The Saudi national team has spoken following their win over Argentina and ahead of their challenging line-up against Poland and Mexico
World Cup
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways to livestream all Word Cup matches onboard
Passengers can also stream other international sporting events onboard
Argentina
Saudi shock win at FIFA World Cup costs Argentina fan $160,000 bet
Saudi Arabia’s thrilling 2-1 victory over Argentina is the biggest shock in the history of the World Cup according to Nielsen Gracenote
employee productivity
Middle East employers face higher staff absences due to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Report
Major operational slowdown to be witnessed due to productivity slump and staff absences during the World Cup season
Dubai
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Dubai’s Press Play fanzone, where music meets football
One of Dubai’s FIFA fanzones, with international artists, 250 square metre screen, activities and more
FIFA World Cup
Riyadh allots 39 regional sites after Saudi Arabia’s shock World Cup win
Saudi team made history on Tuesday at FIFA with a 2-1 win over Messi-led Argentina team
Fast Food Restaurant
UAE McDonald’s launches limited-edition menu to celebrate FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The ‘All Fans Menu’ will only be available till December 18
FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia says its dedicated soccer zone in Doha becoming a big hit with Arab, global fans
On Sunday – the first day of the cup match – the Saudi Home Zone witnessed launch of 21 events from ten pavilions, designed to introduce the Saudi and Arab Gulf region’s culture and heritage to the global audience
Airline operations
SAUDIA launches shuttle flights to Doha from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam for Qatar World Cup
The airline said its day shuttle service will help soccer fans to plan one-day trips
airline industry
Flydubai operates 30 daily flights to Doha, says airline CEO
The low-cost carrier will run daily operations during the tournament until December 18
cloud kitchen
Qatar World Cup to add $6 billion bonanza to GCC food services industry
Online food delivery players in Qatar as well as the larger GCC region are expected to corner a sizeable part of the additional business during the month-long cup season
Cristiano Ronaldo
UAE population predict Cristiano Ronaldo as best player of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The Portugal player received nearly double the number of votes over rival Lionel Messi, according to the YouGov survey
FIFA
Revealed: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match schedules
Here’s a full list of match timings and venues to keep track of your favourite teams and when and where they are due for kick off
Absher Business
Saudi Arabia launches digital driving service, World Cup tourists to benefit
The new platform – Absher Business – launched by the General Directorate of Public Security, under the country’s traffic department, allows car rental companies to authorize visitors to the country to drive vehicles through the border number
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi opens Yas Island Fanzone for soccer fans in the popular Yas Links area
The 10,000 sqm dedicated fan space is open to residents and visitors from around the world in four action-packed zones – a main viewing zone, the activation zone, the F&B zone and the VIP lounge zone
BeIN Sports
Qatar to be ‘best world cup yet’, says FIFA President
Gianni Infantino attributes this to players being at peak from not having to play a full season prior to the world cup
Dubai
Dubai Police announce new World Cup rules: Avoid unlicensed massage parlours, alcohol in public
Dubai Police invite football fans to cheer in Dubai and cheer safely as they release guide for enjoying World Cup