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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 group stage is over, and the knockout rounds are now underway. Here's the complete World Cup 2026 schedule of Round of 32, including confirmed knockout fixtures and the dates. World Cup 2026: Round of 32 Schedule This Round features the 32 teams that made it through the group stage, with 16 matches deciding who moves to the next stage. Every game is a knockout,...

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...

Your local park may soon offer more than green space. A coffee, an ice cream stop, or even a fitness session could become part of your regular visit. Saudi Arabia is considering new rules that would allow a range of businesses and community services inside public parks. The size of the park would determine what can open there: Parks of 1,200 sqm: cafés, ice cream shops, fresh juice outlets, and flower retailers Parks of 1,500 sqm: shops selling fresh and preserved fruit and vegetables Parks of 5,000 sqm: fitness centres, entertainment venues, childcare facilities, non-residential senior citizen centres, and day-care...

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...

Starting a new job in Saudi Arabia will soon come with a new requirement: a mandatory health screening. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced new occupational fitness and non-communicable disease screening regulations that will gradually apply to workers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The programme will be introduced in three phases: Phase 1 (first 6 months): mandatory occupational fitness examinations for all new hires Phase 2 (next 12 months): screening expands to existing employees, with priority given to workers in high-risk workplaces Phase 3 (full implementation): regulations apply to all workers, including permanent employees,...

If your child plays Roblox, here’s the update many parents have been waiting for. The popular gaming platform has launched two special account types for kids under 16: Roblox Kids and Roblox Select. Before a game appears in these kids accounts, Roblox checks it closely. By default, games with sensitive issues, social hangouts and free-form drawing features are excluded. Chat settings and parent controls then depend on the child’s age and account type. Let’s see what’s inside Roblox Kids and Roblox Select. Roblox Kids Roblox Kids is for children 5 to 8. For this age group, Roblox keeps the game...

Love seafood? Riyadh has a new restaurant that deserves a place on your must-try list. The first Em Sherif Sea Café is now open in Laysen Valley. The concept pays tribute to Lebanon's historic ties to the Mediterranean and puts seafood at the heart of the menu. One of the highlights is the catch-of-the-day selection, where you can choose the preferred fish directly from the display bar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Em Sherif Sea Café - KSA (@emsherifseacafe_sa) The menu also includes a variety of cold and hot mezze. Alongside traditional Levantine favourites, you'll find...

Good news for runners in the Gulf who use Garmin to track workouts and health metrics. The ECG App is now available in the UAE and Saudi Arabia on compatible Garmin smartwatches. The app can record a 30-second ECG and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common type of irregular heartbeat. Before using the feature, make sure your smartwatch software and Garmin Connect app are updated to the latest version. The ECG App is available on compatible Garmin smartwatches, including: fēnix 8 Venu 4 Forerunner 970 Keep Moving This Summer in the UAE If you're looking for more...

Riyadh could soon welcome some of the biggest names in tennis. The Middle East's largest National Tennis Centre is under construction in Qiddiya City, with space for professional tournaments, fan zones, concerts, and cultural events. The complex will feature 30 courts, including 28 hard courts and two clay courts. 15,000-seat Centre Court with a retractable roof 8,000-seat multi-purpose arena 5,000-seat Court One 2,000-seat Court Two One day, watching a top-level tennis tournament could mean heading to Qiddiya City. The National Tennis Centre can welcome up to 33,000 spectators and is expected to host leading professional competitions. The National Tennis Centre...

Planning a summer trip? Riyadh Air is giving travellers a few more reasons to start browsing flights. After launching its first service to London, the airline is now adding three popular regional destinations in June, including one within Saudi Arabia, one in the UAE, and one in Egypt. All three cities will join the network before the end of the month. Riyadh to Jeddah from June 14 Riyadh to Dubai (UAE) from June 18 Riyadh to Cairo (Egypt) from June 25 Planning a trip to Egypt? You're not alone! To fully enjoy the country's top attractions, book "skip the line"...