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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…

Emaar Properties reported a 26 per cent increase in first-half net profit to Dh11.15 billion, as revenue rose 21 per cent and property sales remained strong across its development portfolio.Revenue for the six months ended June 30 increased to Dh23.9 billion, from Dh19.8 billion a year earlier, while EBITDA rose 24 per cent to Dh12.9 billion. Net profit before tax increased 23 per cent to Dh12.8 billion.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The company recorded property sales of Dh26.6 billion during the first half, while its revenue backlog from property sales reached Dh164.9 billion,…

Dubai delivery riders will receive 5,000 health kits this month as authorities step up efforts to protect workers from heat exhaustion and heatstroke during the peak summer period. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the ‘Safe and Healthy Summer for Delivery Riders’ campaign in collaboration with Keeta. The initiative will run throughout August and will combine health checks, safety awareness and the distribution of protective supplies. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The health kits will contain medical and protective supplies, as well as a hand fan and cooling towel to…

A24 has unveiled the first full-length trailer for ‘Primetime’, its upcoming true-crime psychological thriller led by Robert Pattinson as controversial television journalist Chris Hansen.Directed by Lance Oppenheim, the film explores the mid-2000s rise of NBC’s ratings phenomenon ‘To Catch a Predator’ while examining the ethical tensions behind its hidden-camera sting operations, as per Deadline.The trailer opens with Pattinson delivering Hansen’s instantly recognisable line, “Why don’t you have a seat right there?”As the hidden-camera investigations gain widespread popularity, the footage shifts into a psychological portrait of a television personality increasingly consumed by his own success. After learning that the segment is…

A stellar line-up has been announced for the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup which takes place at Ascot Racecourse, UK, on Saturday.Team Great Britain & Ireland captain, Saffie Osborne, will be joined by Ryan Moore one of the most decorated riders of all-time with over 200 Group 1 winners to his name and 23-year-old Dylan Browne McMonagle whose multiple high-profile successes across the globe in recent years include guiding Ethical Diamond to victory in the Breeders’ Cup Turf last November.  This year the reigning Irish Champion jockey completed the Oaks and Irish Oaks double aboard Thundering On and Johanna Walsh…

ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) — XRG, ADNOC’s international investment arm, has built its chemicals portfolio on a clear strategic rationale. Through Borouge International, Covestro and Fertiglobe, it has assembled a portfolio of market-leading businesses with global operations, diverse end-market exposure and strong competitive positions. This combination reduces dependence on any single region, product or market cycle while extending ADNOC’s presence into higher-value chemicals, advanced materials and fertilisers. The second quarter of 2026 provided an early indication of how that strategy can translate into value creation. Across the portfolio, Borouge International, Covestro and Fertiglobe delivered resilient earnings, demonstrating the…

BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, has become the first financial institution in the UAE to connect to the Astana International Exchange (AIX) as a Market Making Member through Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange’s (ADX) Tabadul platform, marking another strategic milestone in the company’s regional expansion and reinforcing its commitment to advancing cross-border capital market connectivity. This milestone enables BHM Capital to provide market making services on AIX through ADX’s Tabadul platform, the exchange connectivity platform that facilitates seamless access between participating regional and international capital markets. As the first financial institution…