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Flamengo set to face Cruz Azul in Qatar as excitement builds for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025
The stage is set for FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025, following CR Flamengo claiming the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores title. The Brazilian side will face Mexico’s Cruz Azul in the FIFA Derby of the Americas Qatar 2025 on December 10 in Qatar. This marks the first of the final three matches of the prestigious club competition that Qatar will be hosting during the rest days of the ongoing FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, showcasing the country’s exceptional organisational capabilities and the international football community's trust in its ability to deliver world-class football tournaments. Tickets for FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 are available at www.roadtoqatar.qa, with prices starting from QR20. A maximum of six tickets per person can be purchased per match. The following matches will be played in Qatar:FIFA Derby of the Americas Qatar 2025Wednesday, 10 December 2025 | 8pm, Doha timeCruz Azul (Mexico) v CR Flamengo (Brazil)Ahmad bin Ali StadiumFIFA Challenger Cup Qatar 2025Saturday, 13 December 2024 | 8pm, Doha timeFIFA Derby of the Americas Qatar 2025 winner v Pyramids FC (Egypt)Ahmad bin Ali StadiumFIFA Intercontinental Cup Final Qatar 2025Wednesday, 17 December 2025 | 8pm, Doha timeParis Saint-German (France) v FIFA Challenger Cup Qatar 2025 winnerAhmad bin Ali StadiumAll tickets will be digital and will include accessible seating options for disabled fans. Disabled fans wishing to request accessible seats can do so by sending an e-mail to accessibility-fic@sc.qa. Prices for accessibility tickets start from QR 20. Qatar successfully hosted the first edition of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in its new format in 2024 when Real Madrid were crowned club champions in front of a sell-out crowd at the iconic 80,000-seater Lusail Stadium, host of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final. Ahmad bin Ali Stadium is connected seamlessly to the Al Riffa Doha Metro station (Green line) and will offer barrier-free experience to disabled fans. Source link
Jordan booked their place in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 after defeating Kuwait 3-1 Saturday at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, in the second round of Group C action.Muhannad Abu Taha opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a powerful free kick, before Saad Al-Rawshan doubled the lead early in the second half (49′). Ali Al-Alwan sealed the victory from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time (90+6). Kuwait’s sole goal came through substitute Yousef Nasser in the 84th minute.The win marks Jordan’s second consecutive victory following their 2-1 triumph over the UAE, lifting them to six points at the top of the group. Kuwait remain on one point from their opening draw with Egypt and sit third.Jordan dominated the match from the outset, creating early chances through Amer Jamos and Nizar Al Rashdan, before Abu Taha broke the deadlock. Mahmoud Mardi nearly added another when his shot struck the post in the 23rd minute.Jordan maintained control after the break, capitalizing on sustained pressure to add the second goal.Kuwait attempted to respond with several substitutions, eventually reducing the deficit late on, but Jordan’s counterattacking threat forced a penalty that secured the final 3-1 scoreline and early qualification ahead of the group’s final round. Source link
Qatar’s match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been officially confirmed by FIFA, 24 hours after the 12 groups were revealed at the draw ceremony in Washington.Placed in Group B, Qatar will open their campaign on June 13 at 3pm (June 14 at 1am in Qatar) against Switzerland at the 68,500-seater Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Maroons then face co-hosts Canada in Vancouver on June 18 at 6pm (June 19 at 5am in Qatar). Julen Lopetegui’s side will conclude their group stage at Lumen Field in Seattle on June 24 at 3pm (June 25 at 2am in Qatar), taking on the winner of European Play-Off A, which features Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina. The biggest-ever edition of the global showpiece will feature 104 matches involving 48 teams across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Related Story Source link
Aspetar delivers world-class medical coverage as official medical partner of FIFA Arab Cup
Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, is providing comprehensive medical services throughout the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, currently taking place in Doha. As the tournament’s official medical partner, Aspetar reaffirms its commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all participants. From the opening whistle, Aspetar has worked closely with local partners to deliver exceptional medical coverage for the event. This includes fully equipped clinics at stadiums and team accommodations, supported by elite sports medicine physicians and therapists to guarantee rapid response whenever needed. “We are proud to serve as the official medical partner for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025,” said Khalid Ali al-Mawlawi, Acting Director General of Aspetar. “Our global expertise in sports medicine is dedicated to supporting this prestigious tournament. Over the years, Aspetar has established itself as an international reference for specialized athlete care, thanks to our highly qualified medical teams and cutting-edge technologies that ensure the highest standards of safety and health.” Al-Mawlawi added: “Our role in this tournament reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting major sporting events hosted by Qatar and setting a benchmark in sports medicine that meets global standards. At Aspetar, we believe health is the foundation of athletic performance, which is why we provide integrated medical services that safeguard athletes and deliver an exceptional sporting experience.” Aspetar’s support extends beyond participating teams to include referees, offering massage and therapy services to maintain peak physical readiness. The hospital has also assigned doctors, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation specialists to several teams based on their needs. Notably, Aspetar is the official medical partner for the national teams of Algeria and Iraq, while also supporting the Palestinian team’s medical staff with a dedicated physician. Dr. Khalid al-Khalifi, Tournament CMO and Aspetar Surgeon, emphasized: “Medical coverage for the tournament is running smoothly. We’ve handled multiple interventions at stadium clinics, complemented by Aspetar’s pivotal role. Our proximity to the venues ensures a safe environment and rapid response. We work together with emergency and ambulance services from Hamad Medical Corporation. Our experience in covering major tournaments makes the job easier, but the challenge is always to raise the bar and deliver better coverage than ever before.” Beyond tournament duties, Aspetar is currently welcoming several Arab football stars—both participants and those sidelined by injury—for treatment and consultations, reinforcing its status as a global destination for athletes seeking world-class care. Aspetar’s reputation for excellence has earned the trust of teams worldwide, with many relying on its services for medical screenings, consultations, and treatment. FIFA officials have praised Aspetar’s medical coverage as “the best in the history of World Cup tournaments in terms of organisation and readiness,” a testament to the hospital’s expertise in managing major sporting events. Aspetar continues to lead globally by delivering evidence-based medical services, upholding the highest standards in a safe and world-class environment. Patient safety and confidentiality remain top priorities, reflecting the hospital’s philosophy of combining medical excellence with responsibility toward the sporting community. Source link
