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Alexia Danielsson was 14 when she first drove a Formula One car, a modified 2007 Williams owned by a family friend.Now 17 and competing in the Central European F4 series where rivals include 15-year-old Ella Hakkinen, McLaren-backed daughter of retired double F1 world champion Mika, the Swede hopes one day to be on the grand prix starting grid for real.”I don’t think anything is impossible, you just have to really go for it. How long? I have no idea,” Danielsson, currently 26th of 49 in the standings, told Reuters.The youngster is one of many chasing a dream that only a…

SHARJAH, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — Shamsa Entertainment City has opened in Aljada as part of the Sharjah Summer Promotions 2026 campaign, offering interactive activities and open-air entertainment for families. Jointly organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), the venue will run until 5th September under the theme “Shamsa Festival – Where Joy Shines”. Sharjah Summer Promotions 2026 covers Sharjah City, the Central Region and the East Coast destinations of Khorfakkan, Kalba and Dibba Al Hisn, with the campaign aimed at boosting retail and tourism activity across the…

SHARJAH, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Scholar Centre for Research and Studies and the Safety and Emergency Security Association discussed ways to strengthen their cooperation and continue activating the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two parties. The discussions took place during a coordination meeting that addressed mechanisms for transforming areas of cooperation into joint programmes, projects, and initiatives, as part of a vision aimed at expanding the institutional and knowledge partnership between the two parties throughout 2026 and 2027. The meeting reviewed proposals to develop a joint action plan for the next phase, encompassing a range of…

As US tech companies race to build the data centers fueling the AI boom, they are increasingly putting up their own power plants — off the grid and running on gas — to get online faster.Analysis by the research firm Cleanview, shared with AFP, identified around 60 data centers planned for the coming years with a combined 97 gigawatts of “behind-the-meter” generation into the early 2030s — around the total installed capacity of Mexico.The climate implications could be enormous.The precise figure depends on how many are built, how efficient the turbines are and how often they run, but even with…

Thaikkudam Bridge’s origin story is as unconventional as their music. Thirteen years after they “accidentally” became a band, the group is coming to Dubai to perform. They will share the stage with iconic singers like Usha Uthup and Benny Dayal at Thaalam Beats, a South Indian music festival taking place at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on August 15.The performance is particularly significant for the band. “This is the first time we are playing at the Coca-Cola Arena,” said lead guitarist of the band Mithun Raj, speaking to Khaleej Times on Zoom from India. “We have played in a few arenas in…

Former US President Barack Obama is turning the page on a new chapter in audio storytelling. He is set to host ‘A Great Book with Barack Obama’, a six-part podcast series exploring the books that shaped his worldview as a young man. Produced by the Obamas’ Higher Ground production company, the series will debut exclusively on Audible on September 24. In the intimate new format, Obama will revisit literary works that prompted him to think more deeply about race, family, faith, politics and American society — subjects that have long informed both his personal story and public life. The reading…

Jamie Chadwick has no doubt that female drivers will rise to the top in motorsport if enough of them start at the bottom.Britain’s leading woman racer, a triple champion in the defunct W Series who is now eyeing a career in the world endurance championship, has her own initiative to get girls into karting and onto the motorsport pathway.The key, she told Reuters in a recent interview, is not only to awaken a passion for speed at an early age but also to create an inviting and welcoming environment for young women in a sport still dominated by men.”I had…

ABU DHABI, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — ADI Chain and Shipfinex have entered an exclusive partnership to establish the first regulated, institutional-grade tokenised maritime asset class, creating a new on-chain market for vessel-backed finance, charter-linked income and economic interests in ships. Maritime Asset Tokens developed under the partnership will be issued through a regulated route and made available exclusively on ADI Chain. Although maritime transport carries over 80 percent of international trade in goods by volume, investment in the vessels supporting that economy remains concentrated among shipowners, banks and specialist financial institutions. This creates a significant financing opportunity. The commercial…

SHARJAH, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Charity International (SCI) performed 4,309 eye surgeries at a total cost of AED2.2 million across 27 specialist medical campaigns conducted during the first half of this year in several recipient countries under its foreign aid programmes. Mohammed Rashid bin Bayat, Vice President of the SCA Board of Directors, affirmed that these campaigns form part of targeted medical programmes aimed at reaching patients in the most in-need communities. He explained that surgical interventions included cataract, glaucoma, corneal, and pterygium surgeries, alongside other therapeutic procedures tailored to cases evaluated by the medical teams. Bin Bayat…

Dubai’s Indian community will mark India’s Independence Day on Saturday, August 15, with cultural performances, special menus and family activities taking place across the city. This year marks India’s 80th Independence Day, and venues across Dubai are hosting events for the occasion. Whether you want to spend the weekend listening to ghazals and Qawwali, sit down for an Indian feast or turn the celebrations into a family staycation, here are some of the options to check out. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. 1. Catch three days of Indian music and storytelling For…