Luke Donald, Captain of Team Europe, poses for a photograph with the Ryder Cup trophy. Getty Images
Luke Donald, Captain of Team Europe, poses for a photograph with the Ryder Cup trophy. Getty Images
Luke Donald, Captain of Team Europe, poses for a photograph with the Ryder Cup trophy. Getty Images
Luke Donald, Captain of Team Europe, poses for a photograph with the Ryder Cup trophy. Getty Images

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Luke Donald to stay on as European Ryder Cup captain

Englishman keeps job after dominant victory over Team USA in Rome

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November 29, 2023

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Luke Donald will captain Europe in the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York, Ryder Cup Europe have announced.

Donald has been reappointed after masterminding a commanding win in Rome earlier this year, after which Europe’s players immediately urged him to break with recent tradition and remain in charge for a second consecutive contest.

The 45-year-old becomes Europe’s first repeat captain since Bernard Gallacher performed the role in 1991, 1993 and 1995 and will bid to become only the second captain after Tony Jacklin in 1985 and 1987 to win home and away.

“I’m delighted and honoured to have been given the chance to lead Team Europe in the Ryder Cup once again,” said Donald, who was initially appointed for the 2023 edition after Henrik Stenson was sacked for joining LIV Golf.

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“Great opportunities don’t come along very often in life and I’m a great believer that when they do, you need to grab them with both hands. This is one of these moments.

“I’ve been fortunate as a player to have had many amazing times in the Ryder Cup over the years and so to add being a winning captain to that, to form bonds with the 12 players like we did in Italy and to get the result we did, was very special indeed.

“The Ryder Cup means so much to me, so to be captain again and have the chance to create more history by becoming only the second European captain to win back-to-back is exciting.

“There is no question that being a captain away from home is a tough task. But I have never shied away from challenges throughout my career and it is precisely the kind of thing that motivates me.

“I can’t wait to get another 12-strong team to Bethpage in 2025.”

While Jacklin and Gallacher led the side on multiple occasions, it had been common practice since 1997 for the captain to only get one bite of the cherry, even if they spearheaded record victories.

However, Donald’s players made it clear they wanted the former world number one to break the mould as they chanted “Two more years” while he gave a television interview following the five-point victory in Rome.

“I think everyone sitting here would be very happy to have him again,” Rory McIlroy said in the winning team’s press conference.

Tommy Fleetwood, who secured the winning point, added: “Luke is amazing, we are all so proud of him.

“From when this whole process started, he’s been so, so good. The way he’s been this week has been phenomenal. We just look at Luke on another level. He’s been amazing and I’m so happy that we could all get it done for him.”

Donald said in the immediate aftermath of Europe’s win that he would consider remaining as captain, although he was well aware that the last away victory was the ‘Miracle at Medinah” in 2012.

“Maybe I go out leaving a legacy as a winning Ryder Cup captain and not risk that,” Donald, who won the opening singles match in Europe’s comeback in 2012, said.

“Obviously going over there in New York, which would be a real cauldron, those fans are extremely passionate. It would be a really, really tough environment. If I was to do this job, and I was to go over there and win, that would be some accomplishment.”

