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Fifa on Tuesday dismissed as “pure fiction” a report that its President Gianni Infantino had sought support from US President Donald Trump’s administration after the collapse of a plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights.The denial came after the New York Post reported on Monday that Infantino had repeatedly tried and failed to reach Trump by phone since his proposal was abandoned on Friday and that he felt isolated amid mounting criticism.”The Fifa President has not made any call to the US President, or any members of his administration, in recent days. It is pure fiction,” Fifa…

Emirates NBD’s ENBD X app gives UAE investors a cost-effective digital route to explore international equitiesPublished: Tue 4 Aug 2026, 5:14 PM Global investing is no longer defined by distance. A company may be headquartered in New York, listed in London or expanding across Asia, yet its performance can influence investors around the world within hours. For UAE investors, this growing interconnectedness has made international equities & ETFs an increasingly relevant part of the investment conversation.Access alone, however, is not enough. Investors also need a convenient way to enter global markets while keeping transaction costs in view. ENBD X addresses…

GENEVA, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — Paula Blasi retained the White Jersey as the Best Young Rider for the third consecutive day after Stage 3 of the Tour de France Femmes, as all of UAE Team L’IMAD’s leaders finished in the front group. The demanding 156.5-km stage from Geneva to Poligny marked the race’s return to France. The stage was won by Norwegian national champion Sigrid Ytterhus Haugset (Uno-X Mobility), who launched a solo attack with 88 kilometres remaining and held off the chasers to claim both the stage victory and the Yellow Jersey. Lotte Kopecky (Team SD Worx–Protime) finished…

ABU DHABI, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the team behind the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan. During the meeting, His Highness spoke with the delegation about their experiences and the valuable insights they gained through their participation in the international exhibition. He commended the efforts of all those who contributed to the success of the UAE’s participation, praising their role in showcasing the country’s inspiring success story to the world and helping build connections and ambitious partnerships that support its future aspirations. His Highness also congratulated…

Hollywood couple Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have welcomed a new furry member to their family, according to E! News. Mendes took to Instagram to introduce the couple’s newly adopted rescue dog, Charlie, sharing a series of photos and videos of the pup with their family.”Introducing Charlie, our newest member of our familia,” Mendes wrote alongside the post. “We’re in love!” The pictures showed Mendes spending time with Charlie in a lush field, while another featured the brown doodle playing with the family’s older dog, Magic. She also shared a video of herself petting both dogs before hugging Charlie, according…

SHARJAH, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), has formally accepted patronage of the Magdi Yacoub Institute, marking a new chapter in the growing collaboration between Sharjah and this world-leading centre for cardiovascular research. Bestowed during a visit to the Magdi Yacoub Institute Heart Science Centre in Harefield, United Kingdom, the patronage reflects a mutual commitment to advancing scientific discovery, regenerative cardiac medicine and international research collaboration. It also reinforces Sharjah’s growing role in supporting global…

SHARJAH, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Supplementary Grants Committee for Retirees has approved 34 new applications for supplementary grants at its latest meeting. The meeting was chaired by Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Human Resources (SDHR), and Chairman of the Committee, and attended by the Committee members. The committee reviewed mechanisms to enhance social support programmes and discussed the latest developments on supplementary grants for retirees. Members approved 34 new applications that met the eligibility criteria for supplementary grants, with the newly approved…

UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento has died at the age of 34 after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep on Monday, August 3, according to a statement released by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).According to the UFC, Nascimento was found unresponsive on Monday morning after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep.”Despite the efforts of the responding medical team, he was pronounced dead at the scene,” the organization said in a statement.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.Nascimento joined the UFC in 2021 and competed in the flyweight division. He made his…

Apple is addressing one of the Photos app’s most persistent frustrations with iOS 27: finding only the pictures and videos you actually captured.A new collection called Captured by Me gathers media taken through the iPhone’s Camera app while filtering out screenshots, downloaded images, pictures saved from messaging apps and other content cluttering the main library. The feature has appeared in the current iOS 27 beta and can also be applied as a filter within the main Photos library.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.It is effectively the closest Apple has come to restoring a…

DUBAI, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) — Al Ramz Corporation PJSC on Tuesday reported strong financial results for the six months ended 30th June 2026, driven by growth across its market-making, asset management, brokerage and digital platform businesses. Net profit rose 90 percent year-on-year to AED35.8 million, while profit before tax increased 87 percent to AED39.0 million. Total revenues reached a record of AED105.9 million, growing 59 percent year-on-year. Assets under management increased to AED1.5 billion, reflecting continued client confidence and successful product expansion. Net commission income increased by 35 percent to AED30.9 million, supported by higher trading volumes and the…