Foden gave Rashford the half-chance to open the scoring from distance. Clashed heads with Callum Wilson just after the hour but kept going and denied Foden a late tap-in. Getty Images
Joe Rodon – 5. Solid enough in the opening 45 minutes as Wales remained low and compact, but his foul on Foden gave Rashford the half-chance to open the scoring from distance. Clashed heads with Callum Wilson just after the hour but kept going and denied Foden a late tap-in. Getty Images
Ben Davies – 6. Returned to full-back on paper, but spent the majority of his time in a more central area. Caught in possession by Rashford for Foden’s killer second goal and soon departed injured – a sad end for one of Wales’ better performers at the tournament. Getty Images
Ben Davies – 6. Returned to full-back on paper, but spent the majority of his time in a more central area. Caught in possession by Rashford for Foden’s killer second goal and soon departed injured – a sad end for one of Wales’ better performers at the tournament. Getty Images
Joe Allen – 5. Restored to the starting lineup and provided a reliable screen in front of the defence while Wales defended in bulk. Almost capped his display with his side’s best efforts of the first half, but was unable to keep pace with the game as Southgate’s men stepped up through the gears. AFP
Joe Allen – 5. Restored to the starting lineup and provided a reliable screen in front of the defence while Wales defended in bulk. Almost capped his display with his side’s best efforts of the first half, but was unable to keep pace with the game as Southgate’s men stepped up through the gears. AFP
Ethan Ampadu – 6. A more disciplined performance than his showing against Iran. Provided strong defensive reinforcement in open play and showed good ambition and range with his passing. Moved to right-back after England had taken an unassailable lead. Getty Images
Ethan Ampadu – 6. A more disciplined performance than his showing against Iran. Provided strong defensive reinforcement in open play and showed good ambition and range with his passing. Moved to right-back after England had taken an unassailable lead. Getty Images
Daniel James – 4. Brought in on the right side of attack to provide killer pace on the counter, but Wales were unable to get him into the game. Frustration crept into his performance and he picked up a booking for a late foul on Stones. Came close with a curling cross-shot early in the second half. AP Photo
Daniel James – 4. Brought in on the right side of attack to provide killer pace on the counter, but Wales were unable to get him into the game. Frustration crept into his performance and he picked up a booking for a late foul on Stones. Came close with a curling cross-shot early in the second half. AP Photo
Aaron Ramsey – 4. Curbed his creative influence to stifle Declan Rice to good effect in the first half, but had to show more ambition after England’s quickfire double strike. Guilty of a nasty challenge on Henderson which prompted a deserved booking. Getty Images
Aaron Ramsey – 4. Curbed his creative influence to stifle Declan Rice to good effect in the first half, but had to show more ambition after England’s quickfire double strike. Guilty of a nasty challenge on Henderson which prompted a deserved booking. Getty Images
Gareth Bale – 3. His low-key outing against Iran continued with another marginalised performance. Never looked like sprinkling stardust on the occasion. Barely involved in play and only lasted until half time before being hooked as Wales reshuffled. Getty Images
Gareth Bale – 3. His low-key outing against Iran continued with another marginalised performance. Never looked like sprinkling stardust on the occasion. Barely involved in play and only lasted until half time before being hooked as Wales reshuffled. Getty Images
Kieffer Moore – 5. Totally isolated in the first period as Wales spent the vast majority on defensive duties. Left chasing shadows and had to drop deeper to get a sniff of the action. Doing so resulted in a deflected long-ranger which Pickford did well to turn away. Never gave in. EPA
Kieffer Moore – 5. Totally isolated in the first period as Wales spent the vast majority on defensive duties. Left chasing shadows and had to drop deeper to get a sniff of the action. Doing so resulted in a deflected long-ranger which Pickford did well to turn away. Never gave in. EPA
SUBS: Connor Roberts (Neco Williams, 36) – 4. Dropped after a lacklustre showing against Iran, but introduced before half time in place of the stricken Williams. Struggled in the face of England’s pacier opening to the second half as Rashford ran riot. AP Photo
SUBS: Connor Roberts (Neco Williams, 36) – 4. Dropped after a lacklustre showing against Iran, but introduced before half time in place of the stricken Williams. Struggled in the face of England’s pacier opening to the second half as Rashford ran riot. AP Photo
Brennan Johnson (Gareth Bale, half time) – 5. Added more presence than Bale, but only just. Wales struggled to get him involved in the game as England comfortably wrested control. Getty Images
Brennan Johnson (Gareth Bale, half time) – 5. Added more presence than Bale, but only just. Wales struggled to get him involved in the game as England comfortably wrested control. Getty Images
Joe Morrell (Ben Davies, 59) – 5. Joined Joe Allen in a midfield reshuffle but Wales no longer had a foothold in the game. His thankless task became damage limitation. Getty Images
Joe Morrell (Ben Davies, 59) – 5. Joined Joe Allen in a midfield reshuffle but Wales no longer had a foothold in the game. His thankless task became damage limitation. Getty Images
Harry Wilson (Daniel James, 77) – N/A. Entered the fray long after it had been decided. Had one effort from a free-kick but thudded it against the defensive wall. EPA
