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ABU DHABI, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), Masdar’s global initiative to empower the next generation of sustainability leaders, has successfully concluded its Beyond Borders trip to China. Delivered in collaboration with the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation, the weeklong exchange marked a strategic engagement deepening UAE-China collaboration on the global sustainability agenda, equipping young leaders with the global perspectives, practical knowledge, and cross-cultural networks needed to drive future leadership in sustainable economic development. This edition brought together a group of 10 young leaders, chosen through a competitive selection process, to engage directly with the institutions, policymakers and innovators…

Hotels across the UAE are stepping up staycation deals, discounted room rates and value-added packages to attract domestic and GCC travellers, as operators look to support occupancy and position the hospitality sector for recovery, according to JLL. The consultancy said hotels introduced family- and leisure-focused offers, dining credits, spa access and extended-stay packages during the second quarter as softer international arrivals weighed on demand. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. JLL said the measures form part of a broader push by operators to offset weaker overseas demand while preserving revenue during the traditionally…

Streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday it would launch a new “AI Persona” badge in mid-September clearly identifying content producers that are AI-generated and not real people.”Listeners have been clear in telling us that they don’t like seeing an artist profile that seems human, only to find out that the persona is AI-generated,” Spotify said in a statement.The move is the Swedish company’s latest effort to be transparent about how the music on its platform was made, amid growing concern across the music industry over AI-generated content overwhelming streaming catalogues.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.In…

NEON has unveiled the first trailer for ‘Paper Tiger’, James Gray’s 1980s-set crime drama starring Adam Driver, Miles Teller and Scarlett Johansson, ahead of the film’s planned theatrical release during the heart of awards season.Written and directed by Gray, ‘Paper Tiger’ is set in 1986 Queens, New York, and follows brothers Gary and Isaac, played by Driver and Teller respectively.Gary is a former police officer, while Isaac is an engineer. The brothers become caught up in a dangerous scheme initiated by Gary, eventually drawing them into the orbit of the Russian mafia.The unfolding conspiracy threatens the brothers’ pursuit of the…

It’s been more than three weeks since the curtain came down on the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but Ayyoub Bouaddi’s stock continues to rise. The young Moroccan playmaker captivated football fans with his elegance and composure on the ball as he bossed the midfield during Morocco’s opening game against five-time world champions Brazil.The 18-year-old continued his impressive form as Morocco, the 2022 semifinalists, reached the quarterfinals before going down to the Kylian Mbappe-inspired France.The 2026 edition of the World Cup saw three elite Arab players in action: Egypt’s Mo Salah and Omar Marmoush, and Morocco’s PSG talisman Achraf Hakimi.Salah, one…

DUBAI, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — Amlak Finance PJSC announced its H1 2026 financial results for the period that ended 30th June 2026. The Company maintained its focus on the prudent management of its UAE operations and overall balance sheet. During the period, Amlak reported a net profit after income tax of AED77 million, compared to AED19 million in the corresponding period of 2025, representing a growth of 305%. Amlak’s H1 2026 revenue from financing and investing activities increased to AED54 million from AED3 million in H1 2025, primarily driven by higher placement of wakala deposits, which generated income of…

DUBAI, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police and the Community Development Authority (CDA) joint initiative Sawaed Al Watan (Arms of the Nation), which connects Emirati job seekers with immediate employment opportunities, is returning tomorrow at Umm Suqeim Majlis. The initiative reflects Dubai Government’s commitment to expanding economic opportunities for Emirati citizens, supporting financial independence and empowering national talent through strategic collaboration between government entities and the private sector. The initiative began with a joint employment fair at Al Khawaneej Majlis, bringing together Dubai Police, CDA, the Emirates Human Resources Development Council and a number of private sector employers. Participants…

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to six on Monday, compared with a 10-day average of about 11 vessels, shipping data showed, amid fading hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran.Four commodity vessels, including two empty oil product tankers, entered the waterway, data from Kpler showed on Tuesday as of 0420 GMT. Two vessels — a small tanker laden with liquefied petroleum gas and another carrying residual fuels — exited the Strait, the data showed. In pre-war days, about 130 to 140 ships typically transited the strait.On Monday, 25 vessels transited the Bab el-Mandeb strait…

DUBAI, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Sports has organised its first Innovation Lab to discuss mechanisms to develop a roadmap for its sports services, in line with the UAE Code for Government Services and the Zero Bureaucracy Programme. The lab brought together ministry employees responsible for service development to review core, support and complementary services and identify priorities for their transformation. Participants discussed updates to regulatory frameworks, the use of agentic AI in government services, key performance indicators and policies required to support service development. Humaid Al-Muhairi, Director of the Strategy and Future Department at the Ministry…

Demi Lovato is returning to ‘Camp Rock’ as Mitchie Torres, with Disney confirming that the singer and actor will make a surprise cameo in the upcoming third film, just days before its premiere.As per Deadline, Lovato is also serving as an executive producer on ‘Camp Rock 3’, which continues the franchise nearly two decades after the original film debuted on Disney Channel in 2008. The sequel, ‘Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam’, followed two years later.The third instalment already features several callbacks to the earlier films. The Jonas Brothers are returning as Shane, Nate and Jason Gray of Connect 3,…