Brighton & Hove Albion's Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma was loaned to Union SG for a season ahead of his superb impact in the Premier League last term. AP
Brighton & Hove Albion's Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma was loaned to Union SG for a season ahead of his superb impact in the Premier League last term. AP
Brighton & Hove Albion's Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma was loaned to Union SG for a season ahead of his superb impact in the Premier League last term. AP
Brighton & Hove Albion's Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma was loaned to Union SG for a season ahead of his superb impact in the Premier League last term. AP

Sport

Football

It's all in the data: Brighton and Union SG model allows them to compete with the big boys

Painstakingly curating performance data and identifying what they perceive to be the most relevant metrics behind the rise of Europe's smaller clubs

Ian Hawkey
Ian Hawkey

September 21, 2023

  • English
  • Arabic

The beauty of the Europa League, now occupying the mezzanine storey of Uefa’s expanding hierarchy of midweek competitions, lies in the eye of the beholder. For Liverpool or Ajax, clubs who boast 10 European Cups between them and are far more accustomed in recent years to being in the senior Champions League, participation in this season’s second-tier event can feel grudging.

But for the teams who now get to rub shoulders with them, to visit Anfield and Amsterdam in a major international club competition for the first time, the Europa League is a thrilling endorsement of progress, a proof of upward mobility.

These are the sorts of nights that Brighton & Hove Albion, the admired upstarts of the English Premier League, and Union Saint-Gilloise, the agile climbers of the Belgian leagues, have to look forward to as they on Thursday embark on European campaigns that for both would have seemed far-fetched a very short time ago.

Six years ago, Brighton had only just come up from the Championship, England’s second division. They will host AEK Athens this evening, a landmark for a club who have never before qualified for a Uefa competition, ahead of a series of trips in the group phase to major hubs of the continent: Marseille next month; Ajax in Amsterdam in November; and then Athens.

Union SG, as they are known for short, have risen even more swiftly, up from the second level of the Belgian professional pyramid only in 2021, after almost half a century in the lower tiers. They were immediately competing for the league title.

This will be Union SG’s second successive Europa League adventure, and among the destinations ahead of them if they are to again reach the knockout phase are Liverpool, who they meet at Anfield next month and Toulouse, the French club they host on Thursday.

“Our target is to reach the next stage,” said Alexander Blessin, the Union SG head coach. “And to win every game, even if with Liverpool in the group that’s going to be hard. We have a lot of new players and I want them to enjoy the atmosphere, and write a new story.”

The high turnover of players is part of the ritual for any successful Belgian club, ambition driving the better performers to more prestigious, wealthier leagues. During the summer, Union SG sold key individuals to clubs in France’s Ligue 1, Italy’s Serie A, Spain’s La Liga and to the German Bundesliga, from where Bayer Leverkusen swooped for the Nigerian striker Victor Boniface.

He had performed well for Union SG against Leverkusen in last season’s Europa League; he has scored five times at a rate of a goal a game for his new club already this season. Union SG sold Boniface, 22, for over €20 million, more than three times what they had paid Bodo/Glimt, of Norway, a year earlier.

Union SG forward Dennis Eckert celebrates after scoring during a Belgian first division match against Antwerp. AFP
Union SG forward Dennis Eckert celebrates after scoring during a Belgian first division match against Antwerp. AFP

That, in a nutshell, is what Union SG do so skilfully: they scout talent from far and wide, in many cases painstakingly curating performance data and identifying what they perceive to be the most relevant metrics. On a bigger scale, in the wealthier Premier League, that’s been a key to Brighton’s rise: midfielder Moises Caicedo, scouted in Ecuador, was this summer sold to Chelsea for €116 million, more than four times what Brighton bought him for two-and-a-half years earlier.

The shared methods are no coincidence. Brighton chairman Tony Bloom, a methodical analyst of form and the numbers that explain it, has held a stake in Union SG for five years, a holding he was obliged to reduce so he was no longer the majority owner once Brighton and the Belgian club found themselves in the Europa League at the same time – in order to satisfy Uefa concerns about potential conflict of interest should the clubs meet one another.

The relationship between the clubs has involved some mutually beneficial transfers. Kaoru Mitoma, the Japan winger, was loaned to Union SG for a season ahead of his superb impact for Brighton in 2022/23. And when this summer, Union SG studied the form and the statistics of an Argentinian defender with the capacity to play across the back line and backed him to thrive in Europe, they were tracing very closely a path Brighton had already taken.

