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The new 17-floor residential project in Dubai Land Residence Complex combines fully furnished homes, smart technology and lifestyle amenitiesPublished: Thu 20 Aug 2026, 4:43 PM Wadan Developments marks the launch of Weston, its latest residential project in Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC), adding another milestone to its growing portfolio in Dubai. Guided by the idea of “Designed For The Rhythm Ahead,” Weston has been thoughtfully planned to offer a comfortable, connected and well-rounded lifestyle.The project was introduced at the Wadan Sales Gallery in Downtown Dubai, where brokers, partners, clients and industry guests gathered for the launch. The event gave guests…

Will Smith could be making his Indian cinema debut alongside Allu Arjun in Raaka, with reports claiming the Hollywood actor has been approached for a major role in the upcoming film.Smith is reportedly in talks to play the antagonist in the sci-fi action drama, directed by Jawan filmmaker Atlee.According to NDTV, citing a Mid-Day report, discussions are underway to bring the Oscar-winning actor on board for an upcoming international shooting schedule. His filming dates and the overseas location are reportedly being worked out around his availability.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.“Will Smith’s dates…

ABU DHABI, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — Al Ain Misdemeanour Court has convicted two defendants of assaulting a petrol station employee by force and violence while performing his duties as a public service employee, following a dispute over cleaning a vehicle’s windscreen. The court ordered the defendants to perform two months’ community service at the same petrol station where the incident took place and fined each AED 50,000 for assaulting a public service employee and disturbing public order. Source: Emirates News Agency

StealC is a prominent malware-as-a-service in the growing ecosystem of information stealers. As identity continues to be a rich target for threat actors, the information stealer economy poses a significant and growing threat to organisations and private individuals alike. IBM X-Force and Proofpoint recently participated in joint collective action against these disruptions. The disruption was carried out in June 2026 as part of Operation Endgame by law enforcement agencies and private partners. On 24 June 2026, law enforcement and private partners announced a disruption action against StealC, targeting 66 domains and 296 servers associated with both Amadey and StealC. Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit filed a lawsuit against multiple alleged enablers involved and took down infrastructure associated with the malware. What…

The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, and Dubai Sports Council have announced Al Mamzar as the new venue for the 2026 Dubai T100 Triathlon, taking place from November 13-15 as the penultimate stop on the nine-race T100 Race to Qatar.After two editions at Meydan Racecourse, the event moves to the coast, with Al Mamzar’s beaches and parkland providing a new-look setting and a course that shows off a different side of the city.The bike course heads out through Al Hamriya Port and Dubai Islands before climbing onto the Infinity Bridge, where athletes will pass Port…

Passengers can now book driverless Apollo Go vehicles through the Uber app in selected areas of Dubai as the emirate accelerates its autonomous mobility ambitions Dubai: Dubai has taken another step towards autonomous mobility with the launch of Baidu’s fully driverless Apollo Go robotaxis on the Uber platform, allowing passengers to experience autonomous rides in selected parts of the city. The launch forms part of a multi-year strategic partnership between Uber and Baidu aimed at deploying thousands of autonomous vehicles across Uber’s global network, with Dubai serving as the first city for the international rollout. New Horizon Luxury Transport will…

ABU DHABI, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — The 2026-27 ADNOC Pro League delivered excitement from the opening round, which produced a record 33 goals. The action continues in Matchweek 2, starting on Friday, August 21, with two highly anticipated clashes carrying a rich history between the teams involved. Al Nasr host Al Wahda at Al Maktoum Stadium on Friday, before Sharjah welcome Al Jazira to Sharjah Stadium in the final match of the round on Sunday. The history and statistics behind both fixtures add further intrigue to Matchweek 2. Al Nasr face Al Wahda on Friday, August 21, at 20:35,…

Nakheel unveils 44 limited beachfront villas on Palm Jebel Ali Frond F, featuring 10 designs by top architects, Beach & Coral Collections, and phased handover starting late 2026 through 2027DUBAI: Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has unveiled a limited release of 44 beachfront villas from its Beach & Coral Collections, spanning 10 distinct architectural designs on Frond F at Palm Jebel Ali. The release represents one of the final opportunities to own a new beachfront villa on the destination’s fronds.Designed in collaboration with internationally recognised studios NAGA Architects, SAOTA, LW Design Group and LOCI Architecture, the villas…

SHARJAH, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Hussein Al Askar, Director of the Customer Service Department at the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA), said the authority has reached a significant milestone in its three-year digital transformation journey, achieving 100 percent digital transformation across its key customer services. Between 9th August 2023 and 9th August 2026, SEWA completed 720,037 digital transactions via its Customer Service Department’s digital platform. These included 265,028 transactions for starting services and opening new accounts, 198,971 account-closure transactions and 256,038 general requests. Al Askar said the figures demonstrate a major transformation in service delivery, extending…

For Dubai resident Lamya Hisham, there is one phrase her children know will not help them get something they want: “But everyone has it.” The mother of two children under the age of 10 said requests for particular shoes, school supplies, gadgets and other trending items have become increasingly common as her children have grown older. “They know not to come to me and say, ‘But everyone has it’, because that is not a reason for us to buy something,” she said. Instead, if her children want something that is not essential, they have to explain why they want it.…