Ryder Cup - player ratings

RYDER CUP PLAYER RATINGS - TEAM EUROPE: From the heartbreak of Whistling Straits to Europe's top points scorer in Rome, McIlroy was a man on a mission. Won his first three matches and only a miracle putt on 18 prevented a half-point on Saturday afternoon. Dominated Sam Burns in singles for his best-ever Ryder Cup haul. AP
RYDER CUP PLAYER RATINGS - TEAM EUROPE: From the heartbreak of Whistling Straits to Europe's top points scorer in Rome, McIlroy was a man on a mission. Won his first three matches and only a miracle putt on 18 prevented a half-point on Saturday afternoon. Dominated Sam Burns in singles for his best-ever Ryder Cup haul. AP
Overwhelmed on debut two years ago, Hovland arrived in Rome as arguably the best player in the world and played like it. Set the tone with a chip-in on the first and claimed one-and-a-half points on the opening day. Combined with Aberg for a historic 9&7 win on Saturday morning, and after a defeat in fourballs, bounced back by crushing Collin Morikawa in singles. A dominant performance from a world-class player. Getty
Overwhelmed on debut two years ago, Hovland arrived in Rome as arguably the best player in the world and played like it. Set the tone with a chip-in on the first and claimed one-and-a-half points on the opening day. Combined with Aberg for a historic 9&7 win on Saturday morning, and after a defeat in fourballs, bounced back by crushing Collin Morikawa in singles. A dominant performance from a world-class player. Getty
Hatton's first Ryder Cup as a senior player, and boy did he revel in his leadership role. Formed an unbreakable foursomes partnership with Rahm, winning both games, and claimed a half with Hovland in Friday fourballs. Then proceeded to crush Open champion Harman in singles. A fearless, feisty display from the Englishman in Rome. Reuters
Hatton's first Ryder Cup as a senior player, and boy did he revel in his leadership role. Formed an unbreakable foursomes partnership with Rahm, winning both games, and claimed a half with Hovland in Friday fourballs. Then proceeded to crush Open champion Harman in singles. A fearless, feisty display from the Englishman in Rome. Reuters
The Spaniard was Europe's star in a losing effort in Wisconsin and he led from the front again in Rome. Dominated alongside Hatton in Friday's foursomes and holed an outrageous putt off the green to split the Friday fourballs. Won again with Hatton on Saturday morning, and after sitting out the afternoon, went up against Scheffler in a titanic singles tussle, claiming the half on the 18th. The ultimate big-game player. Getty
The Spaniard was Europe's star in a losing effort in Wisconsin and he led from the front again in Rome. Dominated alongside Hatton in Friday's foursomes and holed an outrageous putt off the green to split the Friday fourballs. Won again with Hatton on Saturday morning, and after sitting out the afternoon, went up against Scheffler in a titanic singles tussle, claiming the half on the 18th. The ultimate big-game player. Getty
Paired with rookie MacIntyre for Friday and Saturday fourballs, Rose took on the mentor role with conviction. Sunk a nerveless putt on 18 to share the honours against the previously formidable Spieth and Thomas. Then marshalled MacIntyre to victory in Europe's only win on Saturday afternoon. Put up a game fight in a losing singles effort against Cantlay but fulfilled his leadership role superbly. Getty
Paired with rookie MacIntyre for Friday and Saturday fourballs, Rose took on the mentor role with conviction. Sunk a nerveless putt on 18 to share the honours against the previously formidable Spieth and Thomas. Then marshalled MacIntyre to victory in Europe's only win on Saturday afternoon. Put up a game fight in a losing singles effort against Cantlay but fulfilled his leadership role superbly. Getty
Struggled early on but still won alongside McIlroy in the Friday foursomes, Fleetwood then came into his own 24 hours later to earn another foursomes point with McIlroy. Yet he saved his very best for Sunday's singles, beating Fowler 3&1 to secure the cup for Europe. His drive onto the par-4 16th was one of the shots of the tournament. The Englishman is tailor-made for this tournament. Getty
Struggled early on but still won alongside McIlroy in the Friday foursomes, Fleetwood then came into his own 24 hours later to earn another foursomes point with McIlroy. Yet he saved his very best for Sunday's singles, beating Fowler 3&1 to secure the cup for Europe. His drive onto the par-4 16th was one of the shots of the tournament. The Englishman is tailor-made for this tournament. Getty
