Author: Editorial Team
HOUSTON — Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench to score a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Brazil survived a major scare against Japan with a 2-1 victory on Monday to reach the World Cup round of 16. The five-time world champions trailed for much of the match and were close to being taken to extra time before Martinelli struck late in injury time to end Japan’s hopes of a famous upset. Brazil will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in the round of 16 on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Martinelli’s energy was one of the…
Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Mansour Hilal Al Mushaiti witnessed the signing of 38 memoranda of understanding and cooperation agreements between the Environment, Water and Agriculture system and a number of government entities, private sector companies, and universities to support the localization of modern technologies, enhance innovation, build capacities, and exchange expertise in the water sector, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 targets. This came during the opening of the first Saudi Water Week, which kicked off in Jeddah and runs for one week, with broad national, regional, and international participation, supporting the Kingdom’s efforts to develop…
For many, the love of art began in a museum. The United Arab Emirates has been graced with a number of world-class museums, and the newest art museum — Guggenheim Abu Dhabi — is expected to open sometime soon. The museum will engage with the UAE community and be an active centre of culture with educational activities and events. Dr. Mariët Westermann, director and CEO of the New York-based Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, spoke with KT LUXE this month about the museum, and its mission to reflect the international nature of the population of the UAE. The building was designed…
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…
Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Mansour Hilal Al Mushaiti witnessed the signing of 38 memoranda of understanding and cooperation agreements between the Environment, Water and Agriculture system and a number of government entities, private sector companies, and universities to support the localization of modern technologies, enhance innovation, build capacities, and exchange expertise in the water sector, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 targets. This came during the opening of the first Saudi Water Week, which kicked off in Jeddah and runs for one week, with broad national, regional, and international participation, supporting the Kingdom’s efforts to develop…
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…
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and Qassim University announced the launch of their partnership in Innovation Incubator 5, as part of joint efforts to support the Kingdom’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem and empower innovators and entrepreneurs to develop their ideas into ventures with real economic value. The partnership brings together KAUST’s advanced research and innovation environment and its pivotal role in hosting the bootcamp and shaping an intensive, hands-on experience for participants, providing them with the mentorship, resources, and tools to refine ideas and develop them into working prototypes, deepening its alignment with Qassim University in nurturing…
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,…