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Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey assembled Avengers-style to power the biggest movie weekend ever for the domestic box office. But beyond the dollar signs, do these films about an angsty superhero and a brooding Greek king have anything in common?Well, “Tomdaya,” of course.The portmanteau of Tom Holland, 30, and Zendaya, 29, has been scrawled across the Internet since they met during the casting process for Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). A decade later, Generation Z’s fandom for the couple, now married, has grown even stronger.The actors and sweethearts helped draw young audiences to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which set a…

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday confirmed the schedule for the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026, with the eight-team tournament set to be held in Dubai from August 28 to September 13, according to Cricinfo.The tournament will begin with a Group A clash between Hong Kong and Thailand on August 28. The marquee group-stage fixture between India and Pakistan is scheduled for September 5. All matches will be played under lights at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The final will be held on September 13.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Group A comprises…

DUBAI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Airports hosted the Dubai Mallathon initiative, launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, at Dubai International (DXB), in line with the leadership’s vision of making health and wellbeing a natural part of everyday life, and bringing the citywide wellbeing initiative to an airport environment for the very first time, by transforming DXB into an indoor walking track. The first Dubai Mallathon at DXB session took place at Terminal 3 Departures, bringing together Dubai…

DUBAI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, and Aisha Miran, Director General of Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority, attended the graduation ceremony of the fourth cohort of the “Sawaed Al Aman” (Arms of Safety) programme — one of the key initiatives under the “Safety Ambassadors” Council. The programme aims to develop a generation of knowledgeable and capable school students equipped with security awareness and community skills, and to embed a culture of responsibility and community partnership, in line with Dubai Police’s vision of investing in people, empowering generations, and preparing…

DUBAI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police have launched Horizon X, a new initiative designed to transform future opportunities into innovative projects that strengthen institutional readiness and accelerate the development of next-generation policing solutions. Led by the Future Foresight Centre, the initiative supports Dubai Police’s commitment to embedding a culture of innovation and future foresight by enabling general departments and police stations to identify emerging trends, develop forward-looking ideas and convert them into practical projects that support strategic priorities and enhance policing services. Expert Brigadier Hamdan Al Ghassieh, Director of the Future Foresight Centre, said Horizon X reflects Dubai…

Verified Traders, Introducing Brokers, and Affiliates stand a chance to win a share of 150 grams of 24K gold while gaining access to one of the world’s largest gatherings for the online trading industryPublished: Fri 7 Aug 2026, 2:29 PM As Forex Expo Dubai prepares for its 9th Edition on September 22–23 , 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, the event has unveiled a Gold Lucky Draw, with 150 grams of 24K gold set to be won across the two-day expo.Open exclusively to verified traders, Introducing Brokers (IBs), and affiliates, the lucky draw rewards attendees while adding to an event…

Christopher Nolan has spent more than two decades thinking about making The Odyssey, but the Oscar-winning filmmaker says the project only became possible after years of experience, advances in filmmaking technology, and the unprecedented success of Oppenheimer.Although Universal’s epic adaptation has become one of the biggest films of 2026, its origins date back to 2004, when Nolan came close to directing Troy, Wolfgang Petersen’s historical epic starring Brad Pitt.Nolan revealed that the experience never left him.”I got close to The Odyssey when I was almost chosen to direct 2004’s Troy,” Nolan told the Los Angeles Times. “It stuck with me. It’s a powerful image I really wanted…

Seoul police raided the Korea Football Association (KFA) offices on Thursday as part of an “obstruction of business” investigation into the appointment of former coach Hong Myung-bo, police told Reuters.The KFA did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.Hong returned as national team coach in 2024 after a previous spell in charge from 2013 to 2014.His appointment came under scrutiny after the KFA abandoned a months-long search involving foreign candidates and appointed him following a brief meeting.The issue resurfaced after South Korea’s disappointing World Cup campaign, which ended in a group-stage exit.At a parliamentary hearing last month, Hong…

SHARJAH, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — Invest Bank (INB) today announced a 61 % year-on-year increase in Profit Before Tax to AED80.5 million. According to its financial results for the half-year ended 30th June, 2026, the Bank continued to strengthen its performance momentum, recording second-quarter Profit Before Tax of AED58 million, up 159 % from the first quarter. The Bank continued to strengthen its financial position during the same period, with total assets reaching AED16.1 billion, up 27 % year-on-year and 14 % year-to-date, marching towards the highest-ever balance sheet since inception. Customer deposits grew to AED13.3 billion, up 30…

ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group and Al Ramz Capital today announced the winners of the third round of the Al Ramz Investment and Trading Competition. Supporting the UAE’s national vision for economic diversification, the competition equips local retail investors with the practical skills and confidence required to navigate modern capital markets. By pairing real-market execution and highly sought-after travel rewards with a competitive, high-reward ecosystem, the ADX and Al Ramz Capital are actively transforming how the public interacts with financial assets. The third round witnessed a substantial surge in participation from…