FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Paraguay pulled off the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup on Monday, defeating four-time champions Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw following extra time to reach the round of 16. Jose Canale converted the decisive spot kick in sudden death after goalkeeper Orlando Gill made two crucial saves in the shootout to send the South Americans through. Ranked 34th in the FIFA rankings, Paraguay knocked out 12th-ranked Germany and will face the winner of Tuesday’s match between France and Sweden in the round of 16 on Saturday in Philadelphia. “We had to…
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MANCHESTER, 29th June, 2026 (WAM) — Manchester City has announced the appointment of Enzo Maresca as manager. The Italian has signed a three-year contract until summer 2029. Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak believes City and Maresca are a perfect match and says the style of football the Italian favours is a reflection of the Club’s values. He said, “Enzo is someone who has always sought out opportunities to challenge himself and succeed in his managerial career. He brings a personality, passion and intelligence completely aligned to our needs. “He is re-joining an organisation that is entirely in lock-step with…
History is about to be made While most of the UAE is still asleep, a new chapter is about to begin in the history of the country’s public transport. The Khaleej Times’ team has arrived in Fujairah, where the first Etihad Rail passenger journey will begin in less than two hours. Stay with us for minute-by-minute updates as the journey to Abu Dhabi unfolds. Etihad rail Source: Khaleej Times
When discussing Dubai’s finest restaurants, Roka almost feels too obvious a choice, but one that can be so often overlooked. It is far from the newest opening, rarely the loudest on social media and certainly isn’t competing in the city’s increasingly theatrical race for the most extravagant interiors. Yet, despite a constant stream of headline-grabbing newcomers, Roka continues to quietly remind everyone why it has remained one of Dubai’s most dependable dining destinations for over a decade. Unlike many of its competitors, Roka has never relied on spectacle to fill tables. There are no underwater-inspired dining rooms, no DJs demanding…
JEDDAH — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif offered their condolences and sympathy to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman over the martyrs of the Saudi Aramco helicopter crash. In a social media post, Egypt’s President El-Sisi prayed to God Almighty to bestow His vast mercy upon the martyrs, grant their families patience and solace, and protect the Kingdom and its people from all harm. In his social media post, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif affirmed his country’s full solidarity with and…
RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has announced the issuance of a decision by the Minister of Finance to extend the initiative for waiving fines and financial penalties for taxpayers subject to all tax systems for an additional six months, effective from July 1, 2026. ZATCA explained that the initiative provides exemptions from fines for late registration under all tax systems, late payment of taxes, delayed submission of tax returns across all tax systems, as well as fines related to corrections of value added tax (VAT) returns. The authority stated that, to benefit from the initiative, taxpayers…
SHARJAH, 29th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) issued its 2025 Annual Report, entitled “New Launch Towards Sustainable Economy”, which reviews the most prominent achievements, initiatives and projects implemented by the department last year. This release aimed at representing SEDD’s efforts to enhance the competitiveness of the economic environment in Sharjah, support sustainable growth, and consolidate the emirate’s position as an attractive centre for investment and business. The Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of the SEDD’s performance and strategic initiatives, including key areas such as investment, competitiveness, sustainability, digital transformation, service development, human resources, as well…
Samsung is reportedly planning to invest KRW100 trillion ($646 billion) in its home market of South Korea over the next decade. The investment is believed to cover chips, AI data centres, batteries and displays. South Korean newspaper Maeil Business reported the plan will be officially unveiled on the 29th June 2026, with executives from Samsung and fellow domestic powerhouse SK Hynix set to attend a briefing with the nation’s President Lee Jae Myung. The briefing will outline “three major mega-projects” to advance South Korea, which has led to media speculation as to what will be announced. According to Maeil Business,…
The first rule of art collecting is love what you buy. The next rule is to understand what you are buying. Increasingly, investors see the art market as an important way to diversify their assets and potentially reap gains while also giving them enjoyment. Younger buyers – especially active in the UAE — are participating in the market in greater numbers and are expected to continue to do so with the shift in generational wealth. The global art market this year has seen a resurgence, following record-setting high-end auction sales that started in late 2025. According to the Art Basel…
It was only a few days ago that an American sports podcaster revealed the viewership figures of the 2026 Fifa World Cup in the US market. Play and predict your Fifa World Cup 2026 champion here Despite the Messi mania that has gripped the US from the east coast to the west, the podcaster said Brazil’s matches still attracted more eyeballs than Argentina’s. ‘It’s that brand of Brazil, the famous yellow shirt that still matters so much in football,” he said. In terms of famous football jerseys, Brazil has historically dominated with its dazzling yellow shining as bright on the…