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During a recent podcast on the YouTube channel Lucas TYLTY, Gabriel Batistuta, who once enthralled fans with his rockstar looks and a thunderous right foot that left goalkeepers with no time to react, paused for a moment when asked to name the person who inspired him to become a footballer.The other guests on the panel were no ordinary people either — Ronaldo (the Brazilian one), Romario, Roberto Carlos, Roberto Baggio and Marco Materazzi.Barring Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos, each one of them now carries patches of grey hair and pesky wrinkles, reminding us to make peace with one simple fact in…

DUBAI 3rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Football Association (UAEFA), welcomed the decision by FIFA President Gianni Infantino not to proceed with the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative. Sheikh Hamdan said that discontinuing the proposal serves the best interests of the global football family and helps preserve the unity of the international football ecosystem. He called for all proposals to be carefully considered with wisdom to safeguard the interests of the game, its fans, and the wider football community. He affirmed that the UAE Football Association supports initiatives and proposals…

ADNOC has established a new well delivery performance standard, routinely drilling well sections exceeding one mile in length within a single day in some of the UAE’s most complex carbonate rocks, including 6,428 feet drilled in 24 hours.At the centre of this transformation is ADNOC’s Real-Time Intelligence Centre (RTIC), where engineers, operational specialists and subsurface experts work together around the clock. Using live data, advanced analytics and frontline experience, teams can optimise performance, support faster decision-making and apply lessons learned from one well to the next.The achievement reflects ADNOC’s commitment to operational excellence and its ability to combine the expertise…

Fans of New Girl may finally have a reason to celebrate.Max Greenfield, best known for playing the fan-favourite Schmidt, has revealed that he has seen scripts for a possible New Girl reunion, adding fresh fuel to speculation that the beloved sitcom could be making a comeback.Appearing on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, Greenfield was asked about the long-rumoured reunion. His response immediately caught fans attention.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.”As far as I know, it’s happening,” he said, before adding that he had already read scripts, describing them as “amazing.”The comments are the…

Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss India’s two-Test series in Sri Lanka in August, with the BCCI medical team advising the premier pacer to allow more time for his recovery from a left-knee issue, according to Cricinfo. No replacement has been announced so far.Bumrah has not bowled since the second ODI of India’s series against England in Cardiff on July 16. He was subsequently ruled out of the final ODI at Lord’s, with the BCCI attributing his absence to an impact injury sustained while fielding in Cardiff.Following the England series, Bumrah reportedly received an injection in his knee…

DUBAI, 2nd August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality, Dubai Police General Headquarters, and the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai, in collaboration with Careem, have announced the launch of the ‘Al Freej Gardener’ initiative, a digital community platform designed to regulate the provision of home gardening and landscaping services across Dubai. The initiative will provide residents with access to qualified and licensed professionals through a regulated digital platform, helping enhance service quality while reinforcing security and safety standards across Dubai’s neighbourhoods, and complementing their appearance and attractiveness. Al Freej Gardener reflects the collaboration between government entities and…

Saudi Arabia’s national health regulator has approved the registration of Foundayo (orforglipron) on Sunday, August 2, 2026, to help reduce excess body weight, as oral medications to fight obesity gain more popularity in the Gulf region. In a statement, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) stated that the decision improves the quality of healthcare in the Kingdom in alignment with the goals of the Health Sector Transformation Programme, one of the key initiatives of Saudi Vision 2030. According to the latest data shared by the Saudi Ministry of Health, the obesity rate among adults in the Kingdom (18 years…

CAIRO, 2nd August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates NBD Egypt S.A.E., a 100% owned subsidiary of Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.), today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire the retail banking business of HSBC Bank Egypt S.A.E., an indirect subsidiary of HSBC Holdings PLC. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions. As part of the transaction, Emirates NBD Egypt will acquire HSBC Egypt’s retail banking portfolio along with the associated branch and ATM network, customer base and relevant employee base. The transaction is expected to enhance Emirates NBD Egypt’s market positioning as a leading retail…

EFG Hermes ranked as the top securities broker across five Middle East and North Africa markets in the first half of 2026, according to exchange data, strengthening its position in some of the region’s largest capital markets.The brokerage division secured the number one position on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), Boursa Kuwait, Dubai Financial Market (DFM), Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), and Nasdaq Dubai. It also ranked first across the UAE on a combined basis.The strongest gains came in the Gulf. In the UAE, EFG Hermes achieved a clean sweep across all three exchanges, capturing a 48.52 per cent market share…

Emirates NBD Egypt said it will acquire the retail banking business of HSBC Egypt, an indirect subsidiary of HSBC. The transaction, which is expected to close by 2027 subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to strengthen Emirates NBD Egypt’s position as a leading retail banking franchise in the country and generate an estimated $300 million (Dh1.1 billion) pre-tax gain for HSBC Group.The agreement includes HSBC Egypt’s retail banking portfolio as well as the associated branch and ATM network, customer base and relevant employee base, the bank said.The sale follows a strategic review of HSBC Egypt’s retail banking business, announced last…