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A proud mother is celebrating her son’s Marvel debut after seven-year-old Elvis Carlos made his first appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.Siân took to Instagram following the film’s release to share her excitement and thank those who helped make the experience so memorable for her family.Expressing her gratitude, Siân wrote: “Forever grateful for this! A big thank you to Destin Daniel, Tom Holland and the entire production team, who made the whole family feel so special on set. And, of course, a huge thank you to Stage Space Agency.”Her post quickly drew attention from fans, who celebrated Elvis’ appearance in the…

Dubai Basketball have strengthened their frontcourt ahead of the 2026/27 season with the signing of Georgian international Tornike Shengelia. The experienced power forward joins the team following a season with Barcelona, bringing more than a decade of EuroLeague experience to Dubai as he begins a new chapter in his career.Shengelia arrives in Dubai after spending a standout 2025/26 campaign with Barcelona, where he averaged 12.4 points and 4.6 rebounds across 34 EuroLeague appearances. He featured in 40 Liga ACB games, averaging 11.2 points per game, helping Barcelona reach the Spanish League Finals.Standing at 2.06 metres, Shengelia is regarded as one…

DUBAI, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) reported first-half revenue of AED1.519 billion, up 4.5 percent from a year earlier, while net profit after tax rose 16.2 percent to AED468 million. EBITDA reached AED773 million, reflecting year-on-year growth of 7.5 percent, while profit before tax amounted to AED514 million, an increase of 16.2 percent compared to the first half of 2025. Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, said, “Empower’s record results during the first half of 2026 reflect the strength of our business model, the resilience of our operational infrastructure, and our ability to…

AJMAN, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — The total number of real estate transactions in the Emirate of Ajman during July reached 1,517, with a combined value of AED1.65 billion. Ahmed Khalfan Al Shamsi, Director of the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ajman Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation, said the trading volume amounted to AED1.08 billion across 1,296 transactions. He added that 138 mortgage transactions were recorded with a total value of AED341 million, with Al Jurf Industrial 1 registering the highest single mortgage transaction at AED20.9 million. Al Shamsi said the figures reflect the upward trajectory of…

Empower reported net profits of Dh468 million during the first half of this year, up 16.2 per cent compared to the same period last year, while its revenues increased 4.5 per cent to Dh1.5 billion.The cooling services provider, the largest in the world, signed 61 new contracts in the first half of this year to deploy 73,415 refrigeration tons (TR) to various developments and projects across Dubai, which led to its overall contracted capacity reaching 2.02 million TR. TR is a standard unit of cooling, equivalent to 12,000 Btu, or 3.517 kW.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

Fans of Gilmore Girls are heading back to Stars Hollow.HBO Max has officially announced the first authorised documentary about the beloved television series, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the mother-daughter drama became a global pop culture phenomenon.According to Variety, the untitled documentary will feature Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham alongside creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, executive producer Daniel Palladino and additional cast and crew members.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.According to the official synopsis, the film will provide “a rare insider view” into the making of the series, exploring how it evolved into…

Windows were smashed and petrol bombs hurled at former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan’s residence after he joined ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s first public media interaction since her 2024 removal from power, in which she vowed to return in December.Police said a group of people attacked Shakib’s ancestral home in Magura town, about 170 km (105 miles) southwest of the capital Dhaka on Wednesday, causing a fire on the upper floor of the residence. The property was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported.Reuters was unable to reach Shakib for comment on the attack. The attack…

ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Distribution delivered record first-half results, with net profit rising 59 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $568 million and reported EBITDA increased 39 percent to $786 million, reflecting strong operational performance and inventory gains during the period. Underlying EBITDA increased 14 percent YoY to $603 million. Performance was supported by record fuel volumes, continued network expansion, inventory gains and sustained growth in the higher-margin non-fuel retail (NFR) segment. Fuel volumes reached a record 7.75 billion litres, supported by network expansion, as well as resilient retail and commercial demand. ADNOC Distribution’s fuel retail network, spanning…

DUBAI, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirati Educator Forum has reaffirmed Dubai’s commitment to strengthening its position as a leading global destination for the teaching profession by investing in national talent and empowering Emiratis to help shape the future of private education. Organised by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the forum brought together around 100 Emirati teachers from private schools and early childhood centres as part of the implementation of the Emirati Educator Strategy for the private education sector. The strategy aims to increase the number of Emiratis working in the sector to 3,000 by 2033. The…

Abu Dhabi’s prime office space availability dropped to just 0.1 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the severe shortage of premium workspaces in the capital as strong occupier demand continued to drive rental growth across the UAE, according to JLL’s latest market report.Overall office vacancy in Abu Dhabi remained highly constrained at 1.4 per cent during Q2, with sustained business demand pushing rental contract registrations up 5.4 per cent year-on-year and renewals increasing 7.1 per cent.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The limited availability of prime office stock resulted in an…