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The UAE’s push towards e-invoicing is emerging as a key pillar of the country’s broader digital tax transformation, prompting companies to rethink compliance processes, strengthen governance frameworks and invest in technology-enabled finance functions. Experts say the shift is expected to reshape how businesses manage tax reporting, documentation and regulatory compliance in the years ahead.These trends were highlighted at the UAE E-Invoicing Boot Camp 2026 in Abu Dhabi, organised by the UAE Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), which represents more than 1,000 members working across the Emirates. The event brought together regulators, tax specialists, finance leaders…

Disney has dropped the first details about the highly anticipated third instalment of its beloved Frozen franchise.At the D23 fan event, Disney offered a first look at Frozen 3, bringing back Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa (Idina Menzel) for what has been described as “their biggest journey yet.”While plot details remain largely under wraps, the preview suggests Anna and Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) will get married, with Disney teasing that “this royal wedding has been a long time coming”, according to Variety.Olaf (Josh Gad) could also be getting his own romantic storyline, with the character reportedly finding a love interest named…

ABU DHABI, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, stated that the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival reinforces the UAE’s standing as a premier destination for world-class chess tournaments and highlights the sport’s rapid growth. Speaking at the opening ceremony, which features 2,250 players from across the globe, Al Zeyoudi commended H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, for his patronage. He also praised the Abu Dhabi Chess and Mind Games Club for nurturing local talent and driving the festival’s long-term success. Al Zeyoudi…

Cristiano Ronaldo has fuelled speculation about his retirement plans after saying the upcoming year will probably be the last of his playing career.The 41-year-old Portugal captain is one of the most decorated players of all time, winning major trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and current club Al-Nassr since making his senior debut for Sporting in 2002.Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, was unable to add a World Cup title to his list of honours after Portugal fell short at this year’s tournament, leaving the sport’s biggest prize absent from his trophy cabinet.Stay up to date with the latest…

DUBAI, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) — The 2025 performance results tracked by the 2026 Competitiveness Report reflect the growing reach of customs work in supporting UAE competitiveness, given the direct link between the efficiency of customs procedures and the pace of trade, the resilience of supply chains, the quality of government services, security, digital transformation, and the appeal of the business environment. The report, which measures 2025 performance, drew on 30 global reports and 69 competitiveness indicators — including 10 new ones — offering a more comprehensive read on the performance of the country’s institutions and private sector, and the…

The exit of the chairman of Tata Sons from India’s storied tea-to-tech conglomerate may pause bitter disputes with its controlling charity, but has ignited worries about the power of the philanthropic arm, which has now forced out two chiefs.The departure of N. Chandrasekaran has raised concern over the continuity and stability of the 158-year-old group battling with losses in aviation and e-commerce ventures, while working to make products for global clients like Apple.”If I am an investor, I would be worried,” said Vijay Singh, one of the trustees at Tata Trusts, the charity that controls 66% of Tata Sons, the…

Jordan’s Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and her husband Jameel Alexander Thermiotis have welcomed twin baby girls, the Royal Hashemite Court announced.The twins were born on August 14, 2026, according to a statement carried by Jordan’s state news agency Petra.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.”The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce that Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and Mr. Jameel Alexander Thermiotis were blessed, on 14 August 2026, with twin baby girls,” the statement said.The Royal Hashemite Court also extended its congratulations to the couple and to Princess Iman’s…

Arsenal powered to a 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, delivering a swaggering statement of intent ahead of their Premier League title defence.Mikel Arteta’s side used the annual curtain raiser to the English top-flight season as an opportunity to prove their long-awaited title triumph has done nothing to sate their appetite for success.The Gunners took just 24 seconds to show new City boss Enzo Maresca the standard required to keep up with the champions.Riccardo Calafiori’s quick-fire opening goal was followed by a clinical Kai Havertz header before half-time.Arsenal overwhelmed sloppy City with their trademark intensity…

ROME, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Sailing and Modern Rowing Federation announced that the UAE national modern sailing team, in the Elite category, will participate in the ILCA 7 World Championship in Ireland from August 23 to 30. In a statement, the federation said the team’s preparations begin today in the Italian city of Riva del Garda and will continue until August 23, ahead of participation in the championship and the Asian Games in Japan, scheduled for September and October. The national team consists of four athletes under the supervision of the federation’s technical director, Zuhair Al Labat.…

As Germany’s Opel slashes its engineering ranks and partners with China’s Leapmotor, anxiety is running high in Ruesselsheim, the city it has long dominated.Struggling like many other European automakers, Opel is expanding its partnership with Leapmotor to build a new SUV, tapping the Hangzhou-based company’s expertise on electric vehicles and low-cost production — while leaving Opel’s local engineers to perform more old-fashioned vehicle design work.Stellantis, Opel’s multinational parent company, said in April that it would cut 650 engineering jobs — from a total workforce of 1,650 — at its  Ruesselsheim development centre, amid a wave of job cuts across the…