The UAE have easily defeated Indonesia in the second round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Ali Mabkhout scored a hat-trick to help the Emirates seal a convincing 5-0 victory at Dubai’s Al Maktoum Stadium on Thursday night.
Khalil Al Hammadi and Tariq Hassan Ali Tarik also found the back of the net in the victory.
They’re now sitting pretty on top of their group following a 2-1 win in the last round against Malaysia.
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A driver has managed to escape "without any injuries" before his car was swept away by flash floods in the wadis of Fujairah's Al-Halah area of Daba.
The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has urged residents in areas affected by adverse weather conditions to prioritise public safety and perform Friday prayers at home.
The UAE told the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday that Iran's "treacherous" and "terrorist" attacks targeting vital civilian areas constitutes a "blatant violation of the state's sovereignty and international humanitarian law".