Union SG’s new Argentine is one Kevin Mac Allister. He’s the younger brother of Alexis, who joined Brighton direct from Argentinos Juniors in 2019, debuting in England a year later. The older Mac Allister has since won a World Cup and in July moved for over €40 million, yielding another handsome profit for Brighton. His new club are Liverpool, where, all being well, the Mac Allister brothers will face another in the Europa League next month.

Manchester United 1 Brighton 3 - player ratings

MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Andre Onana - 5: Has conceded more than one goal in the last four league games, the first time this has happened in 44 years. It also meant United’s excellent home run of wins came to an end. Only got his fingers to the third, a finish that was going away from him. Fine save from Fati at the end. Reuters
MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Andre Onana - 5: Has conceded more than one goal in the last four league games, the first time this has happened in 44 years. It also meant United’s excellent home run of wins came to an end. Only got his fingers to the third, a finish that was going away from him. Fine save from Fati at the end. Reuters
Diogo Dalot - 6: Third straight league start. Subject of a yellow card tackle by Lampety after three minutes. Top play to set up Rashford on 25. Nicked ball off Mitoma to stop a 48th-minute attack. Another who didn’t do enough to stop the second goal conceded. Reuters
Diogo Dalot - 6: Third straight league start. Subject of a yellow card tackle by Lampety after three minutes. Top play to set up Rashford on 25. Nicked ball off Mitoma to stop a 48th-minute attack. Another who didn’t do enough to stop the second goal conceded. Reuters
Victor Lindelof - 5: Ball ran by him before Brighton took the lead in a big setback after a bright start. Smart ball to Rashford to set up one attack. Did well to keep the ball when Lallana threatened to run at goal on 42. Getty
Victor Lindelof - 5: Ball ran by him before Brighton took the lead in a big setback after a bright start. Smart ball to Rashford to set up one attack. Did well to keep the ball when Lallana threatened to run at goal on 42. Getty
Lisandro Martinez - 5: Backed off and didn’t do enough to stop the cross for the first – a fine Welbeck finish. Static for Brighton’s second goal from Gross and, like Casemiro, a star player who has dipped this season. Getty
Lisandro Martinez - 5: Backed off and didn’t do enough to stop the cross for the first – a fine Welbeck finish. Static for Brighton’s second goal from Gross and, like Casemiro, a star player who has dipped this season. Getty
Sergio Reguilon - 5: Combined well with Rashford on the left at the start, but part of a defence that was continually carved open by Brighton. Getty
Sergio Reguilon - 5: Combined well with Rashford on the left at the start, but part of a defence that was continually carved open by Brighton. Getty
Casemiro - 5. Too casual and didn’t make a recovery run for Welbeck’s goal. Didn’t have the legs you need against Brighton. Disappointing so far this season. What on earth has happened? AP
Casemiro - 5. Too casual and didn’t make a recovery run for Welbeck’s goal. Didn’t have the legs you need against Brighton. Disappointing so far this season. What on earth has happened? AP
Scott McTominay - 5: First start of the season for his club. Didn’t do enough to stop Brighton’s second and struggled to stop them dominating possession. EPA
Scott McTominay - 5: First start of the season for his club. Didn’t do enough to stop Brighton’s second and struggled to stop them dominating possession. EPA
Bruno Fernandes - 5: Began on the right of a midfield, which started well, but got deeper and deeper against the best team to visit Old Trafford so far this season. Booked before the break. AFP
Bruno Fernandes - 5: Began on the right of a midfield, which started well, but got deeper and deeper against the best team to visit Old Trafford so far this season. Booked before the break. AFP
Christian Eriksen - 6. Beautiful pirouette to start a ninth- minute attack as United started on the front foot with high pressing. Tried to set up attacks for United who had 14 shots, but only four on target. Brighton had 10 shots – eight on target. AP
