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Observer
5 days ago
- Sport
- Observer
Oman players fit and raring to go
MUSCAT, JUNE 1 As the crucial AFC Asian Qualifiers — Road to 26 are approaching, Oman team players are fully prepared and highly motivated ahead of their crucial clash against Jordan on Thursday at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher. Sitting on ten points, Red Warriors are eyeing for a victory that would bring them level with their West Asian rivals keeping alive their hopes of automatic qualification for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. The players, under the guidance of head coach Rasheed Jaber, are fit, focused and raring to go as the intensity of the qualifiers reaches its peak. Coach Rasheed and his technical team have maintained a highly disciplined and focused atmosphere in training sessions, pushing the players to give their utmost in pursuit of a critical three points. The squad will enter this fixture on a high note following strong performances in their recent friendlies, including a 4-1 win over Niger and a 1-0 victory against Lebanon last week. The players are in good form physically and mentally following various warm up sessions in the last period. The coaching staff set a clear goal and the players will fight for it especially their recent positive momentum including their runner-up finish at the last Gulf Cup and registering positive results in the last two rounds of the Asian Qualifiers against South Korea and Kuwait. On the other side, Jordan team arrived in Muscat on Sunday night and are set to begin their warm-up sessions on Monday and Tuesday, ahead of their official training on Wednesday at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex venue which will host the tight encounter. Both teams are still in the race for qualification and they are targeting for a triumph. The stage is all set for a high-stake encounter that could shape the final standings in the group. Oman fans will be hoping the Red Warriors can deliver a memorable performance and edge closer to a historic World Cup berth.
Observer
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Oman gear up for closed friendly match with Niger
MUSCAT, MAY 18 Oman all set to play against Niger team on Tuesday in a close media and fans friendly match which will take place at Sultan Qaoos Sports Complex. Oman's coaching staff headed by coach Rasheed Jaber decided both matches against Niger and Lebanon will be behind closed doors to ensure gaining the maximum output from these fixtures and prevent sharing any information about the match with others. The Oman national football team's training sessions are underway in a highly motivated and focused atmosphere, under the direct supervision of the national experienced coach Rasheed Jaber. The ongoing domestic camp is part of the team's crucial preparations for the two upcoming fixtures in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian Qualifiers. Coach Rasheed, alongside his technical and medical teams, is closely monitoring all aspects of the players' performance and well-being. Oman's goalie Ibrahim al Mukhaini is currently under medical observation due to a recent injury concern during the last training sessions. The medical team is awaiting results from an X-ray examination, which will determine the next course of action regarding his participation in the upcoming matches. Meanwhile, Oman's other goalie Fayez al Rushaidi is back to action after an absence in last period due to an injury too. As part of their set preparation schedule, Oman team will face their readiness against Niger in a closed doors friendly match on Tuesday in Muscat. The Niger national team arrived in Muscat and commenced their own training sessions in Bausher. Following that, the Red Warriors will host Lebanon in a second friendly match on May 28 to further sharpening the team's competitive edge ahead of their decisive qualifiers. The coaching staff focusing in this phase of the camp to ensure proper evaluations of each player's technical and tactical abilities. These assessments are critical in finalizing the final squad and selecting starting lineup that will take the field in the all-important World Cup qualifying matches. Oman is set to face Jordan at home on June 5, followed by an away match against Palestine on June 10 in Jordan. Red Warriors are determined to build momentum through the upcoming friendlies and enter the final qualifiers fully prepared to secure their spot on the global stage for the first time in history.
Kuwait Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
UK names Qudsi Rasheed as new envoy to Kuwait
Qudsi Rasheed KUWAIT: The United Kingdom has appointed Qudsi Rasheed as its new Ambassador to Kuwait, effective September 2025. He will succeed Belinda Lewis, who will be taking up another diplomatic post after more than four years of service in Kuwait. Rasheed brings extensive experience in Middle East diplomacy to the role. His previous assignments include Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Cairo, Deputy Director of Multilateral Policy at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and Head of the UK Syria Office in Beirut. He will be joined in Kuwait by his wife, Leen, who is expecting their first child this summer. In a statement, Rasheed expressed his enthusiasm for the posting. 'I am deeply honored to be appointed as the new British Ambassador to Kuwait. Taking on this role is a tremendous privilege, and I am looking forward to arriving in Kuwait in September. Kuwait and the UK share a rich history, marked by deep cooperation in diplomacy, defense and security, trade and investment, and education and culture.' He added Kuwait remains a key partner for the UK in the region and pledged to continue strengthening bilateral ties: 'I look forward to further deepening this special relationship, continuing and building on the work of Ambassador Lewis and her team.' Outgoing ambassador Lewis reflected on her tenure, expressing gratitude to Kuwait's leadership and people: 'As I come towards the end of my posting here, I would like to thank Kuwait's leadership, government and people for more than four years of support, partnership and collaboration in many different fields. The relationship between Kuwait and the UK is unique, underpinned by a rich shared history and strong people-to-people links.' She added that Kuwait would always hold a special place in her heart and wished Rasheed every success in his new role.
