NEWCASTLE 2023/24 SEASON RATINGS: A learning curve season for the manager, dealing with raised expectations, midweek Euro matches for the first time and a nightmare injury list. When the likes of Trippier and Burn were struggling, he should have pulled them out of the firing line but securing seventh place should be a source of pride. Getty Images
Eddie Howe 7/10
NEWCASTLE 2023/24 SEASON RATINGS: A learning curve season for the manager, dealing with raised expectations, midweek Euro matches for the first time and a nightmare injury list. When the likes of Trippier and Burn were struggling, he should have pulled them out of the firing line but securing seventh place should be a source of pride. Getty Images
NEWCASTLE 2023/24 SEASON RATINGS: A learning curve season for the manager, dealing with raised expectations, midweek Euro matches for the first time and a nightmare injury list. When the likes of Trip
A huge loss when he dislocated his shoulder against Manchester United in December and did not return to the starting XI until the final game of the season. "He has single-handedly kept us in games this season," said teammate Callum Wilson after Pope's injury. Getty Images
Nick Pope 8/10
A huge loss when he dislocated his shoulder against Manchester United in December and did not return to the starting XI until the final game of the season. "He has single-handedly kept us in games this season," said teammate Callum Wilson after Pope's injury. Getty Images
A huge loss when he dislocated his shoulder against Manchester United in December and did not return to the starting XI until the final game of the season. "He has single-handedly kept us in games thi
Slovakian proved solid enough cover for Pope but he lacked the commanding presence and 'sweeper-keeper' skills of the man he replaced. Remains a decent shot-stopper, though, and was the penalty shoot-out hero against Blackburn in the FA Cup. Getty Images
Martin Dubravka 6/10
Slovakian proved solid enough cover for Pope but he lacked the commanding presence and 'sweeper-keeper' skills of the man he replaced. Remains a decent shot-stopper, though, and was the penalty shoot-out hero against Blackburn in the FA Cup. Getty Images
Slovakian proved solid enough cover for Pope but he lacked the commanding presence and 'sweeper-keeper' skills of the man he replaced. Remains a decent shot-stopper, though, and was the penalty shoot-
A frustrating season for the usually ultra-reliable right-back. An impressive 10 assists meant he was joint-third best in the Premier League behind only Cole Palmer (11) and Ollie Watkins (13). But there were also dreadful defensive errors in league defeats at Everton and Manchester United, plus Chelsea in the League Cup. Getty Images
Kieran Trippier 6/10
A frustrating season for the usually ultra-reliable right-back. An impressive 10 assists meant he was joint-third best in the Premier League behind only Cole Palmer (11) and Ollie Watkins (13). But there were also dreadful defensive errors in league defeats at Everton and Manchester United, plus Chelsea in the League Cup. Getty Images
A frustrating season for the usually ultra-reliable right-back. An impressive 10 assists meant he was joint-third best in the Premier League behind only Cole Palmer (11) and Ollie Watkins (13). But th
No more than a bit-part player, the Geordie defender produced two excellent performances in League Cup wins over Manchester City and Man United. Gave away a clumsy late penalty moments after coming off the bench that cost his team three points against Everton. Getty Images
Paul Dummett 6/10
No more than a bit-part player, the Geordie defender produced two excellent performances in League Cup wins over Manchester City and Man United. Gave away a clumsy late penalty moments after coming off the bench that cost his team three points against Everton. Getty Images
No more than a bit-part player, the Geordie defender produced two excellent performances in League Cup wins over Manchester City and Man United. Gave away a clumsy late penalty moments after coming of
A campaign to forget for the Dutch centre-half after suffering two torn ACL injuries in six months. Did not play until December after opting for rest rather than surgery, looked a shell of the player that shone last season on his return before breaking down again in March and will now have surgery, meaning six to nine months out. Getty Images
Sven Botman 4/10
A campaign to forget for the Dutch centre-half after suffering two torn ACL injuries in six months. Did not play until December after opting for rest rather than surgery, looked a shell of the player that shone last season on his return before breaking down again in March and will now have surgery, meaning six to nine months out. Getty Images
A campaign to forget for the Dutch centre-half after suffering two torn ACL injuries in six months. Did not play until December after opting for rest rather than surgery, looked a shell of the player
Had been Newcastle's only ever-present defender in an injury-ravaged campaign for the squad until a hamstring problem saw him miss the final few games. Excellent at the back, though, and contributed at the other end of the pitch with five goals, including a stunning finish in the 4-1 Champions League win over PSG. Getty Images
Fabian Schar 8/10
