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FIFA has mounted a major climbdown in the ongoing row about World Cup 2026 ticket prices by announcing a small number of fans will be able to pay just £45 ($60) for each game, including the final.Following outcry from a number of national fan groups and accusations of a “betrayal” of supporters, FIFA has made a sudden and major departure from their initial pricing structure, which represented an increase across the board of almost 500 per cent compared to Qatar 2022. Under that structure, the cheapest ticket available to either England or Scotland fans for the tournament would still cost…

KUWAIT: The inaugural Gulf Forum for Educational Researchers concluded with a strong emphasis on modernizing educational systems in Gulf countries by adopting advanced teaching methods that align with the global revolution in artificial intelligence, technology and innovation culture. Dr Mohammed Al-Shuraika, Director of the Arab Center for Educational Research for the Gulf States, said in a press release on Tuesday that the forum concluded with six key recommendations aimed at strengthening the role of educational research in shaping policies and improving educational outcomes.“The forum highlighted the need to develop institutional mechanisms within Gulf ministries of education to ensure that research…

KUWAIT: Head of the Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) Abdulaziz Al-Ibrahim said on Monday that Kuwait is currently working on the preparation and implementation of the second phase of its national strategy to enhance integrity and combat corruption. In Kuwait’s address to the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), currently being held in Doha, Al-Ibrahim said Kuwait is also developing its national strategy to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism, in line with the standards and recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).He explained that these efforts represent a continuation and…

Zain successfully renewed management system certifications across 6 ISO standards KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait has successfully renewed management systems across six international standards set by ISO, further reinforcing its commitment to operational governance, compliance and the highest levels of quality across all departments. This achievement follows a comprehensive external audit conducted by an accredited, independent body which verified that Zain’s systems and operational infrastructure conform to global benchmarks.This year, Zain maintained its certifications for Quality Management (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001), Occupational Health and Safety Management (ISO 45001), Information Security Management (ISO/IEC 27001), IT Service Management (ISO/IEC 20000-1) and Business…

KUWAIT: The scientific conference titled “Culture and Identity in the Arabian Gulf Society” opened on Tuesday at Sabah Al-Salem University City. The two-day event is organized by the Center for Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies in cooperation with the Journal of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies, with the participation of specialists and researchers from across the Gulf region. Secretary-General of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) Dr Mohammad Al-Jassar, who is patron of the conference, said in his opening remarks that the event contributes to fostering serious academic and critical dialogue on Gulf culture and identity through…

KUWAIT: As part of Kuwait Airways’ plans to provide diverse travel options for its valued passengers during the 2026 summer season, the company has announced the launch of its scheduled direct flights to the Spanish city of Malaga, commencing from June 5, 2026. The service will operate three flights a week on Fridays, Sundays and Tuesdays. Kuwait Airways stated that passengers can start booking from December 19, 2025, through the company’s website, mobile application and all sales offices.The company also emphasized that it would operate its wide-body Boeing 777-300 aircraft on the Malaga route, enabling its valued customers to enjoy…

Dec 16, 2025, 01:11 PM ETFIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final, instead of being asked to pay $4,185.FIFA said Tuesday that $60 tickets will be made available for every game at the tournament in North America, going to the national federations whose teams are playing. Those federations decide how to distribute them to loyal fans who have attended previous games at home and on the road.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedThe number of $60 tickets for each game is likely to be…

KUWAIT: During an official visit to Kuwait Airways, the Chairman, Captain Abdulmohsen Al-Fagaan, met with United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy to Kuwait, Lord Iain McNicol, who was accompanied by the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Kuwait, Qudsi Rasheed and their delegation. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen and further develop relations between Kuwait Airways and various British companies in the commercial air transport sector, fostering cooperation that benefits both parties. During the visit, discussions also focused on developing cooperation in operational systems, reflecting joint efforts to strengthen collaboration at all levels for mutual growth and progress.…

Dec 16, 2025, 12:44 PM ETParis Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé was crowned the Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2025 on Tuesday after helping the French giants win the UEFA Champions League for the first time.The France international edged out Barcelona and Spain starlet Lamine Yamal, just as he did in winning the Ballon d’Or in September. The other finalist for the award was Dembélé’s France teammate, Kylian Mbappé, who enjoyed an impressive start to his career at Real Madrid.- Barça’s Bonmatí wins FIFA Best award for 2025Dembélé also scored twice to help PSG reach the final of the inaugural 32-team…

Manchester United have been left frustrated by Morocco after they refused to let Noussair Mazraoui play against Bournemouth, sources have told ESPN.FIFA issued guidance that all players picked for the Africa Cup of Nations should be released by their clubs seven days before each nation’s first game, beginning on Dec. 15.- Fernandes: United ‘wanted me to go’ this summer- Dawson: Man United’s thriller against Bournemouth is advert for January transfer windowHosts Morocco are set to kick off the tournament against Comoros on Dec. 21, meaning that Mazraoui would have been able to play against Bournemouth had the game been scheduled…