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Manchester City made a winning start to life without Pep Guardiola as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday in Enzo Maresca’s first Premier League game as the Spaniard’s replacement.Marcus Tavernier’s first half goal put Bournemouth ahead at the Etihad Stadium before City staged a pulsating fightback in the final minutes.Marc Guehi headed City’s equaliser with six minutes left before Gvardiol stroked in the stoppage-time winner.Guardiola won 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles, during a glorious decade with City.His reign started with a late win at home to Sunderland…
Dubai Press Club names nine new partners as preparations accelerate for the region’s largest media gathering Dubai: Dubai Press Club (DPC) has announced the addition of nine leading national institutions as partners for the Arab Media Summit 2026, reinforcing support for the region’s largest media event ahead of its September edition. The summit will take place from 15 to 17 September 2026 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al…
OTTAWA, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will impose tariffs on certain US imports in response to new 50 percent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, following the collapse of trade talks between the two neighbouring countries. The new US tariffs target a wide range of sectors, including furniture, dairy products, cement, clothing, fishing equipment and hockey gear, covering around US$20 billion worth of Canadian exports across the southern border. Carney said at a press conference that Canada would respond to Washington’s new tariffs on a dollar-for-dollar basis to protect Canadian workers,…
AACHEN, GERMANY, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — UAE rising star Mabkhout Owaida Alkirbi celebrated his first victory at Aachen on Saturday, helping his international team claim gold in the Prize of Sparkasse inside the iconic Main Stadium. The 17-year-old and Diabla PS produced their second clear round in as many days, completing the course fault-free in 63.38 seconds. Mabkhout joined USA’s JJ Torano, Canada’s Fares Azouni and Great Britain’s Olivia Sponer in Team 2, with the international quartet finishing on a winning score of zero faults and a combined time of 190.53 seconds. The result follows Mabkhout’s seventh-place finish in…
Pakistan’s stock market has delivered the best two-year run of any market in the world: a cumulative gain of more than 200 per cent in US-dollar terms over the two fiscal years to June 2025, per Bloomberg-sourced market reporting. Participation is broadening fast. PSX crossed 600,000 investors for the first time in July 2026, and after 23 straight months of net foreign selling, foreign investors turned net buyers that month, purchasing $34.4 million (Rs9.6 billion) net, led by banks. The real economy confirms the signal: readymade garment exports, Pakistan’s highest-value textile export category, hit a record $4.18 billion (Rs1.16 trillion)…
Mohamed Salah opened his account in the Turkish Super Lig with a double as Trabzonspor beat Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1 to clinch their first win of the season on Sunday.Salah, who joined Trabzonspor on a free transfer after leaving Liverpool following a trophy-laden nine-year spell, also had two goals disallowed in a standout performance.Making his first league start after appearing as a substitute in Trabzonspor’s season opener, Salah put his side ahead in the eighth minute, capitalising after Basaksehir goalkeeper Muhammed Sengezer failed to hold onto the ball.Basaksehir’s Eldor Shomurodov equalised from the penalty spot in the 19th minute, but Salah…
ABU DHABI, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has firmly established itself as an international hub for hosting the headquarters of regional, continental, and international sports federations. Supported by world-class infrastructure, exceptional organisational expertise, and a secure, multicultural environment, the country has become a preferred destination for governing global sports and managing major events across modern and traditional disciplines. This positioning underscores growing international confidence in the UAE, expanding its role from a premier host of world-class events into an active partner shaping the future of global sports governance. The nation hosts a diverse array of major…
High-level meetings focus on AI, funding gaps and the future of humanitarian action as preparations intensify for DIHAD 2026 Dubai: Dubai hosted a series of high-level strategic meetings bringing together humanitarian leaders, experts, representatives of international organisations and key stakeholders to discuss the future of humanitarian action ahead of the 22nd Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD 2026). The discussions focused on some of the most pressing humanitarian challenges facing the world, including conflicts, climate-related disasters, economic pressures, displacement, funding shortages and difficulties in reaching affected communities. As part of the preparations for DIHAD 2026, the…
AJMAN, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber recorded 21,324 memberships during the first half of the current year, including 2,681 new memberships. The value of certificates of origin issued exceeded AED3.9 billion across a total of 22,422 certificates, reflecting the growing economic activity, investment and trade in the Emirate. The membership indicators and increase in the value of certificates of origin affirm the business community’s confidence in Ajman Chamber’s services and its role in supporting the private sector and enhancing the Emirate’s competitiveness and investment attractiveness. This supports the objectives of Ajman Vision 2030 and its directions towards providing…
Egypt is looking to expand its oil and gas drilling activity, with Anoc Drilling exploring opportunities to take part in the country’s wider onshore and offshore programme.Egyptian Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi met Abdullah Ateya Al Messabi, CEO of Adnoc Drilling, to discuss potential partnerships and the company’s role in supporting efforts to increase domestic oil and gas production.Adnoc Drilling is part of the ADNOC Group, the UAE’s state-owned energy company, and provides drilling and well-services solutions for onshore and offshore oil and gas operations.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Badawi said…