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The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Local Organising Committee has announced the release of the tournament’s official soundtrack, as excitement builds for the prestigious Arab competition taking place from 1-18 December. Consisting of two songs, titled ‘Zamani’ and ‘Makani’, both produced by Doha-based Katara Studios, the upbeat soundtrack is an ode to the passion and camaraderie that Arab fans share as they come together, once again, to celebrate the beautiful game.‘Zamani’, which means, ‘My Time’ in Arabic, is sung by Qatari artist, Hamad Al Khazina, with lyrics penned by Mohammad Al Khajah. In a celebratory style befitting the spirit of football, the song focuses on the importance of ambition, the spirit of determination, and the joy of achievement, while declaring that the region’s time to shine has come.‘Makani’ is the second song released, which means ‘My Place’ in Arabic, with eminent Egyptian artist Mohamed Mounir lending his vocals, and lyrics by Mostafa Hadouta. The song examines the concept of home from a human perspective, celebrating the shared identity among Arabs that transcends borders to create a community that provides support, unity, and a sense of true belonging.Both songs are composed by award-winning Moroccan-Swedish record producer Nadir Khayat, also known as RedOne, who has previously worked on the official soundtrack of the historic FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, regaling fans with unforgettable hits such as Arhbo and Dreamers.Watch the full videos of ‘Zamani’ and ‘Makani’ on the @RoadtoQatar YouTube channel.The countdown begins for the Arab world’s biggest football tournament that will see a total of 16 teams competing for the coveted FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 trophy.FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 ticket are available at: www.roadtoqatar.qa, with prices starting from QAR 25. Supporters can also purchase a Follow My Team ticket, which will enable them to attend all matches of their team of choice during the group stage. Throughout the competition, fans will also be treated to a variety of entertainment and cultural activities.All tickets will be digital and will include accessible seating options for disabled fans. Disabled fans wishing to request accessible seats can do so by sending an e-mail to [email protected] opening match will take place on 1 December at Al Bayt Stadium featuring hosts Qatar and the winner of Palestine v Libya. The Final will be held on 18 December at the iconic Lusail Stadium. Other stadiums that will host matches during the tournament are Ahmad Bin Ali, Education City, Khalifa International and Stadium 974.For the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 match schedule, visit: www.roadtoqatar.qa.For all tournament updates, follow @arabcupqa on all major social media platforms.

The Department of Meteorology has forecast hazy weather at first, becoming dusty and relatively hot with a chance of local rainy clouds that might be thundery in places daytime, mild by night, warning of thunder rain associated with strong wind in places daytime.Offshore, it will be dusty and partly cloudy to cloudy with a chance of scattered rain. It becomes fine later.Inshore winds will be northwesterly- northeasterly at 3–13 KT, gusting at 25 KT during thunder break. Offshore, winds will be northwesterly- northerly at 05–15 KT.The sea state inshore will range between 1–3. Offshore, it will range between 2–4.Visibility will range between 4–9 KM/ 3KM inshore, and between 5 -9 KM offshore.

Weather inshore until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday will be hazy in some places at first, becoming relatively hot with a chance of local clouds during the daytime, and mild by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report.Offshore, the weather will be partly cloudy at times.Wind inshore will be variable at first, becoming northwesterly to northeasterly at 4–14 KT.Offshore, it will be northwesterly to northeasterly at 3–13 KT.Sea state inshore will be 1–2 FT, while offshore it will be 1–3 FT.Visibility inshore will range between 4 and 10 km, and offshore between 5 and 10 km.

