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Investments by Emirati youth in Sharjah’s real estate sector reached a cumulative value of Dh4.3 billion as of August 2026, spread across 7,052 properties traded by 5,314 young individuals, according to figures released by Sharjah’s Real Estate Registration Department.The data, covering nationals aged 18 to 35, reflects the growing position of young Emiratis as strategic partners in the emirate’s property market and their confidence in Sharjah’s economic and legislative environment.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The statistics were released to coincide with International Youth Day, highlighting the role played by the nation’s youth in…

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are set to reunite on the big screen after 18 years with ‘Haiwaan’, and the film’s newly unveiled teaser offers a dark and cryptic glimpse into the psychological action thriller. Directed by Priyadarshan, the teaser builds suspense through silence, shadows and striking visuals while keeping the central mystery firmly under wraps.The preview opens with the silhouette of Saif Ali Khan’s character, who is revealed to be visually impaired.He is shown navigating with a walking stick and wearing a specialised watch for the blind. His face, like those of the other key characters, remains concealed,…

Fifa is facing a crisis of confidence and needs sweeping governance reforms, the head of players’ union FIFPRO Europe said on Wednesday, as he raised concerns about the concentration of power within world soccer’s governing body.FIFPRO Europe president David Terrier said Fifa was trapped in a “real war” with a breakdown of trust among federations and confederations following president Gianni Infantino’s botched proposal to sell off commercial rights to the World Cup.Infantino, who is seeking reelection in March, has faced open revolt in the last two weeks after three confederations — UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF — attacked his conduct and…

ABU DHABI, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded the First-Class Order of Zayed II to Dr. Etienne Berchtold, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the UAE, in recognition of the Ambassador’s efforts during his tenure in the country, which contributed to strengthening relations between the two countries across various fields. Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, presented the Order to Berchtold during a meeting at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to further strengthening relations with Austria across various fields.…

ABU DHABI, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, implemented its second round of field trials on an autonomous patrol boat developed by Blue Gulf Group. The goal of these trials, under the supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, is to develop autonomous patrol capabilities to support monitoring operations across public waterways in Abu Dhabi. The latest field test, conducted in the vicinity of Al Saadiyat Ferry Terminal in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Maritime and Abu Dhabi Investment Office, evaluated the 23-foot vessel’s compliance…

SHARJAH, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority announced that it will automatically issue facility compliance certificates, meaning that the certificates confirm that facilities meet safety and prevention standards. This will happen right after a low-risk facility’s license is issued or renewed. It shows the authority’s commitment to improving digital services, simplifying processes, and increasing the efficiency of government operations. This action supports the Emirate of Sharjah’s goals for integrated and proactive digital services. The new service lets business owners get a Civil Defence compliance certificate without submitting a separate application. The certificate is issued automatically based…

The AI-powered platform brings together prices, transactions, rental yields and market trends into a single research tool designed for smarter property decisionsPublished: Wed 12 Aug 2026, 5:16 PM Dubai’s property market does not lack information. Buyers can find asking prices, agents can pull reports and investors can spend hours comparing buildings. The harder task is deciding which facts matter and what they say about a property before money changes hands.Dubai startup dataHabibi has now launched an AI-powered property intelligence platform to make that work faster. Founded by Ibrahim Qorraj and Haron Merzaie, the company brings building prices, rental yields, transaction…

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will host the world premiere of LEGO SHOWS Natural Brickstory from August 21, bringing a new interactive experience centred on natural history to the capital.The limited-time exhibition will take visitors through 13.8 billion years of natural history, with themed zones exploring Earth’s history, wildlife and the cosmos through LEGO building and hands-on activities.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Visitors will be able to take part in collaborative builds, LEGO trails and workshops, with more activities set to be announced in the coming weeks.“Play is fundamental to learning and discovery.…

More than 39,000 people have registered as organ donors in the UAE, while over 1,195 transplant procedures have been carried out under the country’s national organ donation programme, the Minister of Health and Prevention said marking the World Organ Donation Day. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh said the figures show growing public awareness and confidence in the UAE’s organ donation and transplantation system. According to the minister, the UAE now ranks first in the GCC in terms of growth in donor numbers and organ transplant procedures. He said that Hayat has also become one of the fastest-growing programmes of its kind…

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are officially married, but if social media is anything to go by, you may have already seen some of football’s biggest stars supposedly celebrating alongside them.Photos circulating online appear to show Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane attending the couple’s wedding. There is just one problem: the images are fake.The viral photographs are AI-generated, and there is currently no credible evidence that any of the four football stars attended the ceremony.So, who was actually there?Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Their five children were confirmed guestsRonaldo,…