A Ukrainian soldier holds a Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) that was used to destroy a Russian armoured personal carrier (APC) in Irpin, north of Kyiv, on March 12. AFP
A Ukrainian soldier holds a Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) that was used to destroy a Russian armoured personal carrier (APC) in Irpin, north of Kyiv, on March 12. AFP
A Ukrainian soldier holds a Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) that was used to destroy a Russian armoured personal carrier (APC) in Irpin, north of Kyiv, on March 12. AFP
A Ukrainian soldier holds a Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) that was used to destroy a Russian armoured personal carrier (APC) in Irpin, north of Kyiv, on March 12. AFP

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Russia weighing sending more troops to Ukraine, Pentagon says

'They’re designed to deliver a punch', US official said of new 'tactical' drone delivery to Ukraine

Joyce Karam
Willy Lowry
Washington

March 16, 2022

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Russia is “deliberating” sending additional troops to fight in Ukraine amid mounting battlefield losses of personnel and equipment, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.

“We have seen indications that the Russians are considering, discussing and deliberating the degree to which they need to bring in resupply from outside the theatre,” a senior US defence official told Pentagon reporters.

The idea remains under discussion and Washington has yet to see indications that any reinforcements have been sent, the official said.

“We know they said that [the Russians] are suffering losses every day, losses of people lots of equipment, losses of aircraft, and so it certainly stands to reason that they would want to be exploring options to to replenish those losses,” the official said.

Russia has said its troop losses are in the hundreds, but western assessments including from the US and Britain put the number at more than 5,000 Russian servicemen killed since the war began on February 24.

Asked about the $800 million in new military aid the US is providing to Ukraine, the US official hinted that the 100 tactical drones in the package will be armed.

“It's safe to assume that these systems that will be there, they’re designed to deliver a punch,” the official said.

The official did not elaborate on a timeline or routes the US is using to deliver its weaponry to Ukraine, but stressed deliveries “are still flowing".

“As far as we're concerned, there's not going to be like a pause here.”

The White House reported that the $800m US assistance package includes:

  • 800 Stinger anti-aircraft systems
  • 2,000 Javelin, 1,000 light anti-armour weapons and 6,000 AT-4 anti-armour systems
  • 100 tactical drones
  • 100 grenade launchers, 5,000 rifles, 1,000 pistols, 400 machine guns and 400 shotguns
  • More than 20 million rounds of small arms ammunition as well as grenade launcher and mortar rounds
  • 25,000 sets of body armour and helmets

The Pentagon said Russia is frustrated by a lack of progress in Ukraine but said that Moscow still has significant combat power.

Its military has fired about 980 missiles over the course of the conflict, the US official said, but its offensive remains stalled around Kyiv, Kharkiv and Mariupol.

The Pentagon said Russia has started shelling some cities outside the strategic port city of Odesa.

This satellite image shows Epicentr K shopping centre before it was damaged in Chernihiv, Ukraine. AP Photo
This satellite image shows Epicentr K shopping centre before it was damaged in Chernihiv, Ukraine. AP Photo
Epicentr K shopping centre after it was destroyed. AP Photo
Epicentr K shopping centre after it was destroyed. AP Photo
Apartment buildings before the conflict began, in western Mariupol, Ukraine. AFP
Apartment buildings before the conflict began, in western Mariupol, Ukraine. AFP
The apartment buildings after they were hit. AFP
The apartment buildings after they were hit. AFP
A hospital in Mariupol before an attack. Reuters
A hospital in Mariupol before an attack. Reuters
The Mariupol hospital with airstrike damage after the Russian attack. AP Photo
The Mariupol hospital with airstrike damage after the Russian attack. AP Photo
Portcity shopping mall and other stores in Mariupol in February. AP Photo
Portcity shopping mall and other stores in Mariupol in February. AP Photo
The heavily damaged Portcity shopping mall and surrounding stores on March 9. AP Photo
The heavily damaged Portcity shopping mall and surrounding stores on March 9. AP Photo
Homes and buildings in Mariupol before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters
Homes and buildings in Mariupol before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters
The destroyed homes and buildings in Mariupol. Reuters
The destroyed homes and buildings in Mariupol. Reuters

“We believe these are Russian warships in the Black Sea … whether this is the precursor of, you know, a looming amphibious assault, we just don't see that yet,” the official said.

