Bukayo Saka has scored 12 goals in 42 games for Arsenal this season. EPA
Bukayo Saka has scored 12 goals in 42 games for Arsenal this season. EPA
Bukayo Saka has scored 12 goals in 42 games for Arsenal this season. EPA
Bukayo Saka has scored 12 goals in 42 games for Arsenal this season. EPA

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to warn England that Bukayo Saka 'needs a break' this summer

Gunners attacker has played close to 50 games for club and country during season

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May 21, 2022

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said that he will be talking to England about the need for Bukayo Saka to take a break this summer.

The 20-year-old attacker will have played close to 50 games in what has been a busy campaign for club and country after the Premier League season reaches its conclusion on Sunday.

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Arsenal are at home to Everton in their final game needing to win and for north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur to lose at Norwich City if they want to snatch an unlikely fourth-place finish and the Champions League spot that comes with it.

Saka has played 42 games for Arsenal alone, scoring 12 goals along the way, and Arteta is in no doubt his young attacker will need time off to recharge his batteries.

“He needs a break, that is for sure. He has played a lot of minutes this season and he played a lot of minutes last season,” Arteta said.

“You expect your important players to do so, to have that ability and show the quality that Bukayo has shown consistently throughout the season.

Newcastle 2 Arsenal 0: player ratings

NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Martin Dubravka - 7: Only called on to make a couple comfortable saves in game Newcastle dominated. Well shielded by solid defence all night. Reuters
NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Martin Dubravka - 7: Only called on to make a couple comfortable saves in game Newcastle dominated. Well shielded by solid defence all night. Reuters
Emil Krafth - 7: Swede has been impressive filling in while Kieran Trippier’s been out injured and linked well with Almiron down right. Fine run and ball to set-up opportunity for Wilson in second half. Getty
Emil Krafth - 7: Swede has been impressive filling in while Kieran Trippier’s been out injured and linked well with Almiron down right. Fine run and ball to set-up opportunity for Wilson in second half. Getty
Fabian Schar - 8: Swiss defender sprayed some lovely balls out from back in first half. Had medical staff racing on to pitch early in second half and nasty collision and fall following challenge by Nketiah. Helped off looking very dazed after lengthy treatment. Reuters
Fabian Schar - 8: Swiss defender sprayed some lovely balls out from back in first half. Had medical staff racing on to pitch early in second half and nasty collision and fall following challenge by Nketiah. Helped off looking very dazed after lengthy treatment. Reuters
Dan Burn - 7: Vital block from big defender on Saka shot on goal in 20th minute and, like others in Newcastle defensive effort, was throwing himself in front of Arsenal shots as visitors searched in vain for a breaththrough. EPA
Dan Burn - 7: Vital block from big defender on Saka shot on goal in 20th minute and, like others in Newcastle defensive effort, was throwing himself in front of Arsenal shots as visitors searched in vain for a breaththrough. EPA
Matt Targett - 8: Full-back offered Newcastle dangerous outlet down left and helped give Tomiyasu torrid time before Japanese was forced off injured. On-loan Aston Villa player was excellent for the Magpies and helped keep Saka quiet. Reuters
Matt Targett - 8: Full-back offered Newcastle dangerous outlet down left and helped give Tomiyasu torrid time before Japanese was forced off injured. On-loan Aston Villa player was excellent for the Magpies and helped keep Saka quiet. Reuters
Sean Longstaff - 7: Driven cross-shot after 19 minutes went straight through hands of Ramsdale before being scrambled clear. Midfielder certainly made his contribution to Newcastle’s non-stop harrying of Gunners. Clever through ball would lead to second goal. EPA
Sean Longstaff - 7: Driven cross-shot after 19 minutes went straight through hands of Ramsdale before being scrambled clear. Midfielder certainly made his contribution to Newcastle’s non-stop harrying of Gunners. Clever through ball would lead to second goal. EPA
