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English golfer Calum Fitzgerald claimed the Qatar Open Golf Championship title after a commanding final round, finishing the tournament with a total of 225 strokes, nine over par at Doha Golf Club Saturday.The victory also secures him a coveted place in the next edition of prestigious Qatar Masters. Fitzgerald, who also won the 2024 edition of the tournament, expressed his delight at returning to the top.“I thank my father, who acted as my coach and was a great help throughout the tournament. The atmosphere was fantastic, and the course is one of the best in the world. I’m delighted to be back and to win the title two years after my 2024 victory,” he said.“I’m looking forward to returning again, this time at the Qatar Masters, where I will strive to reach the later stages of the tournament,” he said. Qatar Golf Association (QGA) President Hamad Abdullah al-Mana crowned the winners while QGA General Secretary Fahad Nasser al-Nuaimi, and Board Member Mohammed Faisal al-Naimi were also present. QGA Technical Expert Mike Shoueiry and Member of QGA’s Organising Committee Walid Saad hosted the presentation ceremony.Qatari golfer Saleh al-Kaabi, the defending champion, finished second with a total of 12 over par after a strong performance throughout the competition. His compatriot, rising star Daniel Sokolov, claimed third place, just one stroke behind. Other notable finishers included Dean Morris of the United Kingdom in fourth with the same score, England’s Andrew Saunders in fifth at 14 over par, and Australia’s Cam Craner in sixth with 24 over par.Scotland’s Gary Bowman was seventh, Sweden’s Claes Beberg ninth, and Bolivian Pablo Hevia completed the top ten in tenth place at 30 over par.Secretary General of the Qatar Golf Association Fahad al-Nuaimi praised the success of the 40th edition of the tournament.“I would like to thank the Qatar Olympic Committee for allowing us to host this prestigious tournament, which is very dear to the Qatar Golf Association. This is especially significant as this is the 40th edition of the championship, which has been running for over 40 years since its inception in 1983 on the sand courses in Mesaieed,” he said.Al-Nuaimi highlighted the participation of international players and noted Fitzgerald’s repeat victory.“The English player succeeded in winning the title, repeating his achievement from two years ago in the 2024 edition, when he also won the title at the Doha Golf Club,” he added while praising the Qatari contingent.“The second-place finish of Qatari national team players Saleh al-Kaabi and Daniel Sokolov demonstrates the excellent level they displayed in this year’s edition alongside their fellow Qatari participants,” al-Nuaimi said. Related Story Source link
The Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) has announced that the Saudi city of Jeddah will host the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup from September 23 to October 6, 2026.The AGCFF welcomed Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the tournament, writing on its official X platform: “The Bride of the Red Sea (Jeddah) will host Gulf Cup 27.” For its part, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) announced in an official statement that the tournament matches will be held at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (Al Inma Stadium) and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium. The statement included praise from President of the Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al-Thani, for the capabilities and potential of Saudi Arabia, which promise an exceptional edition of the Gulf Cup, one of the long standing tournaments in the Middle East. For his part, President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) Yasser Al Misehal expressed the Kingdom’s pride and welcome in hosting the participating teams in this tournament, which returns to Saudi soil once again. He wished the teams success and a pleasant stay in their second home. Al Misehal added that the Saudi Arabian Football Federation will continue working to prepare for a historic edition of the tournament on Saudi Arabian soil.It is worth noting that the previous edition of the Gulf Cup was hosted by Kuwait, with Bahrain winning the title after defeating Oman 2-1 in the final. Source link
In a vibrant celebration of camaraderie, MES Indian School successfully hosted Admin Fun Day, a recreational staff programme, on December 27, 2025 at Al Kaaban Park and Al Ghariya Beach.The event aims to foster team spirit, well-being and solidarity among staff members through a well-curated blend of fun-filled activities and informal bonding. The day was brimming with energy as staff enthusiastically engaged in a series of games and team-building activities, including Grouping the Numbers, Same Leg Same Hand Movement Race, Musical Chairs, Balloon Race, Blow & Burst, Bombing the City, Dumb Charades, and Live Kitchen. Participation was spirited, with cheers and laughter echoing across the beach and park venues. In recognition of their active involvement and enthusiastic performance, all winners were felicitated with tokens of appreciation. A heart-warming gift exchange segment added further delight, enhancing the sense of community and joy among the staff.The day provided a welcome relief from the routine, creating memorable moments of laughter, and rejuvenation. The entire event, marked by its vibrant spirit and seamless organisation was coordinated by school Admin Team. Source link
Last year was Britain’s hottest and sunniest on record, the national weather service confirmed yesterday, calling it a “clear demonstration” of the impacts of climate change.”2025 now joins 2022 and 2023 in the top three warmest years since 1884,” the Met Office said in a statement, noting the United Kingdom’s mean temperature through last year was 10.09C.”This is an increasingly clear demonstration of the impacts of climate change on UK temperatures,” it added.”It is also only the second year in this series where the UK’s annual mean temperature has exceeded 10.0C.”The previous record of 10.03C was set in 2022.It means four of the UK’s last five years now appear in the top five warmest years since 1884, and all of the top 10 hottest years will now have occurred in the last two decades.The Met Office had already announced last month that 2025 was the country’s sunniest year since that record series began in 1910.The UK – which comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – saw 1648.5 hours of sunshine, 61.4 hours more than the previous record set in 2003.An “exceptional” amount of sunshine during the spring followed by long spells of clear skies during the summer helped set the record, the Met Office has noted.But while England saw an unprecedented amount of sunshine, it was only the second sunniest in Scotland and Wales and the eighth sunniest in Northern Ireland.Mark McCarthy, the Met Office’s head of climate attribution, said the “very warm” year was “in line with expected consequences of human-induced climate change”.”Although it doesn’t mean every year will be the warmest on record, it is clear from our weather observations and climate models that human-induced global warming is impacting the UK’s climate,” he added.The country experienced persistent spells of dry and sunny weather in 2025, with every month except January and September warmer than average.Spring and then a summer featuring four heatwaves were Britain’s warmest on record, while spring was the driest in more than a century.Droughts were declared in several regions, reservoir sites fell below 50% of their usual capacity and a handful of water companies issued bans on using hosepipes.Met Office scientist Emily Carlisle said: “Meteorologically, the warmth has been driven largely by persistent high-pressure systems bringing prolonged dry, sunny conditions, alongside above-average sea temperatures around the UK.”These factors have combined to keep temperatures consistently higher than normal for much of the year.” Source link
A Palestinian man has died and five others have been injured after a fire broke out in a tent housing displaced people in Gaza City, Palestinian officials said.In a separate incident, a young girl was killed in another tent fire at Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.According to the Palestinian news agency, the first fire erupted inside a displacement tent set up at Yarmouk Stadium in Gaza City. One person was killed and five others suffered varying degrees of burns. The injured were taken to hospital for treatment. Wafa added that the second incident involved a child who was living in a tent at Nuseirat camp. The fire reportedly broke out under similar circumstances linked to prevailing weather conditions. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said earlier this week that around 235,000 people in Gaza were affected by severe weather conditions between December 10 and 17, after a storm known as Byron caused building collapses and damage to displacement shelters. Since the onset of winter weather in December, at least 18 Palestinians, including four children, have died in weather-related incidents, according to Palestinian sources. About 90 percent of displacement shelters have reportedly been flooded, affecting families whose homes were destroyed during the conflict. Source link
