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Arab News
2 days ago
- Sport
- Arab News
Ex-international footballer dubbed ‘Pele of Palestine' dies in Israeli Gaza raid
BEIRUT: A Palestinian former footballer, who was once nicknamed 'Pele of Palestine,' died on Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike at a Gaza aid distribution center while queuing for food for his five children. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The Palestinian Football Association mourned the death of Suleiman Al-Obaid, who played for the national team, Khadamat Al-Shati Club and other local clubs, on their X handle. The former Palestine national team player, Suleiman Al-Obaid, was killed in an Israeli strike targeting civilians waiting for humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza — Palestine Football Association (@Palestine_fa) August 6, 2025 'The former Palestine national team player Al-Obaid was killed in an Israeli strike targeting civilians waiting for humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza Strip,' wrote the PFA. It said in a media statement that 41-year-old Al-Obaid was regarded as one of the most talented attacking midfielders to play in the Gaza Strip League and was nicknamed 'Pele of Palestine.' French former player Eric Cantona condemned the killing of Al-Obaid on Instagram. A post shared by Eric Cantona (@ericcantona) 'He was named « The Pelé of Palestine » HOW MUCH LONGER ARE WE GOING TO LET THEM COMMIT THIS GENOCIDE??? FREE PALESTINE,' the former Manchester United forward wrote. Palestinian former national football star Jamal Al-Khatib mourned Al-Obaid's 'saddening death' and paid tribute to his family, former clubmates and PFA. 'Gazans have been suffering a lot because of Israel's unstoppable atrocities. Thousands have martyred, including many footballers. Al-Obaid's death is a tragic loss for the Palestinian football community,' Al-Khatib told Arab News on Thursday. The former Al-Nijme and Al-Ansar forward added that people from all levels of society, including footballers and athletes, have been paying a hefty price for what Al-Khatib described by 'murderous Israeli attacks on hungry civilians.' According to the PFA, Al-Obaid represented the national team 19 times in the Asian Cup, Pan Arab Games, FIFA World Cup qualifiers and other friendlies. His debut was against Iraq in the West Asia Championship in 2007 and his last match was against Qatar in 2013. Besides playing for Khadamat Al-Shati, he also played for Shabab Al-Amari and Gaza Sport, in positions including centre forward, right winger and right midfielder. A father of two sons and three daughters, Al-Obaid scored 17 goals when he played for Gaza Sport and won the top scorer title in the Southern Governorates Premier League in the 2015-2016 season. With Khadamat Al-Shati he won the league's top scorer title in the 2016-2017 season, scoring 15 goals. The number of dead from the Palestinian Football Association has reached 321, including players, coaches, administrators, referees, and club board members.
News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
'Pele Of Palestine' Killed By Israeli Fire While Waiting To Receive Food In Gaza
Last Updated: Palestinian footballer Suleiman Al Obaid, known as the "Pele of Palestine," was killed by Israeli fire in Gaza while waiting for aid. He earned 19 caps and scored over 100 goals. Former Palestinian international footballer Suleiman Al Obaid has been killed by Israeli fire in southern Gaza while reportedly waiting in line for humanitarian aid, according to the Palestinian Football Association (PFA). The 41-year-old was queuing at an aid distribution centre in Rafah on Wednesday when he was fatally shot, the association confirmed. The former Palestine national team player, Suleiman Al-Obaid, was killed in an Israeli strike targeting civilians waiting for humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza Strip. — Palestine Football Association (@Palestine_fa) August 6, 2025 Al Obaid was one of the most celebrated footballers to emerge from the Gaza Strip, widely known as the 'Pele of Palestine," a tribute to the legendary Brazilian forward. His death marks yet another grim milestone in the ongoing conflict. According to the PFA, he is the 662nd member of Gaza's sporting community to be killed since the war began in October 2023. Al Obaid's international career Al Obaid earned 19 caps for the Palestinian national team and scored two international goals — one against Yemen in 2010 and another in a friendly against Indonesia in 2011. He made his national debut against Iraq during the 2007 West Asian Championship and represented Palestine in major tournaments including the Asian Cup, Pan Arab Games, and FIFA World Cup qualifiers. His last appearance for the national team came in 2013 against Qatar. Domestically, he played for clubs including Khidmat Al Shatia, Shabab Al Amari, and Gaza Sport, excelling in multiple attacking roles — from centre forward to right winger. Between 2016 and 2018, he claimed the Golden Boot in the Gaza Strip Premier League for three consecutive seasons, scoring more than 100 goals across his career. 'During his long career, Al Obaid scored more than 100 goals, making him one of the brightest stars of Palestinian football," the PFA said in a statement mourning his death. The war's toll on Palestinian athletes Al Obaid is the third national team player confirmed to have been killed since the start of the war, following the deaths of Mouyin Al-Maghribi and Mohammed Barakat earlier this year. The targeting of athletes has raised alarm among sporting bodies. The Palestine Olympic Committee (POC) reported that at least 13 athletes and coaches were killed by Israeli strikes or ground incursions in July 2025 alone. A separate statement from the POC on July 29 said that 40 Palestinian athletes had been killed that month. 'With each passing day, new chapters of the Palestinian sports tragedy unfold," the committee said. 'These athletes are not killed on battlefields; they are assassinated while running after their children or searching for water and medicine. This war of starvation now hunts athletes, just as it does doctors and civilians." In Gaza, where football often offers rare moments of joy and unity amid hardship, Al Obaid's legacy will endure long after the final whistle. view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: August 07, 2025, 19:57 IST News sports » football 'Pele Of Palestine' Killed By Israeli Fire While Waiting To Receive Food In Gaza Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Syyaha