Joelinton - 8: Named club’s Player of the Year earlier in day and won thumping 50-50 tackle with Tomiyasu that had crowd on feet in first half. Brilliant low ball into box was turned into own net by White. Immense again from Brazilian who has been revelation in midfield. EPA
Joelinton - 8: Named club’s Player of the Year earlier in day and won thumping 50-50 tackle with Tomiyasu that had crowd on feet in first half. Brilliant low ball into box was turned into own net by White. Immense again from Brazilian who has been revelation in midfield. EPA
Bruno Guimaraes - 9: Outstanding game from Brazilian. Pulled strings in midfield as Newcastle dominated possession. Produced a superb cross on turn to set up second-half chance for Wilson. Side-footed home Newcastle’s second. Reuters
Bruno Guimaraes - 9: Outstanding game from Brazilian. Pulled strings in midfield as Newcastle dominated possession. Produced a superb cross on turn to set up second-half chance for Wilson. Side-footed home Newcastle’s second. Reuters
Allan Saint-Maximin - 8: Trademark run, cut inside from left past Tomiyasu and low strike after 37 minutes that needed Ramsdale to save well at near post. Nice slid-rule pass down line to Joelinton ahead of White’s own goal. PA
Allan Saint-Maximin - 8: Trademark run, cut inside from left past Tomiyasu and low strike after 37 minutes that needed Ramsdale to save well at near post. Nice slid-rule pass down line to Joelinton ahead of White’s own goal. PA
Miguel Almiron - 7: Epitomised Newcastle’s performance with his workrate, pressure and tackling every time Arsenal were in possession. AFP
Miguel Almiron - 7: Epitomised Newcastle’s performance with his workrate, pressure and tackling every time Arsenal were in possession. AFP
Callum Wilson - 9: First start since December for striker but pace and power were constant threat. His presence at near post forced White into conceding own goal. Struck first-time volley over bar just after hour mark and hit superb long-range effort over Ramsdale in last 10 minutes that dropped just wide. EPA
Callum Wilson - 9: First start since December for striker but pace and power were constant threat. His presence at near post forced White into conceding own goal. Struck first-time volley over bar just after hour mark and hit superb long-range effort over Ramsdale in last 10 minutes that dropped just wide. EPA
SUBS: Jamaal Lascelles – (On for Schar 49’) 7: Club captain slotted straight into Newcastle defence and coped easily with Gunners attacking efforts. Getty
SUBS: Jamaal Lascelles – (On for Schar 49’) 7: Club captain slotted straight into Newcastle defence and coped easily with Gunners attacking efforts. Getty
Jacob Murphy – (On for Almiron 76’) N/A. Skipped past Saka very easily and saw cross-shot from tight angle tipped to safety by Ramsdale. Should have scored with Magpies through three-on-one but shot too close to keeper. AFP
Jacob Murphy – (On for Almiron 76’) N/A. Skipped past Saka very easily and saw cross-shot from tight angle tipped to safety by Ramsdale. Should have scored with Magpies through three-on-one but shot too close to keeper. AFP
Ryan Fraser – (On for Saint-Maximin 76’) N/A. Denied goal by fine Ramsdale stop. Reuters
Ryan Fraser – (On for Saint-Maximin 76’) N/A. Denied goal by fine Ramsdale stop. Reuters
Dwight Gayle – (On for Wilson 90’ + 3) N/A. Getty
Dwight Gayle – (On for Wilson 90’ + 3) N/A. Getty
ARSENAL RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale - 6: Nervy start from goalkeeper with slips, poor clearances and dodgy handling. Fine save low down to deny Saint-Maximin late in first half, though. Busy second half, pulling off several good stops, as Gunners threw caution to wind looking for goals. Reuters
ARSENAL RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale - 6: Nervy start from goalkeeper with slips, poor clearances and dodgy handling. Fine save low down to deny Saint-Maximin late in first half, though. Busy second half, pulling off several good stops, as Gunners threw caution to wind looking for goals. Reuters
Takehiro Tomiyasu - 4: Not the best of games for Japanese right-back. Skinned by trickery of both Targett and Saint-Maximin, while also beaten to one crunching tackle in middle of park by Joelinton before limping off injured before half-time. EPA
Takehiro Tomiyasu - 4: Not the best of games for Japanese right-back. Skinned by trickery of both Targett and Saint-Maximin, while also beaten to one crunching tackle in middle of park by Joelinton before limping off injured before half-time. EPA
Gabriel - 5: Up against tricky customer in Wilson who made it a difficult night for Brazilian. Was second defender sacrificed for attacker as Gunners chased game. PA
Gabriel - 5: Up against tricky customer in Wilson who made it a difficult night for Brazilian. Was second defender sacrificed for attacker as Gunners chased game. PA
