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Jude Bellingham double sends England past Norway into World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Jude Bellingham scores two goals as England fights back to beat Norway 2-1 in extra time, setting up a World Cup semifinal match against Argentina.
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Middle East
Qatar's former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani dies at 74
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Qatar's former Emir, has died at the age of 74, the Amiri Diwan announced on Sunday.
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UAE Rulers send condolences to Qatar's Emir after death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have dispatched separate messages of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on the death of his father Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
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Argentina battle past Switzerland in extra time to reach World Cup semi-final against England
Defending champions Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in a World Cup quarter-final at Kansas City Stadium.
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UAE says Iranian missile threats were outside its borders as Gulf-wide attacks unfold
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan, hours after fresh US strikes on Iranian targets over the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE issued a brief alert before saying the threats were outside its borders.
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Atlas Lions Seal Historic Victory: What Morocco's World Cup Triumph Means for the Arab and African Regions
The Atlas Lions advanced to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Etihad Rail UAE Passenger Service Launches: Fares, Stations and Travel Times Explained
Three services run daily in each direction on the Abu Dhabi to Fujairah route. Departures from Fujairah: 5.34am, 10.59am and 5.28pm. Departures from Abu Dhabi: 8.19am, 1.53pm and 6.39pm.
Adyen Obtains UAE Central Bank License for Payment Settlements
Adyen has obtained a Retail Payment Services Category II license from the CBUAE, six years after entering the UAE market. Read more on The Gulf Edition.
Tourism
Thailand Steps Up Its Gulf Tourism Push as Tomorrowland Heads to Pattaya This December
Thailand Targets Gulf Families With Festivals and Halal-Friendly Travel
Science and Technology
WhatsApp Opens Username Reservations, Letting Users Connect Without Sharing Their Phone Number
WhatsApp opens username reservations for 3 billion users, but your phone number is going nowhere. Here's what the update actually changes.
Lifestyle
Cracking Summer Fashion: Style Coach Explains How to Dress Professional in the UAE Heat
“If your blazer says ‘I am in charge’, but your posture says ‘I hope I’m not bothering anyone’, people receive mixed signals,” says Raluca Marcu, Romanian Image Scientist and Men's Style Coach
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This School is the First in Dubai to Host a Living Beehive in Partnership With Terra Expo City
Expo City Dubai Brings Living Beehive to Deira International School in First Hundred Hives School Partnership