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Australian actor Jason Clarke has joined the cast of Supermax, an upcoming action-thriller from Amazon MGM Studios and Miramax.According to Deadline, Clarke is the latest addition to the film following Jaafar Jackson, the breakout star of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael.The pair will share the screen with Will Smith and AnnaSophia Robb, who play two FBI agents investigating a seemingly impossible murder within the walls of a maximum-security prison.David Gordon Green is set to direct Supermax from a screenplay by David Weil and David J. Rosen.The Picture Company’s Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman will produce alongside Smith and Adam…

ABU DHABI, 9th August, 2026 (WAM) — UAE ended the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship on a high note, with the national team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, crowned world champions in both the Adult and Under-21 Newaza divisions after nine days of competition at Mubadala Arena. More than 1,500 athletes from around the world competed across different age groups and disciplines in Abu Dhabi, with the UAE enjoying a strong campaign on home soil and finishing the championship with 65 medals, including 18 gold, 17 silver and 30 bronze. The Adult Team produced one of the standout results of the…

Construction work on Jeddah Tower, which is set to become the tallest tower in the world upon completion, is progressing fast.Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding, said the tower – which was named Kingdom Tower earlier – has “reached a height of 430 metres out of 1,000-plus metres.”“I met with the work teams at Jeddah Tower and saw the progress in person. We have reached a height of 430 metres out of 1000+ m. Praise be to God, the work continues, and we will complete the tallest tower in the world,” said bin Talal.Stay up to date with…

Taylor Swift’s August has been removed from a TikTok video posted by US President Donald Trump’s campaign account, according to Variety.The video, posted four days ago by the official @TeamTrump TikTok account, showed Trump and First Lady Melania Trump standing on a balcony and watching fireworks.”Mood because it’s August and Donald Trump is your president,” text over the video read.The post’s caption appeared to directly reference Swift, reading: “I’m sure Taylor Swift is going to be super excited we used her song!”However, fans later noticed that August, from Swift’s 2020 album Folklore, had been removed from the video.According to Variety,…

Fifa on Saturday condemned “a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine” the world game’s governing body and its president Gianni Infantino as the controversy over his now shelved private investment plan rumbles on.Infantino has faced calls to resign and was also subject to allegations from a British newspaper on Friday that he paid off a lover while at European governing body UEFA.”Recent reporting has included unsubstantiated assertions and demonstrably false claims concerning Fifa and its President,” said the Fifa statement.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Infantino served as secretary general of European…

DUBAI, 9th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police General Command and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment have strengthened their strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at supporting community and humanitarian initiatives and reinforcing a culture of solidarity and social cohesion, in line with the wise leadership’s vision of building a more cohesive, happier, and safer society. The MoU was signed by Major General Saif Mohammed Saif bin Abed, Assistant Commandant for Excellence and Pioneering Affairs at Dubai Police, and Ahmed Khalfan Al Mansouri, Member of the Board of Trustees of the…

DUBAI, 9th August, 2026 (WAM) — Supporting Emirati suppliers has become a strategic pillar in building a more competitive and sustainable economy and enabling national companies to grow, expand and compete. Guided by this approach, Dubai Customs has continued to develop an integrated framework of initiatives, facilitation measures, effective partnerships and flexible policies that have turned government procurement into a driver of economic growth. These efforts have expanded Emirati companies’ presence in government projects and opened wider prospects for national companies to compete, grow and become active partners in major government projects, with the capacity to expand into regional and…

DUBAI, 9th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers is overseeing elaborate preparations to host the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen on 14th October 2026 as part of its sustained efforts to deepen engagement with the Chinese business community and support companies seeking to establish and expand their operations in Dubai. Being held under the theme ‘Momentum at Scale: Accelerating Shared Success,’ the event will bring together senior government officials, business leaders, investors, and representatives of the public and private sectors to explore new opportunities for cooperation, trade, and investment between Dubai and China. The upcoming forum reflects the…

Apple has yet to announce its next iPhones, but luxury device maker Caviar is already taking orders for heavily customised versions of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple’s rumoured foldable iPhone.Caviar has launched its Royal Colors collection for the iPhone 18 Pro family, offering designs named Emperor, King, Black Prince and Pharaoh. Depending on the model, the phones combine materials including crocodile or python leather, titanium and double 24K gold plating. Caviar says each Royal Colors design will be limited to just 18 units.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Current…

Rockstar Games is giving players their next major look at Grand Theft Auto VI later this month and Netflix subscribers will see it before everyone else.Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, August 27 at 3pm ET as part of what Netflix describes as a first-of-its-kind partnership with Rockstar. For viewers in the UAE, that translates to 11pm GST on August 27.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The presentation will initially require a Netflix subscription, but the exclusivity window is short. Rockstar says the same extended look will…