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Arab Times
26-02-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Iraq Clinches Gulf Cup for Veterans 2025 Title in Dramatic Penalty Shootout
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 26: Iraq's national football team emerged victorious in the inaugural Gulf Cup for Veterans 2025 after defeating Oman in a penalty shootout, with the match ending in a goalless draw after regular time. The shootout concluded with a 4-3 victory for Iraq, securing the title. Iraq's goalkeeper, Noor Sabri, was named the best goalkeeper, and Karrar Jassim received the best player award, while Oman's Ismail Al-Ajmi earned the title of top scorer. The tournament, hosted by Kuwait, received praise for its excellent organization and the high level of competition. A simple closing ceremony, complete with fireworks and performances, took place before the final match. Hassan Matar Al-Suwaidi, Chairman of the Veterans Committee of the Gulf Football Federation, commended the success of the tournament, highlighting the players' distinguished performances despite the short time and pressure. He also expressed gratitude to Kuwait for hosting the event and ensuring a seamless organization. Mohsen Musabah, Vice President of the Veterans Committee, thanked the Ministry of Information and Culture, as well as the Kuwait Football Association, for their excellent hosting of the tournament. He also acknowledged the warm welcome provided by Kuwait and praised the fans and media for their support, which helped give the tournament the attention it deserved. Iraqi goalkeeper Noor Sabri expressed his joy, noting that the tournament surpassed expectations in terms of both organization and the high level of competition. He mentioned that the event was initially thought to be just for entertainment, but the remarkable organization and the quality of play made it much more exciting than anticipated. Oman's coach, Younis Aman, shared his thoughts after the final, stating that there were no losers in the Gulf Veterans Championship, and that all participants were winners. He thanked the Kuwaiti Federation and the Arabian Gulf Cup Federation for organizing such a memorable event, which brought back special memories for all involved. He concluded by praising his players and staff for their hard work and dedication. This edition of the Gulf Cup for Veterans left a lasting impression on everyone involved, showcasing the spirit of camaraderie and high-level football, and set a strong precedent for future tournaments.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Taliban allows two Afghan radio stations to resume broadcasts
Two Afghan radio stations, one for women and another for young people, are set to resume broadcasting under conditions imposed by the country's Taliban de facto government, the Ministry of Information and Culture announced late Saturday. The Afghan authorities had banned Radio Begum and Radio Jawanan from broadcasting at the beginning of February, accusing them of having "misused their operating licenses and cooperated with banned foreign media outlets," according to a statement from the ministry. Both radio stations have now promised that their future broadcasts will follow the Taliban government's policies and the principles of journalism, according to the ministry. They also agreed to avoid any violations in the future, the ministry said. Radio Begum, a station for women, launched in 2021 when the Taliban returned to power. It is connected to the Begum Organization for Women, a non-governmental organization that operates both in Afghanistan and France. Radio Jawanan, also called Youth FM, is a Kabul-based radio station that focuses on issues important to young people as well as entertainment and civic responsibility. Since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, the Islamists have introduced a set of rules that have limited media freedom in Afghanistan. Twelve media outlets were closed by the Taliban authorities in 2024, according to Reporters Without Borders. However, the Culture Ministry maintains it supports Afghan media and journalists, as long as they respect the country's Islamic values, national interests and Afghan culture.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Taliban authorities suspend women's radio station
A women's radio station in Afghanistan has been suspended by the country's Ministry of Information and Culture, according to an official statement released late on Tuesday. The ministry said the suspension was due to "violations of broadcasting policies" and the "improper use of a licence." Radio Begum station, launched in 2021 upon the Taliban's return to power, is also accused of providing content to a television channel based outside the country. Despite the challenges facing the Afghan media landscape, several women's radio stations continue to operate in the country. The suspension of Radio Begum comes as media advocacy groups report increasing restrictions on media freedom in Afghanistan since the Taliban's return to power. According to Reporters Without Borders, at least 12 media outlets were closed by the Taliban authorities in 2024. In the meantime, the Ministry of Information and Culture said it is reviewing the suspension of Radio Begum and will make a final decision later.