Selected having only turned pro three months ago, Aberg justified the pick and exceeded all the hype with a stellar rookie showing. Claimed two points alongside Hovland in the foursomes, including a record 9&7 win on Saturday that left opponent Scheffler in tears. Lost his last two matches but by then the damage had been done, and the Swede was a key contributor. A generational talent indeed. PA
Selected having only turned pro three months ago, Aberg justified the pick and exceeded all the hype with a stellar rookie showing. Claimed two points alongside Hovland in the foursomes, including a record 9&7 win on Saturday that left opponent Scheffler in tears. Lost his last two matches but by then the damage had been done, and the Swede was a key contributor. A generational talent indeed. PA
Viewed as Europe's potential weak link, the Scot did look out of his depth early but came alive from Saturday onwards, combining with Rose for Europe's only Saturday fourballs point, before easing past US Open champion Wyndham Clark in Sunday's singles. Ended the Ryder Cup with more points than world No 1 Scottie Scheffler. PA
Viewed as Europe's potential weak link, the Scot did look out of his depth early but came alive from Saturday onwards, combining with Rose for Europe's only Saturday fourballs point, before easing past US Open champion Wyndham Clark in Sunday's singles. Ended the Ryder Cup with more points than world No 1 Scottie Scheffler. PA
The Irishman contributed to the best-ever European session, combining with rookie Straka as part of a Friday foursomes clean sweep, although the pair got dominated the following day. Halved his singles match with Spieth on Sunday. Lowry was Europe's most passionate and vocal cheerleader, and was clearly loving every minute. Getty
The Irishman contributed to the best-ever European session, combining with rookie Straka as part of a Friday foursomes clean sweep, although the pair got dominated the following day. Halved his singles match with Spieth on Sunday. Lowry was Europe's most passionate and vocal cheerleader, and was clearly loving every minute. Getty
Arrived in Rome seeking his first Ryder Cup point following five defeats, the Englishman started like a train to lead McIlroy to victory in Friday fourballs. First point secured but that's as good as it got for Fitzpatrick, who lost his remaining two matches. A much-improved performance, though. Getty
Arrived in Rome seeking his first Ryder Cup point following five defeats, the Englishman started like a train to lead McIlroy to victory in Friday fourballs. First point secured but that's as good as it got for Fitzpatrick, who lost his remaining two matches. A much-improved performance, though. Getty
Started brilliantly with a point in his first Ryder Cup session, but the Austrian rookie lost his other two matches, in Saturday foursomes and Sunday singles. Played his part in the win, and some solid golf on the PGA Tour should keep him in contention for a place on the 2025 team. EPA
Started brilliantly with a point in his first Ryder Cup session, but the Austrian rookie lost his other two matches, in Saturday foursomes and Sunday singles. Played his part in the win, and some solid golf on the PGA Tour should keep him in contention for a place on the 2025 team. EPA
The Danish rookie started brightly on Friday afternoon but the gritty half-point alongside Rahm was the best it got. Hojgaard is capable of stunning shot-making but his putter went badly cold on Saturday and Sunday and he lost both matches. Definitely a star of the future, though, and the experience will be invaluable for future Ryder Cups. Getty
The Danish rookie started brightly on Friday afternoon but the gritty half-point alongside Rahm was the best it got. Hojgaard is capable of stunning shot-making but his putter went badly cold on Saturday and Sunday and he lost both matches. Definitely a star of the future, though, and the experience will be invaluable for future Ryder Cups. Getty
A perfect captain's performance. From his team selection, choice of pairings, and playing order, Donald barely put a foot wrong. Opting to lead out with foursomes on Friday and Saturday was a masterstroke. The strong European team culture was evident not only during the week but throughout the weeks and months leading up to the tournament. Took his Ryder Cup tally to five wins from five. Getty
