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Qatar Tribune
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 official emblem illuminates emerging talent
A modern, dynamic brand for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 has been revealed ahead of the first 48-team edition of the tournament which will take place in November 2025. The fresh emblem cleverly incorporates the coveted trophy as negative space within the 'U' of 'U-17', creating a bold silhouette that also represents a spotlight, which is the core symbol of the tournament's new identity. The result is an engaging brand that respects the FIFA U-17 World Cup's heritage, while looking ahead to the future of the game, as FIFA and the host nation join forces to illuminate emerging players, who are firmly at the heart of the story. The warm, overlapping layers of colour radiate outwards, representing football's worldwide reach, inclusivity and dynamism, highlighting the discovery and growth of young talent. Serving as a beacon, it captures the energy and ambition of aspiring players, celebrating their journey from local pitches to the world stage and inspiring fans with the promise of future stars. 'We are excited for the brand launch of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which will form an important fixture in Qatar's football calendar for the next five years,' said Qatar's Minister of Sports and Youth and Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani. 'Since the start of this decade, Qatar has delivered world-class football events on the regional, continental and global levels. Turning our attention to youth tournaments was the natural next step, stemming from our long-term investment in youth development in sport.' 'We look forward to welcoming U-17 squads from around the world to the first 48-team World Cup in history, and hope that their experience of our state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities offers an inspirational glimpse of what they could expect in the future as they progress further in their footballing careers.' 'The FIFA U-17 World Cup has proven to be an important stepping stone for the next generation of the world's best young footballers, who display exceptional skill and dedication,' said FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom. 'The tournament's new Official Emblem emphasises the team spirit, youthful audacity, remarkable strength, and optimism which will be on full display in November 2025. The well-proven ability of Qatar as a host of FIFA events merged with the country's exceptional infrastructure and warm hospitality will provide the perfect stage for this historic competition.' All 48 teams have already qualified for the biggest-ever edition of the showpiece youth tournament that saw the likes of Luis Figo, Francesco Totti, Ronaldinho, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Neymar and Phil Foden rise to stardom. A brand-new tournament format will play out as Germany look to defend the title that they won in thrilling fashion at the tournament in Indonesia in 2023, when they beat France on penalties in a dramatic final. In the coming months, FIFA will unveil further details in the build-up to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, including the tournament's draw which will take place in Doha on 25 May 2025 and be live-streamed on FIFA+. Those interested in receiving information on how to apply for tickets can register here:
ILoveQatar.net
12-05-2025
- Sport
- ILoveQatar.net
FIFA unveils U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ emblem ahead of November 2025 tournament
A modern, dynamic brand for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ has been revealed ahead of the first 48-team edition of the tournament, which will take place in November 2025. The fresh emblem cleverly incorporates the coveted trophy as negative space within the 'U' of 'U-17', creating a bold silhouette that also represents a spotlight, which is the core symbol of the tournament's new identity. The result is an engaging brand that respects the FIFA U-17 World Cup's heritage, while looking ahead to the future of the game, as FIFA and the host nation join forces to illuminate emerging players, who are firmly at the heart of the story. The warm, overlapping layers of colour radiate outwards, representing football's worldwide reach, inclusivity and dynamism, highlighting the discovery and growth of young talent. Serving as a beacon, it captures the energy and ambition of aspiring players, celebrating their journey from local pitches to the world stage and inspiring fans with the promise of future stars. 'We are excited for the brand launch of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which will form an important fixture in Qatar's football calendar for the next five years,' said Qatar's Minister of Sports and Youth and Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani. 'Since the start of this decade, Qatar has delivered world-class football events on the regional, continental and global levels. Turning our attention to youth tournaments was the natural next step, stemming from our long-term investment in youth development in sport.' 'We look forward to welcoming U-17 squads from around the world to the first 48-team World Cup in history, and hope that their experience of our state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities offers an inspirational glimpse of what they could expect in the future as they progress further in their footballing careers.' 'The FIFA U-17 World Cup has proven to be an important stepping stone for the next generation of the world's best young footballers, who display exceptional skill and dedication,' said FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström. 'The tournament's new Official Emblem emphasises the team spirit, youthful audacity, remarkable strength, and optimism which will be on full display in November 2025. The well-proven ability of Qatar as a host of FIFA events merged with the country's exceptional infrastructure and warm hospitality will provide the perfect stage for this historic competition.' All 48 teams have already qualified for the biggest-ever edition of the showpiece youth tournament that saw the likes of Luis Figo, Francesco Totti, Ronaldinho, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Neymar and Phil Foden rise to stardom. A brand-new tournament format will play out as Germany look to defend the title that they won in thrilling fashion at the tournament in Indonesia in 2023, when they beat France on penalties in a dramatic final. In the coming months, FIFA will unveil further details in the build-up to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™, including the tournament's draw which will take place in Doha on 25 May 2025 and be live-streamed on FIFA+. Those interested in receiving information on how to apply for tickets can register here.
