Kuwait and Oman delivered thrilling performances in Khaleeji Zain 26 on Tuesday, with Kuwait rallying to beat 10-man UAE 2-1, and Oman stunning Qatar 2-1 to leave Group A wide open ahead of Friday's decisive final matches.
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Oman's head coach, Rasheed Jaber, remains hopeful that star playmaker Salaah Al-Yahyaei will be fit to feature in their critical second match against Asian champions Qatar in the Khaleeji Zain 26 (Arabian Gulf Cup) on Tuesday.
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Qatar's head coach Luis Garcia has hinted at further surprises in his lineup as his team prepares for their crucial second match against Oman in the Khaleeji Zain 26 (Arabian Gulf Cup) on Tuesday.
Garcia, who surprised fans by including and starting (...)
UAE head coach Paulo Bento has downplayed the notion of his team being favorites ahead of their second Group A match against hosts Kuwait in the Khaleeji Zain 26 (Arabian Gulf Cup) at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Tuesday.
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Kuwait head coach Juan Pizzi has expressed confidence in his team's ability to upset tournament favorites UAE in their crucial Group A match of the Khaleeji Zain 26 (Arabian Gulf Cup) at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Tuesday (...)
The Khaleeji Zain 26 (Arabian Gulf Cup) kicked off in style on Saturday, featuring two tightly contested draws and a captivating Opening Ceremony that celebrated the spirit of the Gulf region.
In Group A's first match, Kuwait thrilled home fans by (...)
At least 13 people have died and two others are in critical condition after a collision between a passenger ferry and a navy speedboat near to a popular tourist destination in Mumbai, India, according to a local official.
Devendra Fadnavis, chief (...)
ALULA — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi chaired the second meeting of the Saudi-Omani Coordination Council in Al-Ula on Thursday.
The council meeting (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and seven other OPEC+ countries have decided on Thursday to extend their oil production cuts for three months until the end of March 2025.
Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, (...)
GCC Secretary General Jassem Al-Budaiwi announced the formation of high-level committees focusing on sovereign funds, investments, and financial investigations during the 45th GCC Summit hosted by Kuwait on Sunday.
In his address, Al-Budaiwi urged (...)
Deputy Prime Minister of Oman, Sayyid Fahad bin Mahmoud Al-Said, emphasized the importance of regular GCC meetings in fostering cohesion among member states, enhancing the Council's global standing, and addressing shared challenges to achieve (...)
The 45th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit will take place in Kuwait on Sunday, bringing together leaders and representatives from member states to discuss pressing regional and international issues.
The summit, hosted at Bayan Palace, aims to (...)
Lulu Hypermarket Saudi Arabia proudly marks its 15th anniversary with the launch of its biggest shopping event of the year, 'Super Fest 2024.' Running from November 27 to December 10, the fest celebrates a remarkable journey of success and (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports in September rose to their highest level in 3 months, data from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) showed on Monday.
Exports in September rose by 0.080 million barrels per day to 5.751 million (...)
MUSCAT — Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Gharibi began an official visit to Oman, during which he met with a number of senior Omani officials.
During the meeting with the Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman Major (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and seven other OPEC+ countries decided to extend additional voluntary cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) for one more month until the end of December 2024.
The OPEC Secretariat said in a statement that the eight OPEC+ (...)
JEDDAH — The Saudi national football team has fallen three places in the latest FIFA monthly rankings, landing at 59th in the world after previously holding the 56th position.
This decline follows disappointing results in the World Cup 2026 (...)
Lulu Retail Holdings, operator of one of the largest hypermarket chains in the Middle East, commenced its initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, with expectations from bankers that it could be the largest in the UAE this year.
The offering by the (...)
RIYADH — The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej announced on Monday that Saudi Arabia is solidifying its position as a global leader in search and rescue operations. "Saudi Arabia has proposed the designation (...)
ever Gulf-European Summit was concluded in Brussels on October 16 with disseminating a powerful message of unity. Leaders from both sides left the Belgium capital with a renewed commitment to deepening their collaboration in politics, security, and (...)
RIYADH — Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih announced that four Saudi airports will be available for private sector management during the year 2025. Addressing the first edition of the Global Logistics Forum at the King Abdullah Financial Center (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Oman discussed on Wednesday enhancing the trade and economic partnership between the two countries at a time when the trade volume between the two neighbors reached SR 36.8 billion and the Saudi exports to Oman amounted to (...)
RIYADH — Revenues from ticket sales in Saudi cinemas amounted to SR421.8 million ($112.4 million) during the first half of 2024, amid reduced ticket prices and government incentives to boost activity.
According to a statement issued by the Saudi (...)
NEW YORK — The Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United States has reaffirmed that a durable peace is essential for a more integrated, stable, and prosperous region. The ministers expressed deep concern over recent (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and 7 other OPEC+ countries have agreed on Thursday to extend their voluntary oil supply cuts until the end of November, 2024. In a virtual meeting, these countries decided to postpone a planned output increase amid falling (...)
