- Middle East
Video: Ecuador fans chant ‘we want beer’ at FIFA World Cup opener in Qatar
Doha: Fans of the Ecuadorian national team demanded that they be provided with beer during the first half of the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022, against its Qatari counterpart…
- Middle East
Ghanim Al Muftah, Morgan Freeman’s dialogue at FIFA World Cup opening sparks interaction
Doha: Qatari youth Ghanim Al Muftah drew the world’s attention at the opening ceremony of the World Cup 2022, with his dialogue with the famous American actor Morgan Freeman on the grounds of Al-Bayt…
- Middle East
Video: Hundreds of Emiratis attend newly converted American Muslim’s funeral in UAE
Abu Dhabi: At least a thousand Emiratis turned up for the funeral of a 93-year-old American woman, they were not acquainted with in Abu Dhabi on Friday, reported local media. On Sunday,…
- India
UAE: Indian expat woman wins Rs 22 lakh in Mahzooz draw
Abu Dhabi: A 43-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Indian expatriate woman won the grand prize of 100,000 Dirham (Rs 22,19,443) in the 102nd Mahzooz weekly draw in Dubai. The winner of…
- Middle East
Dubai Run: 193,000 participants join world’s largest free fun run
Abu Dhabi: Dubai has hosted the world’s largest free fun run as more than 193,000 participants joined fourth edition of Dubai Run on Sheikh Zayed Road on Sunday morning. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed,…
- Middle East
Qatar: FIFA World Cup opening ceremony kicks off at Al Bayt Stadium
Doha: The opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicked off on Sunday, at Al Bayt Stadium in the capital, Doha. As host of the Middle East’s first World Cup…
- Middle East
FIFA World Cup 2022: Islamic preacher Zakir Naik in Qatar to give talks
Doha: Only a few hours left for the prestigious FIFA World Cup 2022 to start in Qatar and controversial Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik is in Qatar to give religious lectures all…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