06-04-2025
- Business
- Syyaha
Intelmatix Signs MoUs with Leading Entities at LEAP 2025 to Lead the Artificial Intelligence Revolution
Intelmatix, a deep-tech and artificial intelligence company headquartered in Riyadh with offices in London and Boston, announced the signing of four strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with major entities to drive AI adoption across vital sectors, during LEAP 2025 – the world's largest and most attended tech agreements lay the foundation for partner entities to integrate advanced AI solutions across all operations, accelerating their journey toward data-driven decision making. They reflect Intelmatix's ongoing commitment to transforming organizations into cognitive enterprises through the power of AI signed an MoU with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, in the presence of His Excellency the Deputy Minister, Eng. Mansour bin Hilal Al Mushaiti. The aim is to explore AI solutions to enhance innovation, efficiency, and sustainability across the Kingdom's agricultural ecosystem, benefiting farmers, the Ministry, researchers, and key second MoU was signed with the Ministry of Economy and Planning, in the presence of His Excellency the Assistant Minister, Suleiman AlObaid. This agreement aims to explore AI-powered solutions that support economic planning, decision-making, and data accessibility across the Kingdom, empowering policy-making through advanced third MoU was signed with the National Real Estate Registration Services Company (Real Estate Registry), a Public Investment Fund-owned company playing a vital role in promoting transparency and trust in Saudi Arabia's real estate sector by maintaining a comprehensive and centralized real estate database. The MoU establishes a framework agreement to develop and implement innovative AI tools that enhance property management, analytics, and decision-making processes across the fourth MoU was signed with Saudia, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia and a key player in the Kingdom's aviation sector. This partnership aims to explore how artificial intelligence and decision intelligence can support Saudia in optimizing core business strategies, enhancing customer engagement, and improving operational outcomes. These four MoUs build on Intelmatix's successful partnerships with leading Saudi entities such as the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Takamol Holding, Ministry of Interior, Saudi Artificial Intelligence Company, and Prince Sultan University. These collaborations have already delivered tangible results and are advancing cognitive transformation across multiple sectors
Zawya
06-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Intelmatix signs MoUs with leading entities at LEAP 2025 to lead the AI revolution
Riyadh – Intelmatix, a deep-tech and artificial intelligence company headquartered in Riyadh with offices in London and Boston, announced the signing of four strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with major entities to drive AI adoption across vital sectors, during LEAP 2025 – the world's largest and most attended tech event. These agreements lay the foundation for partner entities to integrate advanced AI solutions across all operations, accelerating their journey toward data-driven decision making. They reflect Intelmatix's ongoing commitment to transforming organizations into cognitive enterprises through the power of AI innovation. Intelmatix signed an MoU with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, in the presence of His Excellency the Deputy Minister, Eng. Mansour bin Hilal Al Mushaiti. The aim is to explore AI solutions to enhance innovation, efficiency, and sustainability across the Kingdom's agricultural ecosystem, benefiting farmers, the Ministry, researchers, and key stakeholders. The second MoU was signed with the Ministry of Economy and Planning, in the presence of His Excellency the Assistant Minister, Suleiman AlObaid. This agreement aims to explore AI-powered solutions that support economic planning, decision-making, and data accessibility across the Kingdom, empowering policy-making through advanced technologies. The third MoU was signed with the National Real Estate Registration Services Company (Real Estate Registry), a Public Investment Fund-owned company playing a vital role in promoting transparency and trust in Saudi Arabia's real estate sector by maintaining a comprehensive and centralized real estate database. The MoU establishes a framework agreement to develop and implement innovative AI tools that enhance property management, analytics, and decision-making processes across the Kingdom. The fourth MoU was signed with Saudia, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia and a key player in the Kingdom's aviation sector. This partnership aims to explore how artificial intelligence and decision intelligence can support Saudia in optimizing core business strategies, enhancing customer engagement, and improving operational outcomes. These four MoUs build on Intelmatix's successful partnerships with leading Saudi entities such as the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Takamol Holding, Ministry of Interior, Saudi Artificial Intelligence Company, and Prince Sultan University. These collaborations have already delivered tangible results and are advancing cognitive transformation across multiple sectors. About Intelmatix: Intelmatix is a leading AI and deep-tech company with operations in Riyadh, London, and Boston. By leveraging artificial intelligence and decision intelligence, Intelmatix enables organizations to overcome challenges and make faster, more accurate decisions that lead to better outcomes. The company has a strong track record of delivering transformative AI solutions across diverse sectors—including retail, logistics, the public sector, and industry. For more information, please visit Media Inquiries, please contact: Andrea Frino Chief Business Officer