Harry Wilson (Daniel James, 77) – N/A. Entered the fray long after it had been decided. Had one effort from a free-kick but thudded it against the defensive wall. EPA
Rubin Colwill (Joe Allen, 81) – N/A. A late introduction in place of the injured Allen, but had no time at all to get involved. Smashed one speculative effort well over the bar. AFP
Rubin Colwill (Joe Allen, 81) – N/A. A late introduction in place of the injured Allen, but had no time at all to get involved. Smashed one speculative effort well over the bar. AFP
ENGLAND RATINGS: Jordan Pickford 7 - Save in 55th minute after a shot was deflected off Harry Maguire. Another clean sheet. Getty Images
ENGLAND RATINGS: Jordan Pickford 7 - Save in 55th minute after a shot was deflected off Harry Maguire. Another clean sheet. Getty Images
Kyle Walker 7 - Important minutes for a player who has been short of match fitness since he hasn’t played for two months. Passed the test. AFP
Kyle Walker 7 - Important minutes for a player who has been short of match fitness since he hasn’t played for two months. Passed the test. AFP
John Stones 8 - Stayed on his feet and always in control – like when Moore faced him with an 87th minute chance. Missed a sitter at the end. Getty Images
John Stones 8 - Stayed on his feet and always in control – like when Moore faced him with an 87th minute chance. Missed a sitter at the end. Getty Images
Harry Maguire 7 - A second clean sheet, Maguire is of the view that tight defences go a long way to winning trophies. Solid. Again. More touches than anyone on the pitch. AFP
Harry Maguire 7 - A second clean sheet, Maguire is of the view that tight defences go a long way to winning trophies. Solid. Again. More touches than anyone on the pitch. AFP
Luke Shaw 7 - A couple of key passes. No problems for him. AFP
Luke Shaw 7 - A couple of key passes. No problems for him. AFP
Declan Rice 6 - Smart interception to set up Rashford with a first-half chance, but not as involved as the other midfielders. Higher passing accuracy than any other player. Reuters
Declan Rice 6 - Smart interception to set up Rashford with a first-half chance, but not as involved as the other midfielders. Higher passing accuracy than any other player. Reuters
Jordan Henderson 7 - First England start since March and vocal throughout. Gareth Southgate used as many players as possible and it is working as England finished top of their group. AFP
Jordan Henderson 7 - First England start since March and vocal throughout. Gareth Southgate used as many players as possible and it is working as England finished top of their group. AFP
Jude Bellingham 7 - Beautiful flicks with Foden in England’s best first-half move. Shots, key and accurate passes, better than in the game against the USA. Such a mature player for his age. Such high energy levels, too. Getty Images
Jude Bellingham 7 - Beautiful flicks with Foden in England’s best first-half move. Shots, key and accurate passes, better than in the game against the USA. Such a mature player for his age. Such high energy levels, too. Getty Images
Phil Foden 7 - Started – as most England fans desired – for his 20th cap. Shot wide after 14 and bent a shot wide on 37 after a move where England cut through Wales. Not clinical enough to justify the clamour for his selection but improved and his goal was deserved. Getty Images
Phil Foden 7 - Started – as most England fans desired – for his 20th cap. Shot wide after 14 and bent a shot wide on 37 after a move where England cut through Wales. Not clinical enough to justify the clamour for his selection but improved and his goal was deserved. Getty Images
Marcus Rashford 9 - Had a first-half chance when he ran at the goalkeeper but failed to lift the ball over. Wonderful free-kick over the Welsh wall after 51 gave England the lead, then he won the ball back within a minute which led to the second. And he got the third, smashing it with his left foot. Getty Images
Marcus Rashford 9 - Had a first-half chance when he ran at the goalkeeper but failed to lift the ball over. Wonderful free-kick over the Welsh wall after 51 gave England the lead, then he won the ball back within a minute which led to the second. And he got the third, smashing it with his left foot. Getty Images
Harry Kane 8 - Went straight after Wales when England went ahead and was rewarded by getting the ball to set up Foden with a sweet low cross for England’s second. Pressed from the front. Three assists in the competition now. Getty Images
Harry Kane 8 - Went straight after Wales when England went ahead and was rewarded by getting the ball to set up Foden with a sweet low cross for England’s second. Pressed from the front. Three assists in the competition now. Getty Images
SUBS: Callum Wilson (On for Kane after 57) 7 - Lively shift and brought energy. PA
SUBS: Callum Wilson (On for Kane after 57) 7 - Lively shift and brought energy. PA
Trent Alexander-Arnold (On for Walker after 57) 6 - Key minutes for the Liverpool full-back. Getty Images
Trent Alexander-Arnold (On for Walker after 57) 6 - Key minutes for the Liverpool full-back. Getty Images
Kalvin Phillips (On for Rice after 57) 76 - Super ball forward to Rashford for England’s third goal. Getty Images
Kalvin Phillips (On for Rice after 57) 76 - Super ball forward to Rashford for England’s third goal. Getty Images
Kieran Trippier (On for Shaw after 65) 6 - Being rotated and it’s healthy that Southgate has options at full-back. Getty Images
Kieran Trippier (On for Shaw after 65) 6 - Being rotated and it’s healthy that Southgate has options at full-back. Getty Images
Jack Grealish (On for Rashford after 75) N/A - Got involved straight away. Getty Images
Jack Grealish (On for Rashford after 75) N/A - Got involved straight away. Getty Images