Daily Express
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Prelude to upcoming Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah Dragon Boat Race
Published on: Tuesday, May 06, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 06, 2025 Text Size: Liew (middle) receiving a mock invitation from Goh (4th left) and FCAS Deputy President cum Organising Chairperson Datuk Susan Wong (5th right). Looking on are members of the Event Organising Committee. Kota Kinabalu: The Sunset Beach Party to welcome dragon boat race participants at Likas Bay on May 16 is a prelude to the 10th Sabah FCAS International Dragon Boat Race 2025 which kicks off on May 17. It is being organised by the Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS) headed by Tan Sri T.C. Goh. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Seri Christina Liew has been invited to grace the beach gathering. She hopes this year's dragon boat race, which is divided into 11 categories, will attract more international teams compared to last year's participation. Earlier, it was her suggestion to move the race forward from June to May to coincide with the month-long Pesta Kaamatan celebration. The Head of State is expected to officiate at the final race on May 18. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
For years I was a super-slob. Then I discovered the secret to being perfectly organised that will change your life, reveals decluttering expert CASSANDRA AARSSEN
I'm not what you'd think of as a naturally organised person; I can't do filing cabinets, or artistic clothes folding, and when I'm done with something, I like to just shove it away. It meant that for the first 30 years of my life, I always thought of myself as messy. Certainly my husband, who loves a filing cabinet with plenty of sub-categories, did. Living together was eye-opening for both of us! But when I became a mum - and our house started to look like Toys'R'Us had exploded - I knew I had to make a change. Once I'd decluttered my own life (I think of myself as a recovered super-slob) I started helping friends, and then clients. I'd tell them 'If this doesn't stay organised for 30 days, call me and I'll come back and re-organise it for free'. Well, they called. What worked for me clearly hadn't worked for them. That's when I discovered that there are, in fact, four distinct organising styles. And the secret to actually keeping things organised is to discover which one works for you. Thus my Clutterbug Organising Philosophy was born, helping people discover which 'bug' they are: a Butterfly, Bee, Cricket or Ladybird (or, as I'd say in my home in Ontario, Canada, a Ladybug!) It all comes down to two factors: if you're a visual or 'hidden' person, and if you're detailed or non-detailed. Since then, I've helped half a million people to declutter their homes, and have published four best-selling books. So read on to find which style you are - and how to avoid coming to blows if those you live with have a [itals]very[itals] different style to you... BUTTERFLY: VISUAL AND NON-DETAILED Butterflies are very visual people - they love to see their belongings, fearing 'out of sight, out of mind' - but they're non-detailed, feeling overwhelmed at the thought of what we consider 'traditional' organising. You're probably a Butterfly if you have clothes piled on top of your surfaces, but your wardrobe and drawers are practically empty, and people see you as stereotypically 'messy'. What you need are visual, fast and easy systems that keep things as broad brush as possible. For example, clear containers with big labels, open shelving or cube shelving with big baskets that you can toss things in quickly. Drawers don't work for butterflies because they can't see their stuff, and they find hooks easier than hangers. My eldest daughter, 18, is a butterfly and she never used to put her clothes away, because subconsciously she wanted to be able see them all. So, we took the doors off her wardrobe - and now she always puts them away! BEE: VISUAL AND DETAILED Like Butterflies, Bees prefer to see their everyday items. But unlike Butterflies, Bees are perfectionists who like very detailed systems. So rather than one big clear box labelled 'art supplies' or 'first aid', a Bee would have a box with lots of different sections so everything from pens and pencils, to painkillers and plasters, can be separated by category. They love a peg-board, or colour coding. Bees also tend to have a [itals]lot[itals] of stuff - they like to keep things 'just in case' - so they have to be careful not to let it take over their space. You need to prioritise what really needs to be easily accessible, and what you can cope with putting away or letting go of. Any kind of shelving is great for a Bee, to stop their tendency to pile things on surfaces. If you're a 'bee', you prefer to have all your possessions in your eyeline CRICKET: HIDDEN AND DETAILED A Cricket is what we'd consider traditionally organised. They want all their belongings out of sight, and they're very detailed, with lots of systems in place that they follow exactly. Marie Kondo is definitely a Cricket! However, a word of warning to Crickets; sometimes perfection can be paralysing, and your systems are so detailed you don't have time to follow them. So rather than put something away 