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Eni profit falls due to dip in oil prices

Q2 net profit fell by 18% to $637 million.

Emirates NBD H1 profit $3.40bn

Total income rose by 12 percent in the same period.

ADIB H1 pre-tax profit $1.08bn

Q2 pre-tax net profit increases by 14 percent.

AstraZeneca to invest $50bn in US

Bulk of funds to go into a Virginia manufacturing center.

UAB net profit up by 50% for H1

Total assets increase by 11 percent.

Gaza war overshadows football as Asian Cup looms for Palestine

The Palestinian Football Association had celebrated in June last year when the national team won -- for the third time...
  • Qatar hosts the 2023 Asian Cup from January 12 to February 10, and Palestine will play its opening game on January 14 against Iran
  • Palestinian team's coach said the team hopes to "qualify for the latter stages of the Asian Cup and show the honorable face of Palestinian football"

Saudi football dominates Gulf sports scene this year

The Kingdom's football undergoes a historic transformation in 2023 with major investments and player signings, and Saudi Arabia wins the...
  • The Kingdom's football undergoes a historic transformation in 2023 with major investments and player signings, and Saudi Arabia wins the bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
  • UAE-owned Manchester City wins the Champions League, while Qatar hosts major 2023 sports events, preparing for the 2024 Asian Football Cup, taking the Gulf sports to next level.

ADQ signs multi-year sponsorship agreement with Egypt’s Pyramids Football

Abu Dhabi, UAE – ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, on Thursday announced the signing of a multi-year sponsorship...
  • Since its establishment and rebranding from Al Assiouty Sports Club in 2018, Pyramids FC has rapidly grown to become one of the high-performance football clubs
  • Along with its portfolio companies, ADQ actively supports the development of key sectors of Egypt’s economy through its investments

Manchester City crowned FIFA Club World Cup winners for first time

Pep Guardiola also made history as the first coach to lift the Club World Cup on four occasions and with...
  • City's victory extended European clubs' domination of the competition since 2012 and was never in doubt once Julian Alvarez opened the scoring inside the first minute
  • Nino's first-half own goal realistically ended the Brazilians' dreams of an upset, before Phil Foden and Alvarez rounded off the scoring in the final 20 minutes

Man City ease into Club World Cup final but must cope without Haaland

Despite missing their biggest goal threat and creative hub, City were never troubled as an unblemished record for European sides...
  • The European champions shrugged off their sluggish Premier League form to cruise past Urawa Reds 3-0 in Tuesday's semi-final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Haaland watched on from the stands as Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva struck after Marius Hoibraten's own goal opened the scoring

Australia’s Starc, Cummins set salary records at IPL auction

Before Tuesday, England all-rounder Sam Curran was the most expensive player after being bought for $2.23 million last year by...
  • The Australian cricketer Starc was snapped up by Kolkata Knight Riders for 247.5 million rupees ($2.98 million), setting an all-time IPL auction record
  • He broke the record set by Cummins earlier in the day when Sunrisers Hyderabad paid 205 million rupees ($2.47 million) for the World Cup-winning skipper

Brazilian Fluminense qualifies for FIFA Club World Cup final after beating Egyptian Al-Ahly

Two goals in the final 20 minutes in Jeddah by Jhon Arias, from the penalty spot, and then John Kennedy...
  • Al Ahly were left to rue a number of missed chances as the African champions failed to find a way past 43-year-old Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio
  • Al Ahly had dumped out a star-studded Al-Ittihad featuring Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Fabinho on their home patch in the previous round

Qatar Airways and Asian Football Confederation sign partnership deal

Doha, Qatar--Qatar Airways Group and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have signed a global partnership set to transform the fan...
  • The airline said that the partnership will run from 2023 to 2029 in time for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, which kicks off next year in January
  • Qatar Airways CEO said that the agreements marks a shared commitment to linking up people across borders and promoting competitive sportsmanship.

Inter Miami to play two ‘friendlies’ in Saudi Arabia next year

Miami, United States--Inter Miami on Monday confirmed details of two upcoming friendlies in Saudi Arabia next year which will include a...
  • Inter Miami would take on Saudi powerhouses Al Hilal at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on January 29
  • On February 1, they will face Al Nassr, giving Messi the chance to lock horns once again with Ronaldo

Turkish top-flight suspended after ‘vile, inhumane’ referee attack

According to local media Halil Umut Meler was the transferred to a hospital due to his injuries. the TFF said...
  • Ankaragucu chief floored referee Halil Umut Meler with a vicious punch to the face on the pitch following Monday's game
  • Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the incident which took place in the capital city, Ankara

Saudi Arabia and Qatar to host Asian playoffs for World Cup: AFC

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Saudi Arabia and Qatar will host the Asian qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, the...

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Saudi taekwondo star edged out in historic Olympic women’s medal pursuit

Abu Taleb had qualified for the Games by bagging gold at the 2020 Arab Taekwondo Championship and bronze medals at...

Saudi Arabia submits official bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034 after successful Qatar event in 2022

The next steps include official visits by FIFA and a comprehensive evaluation of the bid.

First Palestinian Olympic boxer fights hurdles before history

Beitunia, Palestinian Territories - Every morning Palestinian boxer Waseem Abu Sal checks texts from his Cairo-based coach -- a Gazan who...

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From fighting boys to Saudi Olympic history for female taekwondo star

Abha, Saudi Arabia - Saudi taekwondo standout Donia Abu Taleb had an unusual introduction to the sport: for years she trained...
  • Donia Abu Taleb has become the first Saudi woman to qualify for the Olympics and is dreaming of bringing home the Gulf kingdom's first gold medal when she competes in Paris
  • Abu Taleb has taken advantage of the newfound state backing, bagging gold at the 2020 Arab Taekwondo Championship and bronze medals at the Asian and world championships in 2022

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...
  • Against the backdrop of the war in Gaza, the Palestinian team has already claimed footballing history this year by making a debut appearance in the Asian Cup knockout phase
  • On Thursday, Palestine, who came into the Group I match with seven points, only needed a draw to progress, and they got the desired result

Global football stars choose Red Sea destination for holiday

TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA – A few days ago, the Red Sea destination hosted several international football stars from Saudi Pro...
  • Among the football stars were Cristiano Ronaldo, Fabinho Tavares, Roger Ibanez and Roberto Firmino.
  • They also engaged in various water sports and marine activities, making the most of their time.