Sport from Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

Mohamed Salah arrives in Turkey ahead of expected move to Trabzonspor

Mohamed Salah arrived smiling at an Istanbul airport on Wednesday wearing Trabzonspor's burgundy and blue kit ahead of his expected move to the Turkish top-tier side from Liverpool, as hundreds of fans jostled to get a glimpse of the Egyptian forward.
Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco as FIFA stake sale fallout continues

Gianni Infantino will hold a crisis meeting with top FIFA officials in Morocco on Wednesday as he looks to shore up his position in the wake of the collapse of his gambit to sell off commercial rights to the World Cup.
Defending champion Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Open

Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury, organisers said on Tuesday, casting fresh doubts over the Spaniard's fitness ahead of his US Open title defence this month.

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UAE thwarts cyberattacks targeting aviation, energy and education sectors
The UAE Cybersecurity Council has foiled "advanced and organised" cyberattacks that attempted to disrupt the "continuity of vital systems and services", including the aviation, energy and education sectors in the country.
UAE Minister of State holds talks with President of Zimbabwe
UAE Minister of State, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, has discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations across key sectors during talks with President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa.
New lane on Sheikh Zayed Road to improve access to WTC intersection
Motorists heading towards World Trade Centre Intersection will have their travel time cut short after Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened a new lane on Sheikh Zayed Road near Dubai Mall Metro Station.