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Author: Nuha Khan With a 3-0 win over Oman, Jordan earned its place in the 2026 World Cup — marking the country’s first-ever qualification for the tournament. While qualifying for the World Cup is an accomplishment in itself, Jordan can leverage this historic spotlight on the global stage to both earn greater sporting recognition and
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Author: Nuha Khan As the world slowly shifts towards adopting renewable energy sources, the Gulf states have prepared strategies to diversify their economies and decrease reliance on revenue from fossil fuels. As part of the Qatar National Vision 2030, the country seeks to reduce reliance on oil and natural gas by promoting economic growth and
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Author: Nuha Khan Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury makes history as the first Premier League player to join the Bangladesh national football team. Born in England to a Bengali mother and Grenadian father, Choudhury made history in 2017 by becoming the first (and currently only) premiere player of Bengali origin. The 27-year-old started at Leicester
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Author: Nuha Khan Since 2003, the Doha Forum has brought together thousands of leaders and thinkers from across the world to discuss pressing global issues. During the 2024 edition, held from December 7-8, over 4,600 participants, including 350 speakers convened to explore global issues under the theme of “The Innovation Imperative”. Innovative diplomacy and policy
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Author: Nuha Khan In May 2024, the Serbian and Albanian football federations submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 mens’ U-21 European Championship. Having been the only ones to meet the deadline to submit a detailed plan, UEFA announced on September 26 that the two countries are set to host the tournament. Despite deep
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Author: Nuha Khan As France prepares to hold a snap parliamentary election from June 30 – July 7, the country’s political divisions are evident in every aspect of society – including sports. This election is a competition of extremes with the far-right and far-left set to force out President Macron’s Renaissance and other centrist parties
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Author: Nuha Khan 1986 saw the year that Argentinian football legend, Diego Maradona, captured the love of Bangladesh. The 1986 World Cup held in Mexico was the first to be televised in color in Bangladesh, drawing the excitement of the entire country. From his ‘Hand of God’ goal to dribbling past five England players over
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Author: Nuha Khan Nouhaila Benzina makes history as the first hijabi women to play in the Fifa World Cup. The 25-year-old Moroccan player’s selection in the team’s roster only emphasized the historic nature of the tournament. The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand was the first time the Moroccan national team,
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Author: Nuha Khan The World Cup is undoubtedly the most anticipated and celebrated sporting event in the world. However, hosting the World Cup is a massive undertaking with significant implications for the host country. The event has the potential to boost the economy, promote tourism and infrastructure development, and raise the profile of the host
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Author: Nuha Khan The 2022 FIFA World Cup was the greatest edition of the most spectacular global sporting tournament. Attending the World Cup was the experience of a lifetime, allowing me to watch my favorite players, explore Qatar, and interact with fellow fans from all across the world. In this article, I discuss my experience
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