Porteous is 14 under par, with last week's UAE Challenge winner Paratore in second spot.
Renato Paratore wins back-to-back HotelPlanner Tour titles in Al Ain
The Italian has jumped five places to second in the Road to Mallorca Rankings.
Read Full StoryThe six-time major winner is keeping an eye on Michael “Fury” Feuerstein in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai resident Garrick Porteous is nine under par after carding a second round 64.
The UAE’s Ahmad Skaik delivered a solid level par 70 in the Garden City.
“Arab golf is booming right now”
This marks the third edition of both events in the country.
The leading UAE National is Joshua Grenville-Wood sitting in a tie for 30th at seven under par.
The partnership further cements Arena’s long-standing relationship with golf
Portuguese caps a fine day in the UAE capital
Challenge Tour event begins in UAE capital on Thursday
19 former DP World Tour winners boasting a combined 46 top tier triumphs between them teeing it up…