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Turkish top-tier side Trabzonspor said on Tuesday they have begun transfer negotiations with Mohamed Salah, with the club chairman adding they hoped to sign the Egyptian forward later this week.”Negotiations have been launched to transfer professional footballer Mohamed Salah, who is in a free status, to our club,” the club said in a statement on Turkey’s public disclosure platform.Speaking to broadcaster A Spor shortly after the statement, Trabzonspor Chairman Ertugrul Dogan said that while the transfer was not yet complete, Salah was expected to arrive in Istanbul for medical checks on Wednesday and then head to Trabzon to sign with…

NEW YORK, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Europe’s sugar output is set to fall to the lowest in more than a decade as hot weather damages an already smaller beet crop, tightening global supplies under pressure from a powerful El Niño. Production in the European Union and the UK is set to fall to about 15 million tonnes, the lowest level since the 2015 season, Bloomberg reported, citing data from S&P Global Energy. A series of heat waves this summer have battered yields for the current season after acreage had already declined for a second straight year as producers curbed…

ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent messages of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, expressing their sincere condolences and sympathy over the passing of the mother of Prince Hamoud bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al…

ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Ismail Koray Karatayli, a Turkish Jiu-Jitsu athlete, said that representing his country means a lot to him. “My family and my coach have supported me a lot, and I want to make them proud.” He made the remarks during his participation in the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. The long journeys and hours of training have paid off. Karatayli earned a place in the Türkiye National Team and represented his country at the championship, competing in the Adults Ju-Jitsu Fighting Male Under-77kg division. For 21-year-old Ismail Koray Karatayli,…

Dana Gas reported a 47 per cent increase in first-half net profit to Dh393 million, supported by higher hydrocarbon prices, rising production in Egypt and stronger gas sales from Pearl Petroleum.Net profit increased from Dh270 million in the same period last year. The reported figure included a one-off Dh176 million gas metering reconciliation recognised in the first quarter. Excluding that item, net profit stood at Dh217 million.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Revenue for the six months ended June 30 rose 51 per cent to Dh946 million, from Dh627 million a year earlier. Excluding…

After a successful theatrical run, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s latest outing ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ is set to reach a wider audience with its digital debut.The film premiered on Netflix on Friday, August 7.Sharing the news on Instagram, the OTT platform wrote, “78 saal pehle jo kahaani adhoori reh gayi thi, woh ab poori hogi (The story that was left unfinished 78 years ago, will get its completion now). Watch ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, out 7 August, on Netflix!”Earlier, director Imtiaz Ali marked a special milestone as ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ completed 50 days in theatres. In a nod to the milestone, Imtiaz Ali…

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha said on Tuesday he always believed he belonged at a major club after his stand-out performances at the World Cup earned him a move to Chilean side Colo-Colo.The 40-year-old, who became a social media sensation at the World Cup, played a crucial role in helping the small African island nation get past the group stage before suffering a narrow defeat to Argentina in the round of 32.Vozinha joined Colo-Colo, who have won a record 34 Chilean top-flight titles, after leaving Portuguese second-tier side Chaves. He previously played for clubs in Angola, Cyprus, Moldova and Slovakia.”Despite playing…

ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Ministerial Decision No. (131) amending certain provisions of the Ministerial Decision on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. The amendment extends the period during which Small Business Relief may be claimed to tax periods ending on or before 31st December 2029. The decision forms part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to support small businesses and start-ups, strengthen the business environment, and enable entrepreneurs to grow and expand their businesses, thereby reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading global destination for investment. It also reaffirms…

DUBAI, 8th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs has developed the concept of summer camps through a progressive training and learning model that turns the summer break into a journey of awareness-building and career decision-making. The model connects students with workplace environments, introduces them to university disciplines, and develops the skills required by the economy of the future. Dubai Summer Camp embodies this shift by offering an experience that combines learning with professional exposure. It reinforces Dubai Customs’ vision of investing early in human capital, preparing national talent that is better equipped for future requirements, and strengthening the integration between…

UAE’s Ministry of Finance has announced the issuance of Ministerial Decision No. (131) amending certain provisions of the Ministerial Decision on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. The amendment extends the period during which Small Business Relief may be claimed to tax periods ending on or before December 31, 2029.The decision forms part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to support small businesses and start-ups, strengthen the business environment, and enable entrepreneurs to grow and expand their businesses, thereby reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading global destination for investment.It also reaffirms the UAE’s commitment to developing a competitive tax system…