New rules during FIFA World Cup as Qatar suspends entry for visitors

Authorities in Qatar on Wednesday announced entry and exit regulations to and from the country during the Fifa World Cup, including the suspension of entry for visitors effective from November 1, 2022.

Officials, however, explained that holders of Hayya Card will be allowed to enter the country during this period and they can stay in Qatar until January 23, 2023. 

The Hayya Card is a Fan ID issued by the government of Qatar for fans who hold match tickets for the 2022 Fifa World Cup. While the authorities have exempted some categories from the rule, they have called on all to abide by decision. 

Qatar will become the first Arab country to host the World Cup, the biggest sporting spectacle on the planet. 

The 2022 Fifa World Cup will take place from November 20 to December 18 with hosts Qatar taking on Ecuador in the opening game. 

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has said it will be the "best-ever" World Cup and that foreign fans will have an experience like a "child going to Disneyland for the first time and seeing the attractions and the toys". 

Here’s a look at the new entry and exit rules: 

Visit Visa Entry to country has been suspended for all visitors from November 1, 2022 

Visit visas will resume from December 23, 2022 Exempted Categories Qatari citizens, residents and Gulf nationals who hold Qatari ID cards Holders of recruitments visas and work entry permits Humanitarian cases based on approvals issued by the official platform.

Photos: Meet Kanye West's new girlfriend, African model Candice Swanepoel

The Yeezy mogul is reportedly dating 33-year-old South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel.

Ye and Swanepoel, who is the face of Ye’s YZY SHDZ, attended a New York Fashion Week event this week where they were acting “super flirty,” according to TMZ. 

The two were seen laughing and taking pictures with Chris Rock before leaving in Ye’s SUV and heading to the same hotel. Ye also reposted an Instagram Story with Swanepoel in which they are seen together behind blurred-out glass. 

“Kanye and Candice are dating and their relationship is new,” a source tells “ET.” “They like each other and are happy with how things are going so far. They’ve connected over fashion and creativity. 

Kanye is excited about Candice.” 

However, Page Six reports that it’s not exactly true love and suggested it was simply a “PR stunt” to promote the Yeezy sunglasses.

A new Netflix reality, Dubai Bling, which features the lives of 10 millionaires in Dubai is loading.....

A new reality show titled Dubai Bling is coming to Netflix on October 27.

Dubai Bling is based on the lives of 10 millionaires in Dubai, and, as the trailer states, they are all ‘living their wildest dreams’. 

The show is in Arabic, but we are sure it will be accompanied by English subtitles.

The reality series will offer us a peek into the 10 millionaire’s glamorous lives which are packed with luxury, fashion and drama. In the trailer, we see clips of fancy cars, luxury yachts, personal helicopters, expensive jewellery, and mansions interlaced with iconic Dubai skyline clips, landmarks and party scenes. But of course, this comes with big rich personalities, which can only mean one thing: a whole serving of drama. 

The trailer ends with a man saying, ‘Habibi, welcome to Dubai’.

According to an article by The National, Season 1 will have 10 episodes and will feature personalities from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Kuwait, Iraq, India and Australia. 

However, they all have one thing in common: ambition. 

At the moment, we don’t know the names of any of the millionaires involved in this reality tv series, but as soon as we know, we will drop the news. 

In more Dubai-reality TV news, earlier this year in May, the much-discussed TV series The Real Housewives of Dubai premiered. It was the 11th series of Bravo’s popular franchise. 

Each Real Housewives series is set in a different city with a different cast, but all centre around a group of ladies that are part of the same elite social circle.

Watch the trailer below:

 

Photos: World Cup 2022 kits: Nike release new shirts for Portugal, USA, France et al

Nike has dropped some belters in their World Cup kits collection!

Nike has dropped their 2022 World Cup kits ahead of the tournament this winter. Countries like Australia, Croatia and Saudi Arabia all get new home and away kits for when the tournament kicks off in Qatar on November 20. 

The England kits will not be released just yet due to the national mourning period after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. 

However, they have been leaked online with pictures featuring Harry Kane and Phil Foden wearing the home and away shirts.

Here's a look at all of the Nike World Cup 2022 kits: 

Australia

Nike has paid homage to the landscapes of Australia with a Through University Gold, Tour Yellow and Green Noise colourway for the home shirt. The design is inspired by the sandy beaches and lush forests of the Outback. In contrast, the away kit comes in a deep Obisian and Green Glow colourway to represent the deep oceans surrounding the nation, with the glow representing the teeming sea life and reefs. 

