Oman unveils new banknotes bearing face of Sultan Haitham
The Central Bank of Oman revealed six new banknotes on Monday.
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Minnows UAE Vow To "Make An Impact" At T20 World Cup
The United Arab Emirates have qualified for the T20 World Cup for only a second time but the cricket minnows face a tough task to go any further in Australia. They begin against the Netherlands on Sunday in Geelong and much will depend on their batting, led by opener Muhammad Waseem and captain Chundangapoyil Rizwan. The UAE will also play recent Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka and Namibia in Group A. Only the top two reach the Super-12 stage, a feat they have never achieved before.
Scotland Eye Super 12 Repeat At T20 World Cup
Scotland must defy a lack of match action if they are to equal their achievements of last year at next week's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia. The Scots won all three matches in their group at the 2021 tournament in the UAE and Oman, including a victory against Test nation Bangladesh, before losing all five games in the second phase. Since then they have played just two T20 official internationals, suffering heavy defeats against New Zealand in July.
Cricket-Australia set to savour T20 World Cup defence on home soil
MELBOURNE : On home pitches and with strength across the board, Australia are in the box seat to become the first team to win back-to-back T20 World Cups in a country that has eagerly awaited its chance to stage the global showpiece.
What is Etihad Rail? Full guide to the region's biggest train project
Etihad Rail, the UAE’s megaproject to link the country’s centres of trade, industry and population, will grow from running heavy goods services to carrying millions of passengers between the major cities by 2030.
AFC and beIN MEDIA GROUP Agree Landmark Long-Term Deal in MENA extending relationship over two decades to 2032
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”) have agreed on a landmark new long-term deal in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region covering the AFC’s competitions over three cycles up to 2032.
India's Nitin Menon Among 16 Umpires Named For T20 World Cup In Australia
India's Nitin Menon will be among the 16 umpires who will officiate in the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia. Menon, the only Indian on the ICC Elite Panel, has already reached Australia. The ICC has announced 20 match officials for the First Round and Super 12s stage of the tournament. "In total, 16 umpires will officiate across the tournament with Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, Kumara Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus having been the umpires in charge of the 2021 final which saw this year's hosts claim their first ICC Men's T20 World Cup title," the ICC said in a statement.
Nitin Menon among 16 umpires named for T20 World Cup
Menon, the only Indian on the ICC Elite Panel, has already reached Australia. The ICC has announced 20 match officials for the First Round and Super 12s stage of the tournament.