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Saudi Arabia’s civil defence agency issued a brief warning calling for residents of the eastern city of Dammam to take shelter on Wednesday, only to lift the order minutes later.Similar warnings in the past have been issued when drones or missiles were fired at the kingdom.”An alert has been issued by the National Platform for Early Warning in Emergency Situations in the city of Dammam to warn of danger,” the agency said in a statement posted online. The warning was called off just moments later, and came as air raid sirens were activated in nearby Bahrain.Over the weekend, warnings were also issued for Al-Kharj and Yanbu governorates. Source link
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said yesterday the Iran war has cost the United States $37.5bn so far, up from a previous estimate of nearly $29bn in mid-May. “The estimate we have as of today is $37.5bn,” Hegseth testified during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing at which he defended a request for some $67bn in supplemental funding for the Pentagon. Source link
In an unforgettable opening to the inaugural Polo Al Marsa Qatar 2025, the first trophies — the Al Marsa Ladies Cup and the Cultural Years Championship Cup — were awarded to the winning teams at Doha’s Old Port yesterday, marking a significant milestone for this first-of-its-kind polo event in Qatar.The opening ceremony capped a day filled with excitement, competitive spirit, cultural authenticity and vibrant community engagement.Hosted by the Qatar Polo Club, supported by the Social and Sports Activities Support Fund (Daam), and presented by Qatar Calendar, the event integrates sport, heritage, modern life and culture in an environment that reflects the elegance and traditions of polo.It forms part of the strategic cultural partnership with the Years of Culture initiative, which this year celebrates Argentina and Chile. A vibrant atmosphere filled the Doha Corniche yesterday as guests, partners, celebrities, and polo enthusiasts gathered to witness a day where sport, culture, entertainment and community converged.The tournament delivered a series of thrilling results, with the Buenos Aires team – comprising Saleh al-Marri, Milo Mac Donough and polo legend Pablo Mac Donough – clinching the Cultural Years Cup. Sheikh Nawaf bin Nasser al-Thani presented the trophy to the winning team. Meanwhile, Ashraf Abu Issa, Chairman of the Qatar Polo Club, presented the Ladies’ Marina Cup to the Lusail team, represented by Elizabeth Clarkin, Lucia Mir Portillo, and world champion Nina Clarkin.A standout moment of the day was the debut of Qatar’s first-ever polo players, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the country’s equestrian ambitions. Their appearance resonated deeply with the audience, underscoring a milestone in Qatar’s sporting history and inspiring a new generation of local polo talent.The heritage show emerged as a particular favorite, celebrating Qatar’s equestrian legacy and strengthening the connection between modern polo and the nation’s deep-rooted traditions. Source link
DPS-Modern Indian School’s team comprising Syed Sohbaan Raza, Mokshith Basineni and Kabir Khanna clinched three remarkable wins and secured the top team score among 60 teams in the QPSDL Boys Debate League. Raza also won the best speaker award in the first league and Kabir the fourth best speaker award. Principal Asna Nafees congratulated the debaters. Source link
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Qatar has secured the hosting rights for the 2027 FIA General Assembly after receiving an impressive 95.4% of the votes, further reinforcing the country’s strong global standing and its ongoing commitment to advancing motorsport on the international stage.In a parallel achievement, Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif al-Mannai, President of the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation and Lusail International Circuit, has been elected to the FIA World Motor Sport Council, the highest regulatory body within the FIA. These milestones highlight Qatar’s expanding influence in global motorsport and its continued efforts to shape the development of the sport worldwide. Source link
