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In the Nargis block in the eastern Mediterranean, Egypt has discovered a large gas field, according to Petroleum Minister Tarek El Molla. An evaluation is currently being conducted to determine the field's reserves, he said in a briefing to a parliamentary committee. The Nargis offshore exploration block is one of four offshore exploration blocks…

After winning the Mubadala World Tennis Championship (MWTC) in Zayed Sports City against US Open champion Emma Raducanu, Ons Jabeur looks forward to an exciting 2023. After becoming the first Arab to win the MWTC 12 months ago, Tunisian ace Jabeur retained her title on Day 1 of the 14th edition, beating Raducanu 5-7, 6-3, (10)-(8). By doing so, she…

In a statement made by the New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC), Kane Williamson announced that he will step down as test captain, and will be replaced by Tim Southee. After taking over as captain of the New Zealand team in 2016, Williamson led his side to victory over the Indian team in the inaugural World Test Championship final in 2021. During his…

After five minutes of play, France silenced the heavily Pride of Africa-supporting crowd at Al Bayt Stadium. Throughout the remainder of the half, France continued to attack, with Olivier Giroud missing two clear chances. In the second half, Morocco had some scoring opportunities in front of the French goal. Although the pride of Africa played with…

For the first time in the history of football, Morocco advanced into the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup after winning 1-0 over Portugal to become the first African nation to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. During the first half, Youssef En-Nesyri played the hero role for the injury-hit Atlas Lions, who extended their fairytale run at…

Following a 2-1 victory over England at Al Bayt Stadium, France advanced to the semi-finals of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup where they will face Morocco in the last four. It was Olivier Giroud who deflected Olivier Giroud's header in the second half that ultimately decided the game. Harry Kane missed a late penalty in the first half after he had…

The Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, and Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium will host their first sprint races on the Formula One calendar next season. AP reports that F1 had already committed to doubling the number of sprints from three to six and confirmed the hosts. Sprint races are held on Saturdays before the main Grand Prix a day later. A…

On Tuesday, Portugal thrashed Switzerland 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time since 2006 thanks to a hat-trick from Goncalo Ramos. Fernando Santos' brave decision to bench Cristiano Ronaldo paid off as his side produced an artful performance as they moved into the last eight of the competition against Morocco. In the…

After beating Spain in the last 16 of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, Morocco have become the first African country to reach the last eight in the global championship. The historic victory came after the Atlas Lions defeated Spain 3 - 0 on penalties following a heroic performance that will remain indelible in the annals of African football history.…

Some British expert commentators criticized Brazil's players after they performed extravagant dance moves after each of their goals in the 4-1 World Cup mauling of South Korea. Brazil the pre-tournament favorites put on a fearsome display of attacking football to send South Korea home and set up a quarter-final with Croatia on Friday. Vinicius…