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During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Christopher Nolan opened up about the possibility of directing a horror film, revealing that the genre continues to interest him. While he joked that his fans may already find plenty of horror elements in The Odyssey, he emphasized that the experience has only increased his desire to tackle the genre. “I was going to say, they don’t need to beg me to tell a horror story anymore. Just buy a ticket.” Despite incorporating horror influences into The Odyssey, Nolan admitted the film has not satisfied his creative curiosity. “It very much whets my appetite for more,”…
ABU DHABI, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — AIREV, the Abu Dhabi-based creator of the OnDemand autonomous AI platform, has signed an agreement with Redington, a leading technology aggregator and innovation catalyst, to distribute AIREV’s OnDemand, its agentic AI platform, across the GCC and the whole of Africa. Redington is one of the world’s largest technology distributors, with consolidated revenues of US$13.5 billion in FY2026. Under the agreement, Redington will market, resell, and distribute OnDemand Enterprise across three deployment models – software-only, self-hosted, and cloud-hosted – together with implementation services, custom agent development, and multi-tier technical support through channel partners. Dr.…
Alhind Tours and Travels, now responsible for passport renewal and other consular services for Indian expats in the UAE on an interim basis, has committed to fast-track services for all applicants and has eliminated premium services previously offered at an additional cost. “We want to offer the same level of service to everyone,” said Mohammed Haris T, chairman and founder of Alhind Tours & Travels. “Our aim is that people should be able to enter our centre, finish their applications and exit within 30 minutes.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. He addressed…
Internationally acclaimed artist and spiritual teacher Radhika Das is set to make his UAE debut with a live performance at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on September 20. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Unlike a traditional concert, Radhika Das’ performances are built around an ancient call-and-response vocal tradition, encouraging the audience to sing, listen and become part of the experience. Organisers say each performance evolves differently, shaped by the energy of those attending. Based in London, Radhika Das has spent the past 15 years sharing ancient musical traditions with audiences in more than 30…
DUBAI, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Land Department (DLD), represented by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the UAE Football Association (UAE FA) in a strategic step to organise a series of sports events and tournaments for developers and professionals across the real estate sector. The partnership aims to strengthen engagement among industry stakeholders, encourage active lifestyles, foster a culture of positive competition and teamwork, and support community and sports initiatives that contribute to the sector’s sustainable development. The signing ceremony, held at the UAE Football Association’s headquarters in Dubai, was attended…
TOKYO, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s Nikkei share average climbed for a second straight session on Wednesday as stronger semiconductor stocks lifted sentiment before closely watched technology sector earnings. The benchmark Nikkei 225 advanced 1.75 percent to 67,388.70. The broader Topix rose 1.19 percent to 4,062.66. Tech-industry suppliers and chipmakers led gains on the Nikkei, which had 135 advancers against 89 decliners. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Global, a subsidiary of TRENDS Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Liwa University to strengthen its research partnership and expand knowledge-based collaboration across areas of mutual interest. The MoU was signed by Awad Mohammed Al Breiki, General Manager of TRENDS Global, and Professor Mohammed Mahjoub Dhiaf, President of Liwa University. The agreement reflects both parties’ commitment to advancing original, evidence-based research and leveraging it to serve society and support policymakers. Under the MoU, the two institutions will collaborate on joint research addressing current and future issues in the social,…
WORLD CAPITALS, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Gold rose to a two-week high on Wednesday on technical buying as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve meeting next week for clues on the interest rate outlook. Spot gold climbed 1.3 percent to $4,129.43 per ounce by 0511 GMT, having hit its highest level since 7th July earlier in the day. US gold futures for August delivery jumped 1.4 percent to $4,134.50. Among other metals, spot silver was up 1.6 percent at $59.71 per ounce after reaching its highest point since 10th July earlier in the day. Platinum climbed 1.9 percent to…
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of Khaleej Times’ Schools and Parents, a dedicated section designed to support families in the UAE as they explore educational choices. The section offers explainers, guidance from education leaders, expert advice and insights from parents to help readers make informed decisions about schools, curricula and communities.] Dubai parents are getting a clearer picture of their education choices ahead of the 2026-27 academic year, with private school fees frozen and families taking a closer look at what Outstanding-rated schools offer — from learning experiences and facilities to student opportunities and asking: are these ratings worth the price tag? Families in…
Despite the harmful effects of smoking being well-known, many smokers are unable to quit. However, a new research is showing that data on personal wearables that indicate exactly how smoking is affecting the body could be a key factor in helping smokers quit. A landmark study by wearable brand Whoop published in JMIR mHealth and uHealth, analysed more than 12,000 new members over 72 weeks. It found that continuous health monitoring co-occurs with substantial, sustained reductions in tobacco use, and those reductions track with measurable improvements in cardiovascular and sleep health. The study found that the probability of daily tobacco use…