As Russian forces continue to advance towards Kyiv, military experts expect a fierce urban battle to eventually ensue.

The package of weapons President Joe Biden pledged to Ukraine on Wednesday could prove vital in helping Ukrainians defend their capital.

“In this type of high-intensity attack of a defence, the defenders need anti-tank weapons because you can't get inside that city without tanks and armour,” said John Spencer, a retired US army major and the chairman of Urban Warfare studies at the Madison Policy Forum.

But it is the small arms ammunition, 20 million rounds of it, that Mr Spencer said will be especially important in the urban environment.

“We say it takes four times the ammo to do an operation in an urban terrain than it does in others that works for both attacking and defending,” he told The National.

“They need more ammo than we think they do.”

Alexander Downes, associate professor of Political Science at George Washington University, said Russian President Vladimir Putin may try to stop US and Nato weapons reaching Ukrainian forces.

“My sense is [Mr Putin] will try to stop the shipments, either once they get into Ukraine or very close to the border, rather than attack or retaliate against the Nato country directly,” Mr Downes told The National.

Moscow “will try to interdict the weapons shipments as they transit Ukraine to get to Ukrainian military”, he added.

Smoke rising in Kyiv, which mayor Vitali Klitschko says faces a 'difficult and dangerous moment' as Russian forces step up strikes. AFP
Smoke rising in Kyiv, which mayor Vitali Klitschko says faces a 'difficult and dangerous moment' as Russian forces step up strikes. AFP
Pope Francis meets visitors holding the Ukrainian flag during his weekly general audience in the Vatican. AFP
Pope Francis meets visitors holding the Ukrainian flag during his weekly general audience in the Vatican. AFP
An anti-war protester demonstrates against Russia's invasion of Ukraine in front of the Nato headquarters in Brussels. AFP
An anti-war protester demonstrates against Russia's invasion of Ukraine in front of the Nato headquarters in Brussels. AFP
A poster in Saint Petersburg carries the letter Z, a symbol of support for the invasion, and reads: "We are proud of Russia! We are not ashamed!" AFP
A poster in Saint Petersburg carries the letter Z, a symbol of support for the invasion, and reads: "We are proud of Russia! We are not ashamed!" AFP
Amid the Ukraine war, there's time for a seaside stroll in Odesa. Reuters
Amid the Ukraine war, there's time for a seaside stroll in Odesa. Reuters
A child who fled from Ukraine to Belgium waits outside an immigration office in Brussels. EPA
A child who fled from Ukraine to Belgium waits outside an immigration office in Brussels. EPA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy receives a standing ovation as he appears via videoconference to make an address to Canada's Parliament. AP
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy receives a standing ovation as he appears via videoconference to make an address to Canada's Parliament. AP
A woman walks with a bicycle next to a building damaged during the conflict in the separatist-controlled town of Volnovakha, Donetsk region. Reuters
A woman walks with a bicycle next to a building damaged during the conflict in the separatist-controlled town of Volnovakha, Donetsk region. Reuters
A firefighter outside a destroyed apartment building in a residential area of Kyiv. AP
A firefighter outside a destroyed apartment building in a residential area of Kyiv. AP
Ukrainian soldiers pay tribute to Col Valeriy Gudz, who was killed in battle against Russian troops, at a cemetery in the town of Boryspil. AP
Ukrainian soldiers pay tribute to Col Valeriy Gudz, who was killed in battle against Russian troops, at a cemetery in the town of Boryspil. AP
Firefighters work to extinguish a fire in a housing block hit by shelling in the Sviatoshynsky district, in western Kyiv. AFP
Firefighters work to extinguish a fire in a housing block hit by shelling in the Sviatoshynsky district, in western Kyiv. AFP
Two people were killed as a series of powerful explosions rocked residential districts in Kyiv just hours before talks between Ukraine and Russia were set to resume. AFP
Two people were killed as a series of powerful explosions rocked residential districts in Kyiv just hours before talks between Ukraine and Russia were set to resume. AFP
The Met Opera and Chorus performs during 'A Concert For Ukraine' in New York City. AFP
The Met Opera and Chorus performs during 'A Concert For Ukraine' in New York City. AFP
A worker welds metal at the Interpipe Steel plant in Dnipro, Ukraine. Hundreds of Interpipe’s 10,000 employees have joined the fight against Russia. AP
A worker welds metal at the Interpipe Steel plant in Dnipro, Ukraine. Hundreds of Interpipe’s 10,000 employees have joined the fight against Russia. AP
A woman is rescued by firefighters from her apartment in a burning building that was hit by artillery shells in Kyiv. AP
A woman is rescued by firefighters from her apartment in a burning building that was hit by artillery shells in Kyiv. AP
Rescuers work at a building damaged by an air strike, in central Kharkiv, Ukraine. Reuters
Rescuers work at a building damaged by an air strike, in central Kharkiv, Ukraine. Reuters
A woman who fled Ukraine to Belgium waits outside an immigration office, in Brussels. EPA
A woman who fled Ukraine to Belgium waits outside an immigration office, in Brussels. EPA
Cars stuck at the Irpin River bridge, as Russia unleashes a barrage of air strikes on cities across Ukraine. AFP
