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Nov 24, 2025, 12:34 PM ETFIFA agreed to more Saudi Arabia investment on Monday by announcing up to $1 billion in Saudi-backed stadium-financing loans for developing countries.The Saudi Fund for Development and FIFA said the subsidized loans would be offered to member football associations to build or revamp stadiums.Saudi Arabia will host the men’s World Cup for the first time in 2034.FIFA has also signed Saudi state oil company Aramco to be a 2026 World Cup sponsor.Saudi Arabia will host the World Cup in 2034. Harold Cunningham – FIFA/FIFA via Getty ImagesFIFA president Gianni Infantino called the agreement “a crucial step…

KUWAIT: The 48th Kuwait International Book Fair commemorated the life and contributions of the late poet Ahmed Meshari Al-Adwani, a distinguished figure in Kuwaiti thought, culture, and literature, and the author of the national anthem’s lyrics. The tribute was held through a symposium titled “Ahmed Meshari Al-Adwani: Poet of the Nation and Icon of Arab Culture” on Sunday at the Cultural Café in Mishref International Fairgrounds, attended by scholars, specialists, and cultural enthusiasts.The symposium, which continues tomorrow, began with the screening of a documentary produced by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, highlighting Al-Adwani’s legacy. Poet Dr Khalifa…

KUWAIT: The Cultural Pavilion at the 48th Kuwait International Book Fair hosted a special workshop on Sunday titled “Arabic Calligraphy and Islamic Ornamentation,” organized by the Kuwaiti Traditional Crafts Association. The event attracted fair visitors, calligraphy enthusiasts, and admirers of traditional arts. Calligrapher Mustafa Khaja, who led the workshop, said in a press release that preserving Arabic calligraphy and Islamic ornamentation is vital to maintaining a core element of Kuwait’s cultural identity.He expressed delight at the enthusiastic participation, particularly from students, whom he described as “the generation that will carry these arts forward.” The workshop offered a comprehensive overview of…

The chart-topping artist will perform one night at the iconic home of Liverpool Football Club on Friday June 12, 2026.Zach is embarking on his biggest international tour yet, with more than 40 dates across the United States and Europe next year. His recent run of sold-out shows included a record-breaking show at Michigan Stadium in September, which set a record for the largest single ticketed concert in US history.LFC season ticket holders for both the men’s and women’s teams, All Red Full, Light and Junior Members and season hospitality Members will be able to register their interest for a chance…

KUWAIT: The Saud Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute, affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organized a lecture on Monday titled “Women in Diplomacy: Presence, Competence, and Influence.” The session was delivered by Sheikha Dr Munira Al Khalifa, Director General of the Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies in Bahrain, and attended by several heads of foreign missions and diplomats.Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Al Khalifa shared insights from her diplomatic and academic experience, emphasizing the importance of exchanging ideas, best practices, and experiences to highlight how diplomatic training empowers women and strengthens their role within the…

Can anyone stop Coventry City?Well, Wrexham did a few weeks ago. But since then, Frank Lampard’s side have bounced back to win their next three. They trailed against Sheffield United, but won 3-1. They needed a late stunner from Ephron Mason-Clark to see off Stoke 1-0 after that. And then, perhaps the most dramatic and impressive of the lot. Two down at home to West Brom, they wrestled their way back to win 3-2. Helped in part by a Jayson Molumby red card at 2-1 down, but once they got one back it felt inevitable. Every hurdle in their way…

When the Turkish newspaper Yeni Safak celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent a congratulatory message. In it, Turkey’s president stated that “our newspaper” had maintained an honorable stance in defence of Turkish democracy over the course of its existence. “Yeni Safak, which successfully fulfilled a very important mission in the 1990s when unsolved murders, terrorism, gangs and corruption were rampant, has been the voice of the nation, the national will and democracy for 30 years,” he said. Founded in 1994 as an independent publication intended to be the voice of pious right-wing voters in Turkey, Yeni…

Issa Rae meets many people’s definitions of a successful person.She’s a 2007 Stanford University graduate, an Emmy-nominated actor and TV showrunner, a New York Times bestselling author, and a serial entrepreneur. She founded her own production company, Hoorae Media in 2020, and co-owns companies like haircare brand Sienna Naturals and Hilltop Coffee and Kitchen, a California-based coffee shop chain.But since she doesn’t have a show actively producing new seasons or a movie in theaters, she struggles to feel successful, she said on a Nov. 12 episode of the “Not My Best Moment” podcast.”Do you consider yourself successful right now?” host…

It was announced earlier this month that the Liverpool and Netherlands captain had been voted into the 2025 team by his peers, following his previous selections in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024.More than 26,000 professional footballers globally were polled to determine the best 11 players between August 2024 and July 2025.Van Dijk’s place in this year’s side means just nine players have been included more often since the first edition of the World 11 in 2005, while only three other men have been nominated on exactly five separate occasions: Iker Casillas, Kevin De Bruyne and John Terry.Van Dijk said: “It’s…

Celtic are close to appointing Columbus Crew boss Wilfried Nancy as their new manager.It’s understood talks with the 48-year-old are at an advanced stage. The Hoops are also in discussions with Nancy’s recommended backroom team, which is likely to include a coach familiar with Celtic and Scottish football. Celtic will also have to agree compensation with Columbus Crew.It’s expected that interim boss Martin O’Neill and assistant Shaun Maloney will remain in charge for Celtic’s Europa League clash away to Feyenoord on Thursday, as well as Sunday’s trip to Edinburgh to face Hibernian, live on Sky Sports. Please use Chrome browser…