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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,…

SAKAÏ, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU) today inaugurated the largest infrastructure project in the Central African Republic’s history, a 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Sakaï that increases the country’s electricity generation capacity by more than 60 percent. “It is a project of historic national importance that will help shape the future of the Central African Republic. It reflects the power of partnership, the importance of keeping commitments – delivered in 10 months- and a shared belief in a better future for the Central African Republic,” said Ali Alshimmari, Managing…

DUBAI, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) today reported its first-half 2026 consolidated financial results, recording record half-year revenue of AED14.86 billion, EBITDA of AED7.32 billion, operating profit of AED4.07 billion and net profit of AED3.33 billion. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman and MD & CEO of DEWA, said, “DEWA is committed to being an innovative and sustainable corporation inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,…

Summer in the UAE means reaching for a cold drink more often than usual, but increasingly, the options go beyond juices and conventional soft drinks. From probiotics and electrolytes to collagen and matcha, a growing number of beverages are being positioned as drinks that offer something extra alongside refreshment. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Whether you’re looking for a fizzy alternative to your usual soda, something to sip after a workout, or simply want to try one of the latest wellness drinks, here are some options available in the UAE this summer.…

Burj Khalifa, Jumeirah Beach Residence and Town Square recorded the steepest annual price declines among Dubai’s apartment communities in July, as the emirate’s residential property market showed further signs of cooling, according to the ValuStrat Price Index (VPI).Burj Khalifa led the fall with prices down 19 per cent year-on-year, followed by Jumeirah Beach Residence, down 15.1 per cent, and Town Square, down 8.4 per cent.Overall, apartment values eased 0.2 per cent month-on-month in July, leaving the segment 4.2 per cent below its level a year earlier. The citywide weighted average apartment capital value came in at Dh1,786,625, with a weighted…

The trailer for Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson-starrer Verity was released on Tuesday, August 11, offering a closer look at the psychological thriller based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel of the same name.The film follows Lowen Ashleigh (Johnson), a struggling writer who moves to the remote Crawford estate after being hired to ghost-write for renowned author Verity Crawford (Hathaway).Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.While working at the estate, Lowen discovers what appear to be Verity’s chilling autobiographical notes, which contain disturbing confessions about her husband, Jeremy, played by Josh Hartnett.As Lowen digs deeper,…

Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos and former Spanish star Fernando Hierro have joined Fursan Hispania as shareholders alongside the club’s founder, Spanish star Michel Salgado.Together, they will now form a major force for the success of the club’s long-term sporting project, which was founded in Dubai in 2020.This alliance between former Real Madrid, Brazil and Spanish star footballers is a significant addition to the UAE’s football development efforts and contributes to establishing Dubai as a key hub for attracting and developing footballing talent.The ambitious vision of the project launched by Salgado encouraged Roberto Carlos and Hierro to join as shareholders at…

ABU DHABI, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Leonardo DRS to integrate Leonardo DRS mission systems with Space42’s secure satellite connectivity to boost sovereign national security across the UAE. Under the MoU, Leonardo DRS will contribute its expertise in C5ISR mission systems while Space42 will provide secure, AI-enabled satellite communications and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) connectivity. Together, the companies will explore the joint design and integration of advanced mission capabilities for the UAE. “It is a strategic priority for Space42 to be recognised as…

ABU DHABI, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) today announced its financial results for the first half of 2026, reflecting disciplined underwriting, strategic diversification and continued international expansion despite a challenging operating environment. The Group delivered a net profit before tax of AED225.1 million, while profit after tax for the six-month period stood at AED201 million. Despite external headwinds, ADNIC’s underlying business remained resilient, supported by disciplined underwriting, prudent risk management and the continued strength of its core operations. For the six-month period, ADNIC’s total insurance revenue stood at AED4.1 billion, compared to AED4 billion…