Cars stuck at the Irpin River bridge, as Russia unleashes a barrage of air strikes on cities across Ukraine. AFP
A firefighter looks at a section of a Ukrainian Tochka-U missile on a street in the separatist Donetsk region. The Russian military said 20 civilians were killed by a ballistic missile launched by the Ukrainian forces. AP
A firefighter looks at a section of a Ukrainian Tochka-U missile on a street in the separatist Donetsk region. The Russian military said 20 civilians were killed by a ballistic missile launched by the Ukrainian forces. AP
Musician Davide Martello plays a piano near the Ukrainian border in Medyka, Poland. More than 1.76 million people have crossed the Polish-Ukrainian border into Poland, the Polish Border Guard reported on March 14. EPA
Musician Davide Martello plays a piano near the Ukrainian border in Medyka, Poland. More than 1.76 million people have crossed the Polish-Ukrainian border into Poland, the Polish Border Guard reported on March 14. EPA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, snaps a selfie with a wounded man during a visit at a military hospital after fighting in the Kyiv region.AFP
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, snaps a selfie with a wounded man during a visit at a military hospital after fighting in the Kyiv region.AFP
Ukrainian soldiers carry rocket-propelled grenades and sniper rifles as they walk towards the city of Irpin, north-west of Kyiv. AFP
Ukrainian soldiers carry rocket-propelled grenades and sniper rifles as they walk towards the city of Irpin, north-west of Kyiv. AFP
Troops carry an elderly woman on a stretcher across a makeshift bridge as Ukrainians flee Irpin. AFP
Troops carry an elderly woman on a stretcher across a makeshift bridge as Ukrainians flee Irpin. AFP
Irina Moprezova, 54, stands in front of a house that was damaged by an air strike in Irpin. AFP
Irina Moprezova, 54, stands in front of a house that was damaged by an air strike in Irpin. AFP
The flags of Russia and Ukraine are projected on the walls of Jerusalem's Old City, which a representative from the Jerusalem Municipality said is a show of support for diplomatic dialogue between the countries. Reuters
The flags of Russia and Ukraine are projected on the walls of Jerusalem's Old City, which a representative from the Jerusalem Municipality said is a show of support for diplomatic dialogue between the countries. Reuters
A person holds a Ukrainian flag during an anti-war demonstration at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. Reuters
A person holds a Ukrainian flag during an anti-war demonstration at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. Reuters
A Ukrainian soldier takes cover as people flee Irpin. AFP
A Ukrainian soldier takes cover as people flee Irpin. AFP
Ukrainians shelter in an underground train station during the day in Kyiv. EPA
Ukrainians shelter in an underground train station during the day in Kyiv. EPA
A Ukrainian serviceman walks carefully with his weapon in the city of Irpin, near Kyiv. AFP
A Ukrainian serviceman walks carefully with his weapon in the city of Irpin, near Kyiv. AFP
Ukrainian people flee the city of Irpin, north-west of Kyiv. AFP
Ukrainian people flee the city of Irpin, north-west of Kyiv. AFP
Ukrainian servicemen carry an elderly woman on a stretcher from the city of Irpin. AFP
Ukrainian servicemen carry an elderly woman on a stretcher from the city of Irpin. AFP
A girl plays games on her tablet inside a subway carriage being used as a bomb shelter in Kyiv. AFP
A girl plays games on her tablet inside a subway carriage being used as a bomb shelter in Kyiv. AFP
A Ukrainian firefighter drags a hose inside a large food products storage facility which was destroyed by an air strike on the outskirts of Kyiv. AP
A Ukrainian firefighter drags a hose inside a large food products storage facility which was destroyed by an air strike on the outskirts of Kyiv. AP
Ukrainian troops with a Javelin anti-tank missile on the front line in the northern Kyiv region. Reuters
Ukrainian troops with a Javelin anti-tank missile on the front line in the northern Kyiv region. Reuters
A woman carries her dog during an evacuation in Irpin. Reuters
A woman carries her dog during an evacuation in Irpin. Reuters
A Ukrainian woman takes shelter in a metro station during the day in Kyiv. EPA
A Ukrainian woman takes shelter in a metro station during the day in Kyiv. EPA
A member of the Ukrainian armed forces on patrol in Irpin. Reuters
A member of the Ukrainian armed forces on patrol in Irpin. Reuters
A Ukrainian fighter takes cover behind a car in the city of Irpin. AFP
A Ukrainian fighter takes cover behind a car in the city of Irpin. AFP
Firefighters at work after air strikes hit residential buildings in Chernihiv, northern Ukraine. AFP
Firefighters at work after air strikes hit residential buildings in Chernihiv, northern Ukraine. AFP
A man wounded in an air strike is helped by medical staff in Novoiavorivsk, western Ukraine. Getty
A man wounded in an air strike is helped by medical staff in Novoiavorivsk, western Ukraine. Getty
The ruins of the Ukraine Hotel after recent shelling in Chernihiv. EPA
The ruins of the Ukraine Hotel after recent shelling in Chernihiv. EPA
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The specs
Engine: 4.0-litre flat-six
Power: 510hp at 9,000rpm
Torque: 450Nm at 6,100rpm
Transmission: 7-speed PDK auto or 6-speed manual
Fuel economy, combined: 13.8L/100km
On sale: Available to order now
Price: From Dh801,800
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End of free parking