Ben White - 4: Picked up very early booking for taking down Wilson and gifted ball to Guimaraes soon after trying to play out from back. Turned ball into own net in second half under pressure from Wilson and caught out of position ahead of second. Didn’t look fit. Getty
Ben White - 4: Picked up very early booking for taking down Wilson and gifted ball to Guimaraes soon after trying to play out from back. Turned ball into own net in second half under pressure from Wilson and caught out of position ahead of second. Didn’t look fit. Getty
Nuno Tavares - 5: Back in side at left-back and facing a pacy opponent in Almiron. Did OK but was his foul throw that started move for White’s own goal. Sacrificed for attacker as Gunners chased game. EPA
Nuno Tavares - 5: Back in side at left-back and facing a pacy opponent in Almiron. Did OK but was his foul throw that started move for White’s own goal. Sacrificed for attacker as Gunners chased game. EPA
Granit Xhaka - 4: Lovely turn and surging run forward from own half after five minutes but failed to help team get grip on centre of midfield and was outclassed by likes of Joelinton and Guimaeres. Inevitable late booking. EPA
Granit Xhaka - 4: Lovely turn and surging run forward from own half after five minutes but failed to help team get grip on centre of midfield and was outclassed by likes of Joelinton and Guimaeres. Inevitable late booking. EPA
Mohamed Elneny - 4: Not given any time to settle on ball as Newcastle pressured the Gunners superbly well. Couldn't stop Joelinton putting in cross for opening goal. PA.
Mohamed Elneny - 4: Not given any time to settle on ball as Newcastle pressured the Gunners superbly well. Couldn't stop Joelinton putting in cross for opening goal. PA.
Martin Odegaard - 5: Played nice first-time through ball to Saka that set up chance for teammate but couldn’t get any sort of grip on midfield. When he did find space to shoot after break Newcastle bodies were throwing themselves in front to block. Reuters
Martin Odegaard - 5: Played nice first-time through ball to Saka that set up chance for teammate but couldn’t get any sort of grip on midfield. When he did find space to shoot after break Newcastle bodies were throwing themselves in front to block. Reuters
Bukayo Saka - 6: Lovely one-two with Odegaard before seeing shot blocked in first half, then drilled another effort straight at Dubravka soon after. Blazed wild strike way over from distance soon after Newcastle took the lead. PA
Bukayo Saka - 6: Lovely one-two with Odegaard before seeing shot blocked in first half, then drilled another effort straight at Dubravka soon after. Blazed wild strike way over from distance soon after Newcastle took the lead. PA
Emile Smith Rowe - 4: Recalled into side but struggled to make any impact on game and was no surprise when hooked early in second half. AFP
Emile Smith Rowe - 4: Recalled into side but struggled to make any impact on game and was no surprise when hooked early in second half. AFP
Eddie Nketiah - 4: Has scored some goals lately but never looked like doing so here. Booked early in second for aerial challenge on Schar that resulted in Swiss defender being helped from field. Getty
Eddie Nketiah - 4: Has scored some goals lately but never looked like doing so here. Booked early in second for aerial challenge on Schar that resulted in Swiss defender being helped from field. Getty
SUBS: Cedric Soares – (On for Tomiyasu 40’) 5: Early call into action due to latest Arsenal defensive injury. Like Tomiyasu, struggled to deal with Saint-Maximin. Reuters
SUBS: Cedric Soares – (On for Tomiyasu 40’) 5: Early call into action due to latest Arsenal defensive injury. Like Tomiyasu, struggled to deal with Saint-Maximin. Reuters
Gabriel Martinelli – (On for Smith Rowe 53’) 6: At least offered Gunners a bit of an attacking outlet. Reuters
Gabriel Martinelli – (On for Smith Rowe 53’) 6: At least offered Gunners a bit of an attacking outlet. Reuters
Alexandre Lacazette – (On for Tavares 62’) 5: Picked up nasty cut on back of head minutes after coming on and couldn’t make experience count at St James’ Park. Getty
Alexandre Lacazette – (On for Tavares 62’) 5: Picked up nasty cut on back of head minutes after coming on and couldn’t make experience count at St James’ Park. Getty
Nicolas Pepe – (On for Gabriel 73’) 4: Awful pass straight to Newcastle began counter-attack that should have resulted in Newcastle going two up. AFP
Nicolas Pepe – (On for Gabriel 73’) 4: Awful pass straight to Newcastle began counter-attack that should have resulted in Newcastle going two up. AFP

