Saudi’s 2023 Taif Season set to be biggest yet with 54 race meetings
Racing in Saudi Arabia resumes on Thursday, June 1 with a significantly expanded program at King Khalid Racecourse in Taif.
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Al-Faisaly reverse decision to withdraw from football tournament in Palestine
AMMAN: Jordanian football club Al-Faisaly have reversed their decision to withdraw from the Al-Quds and Al-Karameh tournament in Palestine after trouble had marred their derby match against fierce rivals Al-Wehdat.
Jordan's 'friendly' derby ends in ugly clashes in Palestinian territories
An ill-tempered derby between Jordanian rivals Al-Wehdat and Al-Faisaly as part of a four-team friendly tournament held in the Palestinian territories ended on Monday with clashes between players and fans rioting, causing the game to be suspended.
Egypt and Oman to meet in Arab Beach Football Championship final
RIYADH: Egypt and Oman have qualified to the 2023 Arab Beach Football Championship final on Saturday.
Palestine, Egypt, Oman, Morocco qualify for 2023 Arab Beach Football Championship semis
RIYADH: Palestine will face Egypt while Oman play Morocco after the four teams on Thursday qualified for the semifinals of the Arab Beach Football Championship, being held in Saudi Arabia. The competition, which began on May 11, has been organized by the Arab Football Association and hosted by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation in Jeddah, and ends on Saturday. In the first game, the Saudi national team’s three goals were not enough to defeat the Palestinians who netted five to secure a place in the semifinals.
2023 Arab Beach Football Championship group stage concludes
RIYADH: The group stage of the Arab Beach Football Championship in Saudi Arabia concluded on Wednesday with a resounding win for Oman’s national team, which thrashed Kyrgyzstan 14-0. With 12 teams participating, the championship is organized by the Arab Football Association and hosted by the Saudi Federation in Jeddah from May 11-20. Four matches were played in the second and third groups at Al-Hamra Corniche Stadium in Jeddah.
Saudi Arabia, Morocco qualify for 2023 Arab Beach Football Championship quarterfinals
RIYADH: The Saudi and Moroccan national teams qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2023 Arab Beach Football Championship after the conclusion of the first group competition on Tuesday.
Turkey's presidential election: Erdogan headed for historic run-off
Elsewhere, for the first time in 75 years, the Nakba ("catastrophe" in English) has been commemorated by the United Nations. For organisers, marking the displacement of Palestinians during the creation of Israel serves as a reminder of the ongoing refugee crisis. Our correspondents in Lebanon report.