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ABU DHABI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Gas plc today announced its results for the second quarter of 2026, delivering net income of $665 million, above the guidance range of $400-600 million, despite exceptional external disruption during the period. The Company achieved a significant milestone in executing its long-term growth strategy by taking Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) and awarding engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for Phases 2 and 3 of its Rich Gas Development (RGD) Project (collectively, the “Contract Awards”). Fatema Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Gas, said, “This is a defining moment for ADNOC Gas.…
Actor Sidharth Malhotra has heaped praise on his wife, Kiara Advani, ahead of the release of her upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, saying it could feature one of her best performances yet.Malhotra shared the trailer of Toxic on his Instagram Stories, applauding the work Advani has put into the Geetu Mohandas directorial.”The effort, the grind, the passion. It’s all going to show on the big screen. Going to be one of your bests Ki!!” he wrote.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The actor also expressed his excitement about seeing the film,…
Farhan Akhtar’s directorial debut ‘Dil Chahta Hai completed 25 years on August 10. Sharing film’s poster on Instagram, Farhan wrote, “Can’t believe it’s been 25 years.. Akash, Sameer and Sid don’t look like they’ve aged a day!!!! Heart filled with gratitude to you, the audience, for keeping it alive and still relevant. Big hug.”Dil Chahta Hai, written and directed by Farhan Akhtar, featured Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta, Sonali Kulkarni, and Dimple Kapadia in lead roles. It was released in 2001.The Bollywood comedy-drama was praised for its compelling storyline, strong performances, and memorable music. The film…
ABU DHABI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his reappointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to the Armenian Prime Minister. Source: Emirates News Agency
Pregnant Anne Hathaway turned heads on the red carpet on Sunday, August 9, at the Los Angeles premiere of her film The End of Oak Street.The 43-year-old actor paired classic blue jeans with an ice-blue cape-style top featuring a dramatic, floor-grazing train. The flowing silhouette highlighted her baby bump, while Hathaway completed the look with dewy makeup and a sleek high ponytail.The appearance comes during a busy period for the actor, who recently spoke about balancing motherhood with a packed slate of releases.Speaking to People at the London premiere of The Odyssey, Hathaway described the experience as “extremely surreal”.”I’m excited.…
Spider-Man fans are celebrating Peter Parker’s birthday today, August 10, shortly after filming wrapped on Tom Holland’s next outing as the web-slinger, Spider-Man: Brand New Day.The date comes from a small detail involving Holland’s character in Spider-Man: Far From Home.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Peter’s passport is shown as he prepares to travel to Europe with his classmates, and a closer look at the document reveals his date of birth as August 10. His birth year is not shown, but the day and month were enough to establish when Peter celebrates his birthday.The detail appeared…
TOKYO, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — Japan recorded a current account deficit in June for the first time in 17 months, data from the finance ministry showed on Monday, as robust investment in domestic markets from overseas investors boosted the size of dividend payouts. The deficit in the current account stood at 92.3 billion yen ($584.51 million) in June. The net balance for primary income from securities and direct investment, usually the biggest driver of Japan’s current account surplus, shrank by 74 percent to 380 billion yen due to larger dividend payouts from Japanese companies to foreign investors. For the…
For seven years, Farah Libardee returned to Sharan Budhrani’s home and his world: to long conversations in his studio, messages and poems sent across cities, and time spent listening not only to Sharan but to the people who have held his life together. There were the difficult medical chapters, the tracheostomy, the hospital stays and the wordless months. There was also painting, football, speeches, friends, family, and the wry humour that has survived even the darkest moments. The result is Chasing Kites, a deeply personal, multi-perspective biography that Farah has given to Sharan — a book that preserves his journey…
Twice member Jeongyeon has officially parted ways with longtime agency JYP Entertainment, becoming the first member of the K-pop group to leave the company.The 29-year-old singer announced the decision on Monday, August 10, marking the end of an 11-year chapter with the agency under which she debuted with Twice in 2015.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Jeongyeon has since signed an exclusive contract with Varo Entertainment, an agency that also represents her older sister, actress Gong Seung-yeon.In a handwritten letter shared with fans, Jeongyeon described JYP Entertainment as her “second home” and reflected on…
OMODA & JAECOO has continued its remarkable global growth trajectory, reporting 69,739 vehicle sales in July 2026, an increase of nearly 150% year-on-year and marking the brand’s seventh consecutive month of triple-digit growth. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) accounted for 56,587 units, representing more than 81% of total monthly sales, while cumulative global sales reached 448,849 units by the end of July, reinforcing the company’s ambition to achieve annual sales of one million units by 2027. The strong global momentum is mirrored in the UAE, where OMODA & JAECOO has surpassed 5,000 vehicle deliveries within its first year of operations, supported…