The much-anticipated third edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup for padel enthusiasts got off to an electrifying start as the Kuwaiti men's team secured a 3-0 victory against Saudi Arabia in the first match of the tournament. Held at the Regency Hotel courts, the competition promises to be nail-biting as teams from various Gulf nations battle it out for the top spot. In a similarly dominant fashion, the UAE men's team also secured a 3-0 win against Oman in their first match.
The Gulf Cricket T20I Championship will see a thrilling match between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait at the ICCA Stadium in Dubai on December 13, 2024. In their previous encounter at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A, Hong Kong emerged victorious over Kuwait at the Bangi Cricket Ground on September 9, 2024. However, Kuwait redeemed themselves with a win against Singapore in the 17th match at the same venue on September 6, 2024. Expect a nail-biting finish as these two teams battle it out for the top spot.
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and others, was feared missing after their helicopter went missing in a dense fog during a trip to East Azerbaijan province. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reassured the nation that there would be no disruption in the country despite the incident. A massive search and rescue effort was launched, with offers of assistance and prayers coming in from countries such as Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Turkey. The cause of the crash is still uncertain, but the nation remains hopeful for the safe return of its president.