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Dubai: Perchance it is time to shop for a new summer wardrobe loaded with linens and pastels.... The UAE is heading into a classic summer weekend characterised by high humidity, calm seas, and typical mid-forties daytime temperatures. While daytime conditions will remain warm, the National Centre o

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Santa Clara, California - Four years ‌after their home World ​Cup went sour, Qatar are not expecting any gifts in North America as they look for a performance to make their fans proud, coach Julen Lopetegui said ahead of their opener against Switzerland. Qatar lost all three matches in 2022 and sco

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Brazil will be without the legendary Neymar for its ​first World Cup group stage match due to ‌a calf ​injury, Brazilian coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday. "He is working hard to be fit again as quickly as possible," Ancelotti said. "We hope he can return to full training next week." Brazil will

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Guadalajara: Spain will have a full squad available for its World Cup opener against Cape Verde on Monday with forward Víctor Muñoz returning to training a day after Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams also were back. Spain was hit by injuries late last season and had to adjust its preparations in the r

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Portugal traveled to the United States on Friday with Cristiano Ronaldo saying the team needs to focus on getting off to a good start instead of thinking ahead about contending for its first World Cup title. The Portuguese are among the favorites at the expanded 48-team tournament and the 41-year-o

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East Rutherford, New Jersey - Alisson Becker feels for Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian expected to bring Brazil a record sixth World Cup title. "His position perhaps has more pressure than being the president of the country,” the Seleção's top goalkeeper said. Brazil is unbeaten in 20 World Cup opener

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Ahead of Australia’s opening World Cup match, the Socceroos are celebrating the immigrants on the squad. The message is simple: Football is for everyone. But it comes at a time when anti-immigrant sentiment is on the rise in Australia and in many places around the world. Among those featured in a v

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Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has categorically denied reports published by certain international media outlets alleging the transfer of funds from the UAE to the Islamic Republic of Iran, including allegations concerning $3 billion (Dh11 billion). In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affa

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Auckland: Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, has reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to deepening its partnership with New Zealand during a working visit from June  10 to 12,  2026. During the visit, Al Hajeri held a series of bilateral meetings with Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Todd M

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Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has provided support to bolster the World Health Organisation's efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Africa. It was done via the UAE Aid Agency. Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister

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Toronto: Late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first point in its third World Cup appearance - and first on home soil - by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday. Playing in the shadow of Toronto’s iconic CN Tower, and in front of a

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Toronto: Canada makes World Cup history in Toronto, hosting its first home match as Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette headline the opening ceremony.

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North Carolina: Germany forward Deniz Undav's imminent World Cup debut on Sunday was not even a distant dream four years ago but the 29-year-old is now ready to crown his unusual career with a presence on the biggest soccer stage of all. Undav, who looked to have dropped out of contention for a Ger

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Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has announced the launch of two new European routes this June: direct services to Kraków, and Palma de Mallorca. These additions mark a significant milestone in Etihad’s expanding European network and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s role as one of the world’s most connected destinat

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Al Dhafra: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has received citizens and officials at Al Dhannah Palace in Al Dhafra Region. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Hamdan bin Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan.