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SHARJAH, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Airport recorded a significant surge in passenger traffic during the week of 10 to 16 August. The Airport welcomed more than 390,000 passengers during what is considered the peak of the summer travel season, as travellers returned from their holidays ahead of the new academic year. Arriving passengers at Sharjah Airport exceeded 175,000, while departing passengers totalled approximately 151,000, with more than 66,000 transit passengers also recorded in the same period. The Airport also recorded 1,175 departing and 1,175 arriving flights, serving more than 100 international destinations. This reflects the airport’s role as…
More than two decades after Andie Anderson tried every dating red flag in the book, from clinginess to a notorious love fern, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is getting a sequel.Paramount Pictures is in early development on a follow-up to the 2003 romantic comedy, which paired Kate Hudson’s magazine writer Andie with Matthew McConaughey’s advertising executive Ben Barry. Hudson is attached to produce the project, with veteran producer Stacey Sher also on board.The original film, built around a wildly improbable but irresistible premise, followed Andie as she attempted to drive Ben away within 10 days for a…
BlackPink members Lisa and Jisoo have announced new solo projects just hours apart, giving fans two new releases to look forward to.Lisa announced her upcoming EP Press Play on social media, with the project set to be released on October 23. Before the EP arrives, she will release the single SaWaDiKa on September 3.The EP is expected to feature six tracks, while the title of SaWaDiKa, a Thai greeting, reflects Lisa’s Thai roots.Just hours after Lisa’s announcement, Jisoo revealed plans for her own solo comeback.According to her agency Blissoo the singer will release a new single titled Click on September 4.It will mark her first solo music…
BRUSSELS, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — European gas prices have risen amid growing concerns over unusually low storage levels ahead of winter, as supply disruptions continue and maintenance work constrains Norwegian gas supplies. On the leading Dutch natural gas futures market, prices rose by as much as 5 percent on Monday before easing slightly to €68.5 per megawatt hour, up around 4 percent, according to The Brussels Times, citing Belgian news agency Belga. European gas storage facilities are currently around 62 percent full, the lowest level recorded for this time of year since 2009. There is particular concern about Germany,…
Forget the traditional school bus. Some children in Dubai are arriving at the school gates in private chauffeur driven cars as parents turn to limousine companies for the daily school run. The companies offering these services say safety remains a key part of transporting children without their parents. From vetted drivers and GPS tracking to WhatsApp pick up and drop off notifications, both companies said measures are in place to keep parents updated throughout the journey. Speaking exclusively to Khaleej Times, Fairway Travel & Transport employee Riyaz Kizhissery said the company receives around two to three requests a month from parents…
DUBAI, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai-based MENA Golf Tour, the only Official World Golf Ranking–recognised professional golf circuit based in the Middle East and North Africa, on Tuesday announced three international Qualifying Schools this October, with venues in Scotland, England and the United States allowing aspiring professionals to secure playing status for the Tour’s 2026/27 season. The expanded Q School programme begins at Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club near Edinburgh, Scotland, from 1st to 2nd October, before heading across the Atlantic to Slammer & Squire at World Golf Village in Florida from 13th to 15th October. The third…
The official trailer of ‘Haiwaan’, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, was released on Tuesday, offering audiences their first extended look at the film’s dark psychological conflict and the intense face-off between the two actors.Directed by Priyadarshan, the psycho-thriller marks Akshay and Saif’s reunion on screen after 18 years.The trailer establishes an eerie, shadow-heavy world built around a dangerous cat-and-mouse game between a psychopath and a visually impaired man.With its neo-noir visual style, high psychological tension and atmospheric score, the footage sets up a suspense-driven theatrical thriller.The film is backed by KVN Productions and Thespian Films and produced by…
Margaret Qualley has found herself at the centre of a fashion debate after wearing Chanel’s unusual “barefoot” sandals to the London premiere of The Dog Stars.The actress attended the event alongside co stars including Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin, but it was her unusual footwear that quickly became one of the main talking points.Qualley wore a black Chanel dress with fringe detailing, paired with sandals that left most of her feet exposed.The design features straps around the ankle and a small heel, but no traditional sole covering the front of the foot, making it appear as though Qualley was walking almost…
Actor Kit Harington will now play Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of ‘Harry Potter’ series, replacing Nicholas Hoult, who exited the production due to scheduling conflicts, reported Variety. The ‘Game of Thrones’ star recently voiced Lockhart, who is central to the plot of the second book ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,’ in Audible’s ‘Harry Potter’ audiobooks late last year.According to the series, Lockhart is a famous yet arrogant wizard known for his many heroic acts, becomes the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts and it’s soon made clear that he isn’t qualified for the job.…
SHARJAH, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Cultural and Chess Club has reviewed an action plan to promote chess in government and private schools across the Emirate during the 2026–2027 academic year, with a focus on identifying and developing young talent. The initiative aims to expand the base of chess players, identify and nurture talent, and make schools a key gateway for attracting talented players. The plan was reviewed during a meeting chaired by Tareq Matar Taryam, Chairman of the club, in the presence of Abdullah Murad Al Mazmi, Head of the Technical and Talent Development Department; Dr Mamoun Saleh…