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AJMAN, 14th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Finance in Ajman has concluded the Ajman Mal Plus programme, held as part of Our Happy Summer 2026, following a three-day interactive training experience combining financial literacy with artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The programme aimed to empower students to understand and manage finances, make more informed decisions, and turn financial knowledge into practical applications for their daily lives. Held at Ajman Saray, the programme focused on the fundamentals of financial literacy, including income and expenses, distinguishing between needs and wants, setting financial goals, preparing a budget and developing saving habits. It…

ABU DHABI, 14th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) has approved the Arabian horse championships and auctions programme in the UAE for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. Organised and supervised by the EAHS, the seasonal programme features a series of local and international Arabian horse championships, alongside specialised auctions that represent key highlights of the season’s calendar. The events will commence on 3rd October at Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club before concluding on 11th April 2027. The programme comprises 17 championships and events, including five international championships, in addition to auctions organised by Sharjah Equestrian and Racing…

Al Ansari Financial Services reported broadly stable operating income of Dh635 million in the first half of 2026, as higher gains from currency exchange helped offset softer commission income across some remittance products and corridors. Net gains on currency exchange increased 0.4 per cent to Dh322 million, while net commission income declined 1.4 per cent to Dh312.9 million. The group said its diversified revenue base helped offset lower activity in certain products and transaction corridors. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Net profit after tax stood at Dh151 million, down 28.7 per cent year-on-year,…

Suriya, whose full name is Saravanan Sivakumar, returns to the big screen with Vishwanath & Sons, which arrived in cinemas today. The family-focused drama centres on relationships, romance and emotion.Directed by Venky Atluri, the film stars Suriya alongside Mamitha Baiju, Radhikaa Sarathkumar, Raveena Tandon and Nassar.Ahead of the release, Suriya and the team spoke about the experiences that shaped the film, including one scene with an unexpectedly personal connection to the actor’s own family.During a promotional conversation for the film, Suriya recalled a family tradition following the birth of his daughter Diya in 2007.”We usually say that when a daughter is…

Australia begin a massive year of Test cricket in unusual surrounds on Thursday, hosting Bangladesh for the first time since 2003 in a two-match series in the country’s tropical north.With stadiums further south occupied by Australian rules football, Darwin’s Marrara Oval will stage its first Test since 2004 before the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay becomes the nation’s 12th Test venue on August 22.Unlike the festive atmosphere of an Australian home summer, the country’s first winter Tests in more than two decades will have a different feel, despite familiar heat and sunshine.Marrara Oval holds about 15,000 spectators while the…

BANGUI, 14th August, 2026 (WAM) — Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, has awarded Ali Alshimmari, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), the rank of Commander of the Order of Central African Merit, the country’s highest civil order. The recognition follows GSU’s delivery of the largest infrastructure project in the history of the Central African Republic: a 50MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Sakaï, with 15MWh of battery storage, that increases the country’s electricity generation capacity by more than 60 percent. Delivered in just 10 months, the project is expected to provide…

DUBAI, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) — As football fans prepare for the start of the 2026 to 2027 ADNOC Pro League season, Dubai Police is calling on supporters to enjoy matches responsibly, follow stadium safety rules and ensure their support reflects the positive sporting spirit associated with major events across the UAE. Coinciding with the start of the new season on Friday, Dubai Police has launched the latest edition of its annual “Your Commitment is Happiness” initiative, which raises awareness of supporters’ responsibilities under Chapters Four and Five of Federal Law No. 8 of 2014 concerning the Security of Sports…

[Editor’s Note: For the latest updates on how the US-Iran war has escalated since a 14-point deal was signed on June 17, follow the Khaleej Times live blog.]The UAE, in a statement on early Friday, strongly condemned and denounced “the hostile Iranian attack that targeted two vessels affiliated with Adnoc”. In the statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that this attack is a flagrant violation of UN Security Council resolution 2817, which affirms the importance of freedom of navigation, and rejects the targeting of commercial vessels or the obstruction of international maritime routes.The authority emphasised that targeting commercial shipping and using the…

Whitney Houston’s unforgettable I Wanna Dance with Somebody era is getting Barbie-fied.Mattel has unveiled a new Whitney Houston Barbie Signature doll, immortalising the late music icon in one of the most colourful and instantly recognisable looks of her career. The collectible takes inspiration from the vibrant music video for the 1987 pop classic, recreating Houston’s joyful aesthetic at a time when she was cementing her place as one of the defining voices of her generation.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The release arrives amidst a milestone year for Houston’s legacy. In 2026, the singer…

Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue helped Paris St Germain to retain the Uefa Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday.PSG, back-to-back Champions League winners, went in front in the 20th minute through a stunning strike from Kvaratskhelia before Brian Madjo equalised on the stroke of halftime.Doue put the French side back in front in the 61st minute, and Europa League winners Villa were unable to pull themselves level a second time in a game refereed by Somalian Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was unable to take part in the World Cup after he was denied…