Ooredoo signs sponsorship agreement with Apex Health for upcoming Doha Marathon by Ooredoo 2026
Strengthening medical and wellness support for Qatar’s premier running evenOoredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, has officially signed a sponsorship agreement with Apex Health, A subsidiary of Estithmar Holding and the fastest growing healthcare company in the MENA region marking a strategic partnership for the highly anticipated Doha Marathon by Ooredoo 2026. The signing ceremony took place at Ooredoo Headquarters 2 (HQ2) in Doha, in the presence of Sabah Rabiah al-Kuwari, Vice Chairman of the Doha Marathon Organising Committee at Ooredoo Qatar, and Bob Issa, Group Chief Marketing Officer at Apex Health. Commenting on the partnership, al-Kuwari, Vice Chairman of the Doha Marathon Organising Committee at Ooredoo Qatar, said, “Partnering with Apex Health strengthens our commitment to delivering an exceptional marathon experience for our community. Their expertise in health and wellness will play a vital role in ensuring that every participant enjoys a safe, seamless, and inspiring race day. We are proud to welcome them as a key partner for the Doha Marathon by Ooredoo 2026.” Issa, Group Chief Marketing Officer, Apex Health, added, “At Apex Health, we are proud to sponsor the Ooredoo Marathon as its healthcare partner for the 3rd year. This collaboration reflects our commitment to promoting a healthier, more active community in Qatar and supporting every runner on their journey to better health.” This collaboration reinforces Ooredoo’s dedication to promoting health, wellness, and community engagement through world-class sporting events. As a key sponsor, Apex Health will help elevate the marathon’s medical and wellness operations, providing enhanced support for participants throughout their race journey and contributing to a smooth, well-managed, memorable event. Source link
Sweden will phase out development aid to five countries in coming years and use the money to increase support for Ukraine, the government said yesterday.The Nordic country plans to phase out aid to Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia and Bolivia, Minister for International Development Co-operation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa said.”Ukraine is Sweden’s most important foreign policy and aid policy priority, and therefore the government is going to increase aid to Ukraine to at least 10bn crowns ($1.06bn) in 2026,” he said. “There isn’t a secret printing press for banknotes for aid purposes and the money has to come from somewhere.”Dousa added that Sweden would close its embassies in Bolivia, Liberia and Zimbabwe, where the main focus was development aid.The government said the measures would free up more than 2bn crowns over the next two years that could be diverted to Ukraine, to be used in such projects as rebuilding the country’s energy infrastructure.Sweden has already cut aid to more than 10 countries since the current government took power in 2022, including Burkina Faso and Mali.Sweden is a major donor of humanitarian aid, with a budget of 56bn crowns a year over the last three years.The government has said it will cut that to 53bn crowns a year for the period 2026-28 and has reprioritised spending, including using some of the money to pay for the costs of immigration and repatriation of migrants.Dousa insisted the change would not affect Sweden’s humanitarian aid, and said the decision was in line with the aid priorities of the minority government, which is backed by the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats.”For far too long, Swedish aid has been too scattered. We have been like a water sprinkler, and the result is that we have had insufficient oversight,” he said. “In many cases, we don’t even know if our support has been of any use at all.” Source link
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Meta has announced that it will integrate content from major news organisations into its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to provide Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users with real-time information.The social media giant said Meta AI will offer breaking news, entertainment and lifestyle stories when users ask news-related questions, drawing from partnerships with outlets including CNN, Fox News, *Le Monde, *People and *USA Today.The feature will allow users to access “more diverse content sources” and receive links to partner websites to dive deeper into stories, Meta said in a blog post.Meta said the expansion aims to make its AI assistant “more responsive, accurate, and balanced” by incorporating diverse viewpoints, acknowledging that “real-time events can be challenging for current AI systems to keep up with”.The initial partnerships span mainstream and conservative-leaning publications, including the *Daily Caller and the *Washington Examiner.The company said it plans to continue adding partnerships and develop new features as competition intensifies among technology firms to enhance the capabilities of their AI assistants.Meta AI is available across the company’s platforms, serving billions of users globally.The announcement comes as AI companies, including ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, increasingly move to incorporate live web content and news feeds.Meta has had a hot and cold relationship with the news media over the years.The company founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004 declared that news was a very small share of user engagement on the company’s platforms and began shutting down the Facebook News tab in markets like the United States, Britain and France.This also saw the end of multi-million dollar deals with leading news organisations.Zuckerberg also made the surprise decision in January to axe Meta’s US fact-checking programme, as he more closely aligned with the Trump administration’s antipathy to establishment news.That scheme had employed third-party fact checkers, many from news media organisations such as AFP, to expose misinformation disseminated on the platform. Source link