Author: Editorial team
The International Indian Film Academy Awards, better known as IIFA, will once again put the UAE at the centre of Bollywood’s global calendar, bringing some of the biggest stars of Hindi cinema to Abu Dhabi in 2027.The 27th edition of the IIFA Weekend & Awards will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, marking the event’s fourth showcase in the UAE capital.The star-studded celebrations will feature Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal, organisers have announced.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.For…
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson admitted that outside noise can affect him but said he has learned to manage it by focusing on his preparation and role in the team, while backing the leadership group’s team-first approach after India’s clinical win over Afghanistan in the second T20I.India recorded a seven-wicket win over Afghanistan on Tuesday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The teams will meet again in the final match on Sept. 17.Speaking at the post-match press conference, Samson said scoring runs for India was a challenge and players had to accept difficult decisions when the team’s…
DUBAI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in collaboration with Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Digital Dubai, has launched the PropTech Data Sandbox Open Call under Sandbox Dubai, inviting PropTech innovators, entrepreneurs, startups and technology companies from the UAE and around the world to test and develop their business models, products and services in a safe, real-world environment. The PropTech Data Sandbox focuses on developing innovative solutions and applications for real estate data, enabling innovators to explore access to data held by regulators and test new uses of their own data where regulatory requirements may otherwise limit…
ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of Education and Chairwoman of ECAE’s Board of Trustees, the College held its Annual Academic Convocation 2026–2027 under the theme, “The Next Chapter: Designing Tomorrow. Together.” The event convened ECAE’s leadership, faculty, and administrative staff and highlighted the College’s direction for the next phase, to further strengthen its role as a national partner in advancing education and building a self-improving learning ecosystem that continuously evolves based on its performance, while placing learners and the quality of educational outcomes at the heart of its…
ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar and Mubadala Investment Company (‘Mubadala’) have jointly acquired Masdar City Square for AED918 million, through their joint venture established in 2024. The transaction further scales the partners’ high-quality, income-generating real estate portfolio, now valued at AED4.7 billion within Masdar City, one of the region’s leading hubs for clean energy, artificial intelligence, advanced research and sustainable urban development. Masdar City Square comprises more than 47,000 sqm of net leasable area across seven office buildings. Completed in the first quarter of 2026, the complex is 99% occupied by a high-quality tenant base that includes…
Doomscrolling may be one of the most pervasive digital-age problems we’re facing. Across generations, people are stuck in a cycle of aimlessly scrolling through Reels, TikTok or whatever else has them hooked, caught in a seemingly endless loop that can be hard to escape when a smartphone is always within reach. So, perhaps it’s only fitting that one country has officially started paying its residents to… read. Singapore has launched a new nationwide initiative called ReadSG, which is attempting to lure residents away from their screens and back to books with a small monetary incentive. The idea is for people…
NUKU’ALOFA, 16th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and Tonga Meteorological Services (TMS), part of the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Communications and Climate Change, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in meteorology and geophysics, exchange knowledge, expertise and technology, and strengthen institutional and professional capacity on both sides. The MoU was signed by Dr Abdulla Ahmed Al Mandous, President of NCM, and Lord Fakafanua, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga and Minister for Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Communications and Climate Change. On the sidelines…
Abu Dhabi-listed developer Aldar and Mubadala Investment Company have acquired Masdar City Square for Dh918 million, through the joint venture the two Abu Dhabi entities set up in 2024, growing their combined Masdar City portfolio to Dh4.7 billion.Masdar City Square spans more than 47,000 sqm of net leasable area across seven office buildings. Completed in the first quarter of 2026, the complex is already 99 per cent occupied, with tenants including Taqa, the Department of Energy, Emirates College and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The complex sits…
Superstar Salman Khan has extended his support to Prime Video’s newly released historical drama ‘The Revolutionaries’ by hosting lead actor Bhuvan Bam and director Nikkhil Advani for a special viewing session at his residence. The actor shared a shout-out to the show on his Instagram stories, posting a video alongside Bhuvan and Nikkhil where they appear to be watching the period drama together. Following the visit, Bhuvan Bam also expressed his joy on social media, posting pictures with Salman alongside a nod to the superstar’s iconic line, “Watched the show with @beingsalmankhan at his house. A huge thank you to our captain…
The 2027 Formula One calendar unveiled on Wednesday will feature 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 sprint events, including Monaco.Pre-season testing is scheduled to take place in Bahrain from February 24-27 before the first race is held there on March 12-14, followed by Saudi Arabia a week later.The FIA will be hoping that those events in the Gulf do not suffer the disruption they have experienced this year due to the repercussions of the US-led war on Iran.This year’s season is scheduled to end with races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi but Formula One has contingency plans if…