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England’s Ian Poulter said on Monday he hoped LIV Golf remained afloat next year but was unsure about his own future with the breakaway circuit he has been with since its launch in 2022.Poulter, a five-times Ryder Cup champion, made the admission in a lengthy social media post that came one day after LIV’s 2026 season concluded earlier than originally planned, calling his time there “one hell of a ride.””It would be a real shame if LIV 2.0 doesn’t happen,” Poulter, 50, said on Instagram. “There are players who would love a strong global platform to play on and countries…

WASHINGTON, CARACAS, 29th August, 2026 (WAM) — The US and Venezuela have agreed terms on a huge oil deal that could see Washington take control of more than 65 billion barrels Venezuela’s oil reserves, Euronews reported. US President Donald Trump had announced the agreement on Friday in a post on Truth Social, calling it the “biggest oil deal in world history.” “This Historic Transaction more than doubles American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substantially lower Gas prices for all Americans,” he wrote, adding that it would also help “set Venezuela on a course toward Tremendous Success…

ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak “Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), has said that women are the heart of society, a pillar of its progress, and active partners in shaping the nation’s future. H.H. Sheikha Fatima’s remarks came in a statement marking Emirati Women’s Day 2026, held under the theme “We Emerge Stronger and Better”. Below is the full text: “My daughters, the daughters of the UAE… You are the…

Dubai’s 60-day summer festival ends on August 30, with live performances, family experiences, Dh10 dining deals and shopping offers still available. Dubai: Dubai Summer Surprises enters its final days with a packed program until tomorrow, August 30, concluding a 60-day season that offered residents and visitors a wide range of concerts, entertainment, family experiences, food, shopping, and rewards. The closing weekend takes on special momentum with a range of musical and comedy performances, most notably today, with the “Miami Show” at the Coca-Cola Arena. The show features members of the Miami band, Khaled and Meshaal, along with Kuwaiti actor Mohammed…

ABU DHABI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, affirmed that Emirati women have established a strong presence in the development journey, making valuable contributions and achieving notable accomplishments across various fields. He said their progress was inspired by the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Founding Father, who believed in women as essential partners in building and advancing the nation. H.H. Sheikh Theyab added that under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed…

AJMAN, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has said that Emirati Women’s Day is a national occasion to celebrate the status achieved by Emirati women and their contributions through knowledge, work, and responsibility toward their families, society, and nation. He noted that this journey reflects the UAE’s approach of believing in women’s capabilities and providing them with opportunities to become key partners in development and shaping the future. The Ruler of Ajman said the theme of Emirati Women’s Day 2026, “We Emerge Stronger and Better”, reflects a…

Flydubai on Thursday confirmed that its flights are operating as scheduled to Kathmandu, Nepal, as thousands of people are missing in the South Asian country after flash floods.“Flydubai flights to Nepal are operating as scheduled,” the airline’s spokesperson said on Thursday.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.In June, the Dubai-based carrier announced the launch of a new daily service to Pokhara International Airport (PHH), marking its second destination in Nepal after Kathmandu. The direct flights will commence on September 23, 2026, operating from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB).“Nepal has remained an exceptionally important…

BlackPink members Lisa and Jisoo have announced new solo projects just hours apart, giving fans two new releases to look forward to.Lisa announced her upcoming EP Press Play on social media, with the project set to be released on October 23. Before the EP arrives, she will release the single SaWaDiKa on September 3.The EP is expected to feature six tracks, while the title of SaWaDiKa, a Thai greeting, reflects Lisa’s Thai roots.Just hours after Lisa’s announcement, Jisoo revealed plans for her own solo comeback.According to her agency Blissoo the singer will release a new single titled Click on September 4.It will mark her first solo music…

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning goal as Al Nassr defeated Al Taawoun 2-1 on Friday to maintain their perfect start to the Saudi Pro League (SPL) season.The 41-year-old Portugal forward played the full match as Al Nassr secured their fourth consecutive victory to remain at the top of the league table.Al Taawoun took an early lead in the 11th minute through Mohammed Bassam Al Hurayji, putting Al Nassr under pressure. However, Al Nassr found an equaliser in the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time when Samu Costa struck to make it 1-1 at the break. Stay up to date with…

Emirates airline’s food, beverages and onboard catering bill rose 12% to Dh5.316 billion during the financial year, making it one of the carrier’s largest operating expenses.Dubai: The cost of meals and drinks provided by Emirates to its passengers on its flights rose to approximately Dh5.316 billion during the financial year (2025-2026), which ended last March, according to the company’s financial data, in one of the largest bills for services related to feeding passengers on board aircraft in a single year.The data showed that the food bill item was the sixth largest item in Emirates’ operating costs during the financial year,…