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ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Ain Region, the UAE Judo Federation has announced exceptional organisational and hosting arrangements for the 12th edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2026. Hosted by the UAE Judo Federation under the supervision of the International Judo Federation (IJF), the tournament will take place at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City from 29th to 31st October 2026. Mohammed bin Thaaloob Al Darei, President of the UAE Judo Federation and Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee, affirmed that…
DUBAI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — The 1 Billion Acts of Kindness campaign, launched with support from the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and the Varkey Foundation, and through a strategic partnership between the 1 Billion Followers Summit and Beast Industries, the global entertainment company founded by Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast), during the Summit’s 4th edition in January 2026, announced a key milestone in its efforts to drive sustainable transformation in a village in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The campaign has established a comprehensive holistic development and empowerment framework for the village’s community, built upon five…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments amid the US-Iran war.]Some flights continued to be affected on Sunday as regional tensions in neighbouring Saudi Arabia led to temporary disruptions on Saturday.Despite this, several UAE carriers are resuming their flight schedules both to Saudi as well as the wider region, with a few flights cancelled or delayed.Several flights were hit by fresh delays of around two to three hours, while some, like to the Indian city of Kochi and the Russian city of Sochi, were delayed by almost 11 hours and 18 hours, respectively.Airlines continue to urge…
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has reassured fans about his health after a dramatic Bigg Boss 20 promo showed him clutching his chest, lying on the stage and calling for a doctor.The clip prompted concern among viewers, with many taking to social media to send the actor recovery wishes. Khan later clarified through his Instagram Stories that the scene was staged and that there was “nothing wrong” with his health.“Nothing is wrong with my health by the grace of God,” he wrote, adding that the promo “should not have been cut” in the way that it was.The 60-year-old actor explained that…
ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Ram Chandra Paudel of Nepal on the occasion of his country’s Constitution Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President Paudel and to Prime Minister Balen Shah . Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Casablanca Anfa dirt racecourse in the Kingdom of Morocco will host the fourteenth leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses tomorrow, within the calendar of the 33rd edition of the Prestigious Cup, with 17 horses representing elite studs and owners from Morocco, the Arab world and Europe taking part. The Cup series continues its global tour within a vision aimed at elevating the standing of the Purebred Arabian horse and strengthening its presence at the most prominent international racecourses, alongside supporting owners and breeders and encouraging them to acquire…
The financial impact of the March 2026 UAE floods, which generated significant insured losses across the market, continued to be felt in the second quarter as the full effect of the event became visible in company financials, including reinstatement premiums following the initial recognition of losses on maximum retention, according to Badri Consultancy.Even so, the sector absorbed these losses while sustaining its growth trajectory, reinforcing the positive path established through 2025 and the increasingly broad-based nature of the industry’s performance, according to a new report on UAE-listed insurers.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Heavy…
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has hit back at online trolls over their criticism of people’s bodies and appearances, including women who gain weight after pregnancy.During a recent Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 20, the actor condemned body-shaming and age-related trolling before removing his shirt and wiping off his makeup on camera to confront those who criticise his appearance.Salman also appeared to defend his friend and former co-star Katrina Kaif, who recently faced comments about her postpartum weight following her appearance at the Ambani family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.Without naming Katrina, Salman questioned why people target women after pregnancy.“Why do…
The UAE-based travel group Musafir Holdings has signed an agreement to acquire full ownership of FLYCT MEA Holdings, the operator of the Cleartrip.ae and Flyin.com travel platforms in the Middle East.Musafir currently holds a 25 per cent stake in FLYCT and will acquire the remaining 75 per cent from the founding management team, subject to customary regulatory approvals.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The two companies said the deal was a natural strategic fit, bringing together FLYCT’s consumer air-booking platforms and established regional customer base with Musafir’s broader travel proposition, which spans visa services,…
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards may have been about celebrating television’s biggest shows and stars, but one of the night’s most unexpected appearances came courtesy of a pop superstar and her famously named cat.Taylor Swift made a surprise pre-recorded cameo during the Emmys telecast from Los Angeles on September 14, appearing in a playful Law & Order: SVU-inspired sketch alongside host Mariska Hargitay.Swift wasn’t at the ceremony in person, but that didn’t stop her brief appearance from quickly becoming a talking point among viewers, particularly Swifties watching around the world.The sketch saw Hargitay step back into the shoes of her…