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Dubai Police has deployed 36 RPA robots across a range of tasks, as AI increasingly plays a role in policing and public services, according to a statement by the authority. RPA, also known as software robotics, refers to when automated bots perform repetitive tasks that humans usually do.Their deployment is helping the police force focus more closely on specialised tasks by “increasing productivity and reducing routine workloads”. Dubai Police said it also recorded “high levels of digital reliability” during the current year, where continuity rate for public services reached 99.97 per cent, while the continuity of systems reached 99.92 per…

Actor Kartik Aaryan is set to begin filming his upcoming project, Captain India, with his first look from the film now unveiled.In an Instagram post, Kartik shared a glimpse of himself dressed in uniform and captioned it: “Ready to fly with the Maverick #ShimitAmin #CaptainIndia.”He also shared a statement from director Shimit Amin, who expressed pride in the film’s team.“As we embark on this journey to finally make our film, I want to thank each and everyone of you, from the bottom of my heart. I know you’ve faced tremendous challenges during the past few months, but you never gave…

After an epic three-hour battle at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Filipina sensation Alexandra Eala lost in three sets, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, in the third round of the US Open to American teen Iva Jovic.Eala, 21, and Jovic, 18, who was born to Serbian parents in Torrance, California, are two of the best friends in women’s tennis and occasional doubles partners.But that didn’t stop them from unleashing ferocious groundstrokes at one another as Eala’s flag-waving Filipino fans made it a football-like atmosphere at the iconic New York stadium.The seesaw battle saw 17 breaks of serve as Jovic and Eala brought every shot…

MORONI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — Reflecting the UAE’s longstanding commitment to supporting a more sustainable future and expanding the deployment of renewable energy solutions globally, the inauguration of three solar power plants in the Union of the Comoros demonstrates how the UAE is leveraging its clean energy expertise and capabilities to help strengthen global energy security. The plants were financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), implemented by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, and managed by Global South Utilities (GSU). The project was inaugurated by Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of the Comoros, in…

LONDON, 5th September, 2026 (WAM) — Manchester City continued their winning run in the English Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium today in the third round of the competition. The win took Manchester City to nine points with a perfect record, while Coventry City remained without a point. Erling Haaland scored the only goal of the match in the 26th minute. Elsewhere in the same round, Crystal Palace beat Fulham 3-2, while Brentford drew 1-1 with Sunderland and Brighton drew 1-1 with Leeds United. Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur played out a goalless…

The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued a new directive setting out how businesses must convert the value of digital currencies into UAE dirhams when filing their Value Added Tax (VAT) returns.Directive on Tax Transactions No. 3 of 2026 applies to any taxable person supplying a digital currency, or supplying goods or services where the consideration is received in digital currency.Under the directive, such businesses must convert the value of the digital currency into dirhams for disclosure purposes in their tax return, following a specific three-step mechanism. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The…

Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic has been crowned Miss World 2026 at a glittering finale in Vietnam.The 24-year-old was crowned on Saturday, September 5, at the 73rd Miss World competition in Nha Trang, Vietnam, succeeding Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri, who made history as the first Thai contestant to win the title in 2025. Spain’s Elisabeth Reynés was named first runner-up, while Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty finished as second runner-up.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.But beyond the crown, Joheirry has built a career spanning education, journalism and community work, roles that now form an…

French Formula One driver Pierre Gasly upset the favourites to grab a stunning career-first pole position with Renault-owned Alpine at the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday.Gasly, who won at Monza with Red Bull-owned AlphaTauri (now Racing Bulls) in 2020 and lives in nearby Milan, seized pole from Mercedes’s George Russell with his final effort and a lap of one minute 21.786 seconds — 0.060 quicker than the Briton.”It’s been nine years trying to chase the opportunity to get a pole,” said Gasly, who was the last of the pole contenders to complete his final flying lap. “I won my first…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly shortening the time between the discovery of software vulnerabilities and their exploitation, putting businesses under growing pressure to boost their cyber defences, experts underscored at the third edition of FutureSec, an annual conference organised by Khaleej Times, on Thursday.The panel discussion, ‘Cyber Resilience and Compliance Across the Digital Supply Chain’, moderated by Michel Tannous, manager – sales engineering at CrowdStrike, highlighted how the rapid adoption of AI poses increasing challenges for organisations and companies across the UAE and beyond.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The panelists – Ali Khalid,…

Coco Gauff reached the second week of the US Open for a fifth straight year on Saturday, getting back in the New York groove to beat Spain’s Cristina Bucsa 6-3 6-4 in the third round.Gauff’s often-maligned serve undermined some of her play but the fourth seed refused to become rattled in front of the home fans as she sent over 15 winners. She next plays either fellow American Iva Jovic or the Philippines’ Alexandra Eala.”Today was mainly defence, honestly, in the first set,” said 22-year-old Gauff. “Once I got my rhythm I was able to swing through a little more.”Fourth…