Author: Editorial team

ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the agency has issued an administrative decision extending the season for fishing with fixed-gear, known locally as Al Hadhra, across the waters of Abu Dhabi until 31st October 2026. The decision extends the season by a month beyond its scheduled close on 30th September, and applies to over 40 licensed Al Hadhra fishermen operating along the emirate’s coastline and islands, from…

Gold prices eased in Dubai on Friday morning as market participants awaited closely watched remarks from US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole symposium later today.In the UAE, the prices of 24K, 22K and 21K gold were trading at Dh552.5, Dh511.75 and Dh490.5 per gram, respectively, down around Dh2 per gram from Thursday’s close.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Among the other variants of the yellow metal, 18K and 14K slipped to Dh420.5 and Dh328.0 per gram, respectively.Spot gold was down 0.66 per cent at $4,580 an ounce.Ahmad Assiri, research strategist…

Legendary English actor Tim Curry, best known for portraying Dr Frank N Furter in the cult classic ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’, has passed away, leaving industry members and fans in grief.According to recent reports, the actor, who had been battling serious health issues for more than a decade, passed away on late Tuesday night in Los Angeles. As soon as the news came out, tributes have poured in from across the entertainment industry, with stars remembering the late actor and celebrating his work.Actor Carol Burnett, who worked alongside Curry in ‘Annie’ as his sister, Miss Hannigan, shared a scene…

Czech pair Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik beat Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic and Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-3 1-6 10-6 on Wednesday to win the US Open mixed doubles title, securing their first Grand Slam trophy as a team.Muchova and Mensik got off to a fast start on Arthur Ashe Stadium, with the hard-serving Mensik hammering an ace past Bencic on set point to claim the opener in less than 30 minutes.Bencic drilled a return winner to break serve for a 3-1 lead in the second, and the Swiss player later levelled the match when her forehand clipped the net cord and…

DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit, affirmed that strengthening frameworks for cooperation between governments and international organisations, and advancing partnerships that reinforce their positive role in shaping the future, are central to the World Governments Summit’s vision. He emphasised that this is a key objective the Summit seeks to achieve in partnership with governments, organisations, leaders, experts, and decision-makers around the world. Addressing the dialogue of the World Governments Summit that brought together seven candidates for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mohammad…

ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati women continue to make valuable contributions to humanitarian and relief efforts through Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supporting the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Working across various areas of the operation, they have contributed to healthcare and relief efforts, supported Palestinian children, women and families, and participated in initiatives aimed at alleviating the suffering of Gaza’s population. Emirati women have embodied the UAE’s deeply rooted values of compassion, giving and solidarity, demonstrating their ability to play an active role in the most challenging humanitarian circumstances alongside the teams of Operation Chivalrous Knight…

AMMAN, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Major General Staff Saleh Mohammed bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard, and his accompanying delegation visited the Gendarmerie and Civil Defence forces of Jordan’s Public Security Directorate, as part of his official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. During the visit, Al Ameri reviewed the duties and responsibilities of the Gendarmerie and Civil Defence forces, their operational capabilities and equipment, as well as their training and qualification programmes. In the presence of Public Security Directorate (PSD) Director Maj. Gen. Obeidallah Maaytah, Al Ameri attended a field demonstration conducted by PSD…

UAE has granted Starlink a 10-year General Satellite Services Licence, authorising the establishment, operation and management of a public satellite telecommunications network and providing satellite broadband internet services in the UAE.Services by the Elon Musk-owned company will cover individuals, businesses and government entities, as well as satellite connectivity for the maritime and aviation sectors.The licence was granted by the Telecommunications And Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), in accordance with approved regulatory and technical frameworks and subject to fulfilment of the necessary requirements.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.It adds a space-based layer to the country’s…

Selena Gomez is seeking to have a fraud lawsuit against her dismissed after investors in mental health startup Wondermind accused her and the company’s other founders of misleading them.According to People, Selena’s legal team filed a motion to dismiss the case on August 26, with her attorney Mathew S. Rosengart calling the claims against her “completely meritless if not frivolous”.The lawsuit was filed earlier this month by two Wondermind investors who claim they invested nearly $1.2 million in the company. They allege they were misled about the startup’s infrastructure, leadership and resources.Selena co founded Wondermind with her mother Mandy Teefey and…

India captain Shubman Gill remains hopeful that his side can still reach the World Test Championship final despite being denied a series sweep by Sri Lanka on Thursday.India appeared well placed to complete a 2-0 sweep but Sri Lanka held on for a draw after a stirring rearguard action led by middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha.India, currently fifth in the WTC standings, travel to New Zealand for two tests later this year before hosting Australia in a blockbuster five-match series early in 2027.”We are going to New Zealand in November, that will be a good series for us, and then we’ve…