Author: Editorial team
Dubai’s booming real estate sector is spawning a new generation of proptech platforms that are looking beyond property listings and lead generation, focusing instead on the brokers who sit at the centre of the emirate’s transaction ecosystem.As competition intensifies among developers and off-plan launches continue to flood the market, technology firms are increasingly investing in tools, training, content creation and commission management systems aimed at helping brokers work more efficiently and connect directly with developers.Industry participants say the shift reflects the growing professionalisation of Dubai’s brokerage sector, which has expanded rapidly alongside record property sales and an influx of international…
Craig McLean tries to sum up the enigma that is Natalie PortmanTHE OSCAR-nominated galactic queen who has been famous for more than half of her short life walks into a quiet Turkish cafe near her home in New York’s East Village. Natalie Portman arrives on her own, sans entourage. The maitre d’ greets her warmly but unfussily. “Nice to see you again…”She listens patiently, hands clasped in a little fist, peach- perfect face upturned, beauty spots on each cheek, as the waiter reads through a list of today’s specials, all of which contain meat or fish. She doesn’t interrupt to…
ABU DHABI, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has issued Resolution No. (2) of 2026 on the protection of species and habitats in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The resolution aims to strengthen their protection, conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainability, based on effective measures to protect and conserve ecosystems in a way that achieves a balance between environmental protection and sustainable development. The resolution comes as part of EAD’s efforts to enhance the protection of biodiversity and safeguard…
As Apple fans hold their breath ahead of the anticipated September launch, rumours are already swirling about what the iPhone 18 lineup could look like.A glimpse into the possible lineup has emerged following Apple’s iOS 27 beta release. Digging through the software, Macworld uncovered hints pointing to the iPhones set to launch soon.This isn’t the first time references to unreleased phones have surfaced through software updates.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Reports point to six unannounced iPhone models buried in the iOS 27 beta code.What the new lineup could offerThe findings point to the…
Australian actor Cate Blanchett, goodwill ambassador for the UN agency for refugees, on Monday urged the film industry to take a leap and include their “incredible” stories.”People who are displaced have a voice, they have a story,” said the Oscar-winning actor at a talk at the Cannes Film Festival.”Their stories are so incredible and inspiring.”Blanchett, who has met refugees as a UNHCR envoy since 2016, said 114 million people had been displaced around the world by violence and war.”I’m always bewildered as to why more films don’t speak directly or obliquely to this,” she said.”The more we exclude these voices…
A growing number of medical experts are calling on women to prepare for menopause in their mid-30s, as new research highlights the widespread and often debilitating impact of the transition on women’s health. Medical experts explain that perimenopause, the transition phase before menopause, can quietly begin in a woman’s mid to late 30s, with the earliest indicators being changes in menstrual cycles, mood swings and sleep disturbances. Many women often mistake these symptoms for stress. Dr Anusree Saraswathy, Specialist Gynaecology at Aster Clinic Qusais, Damascus Street, emphasised the importance of early recognition. “Perimenopause usually begins in a woman’s 40s, but…
BRUSSELS, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) — Greenhouse gas emissions from the European Union’s economy rose again in the first quarter of 2026, but at a slower pace than at the end of last year. According to figures published today by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical office, between January and March, 837 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent were emitted, up 0.3 percent from the 835 million tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2025. At the same time, the EU’s gross domestic product remained stable. The figure marks a slowdown compared with the last three months of 2025, when emissions had risen…
CAIRO, 14th August, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament, strongly condemned Iran’s blatant targeting of two tankers belonging to UAE company ADNOC while they were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. He stressed that repeated attacks on commercial vessels and international maritime routes constitute a dangerous escalation, a threat to regional security and stability and global energy security, and a flagrant violation of international law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions. In a statement on Friday, Al Yamahi stressed that the security of international maritime routes, freedom of navigation and safe passage are not subject…
EFG Holding reported a 7 per cent year-on-year increase in second-quarter revenues, as growth in its commercial banking and non-bank financial services businesses helped offset a weaker performance at its investment banking division amid market volatility and currency fluctuations.The Egypt-based financial services group said revenues reached EGP6.5 billion in the three months to June 2026, supported by continued expansion at Bank NXT and EFG Finance. The company said the quarter unfolded against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, regional market volatility and ongoing macroeconomic pressures.Revenue at Bank NXT increased 30 per cent year-on-year to EGP2.1 billion, driven by growth in its…
Anne Hathaway has responded to online speculation about her pregnancy after some social media users claimed the actress was wearing a fake baby bump.The 43 year old actress sparked conversation following her appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of The End of Oak Street, where she showed off her growing bump in a cropped halter top and low rise jeans.Photos and videos from the event quickly circulated online, and while many fans focused on Hathaway’s maternity look, others began questioning whether her bump was real. Some even suggested she was wearing a prosthetic.Hathaway appeared to respond to those claims in a…