A perfect captain's performance. From his team selection, choice of pairings, and playing order, Donald barely put a foot wrong. Opting to lead out with foursomes on Friday and Saturday was a masterstroke. The strong European team culture was evident not only during the week but throughout the weeks and months leading up to the tournament. Took his Ryder Cup tally to five wins from five. Getty
TEAM USA: Homa looked genuinely terrified on the first tee, but looks can be deceiving. Despite losing that opening morning session, he grew from strength to strength, winning three and halving one of his remaining four games. He was also responsible for the coldest moment of the tournament, taking his hat off and walking to shake hands with his vanquished opponents while his chip was still travelling to the hole. USA's standout player. Getty
TEAM USA: Homa looked genuinely terrified on the first tee, but looks can be deceiving. Despite losing that opening morning session, he grew from strength to strength, winning three and halving one of his remaining four games. He was also responsible for the coldest moment of the tournament, taking his hat off and walking to shake hands with his vanquished opponents while his chip was still travelling to the hole. USA's standout player. Getty
Involved in as much off-course drama as on it. There were accusations of Cantlay leading a split in the team room amid an alleged protest over a lack of pay. While those are all rumours, Cantlay delivered his best in the second half of the tournament after losing his first two matches. Attempted to build some momentum with a victory in Saturday fourballs and won his singles match. Revelled in the pantomime villain role. Getty
Involved in as much off-course drama as on it. There were accusations of Cantlay leading a split in the team room amid an alleged protest over a lack of pay. While those are all rumours, Cantlay delivered his best in the second half of the tournament after losing his first two matches. Attempted to build some momentum with a victory in Saturday fourballs and won his singles match. Revelled in the pantomime villain role. Getty
After losing his Friday morning match, won both on Saturday to become one of the US's leading players heading into Sunday singles, where he was outplayed by Tyrrell Hatton. A satisfactory Ryder Cup debut but hardly a dominant performance befitting a major champion. AFP
After losing his Friday morning match, won both on Saturday to become one of the US's leading players heading into Sunday singles, where he was outplayed by Tyrrell Hatton. A satisfactory Ryder Cup debut but hardly a dominant performance befitting a major champion. AFP
His selection divided opinion given his poor form this season on the PGA Tour, but Thomas showed plenty of grit - a quality missing from many of his teammates. Lost two and halved one of his three pairing matches, but partner Spieth was more to blame for the defeats. Won his singles against Straka. Hardly set Rome alight but justified his pick. Getty
His selection divided opinion given his poor form this season on the PGA Tour, but Thomas showed plenty of grit - a quality missing from many of his teammates. Lost two and halved one of his three pairing matches, but partner Spieth was more to blame for the defeats. Won his singles against Straka. Hardly set Rome alight but justified his pick. Getty
Burns was all over the show on Friday morning in the foursomes defeat alongside Scheffler but was much improved in Saturday fourballs to win a point with Morikawa. He was then outclassed by McIlroy in singles. Hardly justified his captain's pick. EPA
Burns was all over the show on Friday morning in the foursomes defeat alongside Scheffler but was much improved in Saturday fourballs to win a point with Morikawa. He was then outclassed by McIlroy in singles. Hardly justified his captain's pick. EPA
Spoke a big game leading into Rome but hardly backed it up. Directly responsible for throwing away half a point after a horror 18th hole in Friday's fourballs, but did collect a point the next day alongside Cantlay. Clark was then outplayed by MacIntyre in the singles to compound a forgettable debut. AP
Spoke a big game leading into Rome but hardly backed it up. Directly responsible for throwing away half a point after a horror 18th hole in Friday's fourballs, but did collect a point the next day alongside Cantlay. Clark was then outplayed by MacIntyre in the singles to compound a forgettable debut. AP
The only LIV player on the US team, Koepka won one, drew one, and lost one of his three matches. Not a terrible return but given his status as one of the world's leading players, he never imposed himself. Koepka was also involved in the biggest defeat in foursomes history but produced a strong singles performance. Nowhere near enough of a contribution. AP
