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The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards may have been about celebrating television’s biggest shows and stars, but one of the night’s most unexpected appearances came courtesy of a pop superstar and her famously named cat.Taylor Swift made a surprise pre-recorded cameo during the Emmys telecast from Los Angeles on September 14, appearing in a playful Law & Order: SVU-inspired sketch alongside host Mariska Hargitay.Swift wasn’t at the ceremony in person, but that didn’t stop her brief appearance from quickly becoming a talking point among viewers, particularly Swifties watching around the world.The sketch saw Hargitay step back into the shoes of her…
With support from the UAE Cybersecurity Council, Microsoft and CPX, a G42 company, have launched the second edition of its program to train and employ young Emirati women into the cyberspace.Called ‘She Protects’, the initiative is designed to prepare Emirati women, who are recent university graduates, to find jobs in cybersecurity fields.“Cybersecurity is a very male-oriented field,” CPX’s CEO, Hadi Anwar, said in an interview on the sidelines of the Gisec Global 2026 exhibition. “We want to do things to help change that narrative.”Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Anwar said that some of…
Country star Reba McEntire paid an emotional tribute to Dolly Parton at the 2026 Emmys, performing Parton’s 1983 song ‘Appalachian Memories’ during the ceremony’s in memoriam segment.The tribute honoured Parton, who died on August 25 at the age of 80 from cancer.Before McEntire took the stage, Sally Field, Parton’s co-star in Steel Magnolias, delivered an emotional introduction, describing the country icon as “a real giant” and an “angel on Earth.”The ceremony then showed archival footage of Parton introducing “Appalachian Memories” at the 1983 Emmys, before McEntire performed the song with an orchestral arrangement.McEntire, a longtime friend of Parton who collaborated…
ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2026 (WAM) — Real Madrid were crowned champions of the inaugural European Basketball SuperCup, held over two days at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The Spanish side defeated Greece’s Olympiacos 93-89 in the final on Saturday night. Türkiye’s Fenerbahçe finished third after beating Dubai Basketball 85-77 in the third-place play-off. Source: Emirates News Agency
UAE companies are increasingly folding healthcare into workforce strategy, and the mobility sector is now joining in. Eurogulf Mobility Group, one of the region’s largest car rental, leasing and chauffeur operators, has struck a wellbeing partnership with Aster DM Healthcare that ties frontline staff welfare directly to operational performance — a shift industry watchers say reflects growing pressure on customer-facing businesses to retain and protect their workforce.Under the deal, more than 1,200 eligible Eurogulf employees — including management and leadership at all levels — gain access to Aster’s corporate wellbeing programme, covering preventive healthcare, workplace wellness activities, health awareness initiatives…
It was a winning night for The Pitt and Widow’s Bay at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, but the trophies weren’t the only things shining in Los Angeles.Noah Wyle took home Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Rhea Seehorn finally landed her first Emmy for Pluribus, while Matthew Rhys pulled off the night’s biggest acting feat with two lead trophies in a single evening.But before the winners made their way to the stage, there was plenty happening on the blue carpet. Zendaya showed up dripping in silver crystals, Selena Gomez embraced head-to-toe gold and Nicole Kidman brought feathers into the…
ABU DHABI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club maintained its lead on Day 2 of Round 7 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club finished the day in second place, with M.O.D UAE third. The second day featured the Kids categories, with boys and girls from clubs and academies across the UAE taking to the mat. A strong turnout of families and spectators added to the atmosphere, with parents supporting the young athletes from the stands. The young competitors produced a series of closely…
DUBAI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikha Dr. Alia Humaid Al Qassimi, President of the Emirates Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chair of its First Annual Conference, inaugurated the conference today at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City in the presence of Sheikh Saud bin Suhail Al Maktoum, a large number of presidents of medical societies operating under the umbrella of the Emirates Medical Association, and a distinguished gathering of specialist physicians, consultants, and healthcare professionals from the UAE and abroad. The conference, which runs until 20 September, aims to facilitate the exchange of expertise and discuss the latest scientific…
DUBAI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Rare Disease Society announced that the Society has successfully won the bid to host the International MPS Network (IMPSN) Conference in 2028. ”The UAE will become the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to host this distinguished event – a historic milestone that reflects the nation’s growing leadership in rare disease care, scientific research and international collaboration,” Dr. Noha Al Zaabi, President of the 4th International UAE Rare Disease Society Congress, Consultant in Genetic and Metabolic Disorders, and Board Member of the UAE Rare Disease Society, said at the…
Apple’s iPhone 18 series has recorded a strong start in the UAE, with retailers confirming that pre-order demand for the Pro and Pro Max models has exceeded expectations – continuing a pattern of premium-model demand seen at previous launches.The iPhone’s two new variants go on sale across the UAE this morning (Friday) at Apple stores and other brick-and-mortar outlets of digital retailers in the country.Rajat Asthana, CEO of Eros, said the response to the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max had been “overwhelming as expected”, with the new burgundy and glacier blue colourways proving especially popular among buyers.Stay informed with…