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  The Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered another thrilling contest on Thursday as Iraq and Kuwait played to a dramatic 2-2 draw at Basra International Stadium in the seventh round of the third stage. Kuwait started the match with high energy, buoyed by their recent success in the Khaleeji Zain 26 tournament. Their strong defensive organization and strategic counterattacks paid off when veteran forward Yousef Nasser capitalized on an opportunity in the 39th minute, giving Kuwait a 1-0 edge. The second half saw Kuwait continue their tactical approach, eventually reaping further rewards when Nasser struck again in the 70th minute, extending their lead to 2-0. Just when it seemed that Kuwait had secured a crucial victory, Iraq responded with a remarkable late surge. Akam Hashim pulled one back in the 93rd minute, sparking hope among the home supporters. Then, in a breathtaking finish, Ibrahim Bayesh netted the equalizer in the 101st minute, salvaging an important dr...

  The UAE’s  Digital School  and the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government have announced a new partnership aimed at supporting 100,000 students in need. The phase, supported by Dubai Cares, aims to improve the quality of education for tens of thousands of students over three years through advanced digital education services and methodologies. The initiative includes training digital teachers, developing a digital education platform in the Kurdish language, enhancing the region’s official education curriculum, and establishing digital education spaces within schools. The new phase also seeks to provide digital education tools, including over 1,650 computers and projectors, to facilitate effective learning environments. The partnership builds on the successes of the first phase, which began in January 2022, with both governments keen to expand ties and explore greater horizons. The first phase involved the implementation of several digital education programs and teacher trai...