“But obviously you have to bear in mind that at some stage he needs to rest. That is something we really need to think about, the plans for him in the summer.”

Ahead of the World Cup finals in Qatar later this year, England face four Uefa Nations League games in June – two against Hungary and one each against Italy and Germany.

Asked whether he would be addressing the issue with Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate, Arteta added: “Yes. We are going to do that.

“We are going to talk to every manager that is responsible for our players [about] how they are thinking, show them what they have done, how we have done it and what we expect them to do in the future as well.

“Everything has to be connected and related to the aim of protecting the player and getting the best out of the player.”

Consecutive defeats to Tottenham and Newcastle have left the Gunners hopes of a top-four finish reliant on an already-relegated Norwich beating Spurs and while Arteta believes his side have made progress, they are clearly still a long way from challenging for the title.

“The league table doesn’t lie after 38 games and the league table says we are very far away from first and second position, not only in points but in goal difference,” Arteta said. “That is the level we have to try to aim and reach.”

Tottenham 3 Arsenal 0: player ratings

TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris - 7: Needed a few attempts to gather a cross after 25 minutes but not called into action again until he turned Nketiah shot over bar just before break. No serious saves to make in second half. AFP
TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris - 7: Needed a few attempts to gather a cross after 25 minutes but not called into action again until he turned Nketiah shot over bar just before break. No serious saves to make in second half. AFP
Davinson Sanchez - 7: Defender’s first start for three months with Cristian Romero out injured and, after coming under some early pressure, enjoyed a stress-free night in defence. Getty
Davinson Sanchez - 7: Defender’s first start for three months with Cristian Romero out injured and, after coming under some early pressure, enjoyed a stress-free night in defence. Getty
Eric Dier - 8: Well-timed sliding challenge to prevent Nketiah getting through on goal in opening two minutes. His long ball forward heading for Son resulted in Holding’s challenge and a red card for the Gunner. Reuters
Eric Dier - 8: Well-timed sliding challenge to prevent Nketiah getting through on goal in opening two minutes. His long ball forward heading for Son resulted in Holding’s challenge and a red card for the Gunner. Reuters
Ben Davies - 7: Early booking for tripping Saka but that was only blot on copybook. Flying block on Saka effort early in second half but Spurs were three up by then. Standing ovation when taken off late on. Reuters
Ben Davies - 7: Early booking for tripping Saka but that was only blot on copybook. Flying block on Saka effort early in second half but Spurs were three up by then. Standing ovation when taken off late on. Reuters
Emerson Royal - 7: A couple of first-half chance but failed to find target with either strike. Saw header saved brilliantly by Ramsdale just before hour mark. Getty
Emerson Royal - 7: A couple of first-half chance but failed to find target with either strike. Saw header saved brilliantly by Ramsdale just before hour mark. Getty
Rodigo Bentancur - 7: Uruguayan’s flicked header supplied assist for Kane’s second goal and helped Tottenham dominate midfield. AFP
Rodigo Bentancur - 7: Uruguayan’s flicked header supplied assist for Kane’s second goal and helped Tottenham dominate midfield. AFP
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 7: Rock solid in middle of park as attacking players ran riot in front of him. Good night’s work from Dane who never wasted a pass. AP
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 7: Rock solid in middle of park as attacking players ran riot in front of him. Good night’s work from Dane who never wasted a pass. AP
