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DUBAI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) participated in the Dubai Mallathon at Dubai International Airport, as part of the community initiative aimed at encouraging physical activity as a way of life and promoting health and quality of life across the community. DFWAC’s participation reflects its continued commitment to supporting community and sports initiatives that contribute to building a healthier and more active society, in line with the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership to enhance quality of life in Dubai. Through its participation in the event, DFWAC sought to highlight the importance…

For anyone in Europe who still thought climate change was a problem for future generations, this summer’s sweltering heatwaves have brought home the reality that its costly and life-altering economic impacts have already arrived. Record heat and droughts this summer – which scientists say are exacerbated by global warming – have wreaked havoc in power production, shipping and public health systems, while this wildfire season is on track to be Europe’s biggest ever.Together, the hit to the region’s economy can already be measured in the hundreds of billions of euros, economists and academics estimate. But they warn this is just…

Twice member Jeongyeon has officially parted ways with longtime agency JYP Entertainment, becoming the first member of the K-pop group to leave the company.The 29-year-old singer announced the decision on Monday, August 10, marking the end of an 11-year chapter with the agency under which she debuted with Twice in 2015.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Jeongyeon has since signed an exclusive contract with Varo Entertainment, an agency that also represents her older sister, actress Gong Seung-yeon.In a handwritten letter shared with fans, Jeongyeon described JYP Entertainment as her “second home” and reflected on…

World number two Elena Rybakina survived a huge scare to battle into the Canadian Open quarterfinals on Sunday in Toronto while fourth-ranked Coco Gauff cruised through.Kazakhstan’s Rybakina recovered from 0-3 and two breaks down in the final set to beat Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 before American Gauff swept aside Russian teenage qualifier Alina Korneeva, 6-3, 6-1.Rybakina will face four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, who eliminated home hero Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-4.Gauff reached the last eight in Canada for the first time since 2023 and next meets 14th-ranked Swiss Belinda Bencic, who won 6-4, 6-0 in 73 minutes over 20th-ranked…

ABU DHABI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Thongloun Sisoulith, President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, over the death of Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages of condolences to President Thongloun Sisoulith. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed also sent…

For decades, the financial relationship between Gulf-based Indians and their home country was defined largely by remittances. Today, however, a growing number of affluent non-resident Indians (NRIs) in the UAE and wider Gulf are evolving from simple income earners and money senders into global wealth creators, with investments spanning multiple countries, asset classes and currencies.According to Pranav Mishra, Head of Distribution, Consumer Bank at Kotak Mahindra Bank, the profile of the Gulf Indian investor has changed significantly in recent years as the diaspora becomes more skilled, mobile and financially sophisticated.”The Gulf Indian of an earlier generation earned here and sent…

Spider-Man fans are celebrating Peter Parker’s birthday today, August 10, shortly after filming wrapped on Tom Holland’s next outing as the web-slinger, Spider-Man: Brand New Day.The date comes from a small detail involving Holland’s character in Spider-Man: Far From Home.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Peter’s passport is shown as he prepares to travel to Europe with his classmates, and a closer look at the document reveals his date of birth as August 10. His birth year is not shown, but the day and month were enough to establish when Peter celebrates his birthday.The detail appeared…

Embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s hope that a combative statement condemning “a concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine him would spark a period of reflection were dashed on Monday.It is over a week since Infantino withdrew his plan to raise private investment for a new commercial subsidiary, called the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE), which it proposed would run the commercial side of World Cups.Three confederations — Europe’s UEFA, North and Central America CONCACAF and Asia’s AFC — did not hold back in targetting Infantino and his style of leadership in an open letter on Monday.Despite all sides calling for unity,…

FRANKFURT, 10th August, 2026 (WAM)– European stocks closed mixed on Monday after a choppy session as a lack of positive progress in US-Iran talks and uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz rendered the mood cautious, dpa reported. Investors also looked ahead to the crucial US inflation data this week for clues about the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates. The pan-European Stoxx 600 edged up 0.03%. Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 closed up by 0.02% and 0.13%, while the UK’s FTSE 100 settled lower by 0.35%. Switzerland’s SMI moved up 0.61%. Among other markets in Europe,…

FUJAIRAH, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — Fujairah Digital Government, in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Council and the Fujairah Geographic Information Systems Centre, has launched an awareness campaign aimed at promoting physical security practices and protecting digital assets and systems, contributing to a secure digital environment and raising awareness of security risks. The awareness messages focus on the importance of restricting access to areas containing sensitive systems and data, protecting devices from theft, and mitigating the risk of data breaches, as well as utilizing surveillance systems to prevent potential incidents. The campaign also highlights the integration between physical security measures and…