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Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz won his first singles match in 139 days, while Aryna Sabalenka got her quest for a third successive US. Open title off to a winning start on Monday on the second day of the year’s final major.One of the tournament’s biggest question marks, Alcaraz enjoyed a comfortable return to action with a 6-4 6-4 6-4 win over Russian Roman Safiullin, quieting concerns – for now – over an injury to his right wrist that had sidelined him since April.The win ensured some star power remained in the men’s field after Novak Djokovic’s shock defeat on Sunday…

ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) celebrates Emirati Women’s Day 2026 by recognising the pivotal role Emirati women play in advancing the Fund’s development mandate and shaping its future. The occasion underscores ADFD’s continued commitment to empowering national talent, fostering an inclusive and enabling workplace, and supporting Emirati women to take on greater leadership roles and contribute to the UAE’s sustainable development journey. Held this year under the theme “We Emerge Stronger and Better”, Emirati Women’s Day celebrates the UAE’s progress in empowering women to contribute to the country’s future. At ADFD, Emirati…

John Ternus takes over as Apple’s chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company that towers over the smartphone market but trails its rivals in artificial intelligence.One of his biggest challenges will be balancing the company’s dependence on China while parrying acute political pressure from the White House.The handover ends Tim Cook’s 15-year run, replacing the operations specialist who built Apple’s supply chain with the engineer who built its hardware. Ternus, 51, joined Apple’s design team in 2001 and worked his way up to senior vice president of hardware engineering, reporting to Cook. He leads the engineering teams behind Apple’s entire product lineup,…

Actor Vin Diesel paid tribute to late country music icon Dolly Parton in a rather unexpected way.A day after the singer’s death, Diesel shared a black-and-white picture of Parton on Instagram, along with an audio recording of himself singing her famous song ‘I Will Always Love You’. At one point in the recording, Diesel even appears emotional as he sings, “So, goodbye / Please, don’t cry.”Along with the audio recording, the actor also captioned the post with a prayer hands emoji.Parton originally wrote and recorded ‘I Will Always Love You’ in 1973. The song later became even more popular after…

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks on from Argentina’s defeat in the World Cup final and after over 200 appearances for his country stretching across more than two decades.AFP Sport looks back at the moments that defined Messi’s career with his country.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Inauspicious startMessi’s international career began as a fresh-faced 18-year-old in 2005. His first cap was unforgettable for the wrong reasons, ninety seconds after coming on as a substitute in a friendly with Hungary in Budapest, he was sent off for what…

BRUSSELS, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Waregem Racecourse in the Kingdom of Belgium hosts the eleventh leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses tomorrow, Tuesday 1 September 2026, with 11 horses representing elite studs taking part, within the calendar of the 33rd edition of the Prestigious Cup. The Belgium leg brings together a strong group of previous leg champions and horses who have excelled during the current season, in a race run over 2,200 metres on turf in the Group 2 category, open to Purebred Arabian horses aged four years and above. The prize purse stands…

AL AIN, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to His Highness the President of the UAE and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), officially opened the UAEU Medical Simulation Centre, in the presence of Prof. Ahmed Ali Alraeesi, Vice Chancellor of UAEU, and members of the University’s senior leadership. The opening marks a significant step in advancing medical education and clinical training at UAEU and strengthening the integration of advanced technologies into the preparation of future healthcare professionals. The UAEU Medical Simulation Center provides an integrated educational and training environment designed to deliver safe,…

SHARJAH, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) honoured 104 businesses for their steadfast adherence to local economic regulations and standards. Department Chairman Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud emphasised that the tribute highlights these compliant enterprises as vital partners in driving sustainable private-sector growth and boosting the emirate’s economic competitiveness. The initiative underscores the department’s broader strategy to foster a stable, high-confidence marketplace by promoting best practices and strong operational standards. Al Mahmoud noted that building a collaborative relationship grounded in mutual trust helps create an attractive investment environment that encourages business innovation. Ultimately, these efforts…

Downtown Dubai’s best-known attractions are minutes apart, but offer very different ways to experience the city’s skyline Published: Mon 31 Aug 2026, 2:07 PM By: Kushmita Bose | Partner Content There is no shortage of places to witness the beauty of Dubai. Rooftop restaurants, hotel terraces and observation decks have become part of the experience of visiting a destination famous for its striking skyline and record-breaking architecture. Dubai is increasingly making a name for itself after dark too. A recent global study by JB.com named Dubai the world’s most beautiful city to explore at night for 2026, beating major global…

Middle East airlines recorded a 9.5 per cent year-on-year fall in passenger demand in July, the steepest decline of any region, though the drop continued to moderate after double-digit contractions earlier in the year, according to the latest figures from the International Air Transport Association (Iata).Capacity offered by Gulf carriers fell 5.8 per cent year-on-year, while the load factor slipped 3.3 percentage points to 80.9 per cent – the lowest among all regions tracked by the Geneva-based body.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.On the cargo side, however, Middle East carriers posted a 1.7…