MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Brazil forward Raphinha has suffered a hamstring injury but has not been ruled out of the World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Saturday. The 29-year-old winger left Friday’s 3-0 victory over Haiti in Philadelphia late in the first half after receiving medical treatment on the field. Subsequent examinations confirmed an injury to his right hamstring, although Brazil officials said the problem is not considered serious enough to end his tournament. Raphinha will now undergo an intensive treatment program aimed at allowing him to return to action as quickly as possible. The injury represents another concern…
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A delegation from the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce concluded a five-day visit to France, during which it participated in the Gulf Vision 2026 forum and held meetings with government officials and business leaders to explore opportunities for cooperation and investment. The delegation, representing more than 40 Saudi companies and investors, attended the annual dinner of the Saudi-French Business Council hosted by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, which focused on strengthening economic cooperation, expanding private-sector ties, and exploring investment opportunities in strategic sectors. The delegation also took part in the two-day Gulf Vision 2026 forum, organized by Business…
MONTERREY — Japan moved to the brink of the World Cup knockout stage after producing a dominant 4-0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday in the 1,000th men’s World Cup match. Ayase Ueda scored twice, while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito also found the net as the Samurai Blue recorded the highest-scoring victory in their World Cup history. The result lifted Japan level with the Netherlands on four points at the top of Group F, with the Dutch leading the standings on goal difference. Tunisia, meanwhile, became the first team eliminated from the group. “If we are able to get as…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce announced the recall of 1,169 Lucid Air Pure vehicles, model years 2024-2026, due to a defect in the installation of driveshaft bolts. The defect may cause driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of propulsion power while driving, increasing the risk of accidents and posing a safety hazard to road users. The ministry urged owners of affected vehicles to verify whether their vehicle identification numbers are included in the recall through the Recalls.sa website at http://Recalls.sa. Owners are also advised to contact the authorized dealer, Lucid Motors, at the toll-free number 8001111030 to carry out…
ATLANTA — The World Cup enters a decisive stage on Sunday as the second round of group matches begins, with all eight teams in Groups G and H still level on one point after an extraordinary opening round. With every side having drawn its first match, Sunday’s fixtures could dramatically reshape the race for the knockout stage, with Saudi Arabia facing Spain, Uruguay meeting Cape Verde, Egypt taking on New Zealand and Belgium facing Iran. Saudi Arabia and Spain face defining test Saudi Arabia emerged from its opening 1-1 draw against Uruguay with far more than a point. Georgios Donis’…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended the fourth meeting of the foreign ministers of the four-country grouping (R4) in Cairo on Sunday. The meeting brought together alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Ishaq Dar, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Dr. Badr Abdelatty and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye Hakan Fidan. The ministers reviewed the latest regional developments and ongoing de-escalation efforts, particularly Pakistan’s mediation in light of the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States of America and Iran. The meeting also…
RIYADH — Municipalities across the Kingdom have prepared public viewing venues for the Saudi national team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Spain. The initiative, launched by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, aims to rally public support for the national team and create a shared fan experience in cities across the Kingdom. Municipalities have installed giant screens at designated viewing locations and prepared public spaces to ensure an organized and enjoyable experience for fans. Open venues and urban destinations have been equipped to welcome visitors, with entry and exit routes organized, essential services provided, and suitable environments created to…
The environment, water, and agriculture ecosystem is advancing rapidly toward the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 through an integrated institutional structure comprising 10 specialized agencies that promote sustainable development, protect natural resources, improve operational and financial efficiency, and strengthen innovation and digital transformation, delivering high-quality services and enabling relevant sectors to fulfill their strategic roles. These efforts come as the Saudi Water Week kicks off in Jeddah from June 28 to July 2, 2026, serving as a key platform to review sector progress and future objectives. The Environment Agency plays a central role in sustainability and natural resource protection through its International…
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced, in a recently issued guide reviewed by Okaz newspaper, that occupational fitness assessments and non-communicable disease (NCD) screenings will be introduced for all employees in Saudi Arabia through a three-phase implementation plan. The phased rollout will initially cover employees in public-sector entities and non-profit organizations before being fully extended to all professions and economic sectors across the Kingdom. The three phases of implementing the tests will start with pre-employment; then high-risk companies and establishments; and finally all companies and establishments. The first phase will require mandatory NCD…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s short-term business indicators for April 2026 recorded a 10.6 percent increase in the Operating Revenue Index compared with the same month in 2025. However, the index declined by 3.8 percent on a monthly basis compared with March 2026, according to data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Preliminary results indicate that the year-on-year growth in operating revenues was driven by stronger performance across several key economic sectors, most notably mining and quarrying, which rose by 22.5 percent, manufacturing by 10.3 percent, wholesale and retail trade and motor vehicle repair by 6.9 percent, construction by…