- paid-for parking will be rolled across Abu Dhabi island on August 18

- drivers will have three working weeks leeway before fines are issued

- areas that are currently free to park - around Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Maqta Bridge, Mussaffah Bridge and the Corniche - will now require a ticket

- villa residents will need a permit to park outside their home. One vehicle is Dh800 and a second is Dh1,200. 

- The penalty for failing to pay for a ticket after 10 minutes will be Dh200

- Parking on a patch of sand will incur a fine of Dh300

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Al Ghaf Honey

The Al Ghaf tree is a local desert tree which bears the harsh summers with drought and high temperatures. From the rich flowers, bees that pollinate this tree can produce delicious red colour honey in June and July each year

Sidr Honey

The Sidr tree is an evergreen tree with long and strong forked branches. The blossom from this tree is called Yabyab, which provides rich food for bees to produce honey in October and November. This honey is the most expensive, but tastiest

Samar Honey

The Samar tree trunk, leaves and blossom contains Barm which is the secret of healing. You can enjoy the best types of honey from this tree every year in May and June. It is an historical witness to the life of the Emirati nation which represents the harsh desert and mountain environments

THE DRAFT

The final phase of player recruitment for the T10 League has taken place, with UAE and Indian players being drafted to each of the eight teams.

Bengal Tigers
UAE players: Chirag Suri, Mohammed Usman
Indian: Zaheer Khan

Karachians
UAE players: Ahmed Raza, Ghulam Shabber
Indian: Pravin Tambe

Kerala Kings
UAE players: Mohammed Naveed, Abdul Shakoor
Indian: RS Sodhi

Maratha Arabians
UAE players: Zahoor Khan, Amir Hayat
Indian: S Badrinath

Northern Warriors
UAE players: Imran Haider, Rahul Bhatia
Indian: Amitoze Singh

Pakhtoons
UAE players: Hafiz Kaleem, Sheer Walli
Indian: RP Singh

Punjabi Legends
UAE players: Shaiman Anwar, Sandy Singh
Indian: Praveen Kumar

Rajputs
UAE players: Rohan Mustafa, Ashfaq Ahmed
Indian: Munaf Patel

Abu Dhabi GP schedule

Friday: First practice - 1pm; Second practice - 5pm

Saturday: Final practice - 2pm; Qualifying - 5pm

Sunday: Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (55 laps) - 5.10pm

The Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index

The Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index

Mazen Abukhater, principal and actuary at global consultancy Mercer, Middle East, says the company’s Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index - which benchmarks 34 pension schemes across the globe to assess their adequacy, sustainability and integrity - included Saudi Arabia for the first time this year to offer a glimpse into the region.