Arab Times
14-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
UK Appoints Qudsi Rasheed as New Ambassador to Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, May 14: Mr Qudsi Rasheed OBE has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to The State of Kuwait, succeeding Her Excellency Belinda Lewis who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Rasheed's previous roles include Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy Cairo; Deputy Director Multilateral Policy in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; and Head of the UK Syria Office in Beirut. He will take up his appointment in September 2025 and will be joined by his wife, Leen, who is expecting their first child this summer. Reflecting on her posting, Ambassador Lewis stated: 'As I come towards the end of my posting here, I would like to thank Kuwait's leadership, government and people for more than four years of support, partnership and collaboration in many different fields. The relationship between Kuwait and the UK is unique, underpinned by a rich shared history and strong people-to-people links. This country will always hold a special place in my heart, both personally and professionally. I look forward to continuing to strengthen our partnership in the coming months and wish Qudsi every success when he has the privilege of taking office as His Majesty's Ambassador from September.' Looking ahead to his arrival in Kuwait, Mr Rasheed said: 'I am deeply honoured to be appointed as the new British Ambassador to Kuwait. Taking on this role is a tremendous privilege, and I am looking forward to arriving in Kuwait in September. Kuwait and the UK share a rich history, marked by deep cooperation in diplomacy, defence & security, trade & investment, and education & culture. Kuwait holds significant importance for the UK as a trusted partner in the region and a key contributor to our economic prosperity. I look forward to further deepening this special relationship, continuing and building on the work of Ambassador Lewis and her team.
Toronto Star
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Ethics watchdog ends investigation into former Doug Ford minister forced out after Greenbelt scandal
Ontario's ethics watchdog has ended an investigation into a former Progressive Conservative MPP forced from Premier Doug Ford's cabinet and caucus after the Greenbelt scandal. As first reported by the Star, integrity commissioner Cathryn Motherwell has told Kaleed Rasheed 'that the matter was closed.' Rasheed, who declined to comment Tuesday, has always maintained he made 'an honest mistake' when he gave then-integrity commissioner J. David Wake wrong information about a 2020 trip to Las Vegas with top aides to Ford and a Greenbelt landowner. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW That jaunt — with developer Shakir Rehmatullah and top Tory advisers Amin Massoudi and Jae Truesdell — led to the public and business service delivery minister being ejected from cabinet and defenestrated from the PC caucus in September 2023. The following month, NDP Leader Marit Stiles asked the ethics czar to rule on whether Rasheed contravened the Members' Integrity Act by going to Las Vegas. 'As you know, the Act restricts the integrity commissioner from conducting an inquiry into a matter if the subject-matter of the inquiry is being investigated by police,' said Motherwell's spokesperson Michelle Renaud. 'Given that an RCMP investigation could overlap with the subject matter of, and individuals named in, the request by Ms. Stiles, the request was being held in abeyance,' said Renaud. 'There is also a provision in the Act that requires that the commissioner suspend any inquiry with the issuance of the writ for a general election,' she added, referring to the Feb. 27 vote in which Rasheed did not seek re-election in Mississauga East-Cooksville. 'If an inquiry is suspended because of an election, the Act requires that either the member who made the request or the member (or former member) whose conduct is the subject of the request submit a written request to the commissioner within 30 days after polling day if they would like the inquiry to be continued,' said Renaud. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'As no request was received within the 30-day time frame, the commissioner informed the parties involved and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly that the matter was closed and that no report will be provided under the Act.' Stiles, for her part, said the New Democrats are more focused on the 'multiple investigations already underway and we want to see what the outcomes of those are.' A source close to the situation, speaking confidentially in order to discuss internal deliberations, said the former MPP felt 'exonerated' by the decision, noting the ex-minister wasn't in Ford's cabinet at the time of the Vegas trip and had nothing to do with the premier's controversial 2022 decision to remove 7,400 acres of environmentally sensitive land from the Greenbelt. The Tories backed off the land-swap scheme in September 2023, one month before the RCMP launched its ongoing criminal probe of the imbroglio. In his August 2023 report on the Greenbelt scandal, Wake — who was succeeded by Motherwell three weeks ago — said Rehmatullah attended the wedding of one of Ford's daughters and 'more likely than not' knew of the government's plans to rezone the land. Wake wrote Rasheed was 'close friends' with the developer and claimed he was 'shocked' to see him in Las Vegas around Dec. 7, 2019, when they allegedly bumped into each other in the Wynn hotel. It later emerged the trip was in fact postponed until Jan. 30, 2020 and that Rasheed, Massoudi and Rehmatullah had massages together in the hotel spa on Feb 1. Rehmatullah, who owned stakes in two small parcels totalling about 23 acres removed from the Greenbelt near Markham and Whitchurch-Stouffville, has denied doing anything wrong. Rasheed sat as an Independent tor his final year and a half as an MPP because Ford's office maintained he could not return to the Tory caucus until the integrity commissioner cleared him. The two-term MPP was liked by his PC colleagues — when he returned to the legislature in April 2024 for the first time after his ouster he was greeted with handshakes and hugs from a dozen MPPs and cabinet ministers. In August 2023, both Wake and then-auditor general Bonnie Lysyk released separate reports revealing developers with Tory ties were 'favoured' in opening up Greenbelt land to housing development. Along with Rasheed, then-municipal affairs and housing minister Steve Clark left cabinet in September. Now the government house leader, Clark said Tuesday he has not been contacted by the Mounties. Truesdell and Clark's chief of staff Ryan Amato resigned from the government while Massoudi, Ford's most-trusted aide, left Queen's Park in June 2022. All have denied any wrongdoing. Ford has maintained he did not know how the parcels of land were chosen to be removed from the Greenbelt and has expressed contrition over the fiasco. 'I'm very, very sorry. I made a promise to you that I wouldn't touch the Greenbelt. I broke that promise,' the premier said when he reversed his decision in 2023. The Star has reported that least 12 current and former Ford aides have been interviewed by detectives from the RCMP 'O' Division's Sensitive and International Investigations unit, the elite Ottawa-based branch that looks into political crimes and corruption. Politics Headlines Newsletter Get the latest news and unmatched insights in your inbox every evening Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. Please enter a valid email address. Sign Up Yes, I'd also like to receive customized content suggestions and promotional messages from the Star. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. 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