Had been Newcastle's only ever-present defender in an injury-ravaged campaign for the squad until a hamstring problem saw him miss the final few games. Excellent at the back, though, and contributed at the other end of the pitch with five goals, including a stunning finish in the 4-1 Champions League win over PSG. Getty Images
Had been Newcastle's only ever-present defender in an injury-ravaged campaign for the squad until a hamstring problem saw him miss the final few games. Excellent at the back, though, and contributed a
Club captain was given an unexpected extended run in the team due to Botman's injury woes. Solid enough from the experienced centre-back but a lack of pace often exposed him. Did score a memorable header in the 4-1 demolition of Chelsea. Ruptured his ACL in March and is out for six to nine months. Getty Images
Jamaal Lascelles 6/10
Club captain was given an unexpected extended run in the team due to Botman's injury woes. Solid enough from the experienced centre-back but a lack of pace often exposed him. Did score a memorable header in the 4-1 demolition of Chelsea. Ruptured his ACL in March and is out for six to nine months. Getty Images
Club captain was given an unexpected extended run in the team due to Botman's injury woes. Solid enough from the experienced centre-back but a lack of pace often exposed him. Did score a memorable hea
A season to be written off by the former Aston Villa left-back who made only one Premier League start due to injuries and just seven appearances across all competitions. Getty Images
Matt Targett 4/10
A season to be written off by the former Aston Villa left-back who made only one Premier League start due to injuries and just seven appearances across all competitions. Getty Images
A season to be written off by the former Aston Villa left-back who made only one Premier League start due to injuries and just seven appearances across all competitions. Getty Images
Versatile Swedish defender made a welcome return from the previous season's ruptured cruciate ligament. Ability to cover in several defensive positions was much-needed in such aninjury disrupted season for the team. Rewarded with a contract extension in February. PA
Emil Krafth 7/10
Versatile Swedish defender made a welcome return from the previous season's ruptured cruciate ligament. Ability to cover in several defensive positions was much-needed in such aninjury disrupted season for the team. Rewarded with a contract extension in February. PA
Versatile Swedish defender made a welcome return from the previous season's ruptured cruciate ligament. Ability to cover in several defensive positions was much-needed in such aninjury disrupted seaso
A baptism of fire for the teenage left-back. Looked physically out of his depth in the League Cup win over Man City, dropped out of the starting XI picture for a while as he struggled to cope with Howe's intense training requirements. Showed patience and ended the season in the team and playing well. AFP
Lewis Hall 6/10
A baptism of fire for the teenage left-back. Looked physically out of his depth in the League Cup win over Man City, dropped out of the starting XI picture for a while as he struggled to cope with Howe's intense training requirements. Showed patience and ended the season in the team and playing well. AFP
A baptism of fire for the teenage left-back. Looked physically out of his depth in the League Cup win over Man City, dropped out of the starting XI picture for a while as he struggled to cope with How
Has the potential to become Newcastle's - and England's - right-back for years to come. Offers a real attacking threat surging forward, as shown by one 30-yard run before setting up a goal for Almiron in the League Cup win at Man United. Room to improve defensively but that will come under Howe's tutelage. Getty Images
Tino Livramento 7/10
Has the potential to become Newcastle's - and England's - right-back for years to come. Offers a real attacking threat surging forward, as shown by one 30-yard run before setting up a goal for Almiron in the League Cup win at Man United. Room to improve defensively but that will come under Howe's tutelage. Getty Images
Has the potential to become Newcastle's - and England's - right-back for years to come. Offers a real attacking threat surging forward, as shown by one 30-yard run before setting up a goal for Almiron
A season of ups and downs for the Geordie defender. At left-back, his lack of pace was targeted by opponents with some success. Looked more comfortable in a central role. Scored in the unforgettable win over PSG and proudly wore the captain's armband in Trippier's and Lascalles' absence. Getty Images
Dan Burn 7/10
A season of ups and downs for the Geordie defender. At left-back, his lack of pace was targeted by opponents with some success. Looked more comfortable in a central role. Scored in the unforgettable win over PSG and proudly wore the captain's armband in Trippier's and Lascalles' absence. Getty Images
A season of ups and downs for the Geordie defender. At left-back, his lack of pace was targeted by opponents with some success. Looked more comfortable in a central role. Scored in the unforgettable w
Brazilian is an integral cog in the machine so his absence after undergoing surgery on a thigh injury was a huge blow. Driving force behind the 4-2 win over Brentford on the final day of the season - his first start since January 6 - and showed why Howe was delighted when the midfielder signed a new long-term deal in April. AFP