The index highlighted fundamental issues for all 34 countries, such as a rapid ageing population and a low growth / low interest environment putting pressure on expected returns. It also highlighted the increasing popularity around the world of defined contribution schemes.

“Average life expectancy has been increasing by about three years every 10 years. Someone born in 1947 is expected to live until 85 whereas someone born in 2007 is expected to live to 103,” Mr Abukhater told the Mena Pensions Conference.

“Are our systems equipped to handle these kind of life expectancies in the future? If so many people retire at 60, they are going to be in retirement for 43 years – so we need to adapt our retirement age to our changing life expectancy.”

Saudi Arabia came in the middle of Mercer’s ranking with a score of 58.9. The report said the country's index could be raised by improving the minimum level of support for the poorest aged individuals and increasing the labour force participation rate at older ages as life expectancies rise.

Mr Abukhater said the challenges of an ageing population, increased life expectancy and some individuals relying solely on their government for financial support in their retirement years will put the system under strain.

“To relieve that pressure, governments need to consider whether it is time to switch to a defined contribution scheme so that individuals can supplement their own future with the help of government support,” he said.

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How the UAE gratuity payment is calculated now

Employees leaving an organisation are entitled to an end-of-service gratuity after completing at least one year of service.

The tenure is calculated on the number of days worked and does not include lengthy leave periods, such as a sabbatical. If you have worked for a company between one and five years, you are paid 21 days of pay based on your final basic salary. After five years, however, you are entitled to 30 days of pay. The total lump sum you receive is based on the duration of your employment.

1. For those who have worked between one and five years, on a basic salary of Dh10,000 (calculation based on 30 days):

a. Dh10,000 ÷ 30 = Dh333.33. Your daily wage is Dh333.33

b. Dh333.33 x 21 = Dh7,000. So 21 days salary equates to Dh7,000 in gratuity entitlement for each year of service. Multiply this figure for every year of service up to five years.

2. For those who have worked more than five years

c. 333.33 x 30 = Dh10,000. So 30 days’ salary is Dh10,000 in gratuity entitlement for each year of service.

Note: The maximum figure cannot exceed two years total salary figure.

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UAE National Schools: Al Safa School
International Invitational: Speranza 22
International Vets: Joining Jack

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Manchester City v Hoffenheim, midnight (Wednesday, UAE)

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Key findings of Jenkins report
  • Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
  • Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
  • Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
  • Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
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England 12-man squad for second Test

v West Indies which starts Thursday: Rory Burns, Joe Denly, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root (captain), Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Ben Foakes, Sam Curran, Stuart Broad, Jimmy Anderson, Jack Leach

COPA DEL REY

Semi-final, first leg

Barcelona 1 (Malcom 57')
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Second leg, February 27

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Defined benefit and defined contribution schemes explained

Defined Benefit Plan (DB)

A defined benefit plan is where the benefit is defined by a formula, typically length of service to and salary at date of leaving.

Defined Contribution Plan (DC) 

A defined contribution plan is where the benefit depends on the amount of money put into the plan for an employee, and how much investment return is earned on those contributions.

U19 WORLD CUP, WEST INDIES

UAE group fixtures (all in St Kitts)

  • Saturday 15 January: UAE beat Canada by 49 runs 
  • Thursday 20 January: v England 
  • Saturday 22 January: v Bangladesh 

UAE squad:

Alishan Sharafu (captain), Shival Bawa, Jash Giyanani, Sailles
Jaishankar, Nilansh Keswani, Aayan Khan, Punya Mehra, Ali Naseer, Ronak Panoly,
Dhruv Parashar, Vinayak Raghavan, Soorya Sathish, Aryansh Sharma, Adithya
Shetty, Kai Smith  

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UAE Rugby finals day

Games being played at The Sevens, Dubai

2pm, UAE Conference final

Dubai Tigers v Al Ain Amblers

4pm, UAE Premiership final

Abu Dhabi Harlequins v Jebel Ali Dragons

Updated: March 16, 2022, 8:52 PM`
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