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Aden cafes full of football fans watching opening ceremony, first matches of the World Cup
As the FIFA World Cup 2022 kicks off in Qatar, the streets of Aden, the contemporary capital of Yemen, are empty of pedestrians and vehicles.
The city's cafes and large tents with huge screens dedicated to watching the matches for free…
Football fans swarm cafes to watch 2022 World Cup opening ceremony and first match
Cafes in Iraqi capital Baghdad were packed with football fans, who gathered to watch the 2022 World Cup opening ceremony and opening match between Qatar and Ecuador held at Al Bayt Stadium, which is located 40 km north of the Qatari…
Displaced persons in Idlib camps excitedly watch 2022 World Cup opening ceremony
Displaced Syrians in Idlib countryside camps continue to struggle with the war and difficult economic conditions, but many of them watched with great excitement the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup and the opening match…
World Cup 2022: Tournament in Qatar set to get under way
After 12 years of questions, criticisms and conjecture, the Fifa World Cup in Qatar will finally get under way Today Sunday.
The build-up to the first tournament to be held in a Muslim country in the Middle East has been overshadowed…
International Healthcare Travel Forum kicks off in Amman
The International Healthcare Travel Forum kicked off in Amman, with the participation of Arab and foreign countries. Participants in the forum include a large number of representatives of international bodies specialized in medical tourism…
Displaced persons use huts as shelter in Hajjah governorate
Yemen ranks fourth in highest number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) according to international organizations. Eight years of war have resulted in more than 1,220 IDP camps and settlements, 774 of which are in areas under control of…
World Cup 2022: Beer sales banned at World Cup stadiums in Qatar
Alcohol will not be sold at the World Cup's eight stadiums in Qatar, Fifa has announced.
Alcohol was set to be served "in select areas within stadiums", despite its sale being strictly controlled in the Muslim country.…
Jordan opens its largest village to watch World Cup
With the advent of the 2022 World Cup, Jordan opened the largest village to watch the World Cup matches that will be held in Qatar on November 20.
The village aims to hold the largest World Cup gathering that brings together Jordanians…
Art of philography attracts artists despite its difficulty
The International To’amat Academy for Training, Development, and Consulting is a non-profit organization that aims to empower youth in Jordanian society, giving them courses to develop their skills. Imad Al-Musleh, Chairman of the Board of…
War, high oil prices exacerbate struggle of taxi owners in Taiz
The number of taxis on the Yemeni streets of Taiz has decreased dramatically due to the eight-year civil war and high fuel prices.
Passengers tend to use motorbikes to get around due to their lower costs compared to taxis as well as the…