Get the home shirt from Nike for £74.95

Canada 

The Canadian home and away strips reflect the red and white colours of the nation's flag. 

The maple leaf, which is synonymous with the country, features on the crest. 

Both kits are the same ones that the players would have worn throughout the past year, as the kit development cycle differs for Canadian soccer.

Croatia 

Instantly recognisable on both kits are the checkered pattern, which also features on the club crest and represents the nation's pride. 

The home kit comes in a classic white and red colourway, with the chequered print bleeding into the front of the shirt for an abstract look. 

The away shirt comes in a navy colourway and blurs the lines of the squares as a nod to the Croatian coastline. 

Get the home shirt from Nike for £74.95 

Get the away shirt from Nike for £74.95

France 

Nike's kit designs for the World Cup holders are all about celebrating the new France, which looks to the future and celebrates the country's heritage. 

A lowkey oak leaf and olive branch pattern on the navy shirt represents solidarity, peace and strength. Similar to their 2012 home kit, it features a buttoned collar. 

The away kit is arguably more striking, inspired by the toile de Jouy, and includes famous symbols like botanicals, the Arc de Triomphe and the cockerel. 

Get the home shirt from Nike for £74.95 

Get the away shirt from Nike for £74.95

Netherlands 

The unmistakably vivid orange drapes the Netherlands home kit, but this time with an added twist. A mix of Orange peel and Laser Orange intertwine to almost give a shiny silk effect to the shirt. It's also reminiscent of the mane of a lion, a symbol historically associated with the nation. 

A blight blue and red colourway dress up the away shirt, showcasing the beautiful blend of football and culture and how they influence each other. 

Get the home shirt from Nike for £75.95 

Get the away shirt from Nike for £75.95

Poland 

Both of Poland's new Nike kits focus on the culture and heritage of the nation. 

The home kit features an intricate print which portrays the nest and feathers of the white eagle, a prominent feature on the country's coat of arms. 

The away shirt is decorated in Sport Red, with white sleeve cuffs to complete Poland's national colours. 

Get the home shirt from Nike for £74.95

Portugal 

National pride is at the heart of both Portuguese shirts, with the Pepper Red and Gorge Green shades borrowed heavily from the country's flag for both kits. 

The home kit mimics the flag wrapped around the body, with a diagonal line separating the two prominent colours. A Sail White colourway is the base of the away shirt, letting the green and red once again be the stars of the show in a central strip that runs across the jersey. 

Get the home shirt from Nike for £74.95 

Get the away shirt from Nike for £74.95

Qatar 

For the home nation of the tournament, the Desert Maroon shirt features a white triangular trim on the sleeve cuffs to mirror the design of the Qatari flag. The nation's crest is higher on the shirt to acknowledge the country's status as the home nation. 

A white away shirt features a muted beige pearl graphic to pay homage to the pearl diving history popular on the country's coastline. 

When worn and in motion, the kit should evoke an image of a sandstorm. 

Get the home shirt from Nike for £74.95 

Saudia Arabia 

The Saudia Arabian home and away kit may just feature some of the boldest prints from Nike's 2022 World Cup kit collection. 

The home shirt features a light grey feather print inspired by the falcon and is also on the nations club crest. 

The green away kit features a forest green and lighter green all-over graphic print, which showcases a sense of speed. 

Get the home shirt from Nike for £74.95 

Get the away shirt from Nike for £74.95 

USA 

The USA's World Cup designs have drawn inspiration from the nation's varied sports. 

For example, the home kit, which features an upper navy arch is similar to those found on a basketball jersey. The bold shoulder cut-outs in navy and red are akin to the patterns on hockey jerseys. Meanwhile, the away kit features a bold tie-dye-like blue pattern to celebrate the diversity and youth of the country. 

Get the home shirt from Nike for £74.95 

Get the away shirt from Nike for £74.95

Which is your favourite so far?

Photos: Dubai offers free bread via vending machines for residents

The project is line with Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s zero-hunger vision for the UAE – “no one will go hungry in the land of the Emirates,” he once said.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy (MBRGCEC) has launched its “bread for all” initiative that offers free bread through vending machines across Dubai. 

“Sabil Bread is an innovative charitable initiative that supports the needy groups and consolidates the UAE’s humanitarian position,” a statement on Wam said. 