The only LIV player on the US team, Koepka won one, drew one, and lost one of his three matches. Not a terrible return but given his status as one of the world's leading players, he never imposed himself. Koepka was also involved in the biggest defeat in foursomes history but produced a strong singles performance. Nowhere near enough of a contribution. AP
Irrepressible in Wisconsin two years ago, Morikawa was a shadow of that player in Rome. Lost both of his matches on Friday, before collecting his first win in Saturday's fourballs. The two-time major champion was then dominated by Hovland in singles. A huge talent but miles off his best in Italy. PA
Irrepressible in Wisconsin two years ago, Morikawa was a shadow of that player in Rome. Lost both of his matches on Friday, before collecting his first win in Saturday's fourballs. The two-time major champion was then dominated by Hovland in singles. A huge talent but miles off his best in Italy. PA
Saw his previously perfect partnership with Cantlay taken apart with twin losses on Friday and lost again in Saturday foursomes. Claimed a full point by beating Hojgaard in singles but the US were already out of contention by then. Another star from Wisconsin who slumped in Rome. Getty
Saw his previously perfect partnership with Cantlay taken apart with twin losses on Friday and lost again in Saturday foursomes. Claimed a full point by beating Hojgaard in singles but the US were already out of contention by then. Another star from Wisconsin who slumped in Rome. Getty
One of the senior members of the US team, Spieth, like Scheffler, went winless in Rome, halving two and losing two of his four matches. His formidable partnership with Thomas was cut down to size and he let slip his lead against Lowry in singles to settle for a half. Far from the imposing figure of past Ryder Cups. Getty
One of the senior members of the US team, Spieth, like Scheffler, went winless in Rome, halving two and losing two of his four matches. His formidable partnership with Thomas was cut down to size and he let slip his lead against Lowry in singles to settle for a half. Far from the imposing figure of past Ryder Cups. Getty
Revived this year after a few seasons in the wilderness, Fowler arrived in Rome in good form and as an experienced member of the US team. However, he proceeded to lose both of his matches and made very little impact on the tournament. Apparently he was suffering from illness but either way, a hugely disappointing return to the team. EPA
Revived this year after a few seasons in the wilderness, Fowler arrived in Rome in good form and as an experienced member of the US team. However, he proceeded to lose both of his matches and made very little impact on the tournament. Apparently he was suffering from illness but either way, a hugely disappointing return to the team. EPA
A surprise star at Whistling Straits, Scheffler has spent the past two years establishing himself as the best player on the planet. Yet, in Rome, the world No 1 crumbled. Failed to win a match and was reduced to tears after his and Koepka's record defeat on Saturday. Involved in a thrilling singles match with Rahm, but blew the chance to win having led on 18. The chronic putter issues were horribly exposed. Getty
A surprise star at Whistling Straits, Scheffler has spent the past two years establishing himself as the best player on the planet. Yet, in Rome, the world No 1 crumbled. Failed to win a match and was reduced to tears after his and Koepka's record defeat on Saturday. Involved in a thrilling singles match with Rahm, but blew the chance to win having led on 18. The chronic putter issues were horribly exposed. Getty
A thoroughly nice and decent guy but Johnson was hardly the inspirational figure his team needed after a historically bad Friday. Got many of his selections wrong, and struggled to reverse his team's fortunes. Whereas Europe was a team united, that same culture was evidently absent in the US team room, which ultimately falls on the captain. EPA
A thoroughly nice and decent guy but Johnson was hardly the inspirational figure his team needed after a historically bad Friday. Got many of his selections wrong, and struggled to reverse his team's fortunes. Whereas Europe was a team united, that same culture was evidently absent in the US team room, which ultimately falls on the captain. EPA
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Zakat definitions

