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Dubai offers a distinctive global economic model underpinned by advanced infrastructure and legislation, as well as economic sectors that continue to attract investors and capital.Dubai: Dubai’s real estate sector recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026, according to data released by the Dubai Land Department. A total of 104 real estate projects were completed, compared to 75 during the first half of 2025, representing an increase of more than 38.7%. The total investment value of these projects exceeded AED111 billion, compared to AED73 billion in the first half of 2025, marking growth of 52%.These results reflect the strength…
DUBAI, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, supervised by the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia), under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, continues to reinforce Dubai’s position as a global platform for water innovation and humanitarian work. The award attracts outstanding innovations in water production, desalination and purification powered by renewable energy to tackle water scarcity. The fifth cycle comes amid growing global water security challenges and seeks advanced, sustainable solutions to improve access to safe drinking water and strengthen communities’ resilience to the effects of climate…
DUBAI, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s real estate sector recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026, according to data released by the Dubai Land Department. A total of 104 real estate projects were completed, compared to 75 during the first half of 2025, representing an increase of more than 38.7%. The total investment value of these projects exceeded AED111 billion, compared to AED73 billion in the first half of 2025, marking growth of 52%. These results reflect the strength of Dubai’s real estate sector and growing investor confidence in the emirate’s economic environment. Dubai offers a distinctive…
The CEO of Chinese humanoid robot unicorn Unitree said on Thursday the industry is edging towards a “ChatGPT moment” for robot brains, after the company’s blockbuster Shanghai listing crystallised China’s ambitions to lead the next frontier of AI-powered machines.Shares in China’s best-known humanoid robot maker fell 11% on Thursday, a day after soaring nearly sixfold in their market debut, highlighting intense investor enthusiasm for a fledgling sector that enjoys strong backing from Beijing.”We are marching towards a ‘ChatGPT moment’ in embodied intelligence,” said Wang Xingxing, the Hangzhou-based startup’s founder and CEO, at a major robot conference in Beijing.The global AI…
Good American Family is returning for a second instalment, this time turning its attention to one of the most widely publicised criminal cases of the 1990s.Hulu has greenlit a limited series centred on Lorena and John Bobbitt, according to Deadline. The project will serve as the second instalment of the anthology series created by Katie Robbins.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.The new season is inspired by the case of the Virginia couple whose story became an international media spectacle in 1993, prompting intense public debate about domestic violence, sexual assault and the way…
The Bangladesh Premier League will not take place this season, the country’s cricket board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal told reporters on Thursday, citing various issues that plagued the previous seasons including allegations of match fixing and corruption.The BPL, launched in 2012, is the most popular domestic competition in Bangladesh, but has struggled to replicate the financial success of other franchise-based Twenty20 leagues in countries like India and Australia.”I don’t think so. The BPL will not happen this year,” Tamim told reporters at an event in Mirpur.National newspaper “Prothom Alo” said the BCB has faced a loss of nearly 400 million…
ABU DHABI, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) jointly unveiled a new generation of specialised smart ambulances, designed to support patients with complex medical needs requiring advanced care, from the earliest moments of emergency response through to their arrival at the appropriate healthcare facility. The new fleet comprises 18 specialised ambulances, including mobile intensive care unit (ICU) ambulances, maternal and neonatal ambulances, and ambulances designed for patients with additional mobility and transport needs. Each has been purpose-built and equipped to respond to specific and complex emergency…
Appointment underscores Everpure’s commitment to investment in the channel and accelerating growth across international markets Everpure, the company revolutionising storage and data management, has announced the appointment of Craig Robertson as Head of Partners in EMEA & LatAm. Robertson succeeds Geoff Greenlaw, who is retiring. Based in the UK, Robertson steps into the role having enjoyed a successful 10-year career at Everpure. He will lead Everpure’s partner strategy and execution in EMEA and Latin America, working closely with partners to drive mutual growth, expand market opportunities, and help customers unlock greater value from their data. As a 100% partner-focused…
DUBAI, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE: UBER) today announced that Baidu, Inc.’s fully driverless Apollo Go vehicles are officially available to riders on the Uber platform in Dubai, with New Horizon Luxury Transport serving as the fleet operator. This milestone reinforces Uber’s position as the platform of choice for autonomous vehicles (AVs) and marks a leap forward in expanding autonomous technology worldwide. As the inaugural step in a multi-year strategic partnership, Dubai serves as the launchpad for scaling thousands of Apollo Go vehicles across Uber’s global network. Starting today, riders in Dubai requesting an UberX or…
CAIRO, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept its key interest rates unchanged at its latest meeting, maintaining a cautious stance as it assesses inflation trends and the economic outlook. The overnight deposit rate was held at 19 %, while the overnight lending rate remained at 20 %. The rate of the main operation and the discount rate were also kept unchanged at 19.5 % each. Source: Emirates News Agency