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Apple recently took steps to end its long-running battle with the European Commission over app distribution by overhauling developer terms across the European Union. Under these new terms the company will charge a 5% Core Technology Commission on digital sales from outside its store. The company announced on the 18th of August 2026 that it will eliminate its controversial per-install Core Technology Fee, which drew heavy criticism from competition regulators for hindering alternative marketplaces. In its place, Apple is introducing the new 5% Core Technology Commission applied strictly to digital transactions in apps distributed via third-party stores or web downloads.…
Hudayriyat Island leads Abu Dhabi real estate sales in H1 2026 with AED19 billion, followed by Saadiyat, Al Reem, Al Maryah and Yas Islands, says ADREC reportABU DHABI: Hudayriyat Island topped the Abu Dhabi real estate market in terms of sales value for the second consecutive quarter, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Report for H1 2026, released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC). The island recorded AED19 billion, accounting for 27 percent of the residential sales value in the emirate.Saadiyat Island ranked second with AED13.3 billion, followed by Al Reem Island and Al Maryah Island…
Dubai Aviation City Corporation (DACC), a Dubai government entity, has awarded a contract for an automated people mover (APM) system for the first phase of Al Maktoum International Airport’s development – delivering the largest airport transit system of its kind in the world.The contract was awarded to a three-company consortium comprising Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), its Dubai-based subsidiary MHI Mobility Engineering Services (MHI-MESC), and Indian conglomerate Larsen and Toubro Limited (L&T).Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Under the contract, the APM system will span approximately 50km and connect nine stations, an unprecedented scale…
Dubai Municipality restructures 20 services to simplify procedures, streamline government service delivery and enhance customer experience for individuals and businesses under the Services 360 Policy DUBAI: Dubai Municipality has announced the reorganisation of 20 services for individuals and businesses as part of its efforts to simplify the customer journey, enhance service delivery efficiency and streamline procedures. The initiative supports Dubai’s ambition to set global standards for government service quality and aligns with the objectives of the Services 360 Policy. The development process included modifying the operating models of 13 services through integration with other services, conversion into procedures or reports,…
Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami’s Argentine superstar Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Friday for slapping Philadelphia’s Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck in the clubs’ 2-2 draw on Wednesday.The league’s disciplinary committee said it had levied the fine “for violating the league’s policy regarding hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent.” Miami’s Ian Fray was fined an undisclosed amount for the same infraction.It was late in stoppage time of a testy contest when Messi approached the center circle to confront Sullivan while the ball was in play in another area of the field.Stay up to date…
SAN JOSE, California, 22nd August, 2026 (WAM) — US technology company Apple has disclosed for the first time the amount of profit it made and taxes it paid in each European Union country, in compliance with new transparency rules. Data for the fiscal year ending in September 2025 showed exceptional tax payments of US$17.1 billion in Ireland, which the company attributed to the release of funds that had been frozen following its loss of a long-running legal battle with the European Commission. The ruling required Apple to pay billions of dollars in back taxes and interest relating to previous tax…
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Public Prosecution hosted a delegation from the Ministry of Interior on Friday to exchange expertise on digital transformation and the integration of assistive artificial intelligence across judicial and administrative workflows. Officials discussed deploying AI applications and modern digital tools to accelerate casework turnaround, optimise operational performance, and improve government service delivery. The talks reflect broader initiatives across UAE state entities to coordinate tech adoption and modernise public sector infrastructure. Source: Emirates News Agency
Fernando Pernigo, Regional Vice President, Solera and Salman Al-Suhaibani, Chief Business & Operations Officer, NAJM. The strategic partnership will support faster claims processing, greater standardisation and improved customer experiences across the Kingdom’s motor insurance ecosystem Solera, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management and claims solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Najm, the national platform powering motor accident management across Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across the Middle East. Motor insurance remains one of the Middle East’s largest insurance segments, driven by rising vehicle ownership and mandatory insurance adoption. According to Research &…
An IndiGo flight from Tamil Nadu’s Trichy to Singapore, carrying 127 passengers, returned to Trichy International Airport on Friday after developing a technical snag mid-air, forcing the aircraft to circle over the area for around two and a half hours before landing safely.The flight, which departed from Trichy at around 6.40pm, remained in the air for nearly two and a half hours after the technical issue was detected. Airport officials remained in continuous communication with the pilots as the aircraft circled in the air and reduced its fuel before returning to the airport.Stay up to date with the latest news.…
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father’s death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union.The Argentine superstar gave Miami a 2-1 lead in the 26th minute with a trademark curling left-footed shot into the far corner.After a restrained celebration with teammates, in which he allowed himself a brief smile, the Miami captain did his trademark celebration of pointing toward the sky over Philadelphia.Messi was instrumental in Miami’s first goal just five minutes earlier as he picked up a run down the left flank from Uruguayan forward…