Ryan Sessegnon - 7: Mixed bag with his delivery but one lovely curling cross from left set-up chance for Emerson who couldn’t finish. Teed-up another opportunity for Son who scuffed shot over. Getty
Ryan Sessegnon - 7: Mixed bag with his delivery but one lovely curling cross from left set-up chance for Emerson who couldn’t finish. Teed-up another opportunity for Son who scuffed shot over. Getty
Dejan Kulusevski - 8: Swede’s cross into box resulted in Spurs’ winning penalty that Kane dispatched and helped Spurs cause Arsenal defence constant problems. Has been key player for Conte's team since his January arrival. AFP
Dejan Kulusevski - 8: Swede’s cross into box resulted in Spurs’ winning penalty that Kane dispatched and helped Spurs cause Arsenal defence constant problems. Has been key player for Conte's team since his January arrival. AFP
Son Heung-min - 9: Took some heavy treatment from Holding that ended with Arsenal man sent-off. Earned Spurs penalty when barged over by Soares. Poked home third after good work from Kane and ballooned another chance over bar. Fuming at substitution when he clearly wanted more goals. Getty
Son Heung-min - 9: Took some heavy treatment from Holding that ended with Arsenal man sent-off. Earned Spurs penalty when barged over by Soares. Poked home third after good work from Kane and ballooned another chance over bar. Fuming at substitution when he clearly wanted more goals. Getty
Harry Kane - 9: Side-footed confident penalty into bottom corner to put Spurs in front then headed second from a metre out for his 12th and 13th goals against Arsenal. Denied hat-trick when swerving shot from distance saved by Ramsdale. EPA
Harry Kane - 9: Side-footed confident penalty into bottom corner to put Spurs in front then headed second from a metre out for his 12th and 13th goals against Arsenal. Denied hat-trick when swerving shot from distance saved by Ramsdale. EPA
SUBS: Lucas Moura – (On for Kulusevski 72’) 7: Pace caused immediate problems and resulted in two Arsenal players being booked for fouls trying to stop him. AFP
SUBS: Lucas Moura – (On for Kulusevski 72’) 7: Pace caused immediate problems and resulted in two Arsenal players being booked for fouls trying to stop him. AFP
Steven Bergwijn – (On for Son 72’) 6: Joined with party in full swing and Spurs in total control. Getty Joe Rodon – (On for Davies 82’) N/A.
Steven Bergwijn – (On for Son 72’) 6: Joined with party in full swing and Spurs in total control. Getty Joe Rodon – (On for Davies 82’) N/A.
ARSENAL RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale - 7: Not to blame for any of the goals as defence imploded in front of him. Fabulous one-handed stop to stop Emerson making it four. Reuters
ARSENAL RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale - 7: Not to blame for any of the goals as defence imploded in front of him. Fabulous one-handed stop to stop Emerson making it four. Reuters
Cedric Soares - 4: Clumsy shove on Son after getting on wrong side of attacker gave away first-half penalty. Gifted ball to Spurs that lead to another Kane scoring opportunity. Redeemed himself slightly with vital challenge to deny a lurking Kane. Reuters
Cedric Soares - 4: Clumsy shove on Son after getting on wrong side of attacker gave away first-half penalty. Gifted ball to Spurs that lead to another Kane scoring opportunity. Redeemed himself slightly with vital challenge to deny a lurking Kane. Reuters
Gabriel - 6: Left short-handed at back when defensive partner saw red and manager Arteta should have brought on another defender immediately. Rolled by Kane and ended up poking ball straight to Son for third goal. Limped off injured with 15 minutes to go. EPA
Gabriel - 6: Left short-handed at back when defensive partner saw red and manager Arteta should have brought on another defender immediately. Rolled by Kane and ended up poking ball straight to Son for third goal. Limped off injured with 15 minutes to go. EPA
Rob Holding - 1: Absolutely brainless performance from defender in such a crucial game. Third needless challenge on Son in opening half hour resulted in yellow card and red followed not long after for arm/shoulder in South Korean’s face. Reuters
