Author: Editorial Team
ARLINGTON — Spain booked its place in the World Cup final for the first time since lifting the trophy in 2010 after defeating France 2-0 in Tuesday’s semifinal. Mikel Oyarzabal converted a first-half penalty before Pedro Porro sealed victory as Spain extended its dominance over France in major tournaments and secured a place in Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium. La Roja will face either defending champion Argentina or England, who meet in Wednesday’s second semifinal in Atlanta. “We gave it our all just to reach the final,” Porro said. “We knew we’re a very tough team and we’re doing things…
ARLINGTON — Kylian Mbappé’s hopes of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final ended Tuesday after France suffered a 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain, leaving the striker tied with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot. Mbappé remains level with Argentina captain Messi on eight goals after failing to find the net against Spain. Messi will have the chance to move ahead when defending champion Argentina faces England in Wednesday’s semifinal. France will now play in Saturday’s third-place playoff against the loser of the Argentina-England match, while Spain awaits the winner in Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium. The…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran on Tuesday, with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) saying the operation aims to further degrade Iranian capabilities used to target commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said the strikes began at 3 p.m. Eastern Time and were followed an hour later by the resumption of the U.S. naval blockade. “There are currently more than 20 U.S. Navy warships and hundreds of military aircraft operating across the Middle East. American forces remain vigilant, lethal, and ready,” the command said in a statement. Earlier Tuesday, President Donald Trump said…
Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa inaugurated the Third Forum of Pakistani Scholars in Islamabad in the presence of senior Pakistani scholars. He commended the forum for its rigorous scholarly discourse and broad perspective reflecting the Pakistani scholars’ commitment to unity and solidarity in addressing issues facing the Muslims. He also praised their efforts to build bridges of dialogue and cooperation among diverse Islamic communities and with humanity at large, thereby strengthening Islamic brotherhood and promoting harmony among peoples. He also highlighted Pakistan’s significant diplomatic efforts as a trusted…
Fadi Kanafani, General Manager – Technology and Karim Moustafa, Regional Business Development Manager. Yas Holding Technology has been honoured with the prestigious Digital Transformation Enabler for Public Sector award at the recently held GovTech Innovation Forum & Awards 2026, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to accelerating digital transformation across government organisations in the UAE. The award celebrates organisations that have demonstrated excellence in enabling public sector entities to embrace innovative technologies, modernise operations and deliver secure, efficient and citizen-centric digital services. Receiving this recognition underscores Yas Holding Technology’s commitment to empowering government organisations with future-ready technology solutions that drive operational excellence, innovation and long-term digital resilience. The GovTech Innovation Forum & Awards brings together senior government leaders, technology decision-makers and industry…
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House on Tuesday, praising his election victory and declaring that relations between Washington and Baghdad have become “outstanding.” “We have a fantastic champion, a new champion, and he won the election very soundly, very conclusively,” Trump said as he met al-Zaidi. The U.S. president said the leaders would discuss bilateral relations, highlighting Iraq’s vast oil resources and future economic cooperation. “We’re going to be doing a lot of deals. We’re going to create a lot of jobs for both countries, and we’re going to be…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Iran’s attacks targeting Kuwaiti border posts, a Kuwait Oil Company offshore drilling platform, the Kuwaiti Consulate General in Basra, and two Emirati oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, while denouncing Tehran’s continued threats against Jordan, Bahrain and Qatar. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry expressed the Kingdom’s strongest condemnation of the attacks, describing them as a continuation of Iran’s actions that threaten the security and stability of the region. Saudi Arabia reiterated its complete rejection of Iran’s violations of the sovereignty of fellow states, accusing Tehran of pursuing destabilizing policies that breach international…
The Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (SSDDS) and Genpharm have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen scientific collaboration, advance medical education, and raise awareness of chronic skin diseases, with a particular focus on Chronic Hand Eczema (CHE). The signing ceremony was attended by Flemming Gredsted, Chargé d’Affaires of the Royal Danish Embassy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Frederik Kier, Executive Vice President, International Operations at LEO Pharma; Khalid Aouidat, Vice President Emerging Markets; Professor Abdullah Al Akeel, President of the Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (SSDDS); Dr. Ruaa Al Harithy, Vice President of…
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) in Riyadh successfully used robotic technology for deep brain stimulation surgery to treat movement disorders, performing several procedures for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa. The robotic approach allowed highly precise planning and guided placement of stimulation electrodes in the target area deep in the brain, while reducing the manual steps and procedures involved in traditional surgery. As part of the Neuroscience Centre of Excellence programs at KFSH for treating movement disorders, the integrated robotic system combines advanced imaging, real-time navigation, and robotic guidance to help surgeons define…
Dubai — Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) has priced a $550 million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) perpetual non-call 6-year capital securities issuance at a fixed rate of 6.625%. The transaction forms part of CBD’s capital management framework, consistent with Basel III regulatory capital requirements, and is intended to support the Bank’s growth while maintaining capital ratios in excess of UAE Central Bank regulatory minimums. Citigroup and Standard Chartered Bank acted as Joint Structuring Agents and Joint Global Coordinators, while CBD, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC, Barclays, Citigroup, Emirates NBD Capital, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank acted as…