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Here’s the cost of hosting the FIFA World Cup
The World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in the history of football and the tournament that we eagerly await every 4 years. Finally, here we are just a few hours closer…
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FIFA President accuses ‘western hypocrisy’ over Qatar criticism
Doha: One day away from the start of the FIFA World Cup 2022, which Qatar will host, FIFA President Gianni Infantino accused Western countries of ‘hypocritical’ moral lessons directed at Qatar, which is under widespread…
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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Dubai police issue rules for fans
Abu Dhabi: Dubai police on Saturday issued rules for fans celebrating FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – which starts Sunday, November 20. “Dubai welcomes you during the World Cup. Enjoy our city…
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Egypt: Human rights organizations condemn sexual harassment of activist Omar Ali in jail
Cairo: Six Egyptian human rights organizations, along with lawyers, condemned the sexual harassment of political activist Omar Mohammad Ali in Badr Al-Jadeed prison, by security personnel, local media reported. The Association for Freedom of…
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Celestial wedding of Yadadri’s Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy held in Oman
Muscat: The celestial wedding (Kalyanam) of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy was conducted at the Shree Krishna Temple in Oman’s capital Muscat on Friday, November 18, 2022, the local media reported. A team…
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Sheikh Hamdan grants golden visa, financial rewards to UAE top-performing high-school students
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, has met top-performing high school students and issued directives to offer them…
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In a first, women referees at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Doha: Ambition and self-realization do not know the difference between a man and a woman. Whoever has the will and determination will reach his goal. With these words, women’s arbitration in the world…
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Iran: Protestors use sanitary pads to cover security cameras
Tehran: As protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini continue in Iran, several photos have emerged on social media of Iranians covering CCTV cameras with sanitary pads in public transportation to…
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Israeli embassy issues first-ever passport to baby born in UAE
Abu Dhabi: Israel’s embassy in Abu Dhabi on Thursday issued the first-ever Israeli passport to a baby born in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The embassy of Israel tweeted a picture of…
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For the sixth time, Lebanon parliament fails to elect President
Beirut: Lebanese parliament failed for the sixth time to elect a president of the republic, because no candidate could obtain two-thirds of the votes of the deputies, Anadolu News Agency reported. This came…
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Qatar bans sale of alcohol in and around World Cup stadiums
Doha: In a surprising decision, about 48 hours before the start of the World Cup, the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) announced the ban on selling alcohol in the World Cup…
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2 Egyptian girls found beheaded in Syria’s Al-Hol camp
Damascus: Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that the beheaded bodies of two Egyptian girls were found in a sprawling Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria that houses tens of thousands of women…
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Saudi woman wins bronze in World Taekwondo Championship
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s citizen Donia Abu Talib on Thursday won the bronze medal in the category of 49 kg in 2022 World Taekwondo Championship in the Mexican City of…
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Salt Bae aka Nusret shares Rs 1.36 Cr bill from his UAE hotel
Ankara: The Turkish owner of the Nusr-Et steakhouse, Nusret Gokce popularised by its founder chef’s meme Salt Bae has been slammed on social media after publishing a picture of a customer’s bill…