Christian Eriksen - 6. Beautiful pirouette to start a ninth- minute attack as United started on the front foot with high pressing. Tried to set up attacks for United who had 14 shots, but only four on target. Brighton had 10 shots – eight on target. AP
Marcus Rashford - 6: Drove into the box from the left. Took the first shot on target in the game – and the second after 11 minutes. And the third after 25, then the fourth, which hit the post on 33. Another shot went wide on 46. PA
Marcus Rashford - 6: Drove into the box from the left. Took the first shot on target in the game – and the second after 11 minutes. And the third after 25, then the fourth, which hit the post on 33. Another shot went wide on 46. PA
Rasmus Hojlund - 6: Aggressive on his first United start, getting in front of Dunk for early crosses. Thought he’d scored after 40 minutes. VAR didn’t. Linked well with Rashford. Decision to bring him off was booed. Getty
Rasmus Hojlund - 6: Aggressive on his first United start, getting in front of Dunk for early crosses. Thought he’d scored after 40 minutes. VAR didn’t. Linked well with Rashford. Decision to bring him off was booed. Getty
SUBS: Hannibal Mejbri (for Casemiro on 64') - 7: Pulled one back with a shot on the half turn from distance nine minutes later. Booked for a challenge on Ferguson, but a determined cameo. AFP
SUBS: Hannibal Mejbri (for Casemiro on 64') - 7: Pulled one back with a shot on the half turn from distance nine minutes later. Booked for a challenge on Ferguson, but a determined cameo. AFP
Anthony Martial (for Hojlund 64') - 4: Almost no impact. AP
Anthony Martial (for Hojlund 64') - 4: Almost no impact. AP
Alejandro Garnacho (for McTominay 85') - NR: Fans had sung his name. He came on as a last gamble. It was all too late. Getty
Alejandro Garnacho (for McTominay 85') - NR: Fans had sung his name. He came on as a last gamble. It was all too late. Getty
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (for Reguillon on 85') - NR: Went to right back. Getty
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (for Reguillon on 85') - NR: Went to right back. Getty
Facundo Pellistri (for Martinez on 85') - NR: Is he ever going to get sufficient minutes to show what he can really do, or not do? AP
Facundo Pellistri (for Martinez on 85') - NR: Is he ever going to get sufficient minutes to show what he can really do, or not do? AP
BRIGHTON RATINGS: Jason Steele - 7: Great distribution with his feet. Good anticipation to come out of his box and deny Rashford an opportunity from a long ball. Easy save from long-range Fernandes effort and another good stop from a Rashford free kick. No chance for Hannibal's goal. EPA
BRIGHTON RATINGS: Jason Steele - 7: Great distribution with his feet. Good anticipation to come out of his box and deny Rashford an opportunity from a long ball. Easy save from long-range Fernandes effort and another good stop from a Rashford free kick. No chance for Hannibal's goal. EPA
Joel Veltman - 6: Given a tough time by the pace of Rashford at times but made a vital block to deflect the United forward's first-half shot against the woodwork. Generally comfortable with the ball at his feet. Wasted a good chance to play Welbeck in from the edge of the area. Fiercely committed. EPA
Joel Veltman - 6: Given a tough time by the pace of Rashford at times but made a vital block to deflect the United forward's first-half shot against the woodwork. Generally comfortable with the ball at his feet. Wasted a good chance to play Welbeck in from the edge of the area. Fiercely committed. EPA
Jan Paul van Hecke - 8: Strong headed clearance from a United corner on 34 minutes. Twice managed to shepherd Rashford well as he broke into the box early in the second half. Snuffed out an opening for Hojlund. Getty
Jan Paul van Hecke - 8: Strong headed clearance from a United corner on 34 minutes. Twice managed to shepherd Rashford well as he broke into the box early in the second half. Snuffed out an opening for Hojlund. Getty
Lewis Dunk - 8: Solid in the heart of the Brighton defence. Cool under pressure and distributed well. Impressive shift. EPA
Lewis Dunk - 8: Solid in the heart of the Brighton defence. Cool under pressure and distributed well. Impressive shift. EPA
