Palestine create history by reaching third round of World Cup qualifiers
Hong Kong, China - Palestine created history when they booked a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup...
Google’s new AI for corner kick tactics gets Liverpool approval
PARIS, FRANCE – Liverpool football analysts have given their seal of approval to a new artificial intelligence tool from Google that...
Science
Spanish footballer Veiga to play for Saudi club Al Ahli
Arts & Culture
Economy
Ahead of World Cup, influencer ‘Mr Q’ lifts veil on Qatar
Qatar has dozens of online influencers on topics ranging from "modest" but expensive fashion, to the latest sports car being...
- The 38-year-old has become a social media hit by partially lifting the veil over the tiny but mega-rich Gulf state
- Haroon's cheerful #QTip videos broach everything from saying "Hello" in Arabic to the right way for men to wear the flowing ghutra headdress
Arts & Culture
Two months from World Cup, Qatar emerge from training lockdown
All their games since June 2 have been behind closed doors and the Qatar Football Association has even kept sponsors...
- Having spent tens of billions of dollars preparing for the first World Cup in an Arab nation, Qatar is desperate to see the national side get past the first round.
- They are grouped with Netherlands, Senegal and Ecuador. But they lost 3-0 to a Croatia under-23 team behind closed doors on Tuesday.
Arts & Culture
Kuwaiti Camel Racing Club sports season 2022-23 begins
Kuwait--Activities of the local sports season of the Kuwait Camel Racing Club for 2022-2023 season begun on Saturday at Sheikh...
- Nine runs were held on the first day of the season that will last for seven months.
- More than 300 participants of all ages participated in Saturday's race, which contributed towards increasing the number of camels in the event. the organizers said.
Geostrategy
Egypt, Greece, Saudi in talks to jointly host 2030 World Cup
Egypt, Greece and Saudi Arabia are in talks to jointly host the 2030 World Cup football tournament, an Egyptian official...
- "The three countries are working flat out" and "the application to organise (the 2030 World Cup) is being studied", said Egyptian sports ministry spokesman Mohammed Fawzi.
- A source at Greece's Hellenic Football Federation confirmed to AFP in Athens that the three countries were holding discussions about a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
Business
UAE to allow multiple-entry visas for Qatar World Cup fans
The facility will be available for the holders of the "Hayya" card issued by FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which...
- Qatar has a population of 2.8 million and it tries to accommodate an expected 1.2 million. Saudi Arabia also has announced multiple-entry visas for fans.
- This visa can be extended for another 90 days according to the conditions, procedures and the normal fees followed in the current visa system in the UAE.
Analysis
Most Arab clubs play hard to score financial surplus
Only five football clubs in the region — Al-Fateh, Al-Hilal and Al-Faisali of Saudi Arabia, as well as Morocco's Al-Wydad...
- Only five football clubs in the region — Al-Fateh, Al-Hilal, and Al-Faisali of Saudi Arabia, as well as Morocco's Al-Wydad and Nahdet Berkane —have reported budgetary excess
- Almost all other remaining Arab clubs -- including Al-Nasr, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahly -- have posted deficits, according to the latest report 'The Financial East of Arab Clubs'
Business
Qatar World Cup tickets sale to reach 2.5 million soon : FIFA
There are 3,010,679 tickets available altogether, with FIFA saying a "last-minute" sales period will open in the run-up to the...
- World football's governing body FIFA said that 520,532 were sold in the period between July 5 and August 16.
- In June, organizers said there had been "record-breaking" demand for tickets at a time when 1.2 million had been sold.
Economy
Qatar World Cup will be most luxurious yet, says hospitality firm boss
Jaime Byrom, who has sold millions of hotel rooms over 10 World Cups, said wealthy supporters will be flocking to...
- Jaime Byrom, who has sold millions of hotel rooms over 10 World Cups, said wealthy supporters will be flocking to the tiny Gulf state from around the globe
- Packages range from $700 for a top ticket with a slap-up meal, to bills of a million dollars-plus for big groups staying in top hotels and watching several matches
Economy
FIFA officially advances World Cup by a day for Qatar
Football's top officials universally approved the decision, FIFA said in a statement while Qatar said it would give unspecified help...
- Under the new plan, the Group A game between Senegal and the Netherlands has been shifted from 1:00pm (1000 GMT) on November 21 to a 7:00pm start
- Official countdown clocks for the event were quickly changed. and the 100 day countdown to the opening match will now start on Friday, instead of Saturday
Arts & Culture
Qatar World Cup to start a day early to allow host play opening game
The opening match is scheduled to be held at the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt stadium, one of seven new venues purpose-built...
- Qatar will now play Ecuador on November 20, 24 hours earlier than planned, in a move that FIFA's ruling council was expected to confirm soon.
- Companies with major deals linked to the World Cup expressed confidence that the unusual schedule change could be handled smoothly.
Palestine create history by reaching third round of World Cup qualifiers
Hong Kong, China - Palestine created history when they booked a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup...
Company News
UAE’s Olympic tapestry woven by pillars of progress
Arts & Culture
Latest News
Spanish footballer Veiga to play for Saudi club Al Ahli
Arts & Culture
AlUla to host first-ever Mideast Tough Mudder Infinity Challenge in February
AlUla, Saudi Arabia – The world's most popular obstacle-course racing challenge, Tough Mudder, announced the launch of a Tough Mudder...
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open set to return to UAE in Feb 2024
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition in February 2023, the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open...
Morocco, Algeria set to host Cup of Nations tournaments
After a number of deadlines passed without the hosts being revealed, a senior African Football Confederation (CAF) official told AFP...
Business
Most Read
Arts & Culture
Chinese President Xi Jinping declares biggest-ever Asian Games open
Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the 19th Asian Games in a colourful ceremony in Hangzhou, launching a two-week sporting extravaganza...
- In front of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and other visiting leaders, Xi officially opened the Games at the 80,000-capacity Hangzhou Olympic stadium.
- The theme of the ceremony was water and it also celebrated Hangzhou's ancient history and landscape.
Business
Afghan wushu fighters defy money woes to pursue Asian Games glory
Afghanistan will compete in 15 sports in Hangzhou, the country's first Asian Games since the Taliban seized power in 2021....
- The team say the Taliban authorities support sport, but there is no government financial backing for athletes
- Afghanistan will compete in 15 sports in Hangzhou, the country's first Asian Games since the Taliban seized power
Arts & Culture
Sports shift economic goalposts for Middle East
In a bid to diversify their economies, Middle Eastern nations are turning to the sports industry, marked by significant investments...
- In a bid to diversify their economies, Middle Eastern nations are turning to the sports industry, marked by significant investments in global tournaments and infrastructure
- Danube Group Managing Director Adel Sajan highlights Dubai's innovative spirit and the role of entities like Danube Sports World in shaping the region's sports future