Joelinton 8/10
Brazilian is an integral cog in the machine so his absence after undergoing surgery on a thigh injury was a huge blow. Driving force behind the 4-2 win over Brentford on the final day of the season - his first start since January 6 - and showed why Howe was delighted when the midfielder signed a new long-term deal in April. AFP
Brazilian is an integral cog in the machine so his absence after undergoing surgery on a thigh injury was a huge blow. Driving force behind the 4-2 win over Brentford on the final day of the season -
Italian midfielder was Newcastle's marquee summer signing and started the season with a man-of-the-match display in the opening day 5-1 thrashing of Aston Villa. But his world quickly fell apart when he was given a 10-month ban in October for breaking betting rules while at former club AC Milan. Getty Images
Sandro Tonali 3/10
Italian midfielder was Newcastle's marquee summer signing and started the season with a man-of-the-match display in the opening day 5-1 thrashing of Aston Villa. But his world quickly fell apart when he was given a 10-month ban in October for breaking betting rules while at former club AC Milan. Getty Images
Italian midfielder was Newcastle's marquee summer signing and started the season with a man-of-the-match display in the opening day 5-1 thrashing of Aston Villa. But his world quickly fell apart when
A sensational first full season on Tyneside which has seen the winger score 12 goals, provide 10 assists and produced consistent performances that should be enough to earn a spot in Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2024. Getty Images
Anthony Gordon 9/10
A sensational first full season on Tyneside which has seen the winger score 12 goals, provide 10 assists and produced consistent performances that should be enough to earn a spot in Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2024. Getty Images
A sensational first full season on Tyneside which has seen the winger score 12 goals, provide 10 assists and produced consistent performances that should be enough to earn a spot in Gareth Southgate's
Has just completed his eighth season at the club but the 34-year-old is now restricted to late cameos off the bench. Scored in stoppage time with one of those appearances, though, to earn Newcastle a late point at home to his former club Bournemouth. Ritchie "drives standards in training", according to Howe. PA
Matt Ritchie 6/10
Has just completed his eighth season at the club but the 34-year-old is now restricted to late cameos off the bench. Scored in stoppage time with one of those appearances, though, to earn Newcastle a late point at home to his former club Bournemouth. Ritchie "drives standards in training", according to Howe. PA
Has just completed his eighth season at the club but the 34-year-old is now restricted to late cameos off the bench. Scored in stoppage time with one of those appearances, though, to earn Newcastle a
Injury-hit first campaign for the summer signing who still contributed four goals in 21 appearances. Memorably scored after coming off the bench in his first game back after a long lay-off to earn his team a point in the extraordinary 4-4 draw with Luton in February. Ended the season on high with a goal against Brentford. Getty Images
Harvey Barnes 7/10
Injury-hit first campaign for the summer signing who still contributed four goals in 21 appearances. Memorably scored after coming off the bench in his first game back after a long lay-off to earn his team a point in the extraordinary 4-4 draw with Luton in February. Ended the season on high with a goal against Brentford. Getty Images
Injury-hit first campaign for the summer signing who still contributed four goals in 21 appearances. Memorably scored after coming off the bench in his first game back after a long lay-off to earn his
Another huge loss due to injury that resulted in the midfielder making just five league starts. The high point of his season came in the League Cup win at Manchester United with a superb solo run and finish. Would have started the season dreaming of a first England cap, ended it just wanting to be fully fit again. Getty Images
Joe Willock 6/10
Another huge loss due to injury that resulted in the midfielder making just five league starts. The high point of his season came in the League Cup win at Manchester United with a superb solo run and finish. Would have started the season dreaming of a first England cap, ended it just wanting to be fully fit again. Getty Images
Another huge loss due to injury that resulted in the midfielder making just five league starts. The high point of his season came in the League Cup win at Manchester United with a superb solo run and
The midfielder was an unlikely beneficiary of Newcastle's relentless injury list that resulted in the local boy making his debut aged 17. Would go on to make 26 appearances, provide his first assist and score his first goal before - inevitably - having his season ended due to a back injury. Getty Images
Lewis Miley 7/10
The midfielder was an unlikely beneficiary of Newcastle's relentless injury list that resulted in the local boy making his debut aged 17. Would go on to make 26 appearances, provide his first assist and score his first goal before - inevitably - having his season ended due to a back injury. Getty Images
