Sport from Saturday, August 1st, 2026
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FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plan after resistance from members
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday that world football's governing body had scrapped plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after widespread backlash.
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UAE launches annual award to honour changemakersThe UAE Year Of Award has been launched to honour individuals and institutions who create meaningful impact and strengthen a culture of community action to make each annual "UAE Year Of" theme into a lasting national legacy.
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UAE welcomes Gaza agreement for Hamas disarmamentThe UAE has welcomed an agreement announced by US President Donald Trump for Hamas to disarm and Israeli troops to withdraw in Gaza, calling it a significant milestone towards ending the conflict.
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Sheikh Abdullah meets UK Foreign Secretary in LondonSheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties and boost cooperation across key sectors during talks with UK Foreign Secretary in London.
