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Ammon
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Ammon
Jordan's national football team qualifies for World Cup
Ammon News - Jordan's national football team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the very first time. On June 5, 2025, Jordan achieved a 3–0 away victory over Oman in the AFC second-to-last qualifying match, with Ali Alwan securing a stunning hat‑trick. Their qualification was further confirmed when South Korea beat Iraq, mathematically ensuring Jordan finished in the top two of Group B. The qualification is historic: Jordan's debut appearance at a FIFA World Cup, coming nearly 40 years after their first qualifying campaign in 1986.
Ya Biladi
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan coach Jamal Sellami leads Jordan to first-ever World Cup qualification
Moroccan coach Jamal Sellami has led the Jordanian national team to its first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup, securing their place in the finals with one round remaining in the qualifiers. This historic achievement came after a commanding 3–0 victory over Oman on Wednesday. Jordan's qualification was also confirmed following the defeat of their direct rivals, Iraq, who lost 2–0 to South Korea, a result that allowed the Koreans to clinch their own spot in the finals as well. A historic hat-trick by Ali Alwan #Road_to_WorldCup2026 | #WorldCupQualifiers #AsianQualifiers — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) June 5, 2025 Following the latest round of matches, South Korea leads the group with 19 points, followed by Jordan with 16. Iraq stands at 12 points, Oman at 10, and Palestine at 9. Sellami took over the Jordanian national team from fellow Moroccan coach Hussein Ammouta, who had previously led Jordan to its first-ever appearance in an Asian Cup final.
Ammon
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Ammon
National Football Team qualifies for World Cup
Ammon News - After defeating their Omani opponent 3-0 on Thursday, the Jordanian national football team made history by earning a spot in the 2026 World Cup. His Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II attended the game in Muscat's Qaboos International Stadium. Her Highness Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, His Highness Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II, Her Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II, Her Highness Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, His Highness Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, and President of the Jordan Football Association and President of the West Asian Football Federation. Following victories over Oman and its sister team, Iraq, in a match against South Korea, the national team qualified for the World Cup. In the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time, Ali Alwan opened the scoring with a penalty kick, giving the team a hat-trick. Then, in the 51st and 63rd minutes, he added the second and third goals. In the ninth and penultimate round of the 2026 World Cup qualifying round, the national team qualified for the tournament. Yazeed Abu Laila, Yazan Al-Arab, Abdullah Naseeb, Ahmed Assaf, Mohammed Abu Al-Nadi, Ibrahim Saada, Amer Abu Jamous, Muhannad Abu Taha, Yazan Naimat, Musa Al-Taamari, and Ali Alwan were among the players who started for the national team against Oman. In the tenth and last round of the World Cup qualifying round, the national team will play their Iraqi counterpart in Amman International Stadium next Tuesday at 9:15 PM.
Al Etihad
15-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Google for Startups Accelerator welcomes 26 Hub71 ventures
15 May 2025 15:58 ABU DHABI (WAM)Hub71, Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem, and Google have launched the Google for Startups Accelerator, a joint programme to scale AI-focused startups within Hub71+ AI, the ecosystem's specialist vertical, and drive innovation across high-impact sectors from Abu Dhabi.A total of 26 startups from the Hub71 community have been selected to join the inaugural cohort, gaining access to a tailored three-month will gain access to Google's global network of mentors, engineers, product leaders and Google Cloud credits. Top-performing startups will be eligible for up to $300,000 in credits, the highest tier of support available through the programme will also be considered for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem tier credit allocations, further expanding their technical startups, already based within the Hub71 community, have previously benefited from up to Dh500,000 in funding support, including Dh250,000 in in-kind support services, Dh250,000 in cash via a SAFE note and tailored mentorship. Now, through the Google for Startups Accelerator, they are gaining access to a powerful network of partners, technical experts and business development opportunities within the Hub71+ AI ecosystem, further strengthening their ability to scale globally from Abu Ali Alwan, Chief Executive Officer of Hub71, said, "Bringing the Google for Startups Accelerator to Abu Dhabi is a key milestone in advancing our position as a global centre for AI innovation. Together with Google, we are empowering founders to develop transformative technologies that address real-world challenges. Our ambition is for startups from Abu Dhabi to compete globally, lead with purpose, and create lasting impact."Doron Avni, Vice President of Government Affairs & Public Policy (GAPP) for Emerging Markets at Google, said, "Startups are at the forefront of solving critical challenges with AI, and our partnership with Hub71 is about equipping them with the resources to go further, faster. Through this accelerator, we are enabling Hub71 startups access to global expertise and infrastructure, so they can build AI solutions that make a real impact, both regionally and around the world."Alongside mentorship and technical resources, Google will provide early-stage founders with tailored playbooks and toolkits, as well as introductions to its investment arms and Alphabet's wider network, opening doors to new funding and commercial launch follows the strategic agreement signed in late 2024 to bring Google's startup programme to Abu Dhabi, reinforcing a shared ambition to expand access to advanced digital infrastructure, attract top talent, and foster cross-border collaboration in AI. As Abu Dhabi continues to invest in emerging technologies, the accelerator programme marks a significant milestone in its journey to becoming a global centre for AI. With the support of a global tech leader and world-class ecosystem, selected startups are poised to scale breakthrough innovations and shape the future of AI from Abu Dhabi to the world.
