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The UAE generates about 100 enquiries a year for space tourism, with roughly 15 to 18 per cent coming from serious, financially qualified buyers, according to the founder of SpaceVIP.Roman Chiporukha said some enquiries were speculative as people went silent when he told them the price.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.A seat on a private trip to low Earth orbit costs about $70 million, he said.He said the UAE had made substantial progress through its space agency over the past decade, but argued that the country needed a domestic talent pipeline.The UAE is…
Bollywood singer Shaan surprised fans at his recent concert in Dubai as he paid tribute to pop legend Michael Jackson by performing his hit song Billie Jean and recreating some of his famous dance moves.Best known for his romantic Hindi songs, Shaan showed a completely different side of his performance at the Coca-Cola Arena during his All of Me Tour. Videos from the concert have since gone viral on social media, with fans praising his singing and dance moves.The singer performed Billie Jean and recreated some of the late pop star’s signature moves, including the moonwalk. His performance also featured…
Harry Kane is targeting Champions League glory for Bayern Munich and ending England’s wait for a major international tournament after lifting the Ballon d’Or in the highlight of his career to date on Monday.In his native London, Kane became the first English winner of the award in 25 years as he beat off competition from Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to be crowned the world’s best player.The 33-year-old was rewarded for a remarkable 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season as he propelled Bayern to a league and cup double.”I’d say a dream come true but…
The Dubai Civil Court of First Instance ruled that a husband and his son must jointly return to the man’s former wife AED15.1 million, representing the value of jewellery, watches and cash they were convicted of stealing. The court also ordered them to pay AED1 million in compensation for the material and moral damages she suffered, bringing the total award to AED16.1 million. The case stemmed from marital disputes between the plaintiff and her husband. She alleged that her husband and his son stole jewellery from her home, including more than 100 gold and diamond pieces valued at about AED15…
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Court ruled that a man must return AED20,000 to another man after misleading him into believing that he owned a fruit and vegetable shop and inviting him to become a partner. It later emerged that the defendant was merely a worker at the shop. The court based its ruling on the defendant’s admission that he had received the money. Records show the case began when a man filed a lawsuit against another, seeking repayment of AED20,000, plus interest at a rate of 12%, and requesting that the defendant be ordered to pay fees,…
SAN FRANCISCO: Days after launching its first folding iPhone, Apple acknowledged on Monday that some of the devices exhibit display problems and said it will replace them.Apple started shipping the iPhone Duo last week, with customers around the world lining up for tight inventory after initial online orders sold out in minutes. Analysts have said Apple is likely to face supply constraints because the iPhone Duo, which unfolds like a passport booklet, is complex to manufacture.Over the weekend, social media posts showed the iPhone Duo with cracks and lines in the inner display along the central hinge where the iPhone…
Dubai: The UAE Food Bank and the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reduce food waste and maximise the use of surplus food through the ‘Dubai Weddings’ initiative. The agreement establishes a framework for collecting and redistributing surplus food that is safe for consumption to eligible beneficiaries, extending the initiative’s community impact while promoting food sustainability and social responsibility. The cooperation supports the objectives of the Dubai Social Agenda 33 by strengthening community participation, encouraging responsible consumption and advancing initiatives that contribute to food security and social solidarity. Joint awareness campaigns envisaged…
At WETEX and the World Green Economy Summit, Abdulla Balalaa highlighted opportunities to strengthen economic resilience through integrated infrastructure, innovation, and investment DUBAI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) — Ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference, co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal in Abu Dhabi this December, Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, called for water resilience to become a central priority in economic and investment planning, emphasising the need to connect water, energy, technology, and finance to drive sustainable growth and strengthen economic competitiveness. Speaking at WETEX 2026 and the World Green Economy Summit (WGES)…
DIP Holding, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has opened subscriptions for its initial public offering on the Dubai Financial Market , setting the price range at Dh1.10 to Dh1.15 per share and valuing the company at between Dh9.5 billion and Dh10 billion.The offering will see Dubai Investments sell approximately 1.74 billion existing shares, representing 20 per cent of DIP Holding’s issued share capital. The IPO is expected to raise between Dh1.9 billion and Dh2 billion, depending on the final offer price.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Subscriptions will remain open until November 3 for…
Sylvester Stallone has defended his daughter Scarlet Rose Stallone’s casting in Tulsa King, admitting that nepotism played a part in helping her secure the role.In an interview with USA Today, the 80-year-old actor responded to criticism over his daughter’s involvement in the Paramount+ series, where the two appear alongside each other.”First they go, ‘Nepotism is terrible,'” Stallone said. “I said, ‘Oh please, you’re not a good parent if you haven’t performed a little nepotism. Then obviously you don’t care about your kids, because they come first.'”The Rocky actor went on to defend parents who use their connections to help their children.”Of course it’s nepotism,…