Grace Secret claimed the Asherij Cup for three-year-old+ Local Purebred Arabian fillies and mares at the Al Rayyan racecourse Wednesday.The three-year-old bay filly recorded an impressive 3½-length victory on her seasonal debut to notch her second career win in just her third start, showing plenty more to give for owner Umm Al Shukhut Farm and trainer Ibrahim Khaled Elahmed.She was partnered by jockey Alberto Sanna, who completed a double on the day, winning both the first and final races of the day. Abdulla Rashid al-Kubaisi, QREC Racing Manager, crowned the winners. Sanna won the card opener – Thoroughbred Handicap (0-60) – with Injaaz Stud-owned and Jihad El Ahmad-trained Estithmar.Jockey Soufiane Saadi also completed a double on the day as he guided Naseeb Zakhir, in the colours of Osama Omer al-Dafea, to victory in the Local Purebred Arabian Graduation Plate for three-year-old+. Saadi was in the winners’ enclosure in the fifth race of the day when he rode Faleh Suwayed al-Ajami’s Studio City to the Thoroughbred Handicap (60-80) for the three-year-old+.RESULTS3rd Al Rayyan Race Meeting - Asherij CupWINNERS: (Horse, Trainer, Jockey)1 - Asherij Cup - Local Purebred Arabian HandicapGrace Secret, Ibrahim Khaled Elahmed, Alberto Sanna2 - Local Purebred Arabian Graduation PlateNaseeb Zakhir, Eng Osama Omer al-Dafea, Soufiane Saadi3 - Thoroughbred Handicap (60-80)Studio City, Mohammed al Ghazali, Soufiane Saadi4: Local Thoroughbred Handicap (35-60)Horse: Saida, Hamad al-Jehani, Saleh Faraj al-Otaibi5 - Purebred Arabian Maiden PlateAzzam FBR, Fahad Rashid al-Khayarin al-Hajri, Abdulla Rashid al-Hajri6: Thoroughbred Maiden Plate, 3-7YOsMorello Man, Hamad al-Jehani, Szczepan Mazur7 -Thoroughbred Handicap (0-60)Estithmar, Jihad El Ahmad, Alberto Sanna

The Department of Meteorology has forecast hazy conditions at first on Tuesday, becoming relatively hot weather during the day with a chance of local clouds, and mild by night. Offshore, the weather will see some clouds at times, the daily weather report stated. Inshore winds will be northwesterly to northeasterly at 5 to 15 KT, gusting to 20 KT in some areas at times. Offshore winds will be northwesterly at 5 to 15 KT, gusting to 18 KT at times. The sea state inshore is expected to range between 1 and 3 feet, rising to 4 feet at times, while offshore it will range between 2 and 4 feet, rising to 5 feet at times. Visibility inshore will range between 4 and 9 km, while offshore it will range between 5 and 10 km.

The Department of Meteorology has forecast relatively hot weather during the day on Monday, with a chance of local clouds, maybe rain in some areas. Offshore, the weather will be hazy at first, becoming fine later, the daily weather report stated. Inshore winds will be northwesterly to northeasterly at 5 to 15 KT, gusting to 22 KT in some areas at times. Offshore winds will be mainly northwesterly at 5 to 15 KT, gusting to 21 KT in some areas at times. The sea state inshore is expected to range between 1 and 3 feet, while offshore it will range between 2 and 4 feet, rising to 6 feet in some areas at times. Visibility inshore will range between 4 and 9 km, while offshore it will range between 4 and 10 km.

The 5th Qatar Arabian Horse Show for Local Bred, organised by Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC), began at Al Shaqab on Sunday. The three-day will see action for various categories for junior mares and fillies, yearling colts and fillies, and senior stallions and mares with the championship classes being held on Tuesday.

Inshore weather until 6:00 pm on Thursday will be relatively hot with a chance of local clouds during the daytime, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore, the weather will be hazy and see scattered clouds, the report added. Wind inshore will be westerly at first, becoming northwesterly to northeasterly at a speed of 5–15 KT, gusting to 20 KT in the daytime. Offshore, it will be northwesterly to northeasterly at a speed of 5–15 KT. Sea state inshore will be 1–3 ft, while offshore it will be 2–4 ft. Visibility inshore and offshore will be 5–9 km.

A Sri Lankan bus carrying local tourists visiting lush tea plantation hill towns plunged nearly 1,000 feet, with the crash killing 15 people, police said Friday. The accident took place on Thursday night in the mountainous Ella area, about 130kms east of the capital. Sixteen others on board were injured.The group was returning home after a holiday in the cooler hills when the bus hit another vehicle, crashed through guardrails and then shot over the side.

The total assets of commercial banks in Qatar scaled up 6.5% to QR2.12tn in July this year compared to the same period in 2024, according to latest data issued by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB).Total domestic deposits with local banks rose 2.3% to QR852.3bn in July compared to the same period last year. Total credit disbursed by the local banks totalled QR1.34tn in July, up 5.5% on the same period in 2024. Broad money supply (M2) increased by 1.7% to QR739.5bn in July, compared to the same period in 2024, the QCB noted. M2 is an estimate of liquid assets, including cash on hand, money deposited in checking accounts, savings accounts, and other short-term saving vehicles such as money market funds and certificates of deposit.An increase in the country's bank assets, deposits, and credit indicates a growing banking sector, which clearly suggests an expansion of the money supply and increased economic activity. A healthy banking sector with growing assets and credit improve access to capital for businesses and households, facilitating their growth and development.