By Drew Jackson/ Arab America Contributing Writer The 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place this Winter in Qatar has been one of the most anticipated sporting events since Qatar won the FIFA bid in 2010. This World Cup will be the first to take place in an Arab nation and is also set to be … Continued
By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Comparison For decades, countries compete to host one of the world’s most observed events, the FIFA World Cup. This mega sporting event comes once every four years. Countries that host this competition have to meet high standards to qualify. They then enter a draw. Since Qatar was … Continued
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Video games and social media have become very popular across the Arab World. Technology saw a huge influx during the Arab Spring when it was used to organize protests and show the world what was happening in the Middle East. With the rise of technology and video … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: On November 30, 2021, the FIFA Arab Cup soccer tournament kicked off in the country of Qatar. The ‘Arab Cup’ ran until December 18, 2021, and during the timeframe of the competition, many exciting matches took place. So, what is the purpose of the FIFA Arab … Continued
SOURCE: KAWA Houriya Taheri is the first Arab woman to be appointed as a FIFA expert. It is the ultimate achievement for this young football coach who has faced many obstacles. Today, she carries on her lifelong dream by training the new generations of female football stars in the United Arab Emirates. In 2007, while … Continued
SOURCE: FORBES MIDDLE EAST BY: FREDERIC PAQUAY The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia was a historical moment for the Arab world. For the first time in history, five MENA nations qualified for the World Cup finals: Iran (last participation in 2014), Saudi Arabia (2006), Tunisia (2006), Morocco (1998) and Egypt (1990). Hopes were high … Continued
SOURCE: THE WASHINGTON POST BY: HASAN ABU-HANINA Al Jazeera, Qatar, June 18 The 2018 FIFA World Cup games that opened in Russia last week have certainly lived up to the excitement that surrounded them, offering viewers dramatic and thrilling matches. In the Middle East, in particular, there was a major build-up ahead of the tournament, … Continued
Decision follows a sell-out friendly against Saudi Arabia last month SOURCE: THE NATIONAL Fifa has lifted its near three-decade ban on Iraq hosting international football matches, with the cities of Erbil, Basra and Karbala being approved to stage official competitive games. The three cities had been allowed to organise friendlies in the last year on … Continued
By: Patrick Lynch Source: Archdaily Designs have been revealed of the latest, and most central soccer stadium being constructed for the 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar. Designed by Qatari architect Ibrahim M Jaidah and design consultant Heerim, the Al Thumama Stadium will feature a woven-pattern exterior skin inspired by the traditional ‘gahfiya’ cap worn by Arab … Continued
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