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Francesco Laporta produced a brilliant display of golf on the opening day of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship to grab a three-shot lead. Laporta dominated the first round by registering the lowest round of his DP World Tour career as he carded an eagle and eight birdies in a bogey-free 62 to get to ten under.The flawless performance at Yas Links saw the Italian stay three shots clear of Spain’s Jon Rahm, Sam Bairstow of England and Austria’s Bernd Wiesberger.Meanwhile, Race to Dubai contender Rory McIlroy, who is in third place, carded 68 as leader Eugenio Chacarra and second-placed Patrick…

SHARJAH, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qaseer, Director of the Cultural Affairs Department at the Sharjah Department of Culture and Director of the Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial, received Mohammed Wael Al Khamassi, Acting Consul General of Tunisia to the UAE, during an official visit to the forum’s exhibitions at Calligraphy Square in Heart of Sharjah. The visit was part of efforts to strengthen cultural cooperation between the two countries. Al Qaseer welcomed the Acting Consul General and his accompanying delegation and led them on a tour of the biennial’s exhibitions at the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, Ceramic House, the…

AJMAN, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, received H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, today. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain, and H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain. During the meeting, the two Rulers exchanged cordial and…

The Ministry of Defence has announced that the 11th edition of the military parade, Union Fortress 11, will be held in Liwa city in the Al Dhafra Region in December. Held under the theme ‘An Impregnable Fortress, a Resilient Nation and a Determined People’, the event reflects the strength and resilience of the United Arab Emirates, as well as the unity between Emiratis, residents and the Armed Forces in protecting the nation, safeguarding its sovereignty and preserving its achievements. Union Fortress 11 enjoys the attention of the UAE’s wise leadership and is being followed up by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed…

ABU DHABI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP), managed by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), today unveiled its Seventh Cycle Solicitation Document, outlining its latest research priorities and funding framework to advance rain enhancement science and technologies, particularly for arid regions. The Seventh Cycle will provide a total of US$3 million in funding across up to five awards, with projects running for between one and three years. Funding categories range from up to $500,000 for one-year projects, up to $1 million for 2-year projects, and up to $1.5 million for three-year…

International Holding Company (IHC), the Abu Dhabi-listed global investment company, reported revenue of Dh100.3 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, up 33.2 per cent year-on-year, while profit after tax surged 87 per cent to Dh32.3 billion.Gross profit increased 35.4 per cent to Dh25.3 billion, while earnings per share climbed 129.6 per cent to Dh9.70. Profit before tax reached Dh35.3 billion, up 84.2 per cent. Return on equity stood at 20.8 per cent.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The Abu Dhabi-based company has invested in some of the world’s largest AI and…

British comedian and actor Russell Brand was found guilty in a London court on Thursday of rape and sexual assault and told he faces jail.Brand, once one of Britain’s most high-profile broadcasters and the former husband of US singer Katy Perry, had denied the accusations, saying the incidents had either been consensual, reinvented or re-imagined.Prosecutors had described the 51-year-old, who starred in the films ‘Get Him to the Greek’ and ‘Arthur’, as a ruthless, sexual predator.He was convicted at London’s Southwark Crown Court of one count of rape and three sexual assaults. He was acquitted of two other rapes and…

ABU DHABI, 5th November, 2026 (WAM) – ADIPEC 2026 is showcasing technologies to improve offshore energy project efficiency, enhance operational reliability and reduce costs. Among the exhibitors, MER Marine Technologies and Luftsis are presenting specialised solutions in marine surveying and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, highlighting the role of engineering technologies in developing energy infrastructure and improving offshore asset performance. MER Marine Technologies provides marine surveying solutions backed by more than 20 years of experience. Its services include geophysical and geotechnical surveys, inspection, maintenance and repair, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), seismic and environmental surveys, and autonomous operations. The…

ABU DHABI, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) — Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will face Brazilian MMA star and former UFC title challenger Marlon Moraes in a Catchweight Crossover matchup at the inaugural Real American Freestyle (RAF) Abu Dhabi, adding another high-profile contest to the star-studded card at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, on Saturday, November 14. Having previously faced each other inside the UFC Octagon, the two will now renew their rivalry on the wrestling mat. Nicknamed ‘The Machine’, Dvalishvili returns to the RAF stage for his fourth appearance, having recorded two victories in three contests. The Georgian made an…

Cristiano Ronaldo has spent more than two decades making himself impossible to ignore in a Portugal shirt but his farewell announcement on Thursday came through social media rather than a stadium ovation, with a coaching dispute clouding an extraordinary international career.The 41-year-old has made 234 appearances and scored 146 goals, both men’s international records, after a journey that helped turn Portugal from contenders into European champions.Yet the final chapter has become a confrontation over his place in the team.His retirement announcement followed a fallout with coach Jorge Jesus, whose decision not to use him against Norway brought the tension between…