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The death of British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja on Broad Peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram range recently left the climbing world shocked. However, what has emerged since is not just a period of mourning, but also a wider debate about rescue timelines and the ground realities of emergency response at extreme altitudes. The incident, which also claimed the lives of other climbers and support staff, has drawn global attention because of the questions raised over how quickly rescue efforts were able to begin. As the discussion spread online, some climbers took to social media to ask if the emergency alarm could’ve been…
ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — IHC today announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30th June 2026. IHC reported revenue of AED64.9 billion, representing an increase of 34.5% year-on-year, while profit after tax reached AED26.2 billion, compared with AED8.9 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. Gross profit increased by 41.0% to AED16.8 billion, and earnings per share rose to AED8.21. According to a press statement issued by the company today, the results reflect continued growth across several of the Group’s operating sectors, alongside the contribution from IHC’s investment activities and active portfolio management. Revenue growth…
ASTANA, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, attended the opening ceremony of the Games of the Future 2026, hosted in the Kazakh capital, Astana, as head of the UAE delegation. The UAE’s participation at the Games is a direct extension of the prominent role established during its hosting of the previous edition in Abu Dhabi, a milestone event solidifying the UAE’s standing as an active partner in developing phygital sports. The 2025 tournament also expanded the global dialogue on the future…
DUBAI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — UXE Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with South Africa’s NASCENT Group in the presence of Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, in a move that reflects the Group’s commitment to expanding its international partnerships and strengthening collaboration in future-focused sectors. The agreement builds on a previous official visit by UXE Group to the Republic of South Africa. The visit resulted in the establishment of strategic relationships with leading organisations and companies, culminating in the signing of this agreement with NASCENT Group. This milestone reflects the success of joint efforts to transform promising opportunities into strategic…
American Hospital Dubai is the first private healthcare provider in Dubai to introduce such advanced solutions for early-stage cancer detection Published: Wed 5 Aug 2026, 10:03 AM American Hospital Dubai, a regional leader in benchmark healthcare and innovative medical solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global healthcare leader Abbott to promote the advancement of innovative early cancer detection capabilities in the UAE. The advanced early detection technologies will exponentially elevate the country’s diagnostic excellence, enabling individuals to benefit from innovative solutions. American Hospital is the first private healthcare entity in Dubai to introduce such an advanced early-stage…
Residents and visitors can enjoy specially curated dishes for just Dh10 at more than 170 restaurants across over 700 locations in Dubai as the popular Dh10 Dish campaign returns as part of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). Running until August 30, the month-long initiative includes participating restaurants across malls, cafés, food halls and neighbourhood dining destinations. No bookings or vouchers are required; customers can simply visit participating outlets and request the Dh10 dish. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Here’s the list of participating restaurants; Something savoury? The Daily at Rove Hotels: Rove Poke…
Shipping traffic at the key Middle Eastern maritime chokepoints of the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb was little changed on Tuesday from the previous day, ship-tracking data showed.Eight vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz, including five tankers and three bulk carriers, shipping data from Kpler showed, the same as the previous day. Six of the vessels, three tankers and three bulk carriers, were entering the strait, while a gas carrier and a tanker were exiting.Roughly 130 to 140 ships would typically transit the waterway before the US-Israeli war with Iran began on February 28 and Iran responded by…
Netflix has officially announced Musafir Cafe Season 2, bringing back the romantic drama that unexpectedly became one of the streamer’s most talked-about Indian titles this year.The platform shared a teaser caption on Instagram that read, “Adhoori mohabbat ki kahaani ko poora karne, yeh musafir wapas lautenge” (To complete the unfinished story of love, these travellers shall return), followed by “Musafir Cafe Season 2, coming soon, only on Netflix,” confirming that the love story is far from over. And fans have been lapping the news up.“Bring Season 2 ASAP,” read a comment, while another fan wrote, “Most awaited show of my…
Multiple US cities that hosted World Cup matches are seeking millions of dollars they believe world soccer’s governing body Fifa promised them, The Athletic reported on Tuesday.Four executives from World Cup cities, speaking anonymously, told the outlet that Fifa management told them they would each receive $1 million in “legacy” funds to build football-related infrastructure and support “social projects”.The Athletic reported that officials from the cities had requested the payments after Gianni Infantino, head of global football’s governing body, announced such payments to host cities of the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States.”According to four executives at US…
ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has confirmed that the Digital Tourist VAT Refund System continues to expand across the UAE, delivering strong operational results during the first half of 2026. The number of retail outlets registered with the Authority and electronically connected to the system rose by 5.9% to approximately 19,340 outlets by the end of June 2026, compared with 18,260 outlets at the end of the first half of 2025. The FTA added that 449 retail outlets were connected to the system during the first six months of 2026, compared with 697…