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ABU DHABI, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology announced the graduation of the first cohort of its dual bachelor’s degree programme in Aerospace Engineering with Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI), marking a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between the two institutions. The six students completed their first three years of study at Khalifa University before spending their final academic year at MAI in Moscow, where they fulfilled their degree requirements and participated in the graduation ceremony in July 2026. Graduates receive two bachelor’s degrees, one from Khalifa University and one from MAI. The programme builds…
LG Electronics is working to provide 5G telematics to European vehicle manufacturers with a set-up employing the latest 3GPP specifications. The key takeaway is LG’s latest system is faster, tapping the capabilities of Release-16 specifications to make data transmission more reliable and less prone to delay than equipment running the 3GPP’s previous iteration of 5G standards. LG booked a 100-fold improvement in reliability and a fivefold gain in the rate data is transmitted between a telematics module and base station. Aside from its claim to being the first company providing such a system in Europe, LG stated there would be…
WASHINGTON, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — US company OpenAI has announced the launch of a specialised version of its popular app—dubbed “ChatGPT for Teens”—amid growing concerns among researchers and parents regarding teenagers’ emotional reliance on chatbots. ”We’re introducing ChatGPT for Teens, an experience designed to help teens learn, think critically, deepen understanding, and use AI with confidence. It provides stronger built-in safety protections for teens, including features to promote healthy use and additional controls for parents. If our system estimates someone is under 18 or they state their age is between 13 and 17, they are automatically placed into ChatGPT…
Dubai Consumer Protection intensifies inspections during back-to-school season, with more than 500 market inspections conducted and 800 targeted by month-end Dubai: Retail outlets in Dubai are required to clearly display the discount percentage as well as the price before and after any discount to ensure consumers can accurately assess offers and make informed purchasing decisions, according to Dubai Consumer Protection and Fair Trade Establishment. Ahmed Ahli, Acting Director of Consumer Protection at the Dubai Consumer Protection and Fair Trade Establishment, part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, said consumers should be able to clearly identify both the original…
TOKYO, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s imports hit a monthly record in July as elevated oil prices drove up energy costs and inflationary pressures, while exports also climbed to an all-time high on a weaker yen and robust semiconductor-related demand. Total imports by value grew 27.8 percent from a year earlier to 12.1 trillion yen ($76.39 billion), data showed on Thursday, hitting a fresh record for the second straight month and exceeding market forecasts for a 26.5 percent increase. Crude oil import volumes rose 5.5 percent from a year before, the first increase in four months, while the total…
Emirates will operate two daily A380 flights on the Dubai-Bali route from March 2027, boosting capacity and connectivity as the airline is set to account for 64% of global A380 operations in 2026Emirates will increase the operation of its A380 aircraft on the Dubai-Bali route, deploying two daily flights to Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport from 28 March 2027, reflecting continued strong demand for travel between Dubai and the Indonesian tourist destination.The increase comes as Emirates continues to expand its A380 network. According to updated flight schedules, the airline is expected to account for 64 per cent of all scheduled…
Dubai’s residential market is on track to record its highest annual handover volume in nearly two decades, even as a growing gap between planned supply and actual construction progress points to a slower pace of deliveries ahead, according to Cushman & Wakefield Core’s H1 2026 report.More than 13,218 residential units were delivered in the second quarter of 2026, keeping completions broadly on track, the report said.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Key handovers during the quarter included Crest Grande at Sobha Hartland with 965 apartments, Skyhills Residences 1 in Dubai Science Park with 635…
Ariana Grande has been granted permission to subpoena social media platforms and other third parties as she seeks to identify people accused of stealing and leaking her unreleased music, photos and videos.A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted the singer expedited subpoena power this week, allowing her legal team to seek information from platforms allegedly used by those behind the leaks.The move comes after Ariana filed a lawsuit in July, 2026 against unidentified defendants.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.The legal action could allow Ariana to obtain account, subscriber and login information that…
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios was provisionally suspended from tennis on Wednesday after testing positive for cocaine, with the volatile Australian owning up to his “huge mistake” in a public apology.The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the suspension of the 31-year-old following a positive test for benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite, from a sample taken during an ATP 250 event in Mallorca in June.Kyrgios, who reached a career-high rank of 13, has been provisionally suspended since August 4 after a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) laboratory confirmed the presence of the banned stimulant on July 17.”I recently failed a drug test…
DUBAI, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has completed integrated community market projects for workers in Muhaisnah 2, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 and Al Quoz 4, while a fourth market in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 is scheduled to open in the coming period. Together, the projects span more than 69,000 square metres and form part of Dubai Municipality’s efforts to provide safe, organised and accessible environments where workers can meet daily needs and access essential services, recreational amenities and sports facilities close to their accommodation. The markets combine affordable essential goods with everyday services and supporting facilities.…