Rob Holding - 1: Absolutely brainless performance from defender in such a crucial game. Third needless challenge on Son in opening half hour resulted in yellow card and red followed not long after for arm/shoulder in South Korean’s face. Reuters
Takehiro Tomiyasu - 6: Brilliant defending to block Kane chance that would have made it 2-0 in first half. One of Arsenal’s better defender’s on night. AFP
Takehiro Tomiyasu - 6: Brilliant defending to block Kane chance that would have made it 2-0 in first half. One of Arsenal’s better defender’s on night. AFP
Granit Xhaka - 5: Shot high and wide from way out just before half-hour mark and looked like he was starting to lose his head after Holding’s red card. Ended up in defence due to sending-off and injured teammates. Booked late on which had been coming. AFP
Granit Xhaka - 5: Shot high and wide from way out just before half-hour mark and looked like he was starting to lose his head after Holding’s red card. Ended up in defence due to sending-off and injured teammates. Booked late on which had been coming. AFP
Mohamed Elneny - 6: Given job of blocking balls heading into path of Kane and was doing fine until first goal then England captain stepped up a gear, Gunners went down to 10 men and gameplan went out of window. Getty
Mohamed Elneny - 6: Given job of blocking balls heading into path of Kane and was doing fine until first goal then England captain stepped up a gear, Gunners went down to 10 men and gameplan went out of window. Getty
Bukayo Saka - 5: Gunners attacker couldn’t get foothold in game with Spurs dominating at other end and didn’t have chance to score until just after half-time when had shot blocked. AFP
Bukayo Saka - 5: Gunners attacker couldn’t get foothold in game with Spurs dominating at other end and didn’t have chance to score until just after half-time when had shot blocked. AFP
Martin Odegaard - 5: Had game’s first shot on goal straight at keeper from distance but in-form midfielder saw his influence kept to minimum. Should have pulled back to 3-1 but side-footed straight to Lloris. Booked for fouling Moura. Reuters
Martin Odegaard - 5: Had game’s first shot on goal straight at keeper from distance but in-form midfielder saw his influence kept to minimum. Should have pulled back to 3-1 but side-footed straight to Lloris. Booked for fouling Moura. Reuters
Gabriel Martinelli - 6: Ran Leeds ragged at weekend and looked a threat early on here until Spurs scored and Holding was sent off, turning game on head. Good run and ball supplied chance for Saka after break. AFP
Gabriel Martinelli - 6: Ran Leeds ragged at weekend and looked a threat early on here until Spurs scored and Holding was sent off, turning game on head. Good run and ball supplied chance for Saka after break. AFP
Eddie Nketiah - 5: Lost Kane ahead of Spurs’ attacker’s second goal with Arsenal a defender down due to Holding’s stupidity. Saw curling shot palmed over bar by Lloris just before half-time. EPA
Eddie Nketiah - 5: Lost Kane ahead of Spurs’ attacker’s second goal with Arsenal a defender down due to Holding’s stupidity. Saw curling shot palmed over bar by Lloris just before half-time. EPA
SUBS: Emile Smith Rowe – (On for Martinelli 64’) 5: Not the greatest time to come on with team down to ten men and three goals down. Booked for pulling back Moura. AFP
SUBS: Emile Smith Rowe – (On for Martinelli 64’) 5: Not the greatest time to come on with team down to ten men and three goals down. Booked for pulling back Moura. AFP
Alexandre Lacazette – (On for Nketiah 73’) 5: No chance to change game that was already lost. Reuters
Alexandre Lacazette – (On for Nketiah 73’) 5: No chance to change game that was already lost. Reuters
Nuno Tavares – (On for Gabriel 75’) 5: Came on due another defensive injury for Gunners. AP
Nuno Tavares – (On for Gabriel 75’) 5: Came on due another defensive injury for Gunners. AP
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The specs: 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Cabriolet