"We’ve shown great maturity throughout the tournament and three goals against a really good side is a credit to the boys. The mentality was top from the beginning and we took our chances when they came.

"We feel good, we’ve got good runners, good players and we’re solid at the back. Three clean sheets in a row is really important.”

Asked about notching his first goal of the tournament, Kane said: “The ball just sat up nicely and the connection was perfect. It was nice to see that one go in. I’m a striker so whenever I score, I’m happy.”

On the meeting with France, he said: “Really tough game but it will be a good battle.”

Phil Foden said of man of the match Jude Bellingham: “I don’t want to big him up too much because he’s still young but he’s one of the most gifted players I’ve ever seen.

"I don’t see a weakness in his game, I think he’s got everything and I’m sure he’s going to be the best midfielder in the world.”

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UAE squad

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UAE tour of Zimbabwe

All matches in Bulawayo
Friday, Sept 26 – First ODI
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Ballon d’Or (Men’s)
Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain / France)

Ballon d’Or Féminin (Women’s)
Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona / Spain)

Kopa Trophy (Best player under 21 – Men’s)
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona / Spain)

Best Young Women’s Player
Vicky López (Barcelona / Spain)

Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper – Men’s)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City / Italy)

Best Women’s Goalkeeper
Hannah Hampton (England / Aston Villa and Chelsea)

Men’s Coach of the Year
Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)

Women’s Coach of the Year
Sarina Wiegman (England)

On Women's Day
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The National's picks

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The flights

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The hotel

Rooms at the M Social Singapore cost from SG $179 (Dh488) per night including taxes.

The tour

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RESULTS

2.15pm: Al Marwan Group Holding – Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 (Dirt) 1,200m
Winner: SS Jalmod, Antonio Fresu (jockey), Ibrahim Al Hadhrami (trainer)

2.45pm: Sharjah Equine Hospital – Maiden (PA) Dh40,000 (D) 1,000m
Winner: Ghallieah, Sebastien Martino, Jean-Claude Pecout

3.15pm: Al Marwan Group Holding – Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 (D) 1,700m
Winner: Inthar, Saif Al Balushi, Khalifa Al Neyadi

3.45pm: Al Ain Stud Emirates Breeders Trophy – Conditions (PA) Dh50,000 (D) 1,700m
Winner: MH Rahal, Richard Mullen, Elise Jeanne

4.25pm: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Cup – Prestige Handicap (PA) Dh100,000 (D) 1,200m
Winner: JAP Aneed, Ray Dawson, Irfan Ellahi

4.45pm: Sharjah Equine Hospital – Handicap (TB) Dh40,000 (D) 1,200m
Winner: Edaraat, Antonio Fresu, Musabah Al Muhairi

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Transmission: six-speed manual

Power: 395bhp

Torque: 420Nm

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On sale: now

The lowdown

Rating: 4/5

The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm

Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh117,059

TEACHERS' PAY - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Pay varies significantly depending on the school, its rating and the curriculum. Here's a rough guide as of January 2021:

- top end schools tend to pay Dh16,000-17,000 a month - plus a monthly housing allowance of up to Dh6,000. These tend to be British curriculum schools rated 'outstanding' or 'very good', followed by American schools

