ATLANTA — England’s attempt to protect a one-goal lead against Argentina backfired as Lionel Messi orchestrated a dramatic late comeback to send the defending champions into the World Cup final with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday. Coach Thomas Tuchel reshaped his side after Anthony Gordon’s 55th-minute opener, introducing extra defenders in an effort to preserve England’s advantage. Instead, Argentina overwhelmed the Three Lions with relentless pressure before Enzo Fernández equalized in the 85th minute and substitute Lautaro Martínez headed in the winner in stoppage time. “They won every header. They kept crossing and crossing. So we went to a back…
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RAS EL HEKMA, Egypt,16th July, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding and Nammos Hotels & Resorts have announced Nammos Ras El Hekma – the renowned lifestyle and hospitality brand’s first fully integrated destination in Egypt. Located within the Wadi Yemm precinct, the development will bring Ras El Hekma’s promise of timeless Mediterranean living to life, combining Nammos Residences, Nammos Resort, Nammos Village, and a curated selection of all-day dining and wellness experiences, including the globally renowned Nammos Restaurant & Beach Club. Nammos Ras El Hekma represents a new expression of contemporary Mediterranean luxury. Reflecting both the natural beauty of…
Hiring and managing a domestic worker in Dubai has become faster and simpler after the General Directorate of Identity and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) introduced a fully integrated digital service that combines multiple government procedures into a single customer journey. The initiative, titled ‘Domestic Workers Management’, has now been recognized as the Best Digital City Experience under the Hamdan bin Mohammed Program for Government Services, with GDRFA Dubai celebrating the achievement at a ceremony on Thursday. The award reflects Dubai’s continued push to streamline government services by reducing bureaucracy and making essential services more convenient for residents. Stay up to…
Ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final against England, Argentina requested permission from FIFA to wear their “lucky” dark blue away shirt rather than their traditional sky blue and white striped home kit. The request was approved, bringing one of football’s most enduring superstitions back into the spotlight. Argentina’s dark blue shirt has become much more than an alternate kit. For many supporters, it is part of the country’s football folklore, forever associated with some of the nation’s greatest World Cup triumphs over England. The belief comes from a remarkable pattern. Every time Argentina have beaten England at the…
SEOUL — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of meetings with Korean technology company executives and investors to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in future technologies. Alswaha — accompanied by Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) Governor Haytham AlOhali and Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones Chairman Faisal AlKhamisi — sought partnerships with Korean firms in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, digital infrastructure, cloud computing, and software. Alswaha began his engagements by participating in an expanded dialogue session with the Korea Software Industry Association (KOSA), chaired by John Hee Jo and attended by representatives…
FREELANDER has unveiled the full exterior colour palette of the FREELANDER 8 and introduced its Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP). The two highlights reveal how the brand combines expressive design, sophisticated paint technology and intelligent functions to create a premium all-terrain SUV for modern global users. Originally born in 1997, FREELANDER has evolved from a successful nameplate into an independent global brand co-developed by Chery and Jaguar Land Rover. Jaguar Land Rover leads the design direction and British premium DNA, while Chery contributes advanced technology, global R&D resources and a top-tier supply chain. Positioned as a British Premium Intelligent All-Terrain…
DUBAI — The United States said it had launched a new wave of air strikes against Iran on Wednesday evening as President Donald Trump warned Tehran it “better behave”. TheUS Central Command said American forces targeted Iranian command centers, air defence sites, missile and drone capabilities, and coastal surveillance facilities in several locations, including Bandar Abbas. The US military said “Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels” moving through the Strait of Hormuz had been targeted, and that it had separately fired on a ship attempting to violate its renewed blockade of Iran’s ports. Iranian media reported explosions were heard…
BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, was recognised at the ADX Members Awards 2025, held during the official launch of the new ADX Single Stock Futures at the Bloomberg office. The event brought together senior executives from across the UAE’s business community to mark a significant milestone in the continued development of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange’s derivatives market, while recognising outstanding brokerage firms for their contributions to the growth and advancement of the UAE’s capital markets. BHM Capital was represented at the event by Mr. Abdel Hadi Al Sa’di, Chief…
A Brazilian national passed away in Dubai earlier this month, a spokesperson from Brazil’s Embassy in the UAE said. The South American country’s diplomatic misson in Abu Dhabi told Khaleej Times that it is in close contact with the victim’s family, with a member of the consulate expected to meet some family members who are coming to the UAE. The Brazilian national, who was a social media influencer, arrived in Dubai two years ago, and has amassed around 23,700 followers. “Since the news of the death of (the victim), the consular sector of the Brazilian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has offered…
From left: Tajinder Virk- Finvasia Group and Dealing, Puneet Mangla, Co-Founder and COO, Blockmaze, H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Sarvjeet Virk- Finvasia Group. H.E. Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi says the Guinness World Records title reinforces the UAE’s position as a global leader in blockchain, tokenisation and Web3 innovation Dubai — H.E. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has welcomed Blockmaze’s Guinness World Records achievement, saying it will further strengthen the UAE’s position as a global hub for blockchain, tokenisation, and Web3…