Tariq Lamptey - 7: Neat work on the left flank. Came forward well and involved in some well-worked passing moves out wide. Lovely ball to tee up Joao Pedro for Brighton's third. EPA
Tariq Lamptey - 7: Neat work on the left flank. Came forward well and involved in some well-worked passing moves out wide. Lovely ball to tee up Joao Pedro for Brighton's third. EPA
Pascal Gross - 9: Fresh from his first senior cap for Germany aged 32, he was the midfield kingpin for his team, linking up play and spraying passes before finishing brilliantly for Brighton's second. Reuters
Pascal Gross - 9: Fresh from his first senior cap for Germany aged 32, he was the midfield kingpin for his team, linking up play and spraying passes before finishing brilliantly for Brighton's second. Reuters
Mahmoud Dahoud - 6: Battled well on his first start since the opening game at Luton. PA
Mahmoud Dahoud - 6: Battled well on his first start since the opening game at Luton. PA
Simon Adingra - 6: Put Onana under pressure early in the second half with some sharp pressing. Showed great anticipation to cut out a dangerous cross-field pass. Allowed Reguilon to wriggle past him late in the game. EPA
Simon Adingra - 6: Put Onana under pressure early in the second half with some sharp pressing. Showed great anticipation to cut out a dangerous cross-field pass. Allowed Reguilon to wriggle past him late in the game. EPA
Adam Lallana - 7: Nice dummy to assist Welbeck's opener. Pressed United's backline well. Worked hard defensively. Getty
Adam Lallana - 7: Nice dummy to assist Welbeck's opener. Pressed United's backline well. Worked hard defensively. Getty
Kaoru Mitoma - 7: Harried the United defence well. Quiet game until he helped to set up Gross's goal. Surging run into the box in the 78th minute. EPA
Kaoru Mitoma - 7: Harried the United defence well. Quiet game until he helped to set up Gross's goal. Surging run into the box in the 78th minute. EPA
Danny Welbeck - 8: Sweet left-foot finish for Brighton's opener after he'd played the ball wide for cross into the box. Went close with a crisp strike from outside the box on 32 minutes. Held the ball up well and dropped back to put in a shift helping out his defence when required. AFP
Danny Welbeck - 8: Sweet left-foot finish for Brighton's opener after he'd played the ball wide for cross into the box. Went close with a crisp strike from outside the box on 32 minutes. Held the ball up well and dropped back to put in a shift helping out his defence when required. AFP
SUBS: Joao Pedro (for Welbeck 64') - 8: Stunning side-footed finish from the edge of the box. Wonderful technique. Looked good in everything he did. EPA
SUBS: Joao Pedro (for Welbeck 64') - 8: Stunning side-footed finish from the edge of the box. Wonderful technique. Looked good in everything he did. EPA
Ansu Fati (for Lallana 64') - 7: Set up Evan Ferguson on the edge of the area. Decent strike just inside the box that forced a sharp save from Onana. Another lightning quick run to force a save in added time. Promising debut. EPA
Ansu Fati (for Lallana 64') - 7: Set up Evan Ferguson on the edge of the area. Decent strike just inside the box that forced a sharp save from Onana. Another lightning quick run to force a save in added time. Promising debut. EPA
James Milner (for Lamptey 76') - NR. Good clearing header in the box. EPA
James Milner (for Lamptey 76') - NR. Good clearing header in the box. EPA
Billy Gilmour (for Dahoud 76') - NR. Reuters
Billy Gilmour (for Dahoud 76') - NR. Reuters
Evan Ferguson (for Adingra 83') - NR: Decent effort saved by Onana. EPA
Evan Ferguson (for Adingra 83') - NR: Decent effort saved by Onana. EPA
More election coverage
Confirmed%20bouts%20(more%20to%20be%20added)
%3Cp%3ECory%20Sandhagen%20v%20Umar%20Nurmagomedov%0D%3Cbr%3ENick%20Diaz%20v%20Vicente%20Luque%0D%3Cbr%3EMichael%20Chiesa%20v%20Tony%20Ferguson%0D%3Cbr%3EDeiveson%20Figueiredo%20v%20Marlon%20Vera%0D%3Cbr%3EMackenzie%20Dern%20v%20Loopy%20Godinez%0D%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3ETickets%20for%20the%20August%203%20Fight%20Night%2C%20held%20in%20partnership%20with%20the%20Department%20of%20Culture%20and%20Tourism%20Abu%20Dhabi%2C%20went%20on%20sale%20earlier%20this%20month%2C%20through%20www.etihadarena.ae%20and%20www.ticketmaster.ae.%0D%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
When Umm Kulthum performed in Abu Dhabi