'improperly' you pile it up until you can do it 'perfectly'. Remember, good-enough organizing today is better than perfect organizing tomorrow. You can always go back and redo it later, but at least it is put away for now. LADYBIRD: HIDDEN AND NON-DETAILED Like Crickets, Ladybirds get stressed-out by surface clutter. But unlike Crickets, they're non-detailed, so want fast and easy solutions. You know you're a Ladybird if your surfaces are clear but you'd be embarrassed if guests opened your cupboards. It's a bit like a real Ladybird; pretty on the outside, but when they open their wings it's a horror show under there. I'm a Ladybird myself, and I find that what works is installing things like draw dividers, lidless baskets or bins within your storage. It takes no more time to put away your things away than your usual shoving style, but you still know exactly where everything is (rather than it becoming one big jumble). And crucially, it stays organised. WHO WINS THE BATTLE OF THE BUGS? Within any relationship, you'll likely find different styles; in our family of five, we have two Ladybirds, two Crickets and a Butterfly. While those who have the same visual style can muddle along pretty well, conflicts arise when you have a visual and hidden person in the same space. So how do you decide on the best system for everyone? Sorry Crickets, but the golden Clutterbug rule is to default to the visual and non-detailed bugs (which means Butterflies always win!) This is because a detailed person can be less detailed, but a non-detailed person can't force their brain to accept lots of different categories. And while a hidden organiser can cope with seeing some items out if they're kept tidy, a visual organiser will forget their belongings exist if they're hidden away. A great compromise is shelving with opaque boxes all in the same colour with large labels; the hidden bugs don't have to cope with all those clashing items on clear display, but the labels mean the visual bugs still know what's what. And remember, this rule is only for spaces that are equally shared, like the living room. So in your own bedroom, stick to your style. And in the kitchen, if you're the person who does most of the cooking, then organise it however is best for you.
Emirates 24/7
02-03-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Hasher bin Maktoum crowns winners of 33rd Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Tennis Federation, presented winner Stefanos Tsitsipas with the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships trophy in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, following a thrilling finale to the 33rd edition of the annual men's competition. The prestigious event, a key fixture on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) 500 calendar, was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The awards ceremony was held on the iconic Centre Court of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, concluding an exhilarating week of world-class men's tennis contests, featuring eight of the top 20 players. Tsitsipas claimed the men's singles title after a thrilling match in front of a packed crowd. With composure, prowess, and relentless energy, the Greece-born player emerged victorious over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime (6-3, 6-3) at the end of a captivating tournament. The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Ramesh Cidambi, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free and Chairman of the Tournament Organising Committee; Nasser Youssef Al Marzouqi, General Secretary of the UAE Tennis Federation; Salah Tahlak, Deputy Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free and Tournament Director of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships; and Sinead El Sibai, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Dubai Duty Free. The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships continues to reinforce its reputation as a premier international sporting event, attracting the world's best male and female tennis players. Over the course of the past two weeks, competitors battled first for prestigious WTA singles and doubles titles, and then for the coveted ATP singles and doubles titles, all in front of enthusiastic and engaged audiences. In the doubles final, India's Yuki Bhambri and Alexei Popyrin defeated Harri Heliovaara of Croatia and Great Britain's Henry Patten in a pulsating three-set clash (3-6, 7-6, 10-8). Cidambi said, 'The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships continues to attract the best women's and men's players each year, with our WTA 1000 and ATP 500 events well-established, highly popular events on the tennis calendar. Once again, we have witnessed fantastic performances, thrilling matches, and an electrifying atmosphere that made this 33rd edition truly special. Our thanks to the ATP players and officials for a great week. We look forward to welcoming you back next year.' Tahlak added, 'Congratulations to our winners tonight – we've had a fantastic week of men's tennis. Thank you to the media and our fans for creating such a great atmosphere, and a special thanks to everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this tournament a success.' Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
