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If your days have suddenly started revolving around kick-off times, you're not alone. The biggest World Cup in history is in full swing, with 48 national teams competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Round of 32 is done, and only 16 teams remain in the race for the trophy. The Round of 16 is up next, followed by the quarter-finals, semi-finals, bronze final, and the championship match. Here's the complete schedule with every confirmed fixture so far. World Cup 2026: Round of 16 Schedule This round features the 16 teams, with eight matches deciding who reaches the...

YouTube just gave parents in MENA more control over what kids watch. The platform has launched supervised kid accounts in the region. Let’s take a look at what changed. What Are YouTube Kid Accounts? YouTube supervised kid accounts let parents manage a child’s viewing experience from inside the app. Creating content or writing comments from such accounts is impossible. Additionally, autoplay is switched off, so videos will not keep playing one after another. Personal ad targeting is not allowed on supervised kid accounts. YouTube already has supervised teen accounts in the region. Parents and teens can link accounts, and parents...

Several popular destinations have updated visa policies and border procedures in 2026. If you're planning an international trip this year, checking the latest entry rules before you fly could save you time, money, and unnecessary surprises. Here's a simple guide to the biggest changes. Visa-Free Travel Updates China: Visa-Free Entry Extended China has extended its visa-free entry policy until December 31, 2026. Citizens of more than 40 countries, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, can stay in China for up to 30 days without applying for a visa before travelling. This includes tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, and transit. Thailand:...

A big change is coming to WhatsApp, and if you haven't heard about it, here are the details. The platform has launched usernames, and soon you'll be able to use one to chat without sharing your phone number. The feature will reach accounts gradually over the next few months. If you don't see it yet, there's nothing you need to do. You'll get a notification in the app as soon as usernames become available for your region. You can reserve your username by updating to the latest version of the app and going to Settings > Account > Username. As...

If JadaL has been on your playlist for years, August 2026 is your chance to see the band live. The Jordanian Arabic pop rock band is heading to Egypt for its biggest tour in the country so far, with two concerts in Alexandria and Cairo. Here are the details on the tour stops: August 27: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria August 29: El Sawy Culturewheel, Zamalek, Cairo JadaL, which means 'controversy' in English, was formed in 2003. Since then, the band has released three studio albums and earned a place in the Arabic rock scene. The band has more than 265,000 monthly...

Saudi Arabia and Egypt have announced a joint project, and you might not guess what it is on the first try. The two countries are heading to space with plans for a jointly developed satellite. The satellite will be the first space project shared by Saudi Arabia and Egypt. For now, few details have been released about the satellite itself. The Kingdom has been investing more in satellite systems, Earth observation technology, and space research. Interested in Saudi Arabia's growing space ambitions? Check out the design and first details of the future observatory in AlUla. Saudi Arabia has been also...

Egypt has announced an official holiday on July 2, 2026, to mark the anniversary of the June 30 Revolution. For many employees in public sector, that means a three-day break from Thursday to Saturday. The day off applies to employees in ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administration units, and public sector companies, with work suspended at those entities for the day. If you have exams scheduled, nothing changes. Educational examinations will continue on their planned dates. The June 30 Revolution became a public holiday in 2015. This year, the day off has been moved to Thursday as part of...

If your social feeds have been full of football clips, concert moments, and huge crowds gathered around a giant screen, there's a good chance you've already seen Egyptian Fan Zone. Watching clips online is one thing, but being in the middle of the crowd is a completely different experience. Here's everything you need to know about Egypt's biggest World Cup fan destination and how to join the action this summer. Inside Egypt's Biggest World Cup Fan Zone The Egyptian Fan Zone (EFZ) turns every match day into an all-day event, where football shares the spotlight with live concerts, activities, and...

If you've ever spent more time writing an Instagram caption than choosing the pics, there's some good news. After years of requests from users, Instagram finally gave carousel posts the upgrade they deserved. The new feature lets you add separate captions to every slide in a carousel post. Now every photo or video in your carousel can come with a proper description. Dropping a concert dump? Add the name of each song in the caption. Posting post-vacay pics? You can mention each location separately, and the caption will appear right under the matching slide. Carousel posts support up to 20...

Summer has arrived, and you can spend it in one of Egypt's most fashionable settings. BOSS has landed on the North Coast, bringing a new summer experience to Sachi by the Sea. Fashion brands operating beach clubs and cafés have become a familiar sight in Europe. On Egypt's North Coast, however, BOSS x Sachi by the Sea marks the first collaboration of its kind. The collaboration spans both locations: head to Sachi Marassi for panoramic sea views, relaxed lunches, and sunset dinners. If lively beach days and nights of music are more your style, Sachi Almaza is the place to...