- average salary across curriculums and skill levels is about Dh10,000, recruiters say

- it is becoming more common for schools to provide accommodation, sometimes in an apartment block with other teachers, rather than hand teachers a cash housing allowance

- some strong performing schools have cut back on salaries since the pandemic began, sometimes offering Dh16,000 including the housing allowance, which reflects the slump in rental costs, and sheer demand for jobs

- maths and science teachers are most in demand and some schools will pay up to Dh3,000 more than other teachers in recognition of their technical skills

- at the other end of the market, teachers in some Indian schools, where fees are lower and competition among applicants is intense, can be paid as low as Dh3,000 per month

- in Indian schools, it has also become common for teachers to share residential accommodation, living in a block with colleagues

Opening Rugby Championship fixtures: Games can be watched on OSN Sports
Saturday: Australia v New Zealand, Sydney, 1pm (UAE)
Sunday: South Africa v Argentina, Port Elizabeth, 11pm (UAE)

While you're here
On Women's Day
All about the Sevens

Cape Town Sevens on Saturday and Sunday: Pools A – South Africa, Kenya, France, Russia; B – New Zealand, Australia, Spain, United States; C – England, Scotland, Argentina, Uganda; D – Fiji, Samoa, Canada, Wales

HSBC World Sevens Series standing after first leg in Dubai 1 South Africa; 2 New Zealand; 3 England; 4 Fiji; 5 Australia; 6 Samoa; 7 Kenya; 8 Scotland; 9 France; 10 Spain; 11 Argentina; 12 Canada; 13 Wales; 14 Uganda; 15 United States; 16 Russia

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
The years Ramadan fell in May

1987

1954

1921

1888

War 2

Director: Ayan Mukerji

Stars: Hrithik Roshan, NTR, Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana

Rating: 2/5

Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis
On Women's Day
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UAE rugby in numbers

5 - Year sponsorship deal between Hesco and Jebel Ali Dragons

700 - Dubai Hurricanes had more than 700 playing members last season between their mini and youth, men's and women's teams

Dh600,000 - Dubai Exiles' budget for pitch and court hire next season, for their rugby, netball and cricket teams

Dh1.8m - Dubai Hurricanes' overall budget for next season

Dh2.8m - Dubai Exiles’ overall budget for next season

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BMW M5 specs

Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 petrol enging with additional electric motor

Power: 727hp

Torque: 1,000Nm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 10.6L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh650,000

While you're here
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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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
MOUNTAINHEAD REVIEW

Starring: Ramy Youssef, Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman

Director: Jesse Armstrong

Rating: 3.5/5

How much do leading UAE’s UK curriculum schools charge for Year 6?
  1. Nord Anglia International School (Dubai) – Dh85,032
  2. Kings School Al Barsha (Dubai) – Dh71,905
  3. Brighton College Abu Dhabi - Dh68,560
  4. Jumeirah English Speaking School (Dubai) – Dh59,728
  5. Gems Wellington International School – Dubai Branch – Dh58,488
  6. The British School Al Khubairat (Abu Dhabi) - Dh54,170
  7. Dubai English Speaking School – Dh51,269

*Annual tuition fees covering the 2024/2025 academic year

Kareem Shaheen on Canada
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Gifts exchanged
  • King Charles - replica of President Eisenhower Sword
  • Queen Camilla -  Tiffany & Co vintage 18-carat gold, diamond and ruby flower brooch
  • Donald Trump - hand-bound leather book with Declaration of Independence
  • Melania Trump - personalised Anya Hindmarch handbag
The Pope's itinerary

Sunday, February 3, 2019 - Rome to Abu Dhabi
1pm: departure by plane from Rome / Fiumicino to Abu Dhabi
10pm: arrival at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport


Monday, February 4
12pm: welcome ceremony at the main entrance of the Presidential Palace
12.20pm: visit Abu Dhabi Crown Prince at Presidential Palace
5pm: private meeting with Muslim Council of Elders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
6.10pm: Inter-religious in the Founder's Memorial


Tuesday, February 5 - Abu Dhabi to Rome
9.15am: private visit to undisclosed cathedral
10.30am: public mass at Zayed Sports City – with a homily by Pope Francis
12.40pm: farewell at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport
1pm: departure by plane to Rome
5pm: arrival at the Rome / Ciampino International Airport

Men's football draw

Group A: UAE, Spain, South Africa, Jamaica

Group B: Bangladesh, Serbia, Korea

Group C: Bharat, Denmark, Kenya, USA

Group D: Oman, Austria, Rwanda

Updated: December 04, 2022, 9:47 PM`
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