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DUBAI, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continues to advance clean energy infrastructure projects through a comprehensive approach that places environmental protection, resource conservation and biodiversity at the heart of infrastructure development. By embedding sustainability considerations across all project phases, DEWA reduces carbon emissions, improves resource efficiency and supports Dubai’s standing as a global model for smart and sustainable cities. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, said, “At DEWA, we draw our inspiration for environmental protection and sustainability enhancement from the directives of our wise leadership, whose vision has established the UAE…
For many UAE families, the first week back at school means more than setting early alarms, preparing uniforms and packing lunchboxes. Some working parents are also adjusting their own schedules, taking annual leave or working from home to help their children settle back into a routine. Dubai resident Lamya Hisham, a mother of two children under the age of 10, is among those who planned her annual leave around the start of the new school year. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. “As much as I look forward to them going back to…
AL AIN, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, the first edition of Al Ain Future Business Forum will take place on 28-29 September 2026 at ADNEC Centre Al Ain. Organised by Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), the forum aims to drive investment and long-term economic growth in Al Ain Region, focusing on talent development, research and development, higher education, agricultural technology, advanced manufacturing, smart transportation, renewable energy, and sustainable tourism. Held under the theme “Invest, Develop, Thrive”, Al Ain Future Business Forum…
Dubai’s original Ravi Restaurant in Satwa has issued a public notice clarifying that it is not currently associated with two other establishments operating under the Ravi name in the emirate. In a statement posted on its official Instagram account on Tuesday, August 18, Ravi Restaurant said it is not associated, affiliated, managed, operated or represented by Ravi Fine Dine on Sheikh Zayed Road or Ravi Restaurant in Al Nahda. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The restaurant said the two establishments should not be understood or represented as branches of, or as operating…
Electronic music star Alan Walker is set to return to Dubai this weekend, headlining Frequency 971 at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, August 22. The Norwegian DJ and producer, best known for tracks including Faded, Alone and Sing Me to Sleep, will take the stage as part of a line-up that also includes UAE-based artists DJ Bliss and DJ Slim. Walker rose to international fame following the release of Faded in 2015. The track went on to become one of his biggest hits, accumulating billions of streams and views across digital platforms. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
At 11 months old, Hayden Panettiere appeared in a Playskool toy train commercial. By age 4, she was a recurring character on the soap opera One Life to Live. In the decades that followed, she starred in movies and television shows. Rarely was she out of a job.But like many wunderkinds, Panettiere, who died Sunday at 36, frequently seemed burdened by her success. Her well-documented struggles — with substance, body image, her family, her significant others — seem inextricable from the public scrutiny that lit up so much of her life.“In an era of relentless paparazzi with an appetite for…
Emirati Women’s Day is coming up on August 28, with restaurants and wellness destinations across the UAE marking the occasion with special menus, desserts and spa experiences. From Emirati flavours with a modern twist to dining offers and month-long wellness experiences, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the occasion. Here are five worth checking out. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. 1. Emirati breakfast for two at ANA Start the day with a table full of familiar Emirati flavours at ANA. The contemporary Emirati restaurant is serving its breakfast for two with…
The Recording Academy has signalled that it could make changes to its controversial new Asian pop category following BTS decision not to submit music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards.According to The Korea Times, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. addressed criticism surrounding the newly introduced Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, acknowledging that some artists do not feel it represents their music appropriately.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.The category was introduced as part of the academy’s efforts to expand representation amid the global growth of Asian pop music. However, the move…
AR Rahman has thanked Salman Khan for agreeing to be part of an upcoming music video paying tribute to late playback singer Asha Bhosle.The Oscar-winning composer announced Salman’s involvement on X, describing his participation as a special moment in the celebration of Bhosle’s musical legacy.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.”A heartfelt thank you to dear Salman Khan for agreeing to being part of Asha Bhosle ji’s tribute music video. Your affection for Asha ji and your generosity in celebrating her extraordinary legacy make this moment incredibly special,” Rahman wrote.Salman joins Shah Rukh Khan…
Aesthetic medicine in the Gulf is entering a more mature phase. After years of rapid growth in clinics, patient demand and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, attention is increasingly turning to an equally important part of the sector: how healthcare professionals are trained. Across Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Muscat and other Gulf cities, physicians, dentists, nurses and other eligible healthcare professionals are encountering a broader and more sophisticated range of aesthetic treatments. Learning individual techniques is only part of the challenge. Anatomy, patient assessment, treatment planning, complication prevention and clinical judgment are becoming increasingly important as the field evolves. A Regional Market Entering…