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Zain awards winners of Arab Open Padel Tournament

Kuwait: Zain, Kuwait’s leading digital service provider, joined in awarding the winners of the Arab Open Padel Tournament, the first padel competition of its kind in the region. The tournament, sponsored by Zain and organized by TRYSET, featured 512 pro and novice players from the GCC and the Arab world.Zain is a strong believer in shouldering the local youth and sports sectors. The company continues to support many major competitions and...

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Argentina, Poland progress to World Cup last 16

DOHA: It was billed as a clash between two of the greatest strikers in the world: Lionel Messi v Robert Lewandowski. And as Argentina beat Poland 2-0 to secure top spot in Group C and a place in the World Cup knock-out phase, to play Australia, there was only one winner. For once, Messi was not the Albiceleste's match-winner - he even missed a first-half penalty - but Argentina still danced to the beat of his drum. "I'm angry at missing that...

Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Abdullah with the ambassador of United Kingdom

Kuwait defense minister hosts envoys

Kuwait: Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Abdullah on Wednesday held seaprate meetings with the ambassadors of Oman, the United Kingdom, Spain and Italy addressing bilateral relations and issues of common interest.The military said in a statement that minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali received the envoys at his office, adding that the talks dealt with means of boosting cooperation and various issues at the regional and international...

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Eurozone inflation falls for first time in 17 months, down to 10%

Brussels: The eurozone annual inflation rate fell to 10 percent in November compared to 10.6 percent the month before, the first fall in 17 months, the EU statistics agency said Wednesday.Boosted by soaring energy and food bills triggered by Russia's war in Ukraine, the rate of price increases had hit a new historic record every month since November 21.

Zain and Zain Esports teams at the event.

Zain Platinum Sponsor of POP UP BY COMFEST

Kuwait: Zain, Kuwait’s leading digital service provider, announced its platinum sponsorship of POP UP BY COMFEST 2022, the biggest gaming and comics gathering in Kuwait. The event, which Zain supported for the third year running, welcomed huge crowds of gaming, comics, and pop culture fans at SIRBB Circuit in Shuwaikh.Zain continues to support this unique event to encourage initiatives that offer a unique entertainment and social experience for...

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USA beat Iran 1-0 to reach World Cup last 16

TEHRAN: Iranians had been hoping for a repeat of their 1998 World Cup victory over the United States but their 1-0 defeat in Qatar on Tuesday plunged Tehran into disappointed silence as they exited the tournament. There was no replay of the street celebrations last Friday, when people danced after Iran beat Wales. In a cultural centre in the north of the capital, a dozen families had gathered at the start of the evening to watch the game in Qatar...

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England beat Wales 3-0 to cruise into World Cup knockouts

DOHA: England booked a World Cup last 16 clash against Senegal as Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden inspired a 3-0 win against Wales that sent their neighbors crashing out of the tournament on Tuesday. Gareth Southgate's side sealed first place in Group B thanks to key contributions from Rashford and Foden after they were restored to the team by the England boss. Foden showed why there has been such a clamour for him to start as he won the free-kick...

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Netherlands beat Qatar 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16

AL KHOR: Cody Gakpo scored again as the Netherlands booked their place in the World Cup last 16 as group winners with a straightforward 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar on Tuesday. The Netherlands, needing just a point to be sure of progressing, put one foot in the next round inside the first half-hour as Gakpo scored for a third straight group game. Frenkie de Jong added another in the 49th minute as the Dutch cruised through in a flat atmosphere at...

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Senegal beat Ecuador 2-1 to reach World Cup knockouts

DOHA: Kalidou Koulibaly sent Senegal into the World Cup knockouts for just the second time in their history with the winner in Tuesday's dramatic 2-1 win over Ecuador. The Netherlands' dominant victory over Qatar meant only a win would see Senegal through to the knockouts from Group A, while Ecuador would have progressed with a draw. Senegal opened the scoring through Ismaila Sarr's penalty late in the first half, but despite managing to keep...

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

Putin seeks to use 'winter as weapon of war': NATO chief

Bucharest: Russian President Vladimir Putin wants "to use winter as a weapon of war" in his campaign in Ukraine, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday in Bucharest ahead of a meeting of the alliance's foreign ministers."We have to be prepared for more refugees crossing into the rest of Europe," as a result of Russia's "deliberate attack on critical services, heating, light, water, gas" in Ukraine, Stoltenberg said.

Al Ansari, Al Ostath and Bourisli with Zain’s HR team.

Zain showcases its career opportunities to attract national talents

Kuwait: Zain, Kuwait’s leading digital service provider, announced its platinum sponsorship of the fifth Career and Studies Opportunities Expo (CSO5) organized by the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) under the patronage of H.E. Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Hamad Al Adwani. Zain was present at the expo to showcase its available career opportunities to attract...

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Portugal beat Uruguay to reach World Cup last 16

DOHA: Bruno Fernandes scored twice to give Portugal a 2-0 victory over Uruguay on Monday and send them into the knock-out stages of the World Cup alongside France and Brazil. The Manchester United midfielder scored a cross-cum-shot nine minutes into the second half and then added an injury-time penalty following a handball by Jose Maria Gimenez. The match at Doha's spectacular 89,000-capacity Lusail Stadium also featured the first pitch invader...

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