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More than 39,000 people have registered as organ donors in the UAE, while over 1,195 transplant procedures have been carried out under the country’s national organ donation programme, the Minister of Health and Prevention said marking the World Organ Donation Day. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh said the figures show growing public awareness and confidence in the UAE’s organ donation and transplantation system. According to the minister, the UAE now ranks first in the GCC in terms of growth in donor numbers and organ transplant procedures. He said that Hayat has also become one of the fastest-growing programmes of its kind…

SAKAÏ, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU) today inaugurated the largest infrastructure project in the Central African Republic’s history, a 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Sakaï that increases the country’s electricity generation capacity by more than 60 percent. “It is a project of historic national importance that will help shape the future of the Central African Republic. It reflects the power of partnership, the importance of keeping commitments – delivered in 10 months- and a shared belief in a better future for the Central African Republic,” said Ali Alshimmari, Managing…

DUBAI, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) today reported its first-half 2026 consolidated financial results, recording record half-year revenue of AED14.86 billion, EBITDA of AED7.32 billion, operating profit of AED4.07 billion and net profit of AED3.33 billion. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman and MD & CEO of DEWA, said, “DEWA is committed to being an innovative and sustainable corporation inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,…

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are set to reunite on the big screen after 18 years with ‘Haiwaan’, and the film’s newly unveiled teaser offers a dark and cryptic glimpse into the psychological action thriller. Directed by Priyadarshan, the teaser builds suspense through silence, shadows and striking visuals while keeping the central mystery firmly under wraps.The preview opens with the silhouette of Saif Ali Khan’s character, who is revealed to be visually impaired.He is shown navigating with a walking stick and wearing a specialised watch for the blind. His face, like those of the other key characters, remains concealed,…

The trailer for Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson-starrer Verity was released on Tuesday, August 11, offering a closer look at the psychological thriller based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel of the same name.The film follows Lowen Ashleigh (Johnson), a struggling writer who moves to the remote Crawford estate after being hired to ghost-write for renowned author Verity Crawford (Hathaway).Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.While working at the estate, Lowen discovers what appear to be Verity’s chilling autobiographical notes, which contain disturbing confessions about her husband, Jeremy, played by Josh Hartnett.As Lowen digs deeper,…

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will host the world premiere of LEGO SHOWS Natural Brickstory from August 21, bringing a new interactive experience centred on natural history to the capital.The limited-time exhibition will take visitors through 13.8 billion years of natural history, with themed zones exploring Earth’s history, wildlife and the cosmos through LEGO building and hands-on activities.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Visitors will be able to take part in collaborative builds, LEGO trails and workshops, with more activities set to be announced in the coming weeks.“Play is fundamental to learning and discovery.…

Summer in the UAE means reaching for a cold drink more often than usual, but increasingly, the options go beyond juices and conventional soft drinks. From probiotics and electrolytes to collagen and matcha, a growing number of beverages are being positioned as drinks that offer something extra alongside refreshment. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Whether you’re looking for a fizzy alternative to your usual soda, something to sip after a workout, or simply want to try one of the latest wellness drinks, here are some options available in the UAE this summer.…

ABU DHABI, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Leonardo DRS to integrate Leonardo DRS mission systems with Space42’s secure satellite connectivity to boost sovereign national security across the UAE. Under the MoU, Leonardo DRS will contribute its expertise in C5ISR mission systems while Space42 will provide secure, AI-enabled satellite communications and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) connectivity. Together, the companies will explore the joint design and integration of advanced mission capabilities for the UAE. “It is a strategic priority for Space42 to be recognised as…

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are officially married, but if social media is anything to go by, you may have already seen some of football’s biggest stars supposedly celebrating alongside them.Photos circulating online appear to show Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane attending the couple’s wedding. There is just one problem: the images are fake.The viral photographs are AI-generated, and there is currently no credible evidence that any of the four football stars attended the ceremony.So, who was actually there?Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Their five children were confirmed guestsRonaldo,…

Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner’s remake of the 1981 supernatural thriller Possession is set to hit theatres on June 11, 2027, according to Variety.Paramount has scheduled the film for a theatrical release next summer, where it will open alongside Universal’s live-action How to Train Your Dragon 2.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Smile director Parker Finn is adapting the cult horror film, which follows the troubled relationship between a spy and his wife after she asks for a divorce and begins exhibiting increasingly disturbing behaviour.The original Possession, written and directed by Polish filmmaker Andrzej…