  

 

 

 

Known as The Lady of Arabic Song, Umm Kulthum performed in Abu Dhabi on November 28, 1971, as part of celebrations for the fifth anniversary of the accession of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as Ruler of Abu Dhabi. A concert hall was constructed for the event on land that is now Al Nahyan Stadium, behind Al Wahda Mall. The audience were treated to many of Kulthum's most well-known songs as part of the sold-out show, including Aghadan Alqak and Enta Omri.

 
Masters%20of%20the%20Air
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDirectors%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Cary%20Joji%20Fukunaga%2C%20Dee%20Rees%2C%20Anna%20Boden%2C%20Ryan%20Fleck%2C%20Tim%20Van%20Patten%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarring%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Austin%20Butler%2C%20Callum%20Turner%2C%20Anthony%20Boyle%2C%20Barry%20Keoghan%2C%20Sawyer%20Spielberg%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%202%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
A cryptocurrency primer for beginners

Cryptocurrency Investing  for Dummies – by Kiana Danial 

There are several primers for investing in cryptocurrencies available online, including e-books written by people whose credentials fall apart on the second page of your preferred search engine. 

Ms Danial is a finance coach and former currency analyst who writes for Nasdaq. Her broad-strokes primer (2019) breaks down investing in cryptocurrency into baby steps, while explaining the terms and technologies involved.

Although cryptocurrencies are a fast evolving world, this  book offers a good insight into the game as well as providing some basic tips, strategies and warning signs.

Begin your cryptocurrency journey here. 

Available at Magrudy’s , Dh104 

You might also like
On Women's Day
Where to buy

Limited-edition art prints of The Sofa Series: Sultani can be acquired from Reem El Mutwalli at www.reemelmutwalli.com

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Whiile you're here
More on Palestine-Israeli relations
How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
More on animal trafficking
WHAT IS A BLACK HOLE?

1. Black holes are objects whose gravity is so strong not even light can escape their pull

2. They can be created when massive stars collapse under their own weight

3. Large black holes can also be formed when smaller ones collide and merge

4. The biggest black holes lurk at the centre of many galaxies, including our own

5. Astronomers believe that when the universe was very young, black holes affected how galaxies formed

French business

France has organised a delegation of leading businesses to travel to Syria. The group was led by French shipping giant CMA CGM, which struck a 30-year contract in May with the Syrian government to develop and run Latakia port. Also present were water and waste management company Suez, defence multinational Thales, and Ellipse Group, which is currently looking into rehabilitating Syrian hospitals.

The%20Killer
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDirector%3A%C2%A0%3C%2Fstrong%3EDavid%20Fincher%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStars%3A%C2%A0%3C%2Fstrong%3EMichael%20Fassbender%2C%20Tilda%20Swinton%2C%20Charles%20Parnell%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%204%2F5%C2%A0%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
THE BIO

Age: 33

Favourite quote: “If you’re going through hell, keep going” Winston Churchill

Favourite breed of dog: All of them. I can’t possibly pick a favourite.

Favourite place in the UAE: The Stray Dogs Centre in Umm Al Quwain. It sounds predictable, but it honestly is my favourite place to spend time. Surrounded by hundreds of dogs that love you - what could possibly be better than that?

Favourite colour: All the colours that dogs come in

Terror attacks in Paris, November 13, 2015

- At 9.16pm, three suicide attackers killed one person outside the Atade de France during a foootball match between France and Germany- At 9.25pm, three attackers opened fire on restaurants and cafes over 20 minutes, killing 39 people- Shortly after 9.40pm, three other attackers launched a three-hour raid on the Bataclan, in which 1,500 people had gathered to watch a rock concert. In total, 90 people were killed- Salah Abdeslam, the only survivor of the terrorists, did not directly participate in the attacks, thought to be due to a technical glitch in his suicide vest- He fled to Belgium and was involved in attacks on Brussels in March 2016. He is serving a life sentence in France

How to protect yourself when air quality drops

Install an air filter in your home.

Close your windows and turn on the AC.

Shower or bath after being outside.

Wear a face mask.

Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.

If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.

COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
 
Started: 2021
 
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
 
Based: Tunisia 
 
Sector: Water technology 
 
Number of staff: 22 
 
Investment raised: $4 million 
McIlroy's struggles in 2016/17

European Tour: 6 events, 16 rounds, 5 cuts, 0 wins, 3 top-10s, 4 top-25s, 72,5567 points, ranked 16th

PGA Tour: 8 events, 26 rounds, 6 cuts, 0 wins, 4 top-10s, 5 top-25s, 526 points, ranked 71st

The%C2%A0specs%20
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EEngine%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3Etwo%20permanent%20magnet%20synchronous%20motors%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETransmission%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3Etwo-speed%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPower%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E625hp%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETorque%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E850Nm%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERange%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E456km%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrice%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3Efrom%20Dh737%2C480%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EOn%20sale%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3Enow%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
More on animal trafficking
England-South Africa Test series

1st Test England win by 211 runs at Lord's, London

2nd Test South Africa win by 340 runs at Trent Bridge, Nottingham

3rd Test July 27-31 at The Oval, London

4th Test August 4-8 at Old Trafford, Manchester

Greatest Royal Rumble results

John Cena pinned Triple H in a singles match

Cedric Alexander retained the WWE Cruiserweight title against Kalisto

Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt win the Raw Tag Team titles against Cesaro and Sheamus

Jeff Hardy retained the United States title against Jinder Mahal

Bludgeon Brothers retain the SmackDown Tag Team titles against the Usos

Seth Rollins retains the Intercontinental title against The Miz, Finn Balor and Samoa Joe

AJ Styles remains WWE World Heavyweight champion after he and Shinsuke Nakamura are both counted out

The Undertaker beats Rusev in a casket match

Brock Lesnar retains the WWE Universal title against Roman Reigns in a steel cage match

Braun Strowman won the 50-man Royal Rumble by eliminating Big Cass last

PROFILE OF STARZPLAY

Date started: 2014

Founders: Maaz Sheikh, Danny Bates

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: Entertainment/Streaming Video On Demand

Number of employees: 125

Investors/Investment amount: $125 million. Major investors include Starz/Lionsgate, State Street, SEQ and Delta Partners

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

Brief scoreline:

Manchester United 0

Manchester City 2

Bernardo Silva 54', Sane 66'

World politics
The specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo

Power: 201hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 320Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 6-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 8.7L/100km

Price: Dh133,900

On sale: now 

The Vile

Starring: Bdoor Mohammad, Jasem Alkharraz, Iman Tarik, Sarah Taibah

Director: Majid Al Ansari

Rating: 4/5

Read
Tamkeen's offering
  • Option 1: 70% in year 1, 50% in year 2, 30% in year 3
  • Option 2: 50% across three years
  • Option 3: 30% across five years 
Labour dispute

The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.


- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law 

The%20specs
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPowertrain%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ESingle%20electric%20motor%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPower%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E201hp%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETorque%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E310Nm%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETransmission%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ESingle-speed%20auto%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EBattery%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E53kWh%20lithium-ion%20battery%20pack%20(GS%20base%20model)%3B%2070kWh%20battery%20pack%20(GF)%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETouring%20range%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E350km%20(GS)%3B%20480km%20(GF)%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrice%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EFrom%20Dh129%2C900%20(GS)%3B%20Dh149%2C000%20(GF)%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EOn%20sale%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Now%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
While you're here
Indoor cricket World Cup:
Insportz, Dubai, September 16-23

UAE fixtures:
Men
Saturday, September 16 – 1.45pm, v New Zealand
Sunday, September 17 – 10.30am, v Australia; 3.45pm, v South Africa
Monday, September 18 – 2pm, v England; 7.15pm, v India
Tuesday, September 19 – 12.15pm, v Singapore; 5.30pm, v Sri Lanka
Thursday, September 21 – 2pm v Malaysia
Friday, September 22 – 3.30pm, semi-final
Saturday, September 23 – 3pm, grand final

Women
Saturday, September 16 – 5.15pm, v Australia
Sunday, September 17 – 2pm, v South Africa; 7.15pm, v New Zealand
Monday, September 18 – 5.30pm, v England
Tuesday, September 19 – 10.30am, v New Zealand; 3.45pm, v South Africa
Thursday, September 21 – 12.15pm, v Australia
Friday, September 22 – 1.30pm, semi-final
Saturday, September 23 – 1pm, grand final

On Women's Day
'Jurassic%20World%20Dominion'
%3Cp%3EDirector%3A%20Colin%20Trevorrow%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3EStars%3A%20Sam%20Neill%2C%20Laura%20Dern%2C%20Jeff%20Goldblum%2C%20Bryce%20Dallas%20Howard%2C%20Chris%20Pratt%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3ERating%3A%204%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Updated: September 21, 2023, 6:07 AM
Europa LeagueLiverpool