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Special How will Jordan navigate the World Cup without Yazan Al-Naimat?

How will Jordan navigate the World Cup without Yazan Al-Naimat?

  • Prolific striker’s absence could hurt the Nashama’s chances at the World Cup
  • Defensive issues remain high on Jordanian fans’ list of worries
By Mohammed Fayad ·
Saudi Embassy in US participates in Sports Diplomacy Summit

Saudi Embassy in US participates in Sports Diplomacy Summit

By SPA ·
Special Morocco carry new burden into World Cup: Expectation

Morocco carry new burden into World Cup: Expectation

By Mohammed Fayad ·
Special Qatar seek World Cup redemption but have they learned the lessons of 2022?

Qatar seek World Cup redemption but have they learned the lessons of 2022?

By Mohammed Fayad ·
Morocco beat France to Ayyoub Bouaddi in major World Cup boost

Morocco beat France to Ayyoub Bouaddi in major World Cup boost

By Reuters ·
Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA Congress

Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA Congress

By AFP ·
State of play: How the 8 Arab nations stack up ahead of the 2026 World Cup

State of play: How the 8 Arab nations stack up ahead of the 2026 World Cup

By John Duerden ·
Iraq’s hopes of qualifying for first World Cup finals in 40 years under threat amid regional conflict

Iraq’s hopes of qualifying for first World Cup finals in 40 years under threat amid regional conflict

By Arab News ·
FIFA boss ‘very reassured’ about World Cup in Mexico despite violence

FIFA boss ‘very reassured’ about World Cup in Mexico despite violence

By AFP ·
Cristiano Ronaldo extends goal-scoring record as he targets a sixth World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo extends goal-scoring record as he targets a sixth World Cup

By AP ·
De Bruyne says Manchester City return will feel strange

De Bruyne says Manchester City return will feel strange

By Reuters ·
Analysis Four talking points from dramatic week of Asian World Cup qualifiers

Four talking points from dramatic week of Asian World Cup qualifiers

By Paul Williams ·
Analysis 5 things we learned from Saudi’s World Cup qualifiers

5 things we learned from Saudi’s World Cup qualifiers

By John Duerden ·

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Dr. Majid Rafizadeh

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Peter Harrison

Multilingualism: The language of everything

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Osama Al-Sharif

Lebanon: America’s bargaining chip in its standoff with Iran

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