The project is line with Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s zero-hunger vision for the UAE – “no one will go hungry in the land of the Emirates,” he once said. 

The vending machines, located in 10 Aswaaq branches across Dubai, provides “freshly baked” bread in a click of a button. The initiative is specifically aimed at poor families in the emirate, as well as labourers. Anyone can also contribute to the initiative through monetary donations. 

It can be done through the vending machines, online, or by directly contacting the organisers. 

The initiative is a collaboration between MBRGCEC, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, and Aswaaq.

Culled From Arabian Business.

Photos: Kanye West reportedly opens a private christian school, 'Donda Academy'!

Could this be true?

Kanye West has reportedly opened a private school based on the teachings of Christianity. The school — Donda Academy — is based in Simi Valley, California. 

The school’s website states that Donda Academy’s mission is to “prepare students to become the next generation of leaders” by way of “an ethic of integrity and care.” 

As of this writing, the school is not accredited and Donda Academy’s principal and choir program’s executive director Brianne Campbell has never held a formal educational position. 

According to Rolling Stone: 

West returned to Instagram earlier this month to share photos of students decked out in school uniforms consisting entirely of his Yeezy and Gap designs. He also complained about his four children not attending the school, seemingly suggesting to his estranged wife Kim Kardashian that the kids should split their time between Donda and their current school. 

But despite its celebrity founder, curiosity around the school, flashy visits from celebrities, and West’s plans to open up campuses across the country alongside a Donda University, the school has shared little information about its academics beyond what’s on its sparse website — an anomaly when compared to the area’s top private schools that detail their staff, classes and other programs. 

The academy’s website merely notes that students’ daily schedule includes “full school worship; core classes of language arts, math and science; lunch and recess; enrichment courses including World Language, Visual Art, Film, Choir and Parkour.” 

Two sources tell Rolling Stone that families are required to sign nondisclosure agreements; a consultant to the school claims only parents sign, and described it as an “informal agreement.” What’s more, the school is not yet accredited and was still looking to hire instructors shortly before the school year began. Exactly who attends and works at the school has been tricky to pin down. 

Donda’s listed administrators and sporting program’s leadership did not respond to Rolling Stone’s multiple inquiries about the school. 

A representative for West also did not respond to requests for comment. 

Many of those associated with the school balked at interview requests, as did parents whose children attend the school. Even attempts by Simi Valley’s local newspaper noted in a June article that it could not reach anyone. The ostensible head of the school listed on its website is principal and executive director Brianne Campbell, who also leads the school’s choir program. But Rolling Stone has learned that Campbell has never held a formal position as an educator. 

According to her resume, Campbell’s closest brush with a teaching position appears to be running her own piano, guitar and singing tutoring business headquartered from her apartment. 

The 28-year-old only enrolled in a master’s degree program in education at Pepperdine University in January and should complete the course by next August. 

(Campbell did not reply to an interview request.) Malik Yusef, a producer and longtime collaborator of West’s who says he helped shape the school’s concept, tells Rolling Stone that West is serious about Donda Academy, and the school is by no means being done on a whim. 

It’s part of West’s longtime vision, with Yusef saying the rapper’s five-year plan is to have several campuses across the country. 

“I want to be emphatic that there’s never been a time that Kanye West did not want to do this,” he says. “I think people don’t understand the gravity of that. 

This man always wanted to create a school in his mama’s name … Look at what we’re doing with the choir and the fashion in school — I don’t think there’s a venture capitalist or anybody that’s had a vision this clear on what education can look like for you.” With plans of nationwide schools and a college, Donda Academy will serve as the trial run if West and his team can pull off forming a successful celebrity-backed academic institution. 

Otherwise, they risk jeopardizing the education of the children entrusted in their care.

Photos: Lebanese dance group 'Mayyas' wins 2022 America's Got Talent!

After an impressive Season 17 that Simon Cowell said included "the best Contestants we’ve ever had" in series history, America's Got Talent 2022 finally has a winner.

During September 14's Live Final, dance crew the Mayyas were awarded the summer's $1 million grand prize and a spot in AGT's Vegas residency at the Luxor. 

They beat out pole dancer Kristy Sellers, country singer Drake Milligan, A.I. group Metaphysic, and country girl group Chapel Hart for the top spot. 

The Acts earned second, third, fourth, and fifth place respectively. Made up of 36 women, the Lebanese dance group (named for the Arabic word meaning "lioness") first wowed the Judges during their Audition that was inspired by former AGT Contestant, the late Jane "Nightbirde" Marczewski from Season 16.

