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Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning goal as Al Nassr defeated Al Taawoun 2-1 on Friday to maintain their perfect start to the Saudi Pro League (SPL) season.The 41-year-old Portugal forward played the full match as Al Nassr secured their fourth consecutive victory to remain at the top of the league table.Al Taawoun took an early lead in the 11th minute through Mohammed Bassam Al Hurayji, putting Al Nassr under pressure. However, Al Nassr found an equaliser in the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time when Samu Costa struck to make it 1-1 at the break. Stay up to date with…

Homebuyers and tenants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi saw some relief in the second quarter of 2026 as property prices and rents eased from the previous quarter, signalling a shift towards a more balanced market after several years of strong growth, according to Colliers.In Dubai, average apartment and villa sale prices declined 3 per cent quarter-on-quarter, while apartment rents fell 4 per cent and villa rents dropped 2 per cent.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Affordability is increasingly influencing where people choose to live, while Colliers said a continued shift from renting to homeownership…

More than two decades after Andie Anderson tried every dating red flag in the book, from clinginess to a notorious love fern, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is getting a sequel.Paramount Pictures is in early development on a follow-up to the 2003 romantic comedy, which paired Kate Hudson’s magazine writer Andie with Matthew McConaughey’s advertising executive Ben Barry. Hudson is attached to produce the project, with veteran producer Stacey Sher also on board.The original film, built around a wildly improbable but irresistible premise, followed Andie as she attempted to drive Ben away within 10 days for a…

Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha remained on course for his second century of the series but India retained a firm grip on the second and final Test in Colombo on Tuesday.Replying to India’s 503-9 declared, Sri Lanka reached 265-8 before rain and bad light brought an early end to the third day’s play, with the prospect of the follow-on still hanging over the hosts.Dinusha was unbeaten on 85, which followed his scores of 100 and 84 in the opening test in Galle, which India won comprehensively to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.Lahiru Kumara was unbeaten on eight, with…

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has restarted 25 per cent of the reduction cells at its Al Taweelah smelter in Abu Dhabi, as the company works towards restoring full production in the first quarter of 2027.EGA said 315 of the smelter’s 1,262 reduction cells have now been restarted following significant damage to the facility on March 28, when an Iranian attack on Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi led to an emergency shutdown of all the company’s facilities at the site.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The company is repairing and restarting cells progressively to restore…

Taylor Swift has revealed the mantra she repeats to herself when the pressures of fame and her career begin to feel overwhelming.Taylor opened up about handling fame during the Recording Academy’s The Icon Sessions.When things begin to feel “unmanageably big”, Taylor said she reminds herself that this is the life she chose.“You chose this. You chose this every day,” she said, explaining that she could have stepped away before her career reached its current scale.For the singer, the pressures that come with fame remain worthwhile as long as she can continue doing what she loves.“Everything that comes with this ultimately is…

Thailand held their nerve to secure a six-run victory over Hong Kong in a low-scoring opening match of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.After winning the toss, Hong Kong opted to bowl first and restricted Thailand to 120/9 in 20 overs.In reply, Hong Kong managed to score only 114 for seven in 20 overs. Earlier, Hong Kong made early inroads into the Thailand batting line-up by removing Aphisara Suwanchonrathi (11) and Phannita Maya (19). Thailand captain Naruemol Chaiwai, however, played a crucial knock of 43 off 31 balls, hitting four boundaries and two…

ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The third edition of the Fatima bint Mubarak Academy Women’s Basketball Cup 2026 has begun in Abu Dhabi, bringing together seven teams from the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan and Egypt. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and under the directives of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, the tournament…

As the UAE marks Emirati Women’s Day, a growing number of brands and retailers are using their platforms to highlight the work of Emirati women entrepreneurs, reflecting the increasing prominence of women-led creative businesses across the country.One example is a new showcase featuring six Emirati entrepreneurs whose work spans mosaic art, ceramics, handmade skincare, crochet, painting and handcrafted home décor. The initiative, titled “Made By Her”, brings their creations into high-footfall retail locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, giving visitors an opportunity to engage with locally created products and artistic practices.The featured entrepreneurs include Safeya AlHebsi, founder of Mosaic X,…

Haryanvi singer and actor Ankit Baliyan was fatally shot in Shamli district as he stepped out of a gym, while a viral social media post allegedly linked to the Gogi gang claimed responsibility for the murder. The Shamli Police are currently investigating this viral social media post.The viral post claims that Ankit had created a song featuring a similar theme as the killing of Gangster Jitendra Gogi who was shot dead inside Rohini Court.Shamli SP N.P. Singh said police are investigating the post and are working on the lead to determine whether there was an old dispute involving the Gogi…