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“I’ve had a lot of people try to tear me down,” a 23-year-old K-Pop fan in the UAE said, recalling when she shared an interaction she had with an idol at a concert on social media. These people she said, insinuated that she “did specific things to get [the celebrity’s] attention” and managed to snag a meet-and-greet in a “corrupt way”. Syrian expat Tala Niem, who calls herself a multi-stan (someone who supports multiple K-Pop groups), recalled this incident while speaking to Khaleej Times — though she was quick to clarify that “not all fans are like that.” Stay up…
Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness, the Argentine footballer’s family confirmed to Reuters.Jorge spent his final months alternating between a medical centre in Rosario and his home, accompanied by his wife Celia and his children Rodrigo, Matías and María Sol, the family said.Lionel Messi spent time with his father after the World Cup before rejoining his club, Inter Miami, for whom he returned to action a week ago.Stay up to date with the latest…
RIYADH, 8th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation of the targeting of an Emirati tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, emphasising that these unacceptable attacks constitute an assault on the security and safety of maritime navigation and global energy supplies. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the Kingdom affirmed that Iran’s continued perpetration of these attacks is a grave violation of international laws and norms, including Security Council Resolution 2817, which guarantees freedom of navigation and safe passage in international waterways. The Kingdom holds Iran responsible…
The UAE’s Lulu Group has announced a Dh1.5 billion (IN₹40 billion/US$410 million) investment in a major mixed-use development in Gujarat, adding to the growing flow of UAE capital into India’s western industrial powerhouse.The project, which includes a shopping mall, five-star hotel and serviced residential apartments in Ahmedabad, comes as Dubai-based DP World continues with its Dh11 billion (US$3 billion) investment in ports and logistics infrastructure across the state. Together, the investments underline Gujarat’s increasing importance as a strategic economic gateway for India and a key partner in strengthening UAE-India trade ties.Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and…
The ‘Lagaan’ team, including Aamir Khan, Yashpal Sharma, Daya Shankar Pandey, Rajendra Gupta, and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, on Wednesday evening attended the funeral of veteran actor Pradeep Singh Rawat. They all looked emotional while bidding a final farewell to Pradeep Singh Rawat, who essayed the role of Deva Singh Sodhi in Lagaan.Aamir also met with the family members of Pradeep and paid his heartfelt condolences. After attending the funeral, several actors spoke to ANI, sharing heartfelt tributes and fondly reminiscing about their memories with Pradeep.”I am at a loss for words. Bhagwan unki aatma ko shanti de. Woh hamesha humari…
As the DP World ILT20 prepares for its fifth season, CEO David White says the league’s biggest achievement has been its contribution to the growth of cricket in the UAE and the wider Gulf. The competition has franchise owners, broadcasters and commercial partners behind it, but White says what it has done for local players counts for more.”It’s pleasing to see the DP World ILT20 firmly established on the UAE sporting calendar. We have built a strong and sustainable competition, but our ambition has always been to contribute to the long-term development of cricket in the UAE. The league is…
BRUSSELS, 8th August, 2026 (WAM) — EU imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) rose by 14% in June compared with the same month a year earlier, despite the bloc’s commitments to end its dependence on Russian energy supplies by 2027. The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) reported that Russian revenues from these sales amounted to approximately €60 million per day, with France ranking as the largest buyer. The French port of Montoir received quantities more than four times higher than its imports in May, while data from the Bruegel research center in Brussels showed that…
ABU DHABI, 8th August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack launched by the Houthi group on the Najran Region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability. Source: Emirates News Agency
Gold prices continued their upward trend in Dubai on Friday as the precious metal was heading for the best week since January on the back of weaker oil prices.The 24K gold price was trading at Dh5140.0 per gram on Friday morning, up from Dh510.50 per gram at the close of the markets on Thursday. Among the other variants of the precious metal, 22K, 21K and 18K were trading higher at Dh476.0, Dh456.25, Dh391.25 and Dh305.0 per gram, respectively.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Spot gold was trading at $4,267.89 per ounce, up 0.63 per…
After spending more than two decades building the world of Pandora, Oscar winning filmmaker James Cameron says he is finally ready to look beyond the Avatar franchise and explore new creative territory.Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published this week, Cameron admitted he no longer wants to devote years at a time exclusively to the blockbuster series that has dominated his career since the original Avatar debuted in 2009.“I’ve got other stories to tell, and I’ve got other stories to tell within Avatar. What won’t happen is, I won’t go down the rabbit hole of exclusively making only…