The midfielder was an unlikely beneficiary of Newcastle's relentless injury list that resulted in the local boy making his debut aged 17. Would go on to make 26 appearances, provide his first assist a
Geordie midfielder, 21, missed a large part of the campaign due to a stress fracture in his lower back. Has the potential to become a key player but needs an injury-free season and regular game time. But must add goals and assists to his game if that is to happen next season. Getty Images
Elliot Anderson 6/10
Geordie midfielder, 21, missed a large part of the campaign due to a stress fracture in his lower back. Has the potential to become a key player but needs an injury-free season and regular game time. But must add goals and assists to his game if that is to happen next season. Getty Images
Geordie midfielder, 21, missed a large part of the campaign due to a stress fracture in his lower back. Has the potential to become a key player but needs an injury-free season and regular game time.
Can frustrate with his final product as his passing and shooting can be wayward at times but his commitment to the cause can never be faulted. He is working hard on his finishing in training, according to manager Howe, and the midfielder contributed a career-best eight goals this season. PA
Sean Longstaff 7/10
Can frustrate with his final product as his passing and shooting can be wayward at times but his commitment to the cause can never be faulted. He is working hard on his finishing in training, according to manager Howe, and the midfielder contributed a career-best eight goals this season. PA
Can frustrate with his final product as his passing and shooting can be wayward at times but his commitment to the cause can never be faulted. He is working hard on his finishing in training, accordin
Brazilian playmaker remains absolutely vital to the cause, making more appearances than anyone else in the squad (48), scoring six goals and providing 10 assists. Remains to be seen what happens over the summer if a big offer comes in, with the 26-year-old's £100m release clause expiring at the end of June. PA
Bruno Guimaraes 8/10
Brazilian playmaker remains absolutely vital to the cause, making more appearances than anyone else in the squad (48), scoring six goals and providing 10 assists. Remains to be seen what happens over the summer if a big offer comes in, with the 26-year-old's £100m release clause expiring at the end of June. PA
Brazilian playmaker remains absolutely vital to the cause, making more appearances than anyone else in the squad (48), scoring six goals and providing 10 assists. Remains to be seen what happens over
There was no repeat of last season's scoring streak but the Paraguayan still chipped in with five goals and three assists, including quality finishes against Burnley in the league and Manchester United in the League Cup. Linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in January and reports suggest he could be moving on this summer. Getty Images
Miguel Almiron 7/10
There was no repeat of last season's scoring streak but the Paraguayan still chipped in with five goals and three assists, including quality finishes against Burnley in the league and Manchester United in the League Cup. Linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in January and reports suggest he could be moving on this summer. Getty Images
There was no repeat of last season's scoring streak but the Paraguayan still chipped in with five goals and three assists, including quality finishes against Burnley in the league and Manchester Unite
Magnificent campaign for the Swedish striker who became the first Newcastle player since Alan Shearer in 2003-04 to reach the 25-goal mark across all competitions. His 21 league goals left him behind only Cole Palmer (22) and Erling Haaland (27) in the Golden Boot race. A big offer could come in for the 24-year-old before next season. Getty Images
Alexander Isak 9/10
Magnificent campaign for the Swedish striker who became the first Newcastle player since Alan Shearer in 2003-04 to reach the 25-goal mark across all competitions. His 21 league goals left him behind only Cole Palmer (22) and Erling Haaland (27) in the Golden Boot race. A big offer could come in for the 24-year-old before next season. Getty Images
Magnificent campaign for the Swedish striker who became the first Newcastle player since Alan Shearer in 2003-04 to reach the 25-goal mark across all competitions. His 21 league goals left him behind
A familiar story for the England striker - an impressive goals ratio of 10 goals in 25 appearances but a chunk of the season again lost to injuries. For the second time in four seasons, Wilson failed to play 20 league games. Despite this, Howe insists he wants the 32-year-old to remain at the club. Getty Images
Callum Wilson 8/10
A familiar story for the England striker - an impressive goals ratio of 10 goals in 25 appearances but a chunk of the season again lost to injuries. For the second time in four seasons, Wilson failed to play 20 league games. Despite this, Howe insists he wants the 32-year-old to remain at the club. Getty Images
A familiar story for the England striker - an impressive goals ratio of 10 goals in 25 appearances but a chunk of the season again lost to injuries. For the second time in four seasons, Wilson failed