They even earned Sofia Vergara's Golden Buzzer. 

 As the season progressed, with each round the women continued to raise the bar with mesmerizing and intricate moves choreographed by their founder, Nadim Cherfan. "We want to show everyone with unity comes power," they said during the Final.  

Vergara was nearly left speechless. "There is nothing that I can say because you guys are the best thing," she said. "This is so spectacular. Another level." Simon Cowell added, "I'm stating the obvious here; this was astonishing. And I'll tell you something, something has happened with you where I'm beginning to feel a buzz beyond the show. This has landed, and it's 'gonna grow and it's 'gonna become global. It's huge, I don't think you can top that." 

Ultimately, the Mayyas' goal was to not only share their culture with the world, but uplift and inspire others to follow their passion—regardless of obstacles. 

“Unfortunately, being a dancer as a female Arab is not fully supported, yet," they said during Auditions. "Us being here standing on the biggest stage of the world is our only chance to prove to the world what Arab women can do, the art that we can create, the fights we fight. We want to show the world that we are able to stand on our own feet as really strong and powerful women.” 

Congratulations to the Mayyas!

Photos & Video: Queen Elizabeth's palaces & sprawling mansions

Late Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-serving monarch who ruled for 70 years and died on Wednesday aged 96. 

Check out what she allegedly owned as at the time of her death.

Buckingham Palace:

According to a custom that dates back to 1837, the reigning monarch at the time owns Buckingham Palace. The palace has 775 rooms which comprise 19 Staterooms, 52 Royal and guest beds, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices, and 78 baths. 

Windsor Castle 

During World War II, the queen and her sister Margaret first came to Windsor Castle for their protection. The Queen still visits this place on the weekends and uses it as a kind of rural retreat close to her London residence. 

Windsor serves as Queen Elizabeth's residence for the duration of her reign, similar to Buckingham Palace. It is the biggest habitable castle in the world, covering 13 acres and having 1,000 rooms. 

Holyrood Palace 

The Queen's official house in Scotland is the Holyrood Palace, where she stays whenever she visits the north, usually during "Holyrood Week" in the first week of the summer. It was first built as a monastery in 1128. 

Balmoral Castle 

The Queen also owns the private Balmoral Castle. It's her favourite place to live because she spends several weeks there at the end of every summer. 

Sandringham Estate 
Sandringham Estate is Queen Elizabeth's cherished private residence, where she usually spends her holidays. The yearly royal procession to the Christmas Day services at St. Mary Magdalene church is held there, which has made it famous. 

Hillsborough Castle 

The Queen stays in Hillsborough Castle on her visits to Northern Ireland, the same as when she travels to Scotland on official business and stays at the Holyroodhouse Palace. 

Additionally, it serves as the official residence of Northern Ireland's Secretary of State. 

The house dates back to the 1770s and is encircled by 100 acres of verdant gardens. 

Prince Charles, 73, heir to the throne since the age of three, is now king, King Charles III!

PHOTOS from Beyonces 41st birthday party attended by Kim Kardashian et al

Beyoncé celebrated her 41st birthday in style with a belated (but no less star-studded) party over the weekend.

After making another trip around the sun on September 4, the pop superstar partied the night away at a private mansion in Bel-Air, California on Saturday (September 10), where she was joined by a host of famous friends. 

In keeping with Bey’s dance floor-friendly Renaissance album, the disco-themed party brought out plenty of sparkly, ’70s-inspired outfits from A-List guests such as Drake, Offset, Kim Kardashian, Lizzo and, of course, her husband JAY-Z. 

The Honestly, Nevermind hitmaker arrived wearing a shimmering burgundy-colored velour tracksuit, complete with freshly-laid braids. 

Other guests in attendance included Michael B. Jordan, Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Zendaya, Khloe Kardashian, Anderson .Paak, Tristan Thompson, LaLa Anthony, Adele and Rich Paul, Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox and Jaden and Willow Smith, as well as Vanessa and Natalia Bryant, the wife and daughter of the late Kobe Bryant. 

Beyoncé’s birthday bash comes just weeks after she threw a “secret” party in New York City to celebrate the release of her aforementioned Renaissance LP. Dubbed “Club Renaissance,” the event followed a similar disco-inspired Studio 54 theme and was attended by A-listers such as Kendrick Lamar, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tyler Perry.