Zakat: an Arabic word meaning ‘to cleanse’ or ‘purification’.

Nisab: the minimum amount that a Muslim must have before being obliged to pay zakat. Traditionally, the nisab threshold was 87.48 grams of gold, or 612.36 grams of silver. The monetary value of the nisab therefore varies by current prices and currencies.

Zakat Al Mal: the ‘cleansing’ of wealth, as one of the five pillars of Islam; a spiritual duty for all Muslims meeting the ‘nisab’ wealth criteria in a lunar year, to pay 2.5 per cent of their wealth in alms to the deserving and needy.

Zakat Al Fitr: a donation to charity given during Ramadan, before Eid Al Fitr, in the form of food. Every adult Muslim who possesses food in excess of the needs of themselves and their family must pay two qadahs (an old measure just over 2 kilograms) of flour, wheat, barley or rice from each person in a household, as a minimum.

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League final:

Who: Real Madrid v Liverpool
Where: NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium, Kiev, Ukraine
When: Saturday, May 26, 10.45pm (UAE)
TV: Match on BeIN Sports

RESULT

Arsenal 2

Sokratis Papastathopoulos 45 4'

Eddie Ntkeiah 51'

Portsmouth 0

 

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Started: November 2017

Founders: Mounir Nakhla, Ahmed Mohsen and Mohamed Aboulnaga

Based: Cairo, Egypt

Sector: transport and logistics

Size: 150 employees

Investment: approximately $8 million

Investors include: Singapore’s Battery Road Digital Holdings, Egypt’s Algebra Ventures, Uber co-founder and former CTO Oscar Salazar

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PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES

Saturday (UAE kick-off times)

Watford v Leicester City (3.30pm)

Brighton v Arsenal (6pm)

West Ham v Wolves (8.30pm)

Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (10.45pm)

Sunday

Newcastle United v Sheffield United (5pm)

Aston Villa v Chelsea (7.15pm)

Everton v Liverpool (10pm)

Monday

Manchester City v Burnley (11pm)

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Her most famous song

Aghadan Alqak (Would I Ever Find You Again)?

Would I ever find you again
You, the heaven of my love, my yearning and madness;
You, the kiss to my soul, my cheer and
sadness?
Would your lights ever break the night of my eyes again?
Would I ever find you again?
This world is volume and you're the notion,
This world is night and you're the lifetime,
This world is eyes and you're the vision,
This world is sky and you're the moon time,
Have mercy on the heart that belongs to you.

Lyrics: Al Hadi Adam; Composer: Mohammed Abdel Wahab

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Analysis

Maros Sefcovic is juggling multiple international trade agreement files, but his message was clear when he spoke to The National on Wednesday.

The EU-UAE bilateral trade deal will be finalised soon, he said. It is in everyone’s interests to do so. Both sides want to move quickly and are in alignment. He said the UAE is a very important partner for the EU. It’s full speed ahead - and with some lofty ambitions - on the road to a free trade agreement. 

We also talked about US-EU tariffs. He answered that both sides need to talk more and more often, but he is prepared to defend Europe's position and said diplomacy should be a guiding principle through the current moment. 

 

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1954

1921

1888

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The biog

Favourite book: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Favourite holiday destination: Spain

Favourite film: Bohemian Rhapsody

Favourite place to visit in the UAE: The beach or Satwa

Children: Stepdaughter Tyler 27, daughter Quito 22 and son Dali 19

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The specs

Engine: 5.0-litre V8

Power: 480hp at 7,250rpm

Torque: 566Nm at 4,600rpm

Transmission: 10-speed auto

Fuel consumption: L/100km

Price: Dh306,495

On sale: now

How being social media savvy can improve your well being

Next time when procastinating online remember that you can save thousands on paying for a personal trainer and a gym membership simply by watching YouTube videos and keeping up with the latest health tips and trends.

As social media apps are becoming more and more consumed by health experts and nutritionists who are using it to awareness and encourage patients to engage in physical activity.

Elizabeth Watson, a personal trainer from Stay Fit gym in Abu Dhabi suggests that “individuals can use social media as a means of keeping fit, there are a lot of great exercises you can do and train from experts at home just by watching videos on YouTube”.

Norlyn Torrena, a clinical nutritionist from Burjeel Hospital advises her clients to be more technologically active “most of my clients are so engaged with their phones that I advise them to download applications that offer health related services”.

Torrena said that “most people believe that dieting and keeping fit is boring”.

However, by using social media apps keeping fit means that people are “modern and are kept up to date with the latest heath tips and trends”.

“It can be a guide to a healthy lifestyle and exercise if used in the correct way, so I really encourage my clients to download health applications” said Mrs Torrena.

People can also connect with each other and exchange “tips and notes, it’s extremely healthy and fun”.

Updated: November 29, 2023, 1:22 PM`
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