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Fifa president Gianni Infantino has received the “full support” of senior directors on Wednesday but world football’s governing body apologised for the controversy of the now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment.Facing a barrage of criticism following the aborted plan, Fifa’s leadership acknowledged “errors”, while nonetheless backing under-fire Infantino following a crisis meeting in Morocco.Infantino has come under increasing pressure, even from within his organisation, over his handling of the proposal, and calls for him to step down had grown since he abandoned it last Saturday.In a statement on Wednesday, Fifa’s leadership acknowledged “that errors were also…

ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs recorded a 12 % increase in customs transactions conducted through digital platforms during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Customs clearance transactions accounted for 32 % of the total, representing an increase of 3.9 %. Pre-arrival clearance transactions reached 89 %, an increase of 7 % compared with the first half of 2025. Proactive transactions increased by 13.3 %, while the number of transactions completed through direct integration rose by 23.5%. Abu Dhabi Customs achieved a customer satisfaction rating of…

On August 8, this year, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations celebrates its 59th anniversary, with its eleven member states raising the Asean flag across their diplomatic missions worldwide including in the UAE.Following the signing of the Bangkok Declaration in 1967 by its five founding members, Asean has expanded its membership, with Timor-Leste officially joining last year.Its initial mandate – to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development – has matured into the orchestration of a dynamic regional organization.The Asean Charter calls for the development of mutually beneficial relations with external partners. Accordingly, Asean now has formal partnerships with…

Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey assembled Avengers-style to power the biggest movie weekend ever for the domestic box office. But beyond the dollar signs, do these films about an angsty superhero and a brooding Greek king have anything in common?Well, “Tomdaya,” of course.The portmanteau of Tom Holland, 30, and Zendaya, 29, has been scrawled across the Internet since they met during the casting process for Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). A decade later, Generation Z’s fandom for the couple, now married, has grown even stronger.The actors and sweethearts helped draw young audiences to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which set a…

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday confirmed the schedule for the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026, with the eight-team tournament set to be held in Dubai from August 28 to September 13, according to Cricinfo.The tournament will begin with a Group A clash between Hong Kong and Thailand on August 28. The marquee group-stage fixture between India and Pakistan is scheduled for September 5. All matches will be played under lights at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The final will be held on September 13.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Group A comprises…

DUBAI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Airports hosted the Dubai Mallathon initiative, launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, at Dubai International (DXB), in line with the leadership’s vision of making health and wellbeing a natural part of everyday life, and bringing the citywide wellbeing initiative to an airport environment for the very first time, by transforming DXB into an indoor walking track. The first Dubai Mallathon at DXB session took place at Terminal 3 Departures, bringing together Dubai…

DUBAI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, and Aisha Miran, Director General of Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority, attended the graduation ceremony of the fourth cohort of the “Sawaed Al Aman” (Arms of Safety) programme — one of the key initiatives under the “Safety Ambassadors” Council. The programme aims to develop a generation of knowledgeable and capable school students equipped with security awareness and community skills, and to embed a culture of responsibility and community partnership, in line with Dubai Police’s vision of investing in people, empowering generations, and preparing…

DUBAI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police have launched Horizon X, a new initiative designed to transform future opportunities into innovative projects that strengthen institutional readiness and accelerate the development of next-generation policing solutions. Led by the Future Foresight Centre, the initiative supports Dubai Police’s commitment to embedding a culture of innovation and future foresight by enabling general departments and police stations to identify emerging trends, develop forward-looking ideas and convert them into practical projects that support strategic priorities and enhance policing services. Expert Brigadier Hamdan Al Ghassieh, Director of the Future Foresight Centre, said Horizon X reflects Dubai…

Verified Traders, Introducing Brokers, and Affiliates stand a chance to win a share of 150 grams of 24K gold while gaining access to one of the world’s largest gatherings for the online trading industryPublished: Fri 7 Aug 2026, 2:29 PM As Forex Expo Dubai prepares for its 9th Edition on September 22–23 , 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, the event has unveiled a Gold Lucky Draw, with 150 grams of 24K gold set to be won across the two-day expo.Open exclusively to verified traders, Introducing Brokers (IBs), and affiliates, the lucky draw rewards attendees while adding to an event…

Christopher Nolan has spent more than two decades thinking about making The Odyssey, but the Oscar-winning filmmaker says the project only became possible after years of experience, advances in filmmaking technology, and the unprecedented success of Oppenheimer.Although Universal’s epic adaptation has become one of the biggest films of 2026, its origins date back to 2004, when Nolan came close to directing Troy, Wolfgang Petersen’s historical epic starring Brad Pitt.Nolan revealed that the experience never left him.”I got close to The Odyssey when I was almost chosen to direct 2004’s Troy,” Nolan told the Los Angeles Times. “It stuck with me. It’s a powerful image I really wanted…