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FIFA has appointed Anoud al-Asmari as the first Saudi woman to serve as an international football referee. (Via Twitter)

Anoud Al-Asmari: The 1st Saudi Arabian Woman to Receive A FIFA Badge

Since last week, Anoud Al-Asmari has been the talk of the Arab and international media, thanks to her success in becoming the first Saudi Arabian woman to receive A FIFA badge. On Saturday, 7…

Sarah Gamal 13 Jan 2023
Stéphanie Frappart in the middle of the action during the match between Costa Rica and Germany. |Photo Credit:  Raúl Arboleda/AFP/Getty Images

Finally, A Female Referee in Men's World Cup

A woman has taken the field as a referee for the first time in men's World Cup history. In charge of Germany's match against Costa Rica in the final round of Group E games, Stéphanie Frappart…

Sarah Gamal 09 Dec 2022
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group C - Mexico v Poland - Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar - November 22, 2022 Fourth Official Stephanie Frappart REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

Frappart Becomes First Female Official At Men's World Cup Match

France's Stephanie Frappart became the first female official at a men's World Cup match when she was named the fourth official for Tuesday's Group C clash between Mexico and Poland at 974 Stadium. …

22 Nov 2022
FILE - Referee Stephanie Frappart shows a yellow card during the Women Euro 2022 group B soccer match between Germany and Spain at Brentford Community Stadium in London, England, Tuesday, July 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)

World Cup Has 3 Women Set to Referee Matches in Qatar

Japanese referee Yoshimi Yamashita knows that being one of three women picked to officiate matches at the World Cup — the first time a woman will be in charge on the game’s biggest stage — is not…

AP 08 Nov 2022
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The 5,600 km project will serve 17 countries and could help Europe move on from its dependence on Russian gas after the invasion of Ukraine

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Egypt takes bold steps to boost its private sector

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After its latest successful issuance of sovereign Islamic bonds, or sukuk, the Egyptian government has shifted its focus to financial planning for the next two years

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The story behind Abdullah Öcalan’s high-profile exit from Syria

29 Mar 2023

After decades shrouded in mystery, Al Majalla reveals a watershed moment in the history of relations between Ankara and Damascus

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Sifting through the rubble and political fallout of Turkey’s quake

21 Mar 2023

A close up view of the reaction to - and effect of - Turkey's double earthquake in February 2023, near the Syrian border

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How the Saudi-Iranian agreement will impact oil markets

30 Mar 2023

The agreement comes at a time where balance in oil markets, global security, and economic stability are absolutely crucial

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