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Testing times for Newcastle United and Eddie Howe after summer of discontent

Impressive progress made under Saudi Arabian ownership threatened to be undermined by PSR regulations

Gareth Cox

September 06, 2024

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For the first 18 months, it had all looked so simple for the Saudi Arabian-led consortium who had taken over as owners of Premier League club Newcastle United in a deal worth £305 million.

The club's trajectory was quickly heading upward after the appointment of Eddie Howe as manager in November 2021. Newcastle rose out of the relegation zone up to mid-table security, followed by a fourth-place finish the following campaign, booking a return to Uefa Champions League football.

Backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Howe's squad had been improved every transfer window with the likes of Kieran Trippier, Bruno Guimaraes, Sven Botman and Alexander Isak arriving at St James' Park as statement signings that significantly lifted the quality of the team's starting XI.

The following season was a reality check as the club suffered regular body blows on and off the pitch; from key summer signing Sandro Tonali's ban for breaking betting rules, a nightmare injury list, a group-stage Champions League exit, and highly respected sporting director Dan Ashworth being lured away by Manchester United.

They even missed out on European football despite finishing seventh when Manchester City fell to a surprise FA Cup final defeat to Manchester United, who claimed a Europa League spot, knocking Chelsea down to the Europa Conference League, in turn costing Newcastle their spot.

Newcastle United were able to retain key players Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon. Reuters
Newcastle United were able to retain key players Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon. Reuters

“When I look back on this season I'll only have good memories,” said Howe after the final game of the season. “Some really challenging moments when we had to dig deep but the players never let me down. I think it's been a season of progression … but that has to continue.”

Those final words have proven to be key as maintaining the club's progression might well be the biggest challenge Howe has faced since taking over as manager following a summer of discontent on Tyneside.

In July, the surprise exits of minority shareholders Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi – who had been instrumental in sealing the deal to buy out previous owner Mike Ashley and were the consortium's public faces – were announced as PIF increased its stake in the club to 85 per cent.

“I am devastated,” said Staveley in an interview with The Athletic. "[My] preference would have been to stay, but life doesn’t always work out exactly how you want it to … it’s got to be about what’s best for Newcastle.”

But it has been the shadow of the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) that has rocked the Magpies, who have spent around £400m since the takeover was completed but have now made no major signings for two transfer windows.

The alarm bells were ringing back in January when chief executive Darren Eales admitted that player sales would be considered in the next phase of the club project: “If we're going to get to where we want to get to, at times it is necessary to trade your players.”

Newcastle sold young Yankuba Minteh to Brighton for £30m due to the threat of PSR sanctions. AFP
Newcastle sold young Yankuba Minteh to Brighton for £30m due to the threat of PSR sanctions. AFP

That month, the likes of captain Trippier, winger Miguel Almiron and striker Callum Wilson were all linked with moves away. “Every Premier League club will sell players now because of the rules placed upon them,” Howe conceded. “Selling players is vital to being able to bring players in the other way.”