Price, base / as tested: Dh275,250 / Dh328,465

Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder

Power: 245hp @ 5,500rpm

Torque: 370Nm @ 1,300rpm

Transmission: Nine-speed automatic

Fuel consumption, combined: 7.0L / 100km

What can victims do?

Always use only regulated platforms

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)

Report to local authorities

Warn others to prevent further harm

Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence

Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
THE BIO

Favourite car: Koenigsegg Agera RS or Renault Trezor concept car.

Favourite book: I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes or Red Notice by Bill Browder.

Biggest inspiration: My husband Nik. He really got me through a lot with his positivity.

Favourite holiday destination: Being at home in Australia, as I travel all over the world for work. It’s great to just hang out with my husband and family.

 

 

Kareem Shaheen on Canada
While you're here
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F1 The Movie

Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem

Director: Joseph Kosinski

Rating: 4/5

PROFILE BOX

Company name: Overwrite.ai

Founder: Ayman Alashkar

Started: Established in 2020

Based: Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai

Sector: PropTech

Initial investment: Self-funded by founder

Funding stage: Seed funding, in talks with angel investors

Global state-owned investor ranking by size

1.

United States

2.

China

3.

UAE

4.

Japan

5

Norway

6.

Canada

7.

Singapore

8.

Australia

9.

Saudi Arabia

10.

South Korea
The specs

Price, base / as tested Dh1,470,000 (est)
Engine 6.9-litre twin-turbo W12
Gearbox eight-speed automatic
Power 626bhp @ 6,000rpm
Torque: 900Nm @ 1,350rpm
Fuel economy, combined 14.0L / 100km

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Healthcare spending to double to $2.2 trillion rupees

Launched a 641billion-rupee federal health scheme

Allotted 200 billion rupees for the recapitalisation of state-run banks

Around 1.75 trillion rupees allotted for privatisation and stake sales in state-owned assets

Match info

Bournemouth 0
Liverpool 4 (Salah 25', 48', 76', Cook 68' OG)

Man of the match: Andrew Robertson (Liverpool)

Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction

Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.

Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.

Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.

Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.

Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.

What are the guidelines?

Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.

Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.

Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.

Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.

Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.

Source: American Paediatric Association
What is an FTO Designation?

FTO designations impose immigration restrictions on members of the organisation simply by virtue of their membership and triggers a criminal prohibition on knowingly providing material support or resources to the designated organisation as well as asset freezes. 

It is a crime for a person in the United States or subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to knowingly provide “material support or resources” to or receive military-type training from or on behalf of a designated FTO.

Representatives and members of a designated FTO, if they are aliens, are inadmissible to and, in certain circumstances removable from, the United States.

Except as authorised by the Secretary of the Treasury, any US financial institution that becomes aware that it has possession of or control over funds in which an FTO or its agent has an interest must retain possession of or control over the funds and report the funds to the Treasury Department.

Source: US Department of State

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Other workplace saving schemes
  • The UAE government announced a retirement savings plan for private and free zone sector employees in 2023.
  • Dubai’s savings retirement scheme for foreign employees working in the emirate’s government and public sector came into effect in 2022.
  • National Bonds unveiled a Golden Pension Scheme in 2022 to help private-sector foreign employees with their financial planning.
  • In April 2021, Hayah Insurance unveiled a workplace savings plan to help UAE employees save for their retirement.
  • Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based investment manager, has launched a fund that will allow UAE private companies to offer employees investment returns on end-of-service benefits.
Whiile you're here
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Tearful appearance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set markets on edge as she appeared visibly distraught in parliament on Wednesday. 

Legislative setbacks for the government have blown a new hole in the budgetary calculations at a time when the deficit is stubbornly large and the economy is struggling to grow. 

She appeared with Keir Starmer on Thursday and the pair embraced, but he had failed to give her his backing as she cried a day earlier.

A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.

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Updated: May 21, 2022, 11:12 AM`
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