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Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Keeta Continues AFC Sponsorship, Supporting Key Asian Qualifiers
RIYADH, NOT APPLICABLE, SAUDI ARABIA, June 4, 2025 / / -- Keeta, the international subsidiary of Meituan, China's on-demand delivery giant, is continuing its sponsorship of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 2026, maintaining its involvement in major regional football events hosted in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC. Following its debut during the Saudi Arabia vs. China fixture in March, Keeta will now support two upcoming qualifiers: Saudi Arabia vs. Bahrain on June 5th in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia vs. Australia on June 10th in Jeddah. These matches mark Keeta's second and third activations under its partnership with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). 'As the AFC qualifiers progress, we're pleased to be part of these moments that bring people together,' said Ashley Lui, CEO of Keeta, Middle East. 'Through our continued sponsorship, we aim to contribute to the energy and unity that football creates across communities.' Keeta's presence includes in-stadium visibility, digital engagement, and fan-oriented activations designed to enhance the matchday experience in a thoughtful and localized way. Influencer collaborations and real-time content will support community engagement around the matches. This sponsorship reflects Keeta's growing connection with Saudi Arabia and its alignment with Vision 2030 goals, encouraging active lifestyles, local innovation, and stronger community ties. With over 30,000 riders and partnerships with thousands of restaurants across the Kingdom, Keeta is steadily becoming part of daily life for many households. As the global arm of Meituan, Keeta leverages the expertise of its mother company which manages over 98 million peak daily orders and serves more than 770 million users. While Keeta's involvement is through its official sponsorship of the AFC, its increasing presence at key matches hosted in the GCC underscores a broader commitment to the region's development, culture, and people. -Ends- Noura Saud Communications lead [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Observer
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman coach selects squad for Red Warriors camp
MUSCAT, MARCH 9 Oman head coach, Rasheed Jaber, has selected 24 players for the national team domestic camp which began on Sunday night and will run until March 13. The five-day camp is designed to provide an opportunity for local club players to train under the national team coaching staff during a break in the top-tier league. This camp is a crucial part of Oman's preparations for the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 2026. Seeb players will join the camp after the team match against Al Arabi of Kuwait in the second leg of quarterfinals of AFC Challenge Cup which is scheduled on Wednesday at Seeb Stadium. The opted players in the squad were: Ibrahim al Mukhaini, Abdulmalik al Badri, Khalid al Buraiki, Ghanim al Habsi, Thani al Rushedi, Majid al Saadi, Khalid al Ghatrefi, Musab al Shaqsi, Harib al Saadi, Abdullah Fawaz, Ahed al Mashaikhi, Al Faraj al Kiyumi, Redwan al Siyabi, Mulham al Sunaidi, Issa al Naabi, Ahmed al Kaabi, Yousef al Malki, Hussain al Shahri, Mohammed al Ghafri, Salah al Yahyaei, Nasser al Rawahi, Mundher al Wahaibi, Mohammed Abdulhakeem and Hatim al Roushdi. Based to the confirmation of Oman team manager, Khalid al Rawas, the national team will play a friendly match against Sudan on Thursday at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, after the cancellation of the previous match against Niger. The warm-up game against Sudan serves as the only match ahead of AFC Asian Qualifiers encounters against South Korea and Kuwait on March 20 in Korea. In the beginning week of March, Red Warriors concluded their first short warm-up gathering which lasted for few days. During the last camp, the team went under several training sessions and the camp was an opportunity for the coaching staff to monitor the players' physical and technical level. Oman will vie for spot from group B as they are now with six points in the group. Red Warriors will shift their focus to bounce back strongly in the qualifiers after their defeat against Iraq by 1-0 in last November. Red Warriors concentration will be on the third and fourth places as this will lead to another phase of competitions ahead of the World Cup in Mexico, USA and Canada next summer. Iraq has bolstered their chances of claiming one of the top two spots in Group B beside Jordan while South Korea almost confirmed their spot to the World Cup. Oman will face a challenging away fixture against group leaders South Korea in Seoul on March 20 and five days later they will meet Kuwait in Kuwait City.