While January sales were avoided, there would be no escape over the summer when Newcastle were forced to offload two talented young players to Premier League rivals: 21-year-old Elliot Anderson went to Nottingham Forest (£35m) and Yankuba Minteh, 20, to Brighton (£30m) ahead of the PSR accounting deadline.

“I would’ve loved to have kept them – they are two outstanding young players and really disappointed to lose them both,” said Howe. “But, we were backed into a corner … it was as good an outcome as we could have hoped for.”

The sales meant Newcastle had kept hold of their crown jewels in midfielder Guimaraes, striker Isak and winger Anthony Gordon, although the latter is reported to have been unsettled when he was offered to Liverpool as the club scrambled to meet PSR targets.

Only free transfer Lloyd Kelly and £15m forward Will Osula have been brought in, although full-back Lewis Hall made his loan move from Chelsea permanent in a £28m deal. The long-running chase to bring in England defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace ended in failure as did a late bid to sign Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga.

And fans' frustration has grown over the summer, particularly towards Eales and Paul Mitchell, Ashworth's replacement as sporting director, who have been in charge of transfer negotiations with Howe taking a step back.

But Mitchell insisted in a media conference on Wednesday that Newcastle avoided punishment for overspending and not recouping anything back in sales “by the skin of our teeth”, adding that the club would not be held to ransom over potential transfers.

“It's about setting precedents to the market that we will pay fair value for the right profile,” he said. “It shouldn't be misconceived as a lack of ambition. If we just spend, spend, spend once again, we become accountable to that by fines and points deductions, and that isn't good leadership, you're being negligent.”

As it is, Newcastle have made a decent start to the new season results-wise by going undefeated from their opening four games – two wins and draw in the league, beating Nottingham Forest on penalties in the League Cup – but would have had few complaints if they had lost them all.

“It's been a turbulent time for the club off the pitch throughout this last transfer window,” said Howe after their fortunate 2-1 over Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday. “But that's shut now, so hopefully we can just concentrate on the football and get the players playing as well as they can.”

Day 5, Abu Dhabi Test: At a glance

Moment of the day When Dilruwan Perera dismissed Yasir Shah to end Pakistan’s limp resistance, the Sri Lankans charged around the field with the fevered delirium of a side not used to winning. Trouble was, they had not. The delivery was deemed a no ball. Sri Lanka had a nervy wait, but it was merely a stay of execution for the beleaguered hosts.

Stat of the day – 5 Pakistan have lost all 10 wickets on the fifth day of a Test five times since the start of 2016. It is an alarming departure for a side who had apparently erased regular collapses from their resume. “The only thing I can say, it’s not a mitigating excuse at all, but that’s a young batting line up, obviously trying to find their way,” said Mickey Arthur, Pakistan’s coach.

The verdict Test matches in the UAE are known for speeding up on the last two days, but this was extreme. The first two innings of this Test took 11 sessions to complete. The remaining two were done in less than four. The nature of Pakistan’s capitulation at the end showed just how difficult the transition is going to be in the post Misbah-ul-Haq era.

The bio

Favourite book: Peter Rabbit. I used to read it to my three children and still read it myself. If I am feeling down it brings back good memories.

Best thing about your job: Getting to help people. My mum always told me never to pass up an opportunity to do a good deed.

Best part of life in the UAE: The weather. The constant sunshine is amazing and there is always something to do, you have so many options when it comes to how to spend your day.

Favourite holiday destination: Malaysia. I went there for my honeymoon and ended up volunteering to teach local children for a few hours each day. It is such a special place and I plan to retire there one day.

