Author: Steven Sahiounie

Fahad Al-Muwallad, a key player for the Saudi national team and Al-Shabab FC, is currently in intensive care at Rashid Hospital in Dubai following an accidental fall at his residence. Al-Shabab FC announced that Al-Muwallad was transported to a hospital in Dubai for appropriate treatment after experiencing a health emergency during a brief vacation in the city. This occurred after his participation with the Saudi national team in recent matches against Indonesia and China in the 2026 Asian Cup qualifiers. The Saudi star reportedly fell from the balcony of his second-floor apartment in Dubai early Thursday morning, between 9 and…

Real Madrid has announced a “temporary rescheduling” of all upcoming concerts at its Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, following directives from the local municipality aimed at combating noise pollution, the club stated in a Friday release. The stadium had recently resumed hosting concerts this year, including performances by Taylor Swift and Karol G, after undergoing a major renovation that included the installation of a retractable roof and pitch. However, local residents have complained that the stadium lacks adequate soundproofing and that the new powerful speakers do not comply with Madrid’s municipal regulations. In response, Real Madrid stated, “The club has decided to…

In a fresh boost to the economic prospects of the Kingdom, Standard & Poor’s has upgraded Saudi Arabia’s credit outlook from stable to positive. The rating agency announced over the weekend that the change reflects forecasts of strong non-oil sector growth and the resilience of the kingdom’s economy. The agency’s positive outlook means that Saudi Arabia can do more via further reforms and investments to help expand its non-oil economy. This also underlines the capacity of the country to handle the ongoing fluctuations within the oil and gas industry. According to S&P, it is expected that there will be quicker…

In a remarkable display of diplomatic prowess, the United Arab Emirates has successfully brokered a significant prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine. This latest operation, brokered by the UAE, involved 206 prisoners of war, divided equally between the two countries. This new exchange brings the cumulative number of prisoners exchanged between both countries under UAE mediation to 1,994 prisoners. The UAE Foreign Ministry expressed its thanks to both Russia and Ukraine for cooperation and responsiveness amid the continuance of conflict. This exchange is further proof of the growing influence of the UAE and its valued role in supporting the diplomatic…

In a shocking twist, Brazil’s Supreme Court has gone ahead to order the transfer of $3.28 million from accounts linked to Elon Musk’s companies to the state. The decision has been made by notorious Judge Alexandre de Moraes against Musk himself. The court said Judge de Moraes ordered 18.35 million Brazilian reais, equivalent to about $3.28 million, to be transferred from the accounts of X-formerly Twitter-and Starlink, Musk’s satellite internet service, to the state treasury. It was the second ruling on Wednesday and reflected increased impatience by the court with the billionaire’s companies. The fine comes amid a spate of…

The office of Comoros’ President stated that the head of state had sustained “minor injuries” from a knife attack while attending the funeral of a religious leader on Friday. The office of President Azali Assoumani said in a statement that the injuries were not serious, adding that he has since gone back home. Security forces took the assailant into custody but gave no other details about the attacker or the circumstances of the attack. Azali Assoumani was re-elected as President of Comoros in January, an outcome disputed by opposition parties which said the elections were fraudulent. Violence following the elections…

On Friday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that his country was committed to taking forward its genocide case against Israel before the International Court of Justice. He said that further evidence would be presented next month. South Africa, in December, filed the case charging that Israel’s military response to the deadly attack by Hamas on October 7 violated the 1948 UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Israel has denied this completely. Ramaphosa told reporters, “We are resolute, and firm in our commitment to being prepared to proceed with our case.” Next month, South…

This ranking puts the United Arab Emirates into the highest category in the world, “Leading Model,” according to the Global Cybersecurity Index of 2024 presented by the International Telecommunication Union. Such a high position in this prestigious ranking is a reflection of the current efforts of the country in building a developed and secure basis of digital infrastructure in harmony with its future ambitions. Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of the Cybersecurity Council, stated, “The UAE status recognized globally enhances its position as a regional and global hub for innovation and technology in light of its progress towards digital…

The Maldives, known for high-end tourism, has denied reports that its financial troubles exceed “temporary” and it is not considering seeking assistance from the International Monetary Fund, despite warnings of possible debt defaults. Foreign Minister Mohamed Naseem insisted that the archipelago-which boasts high-end resorts favored by celebrities-is pushing forward with tax increases as it pursues paying off its debt. Naseem told reporters in Colombo: “We have very sensitive bilateral partners who are conscious of our needs and of our situation.” He said, “I don’t think this is the right time to go to the IMF. The situation we’re in is…

The world-famous bodybuilder, ILLIA GOLEM , described as ‘The Beast’ and considered the largest on Earth, has died. The standing height was 6 feet 1 inch or around 186 cm with a chest and biceps standing at 25 inches or approximately 63 cm. His death, surely, is one giant loss to the world of fitness. According to reports, the bodybuilder suffered a heart attack in his apartment on September 6. His wife, Anna, kept doing compressions to his chest and awaited an ambulance. Anna thus described to Belarusian media: “I prayed throughout, hoping that Ilya would recover”. She continued: “His…