The team

Photographer: Mateusz Stefanowski at Art Factory 
Videographer: Jear Valasquez 
Fashion director: Sarah Maisey
Make-up: Gulum Erzincan at Art Factory 
Model: Randa at Art Factory Videographer’s assistant: Zanong Magat 
Photographer’s assistant: Sophia Shlykova 
With thanks to Jubail Mangrove Park, Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi 

 
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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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How much sugar is in chocolate Easter eggs?
  • The 169g Crunchie egg has 15.9g of sugar per 25g serving, working out at around 107g of sugar per egg
  • The 190g Maltesers Teasers egg contains 58g of sugar per 100g for the egg and 19.6g of sugar in each of the two Teasers bars that come with it
  • The 188g Smarties egg has 113g of sugar per egg and 22.8g in the tube of Smarties it contains
  • The Milky Bar white chocolate Egg Hunt Pack contains eight eggs at 7.7g of sugar per egg
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Conflict, drought, famine

Estimates of the number of deaths caused by the famine range from 400,000 to 1 million, according to a document prepared for the UK House of Lords in 2024.
It has been claimed that the policies of the Ethiopian government, which took control after deposing Emperor Haile Selassie in a military-led revolution in 1974, contributed to the scale of the famine.
Dr Miriam Bradley, senior lecturer in humanitarian studies at the University of Manchester, has argued that, by the early 1980s, “several government policies combined to cause, rather than prevent, a famine which lasted from 1983 to 1985. Mengistu’s government imposed Stalinist-model agricultural policies involving forced collectivisation and villagisation [relocation of communities into planned villages].
The West became aware of the catastrophe through a series of BBC News reports by journalist Michael Buerk in October 1984 describing a “biblical famine” and containing graphic images of thousands of people, including children, facing starvation.

Band Aid

Bob Geldof, singer with the Irish rock group The Boomtown Rats, formed Band Aid in response to the horrific images shown in the news broadcasts.
With Midge Ure of the band Ultravox, he wrote the hit charity single Do They Know it’s Christmas in December 1984, featuring a string of high-profile musicians.
Following the single’s success, the idea to stage a rock concert evolved.
Live Aid was a series of simultaneous concerts that took place at Wembley Stadium in London, John F Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, the US, and at various other venues across the world.
The combined event was broadcast to an estimated worldwide audience of 1.5 billion.

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THE BIO

Favourite book: ‘Purpose Driven Life’ by Rick Warren

Favourite travel destination: Switzerland

Hobbies: Travelling and following motivational speeches and speakers

Favourite place in UAE: Dubai Museum

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The specs

Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors

Power: Combined output 920hp

Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic

Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km

On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025

Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000

The Bio

Hometown: Bogota, Colombia
Favourite place to relax in UAE: the desert around Al Mleiha in Sharjah or the eastern mangroves in Abu Dhabi
The one book everyone should read: 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. It will make your mind fly
Favourite documentary: Chasing Coral by Jeff Orlowski. It's a good reality check about one of the most valued ecosystems for humanity

Specs
Engine: Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE)
Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)
Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh190,000 (Countryman)
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
  • Priority access to new homes from participating developers
  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
  • Flexible payment plans from developers
  • Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
Our family matters legal consultant

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

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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 

Company Profile

Name: Thndr
Started: 2019
Co-founders: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr
Sector: FinTech
Headquarters: Egypt
UAE base: Hub71, Abu Dhabi
Current number of staff: More than 150
Funds raised: $22 million

Manchester United's summer dealings

In

Victor Lindelof (Benfica) £30.7 million

Romelu Lukaku (Everton)  £75 million

Nemanja Matic (Chelsea)  £40 million

 

Out

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Released

Wayne Rooney (Everton) Free transfer

Adnan Januzaj (Real Sociedad) £9.8 million

 

 

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Chef Nobu's advice for eating sushi

“One mistake people always make is adding extra wasabi. There is no need for this, because it should already be there between the rice and the fish.
“When eating nigiri, you must dip the fish – not the rice – in soy sauce, otherwise the rice will collapse. Also, don’t use too much soy sauce or it will make you thirsty. For sushi rolls, dip a little of the rice-covered roll lightly in soy sauce and eat in one bite.
“Chopsticks are acceptable, but really, I recommend using your fingers for sushi. Do use chopsticks for sashimi, though.
“The ginger should be eaten separately as a palette cleanser and used to clear the mouth when switching between different pieces of fish.”

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