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BRUSSELS, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe, scientists said on Wednesday, warning of severe consequences for marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Europe’s seas have not escaped the extreme heat that many countries have endured this summer. Last month, the average temperature in the Mediterranean was 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit), the highest for any July on record, while an offshore buoy near Mallorca recorded 33 C in early August. Human-caused climate change has added about 2 C of warming to the Mediterranean and around 1.4 C…

DUBAI, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Oraseya Capital, the investment arm of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NQubator, an innovation platform for early-stage tech venture creation, to establish a strategic framework supporting the identification, development, and investment readiness of early-stage technology startups in the UAE. The MoU was signed by Hassan Waheed, Executive Vice President of Finance at DIEZ and Partner at Oraseya Capital, and Saeed Hamad Al Hamli, Founder and CEO of NQuBator, in the presence of senior representatives from both organisations. The agreement aims to strengthen alignment between structured…

The 60-acre luxury plotted development taps into growing NRI interest in Mumbai 3.0 as an emerging investment corridorPublished: Thu 20 Aug 2026, 8:58 AM With infrastructure reshaping India’s financial capital, a new real estate investment story is unfolding for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) living across the GCC. As property prices in established Mumbai locations continue to rise, investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional markets towards high-growth destinations that offer better value, lifestyle and long-term appreciation.Leading this transformation is Mumbai 3.0, an emerging growth corridor driven by landmark infrastructure projects including the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu), Navi Mumbai International Airport,…

American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in TV shows such as ‘Nashville’ and ‘Heroes’, has died at the age of 36, US media outlets including ABC News reported on Sunday, citing a statement from her father.”It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” ABC quoted her father, Alan “Skip” Panettiere, in the statement.The cause of her death was not reported by…

Suhail star, or Canopus, is expected to appear on August 24 and usually signals the end of peak summer heat. But the NCM breaks down what its appearance actually means for the weather. Dubai: The UAE is seeing a slight dip in temperatures today. Many credit the temperature decrease to the rise of the Suhail star, expected on August 24. The Suhail star, or Canopus, is the second-brightest star in the night sky and traditionally marks the beginning of the end of peak summer heat in the UAE. But how accurate is this prediction? Dr Mohamed Al Ebri, director of…

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took five wickets apiece as England made a strong start to the post-Bazball era by dismissing Pakistan for 171 in the first Test at Headingley on Wednesday.Recalled seamer Robinson became the first man to take a wicket with the first ball of a Test series in England on his way to 5-51 in 18 overs — a return all the more impressive for including four frontline batsmen.Paceman Tongue finished with 5-46 in 9.1 overs as Pakistan crumbled on a rain-marred opening day of a three-Test series.England were 112-2 at stumps — a deficit of just…

New collaboration enables shoppers to buy from Bicester Village in person or remotely and have purchases delivered seamlessly to their doorstep in the UAEDubai: Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce delivery solution powered by Emirates SkyCargo, has partnered with Bicester Village, the flagship destination of The Bicester Collection, to offer UAE customers a seamless luxury shopping experience with direct delivery from the UK to their homes.The partnership combines Bicester Village’s luxury retail and hospitality offering with Emirates Delivers’ international logistics network, allowing customers to shop at the destination in person or remotely through its Personal Shopping service without worrying about luggage constraints…

MUSCAT, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Young people in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries outperform their global peers in several key information and communication technology skills, according to data from the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-STAT). This reflects the GCC countries’ growing investment in education and youth skills development to prepare young people for technological change and future labour market needs. Government spending on education in some GCC countries reached about 17 percent in 2024, above the global average of 12.6 percent. Information and communication technology skills are becoming increasingly important…

Christina Aguilera’s upcoming concert in Abu Dhabi has been cancelled, according to multiple news outlets. The US pop star was scheduled to perform at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on September 25. Ticket holders were informed of the cancellation on Tuesday, August 18, according to reports. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Ticketmaster UAE sent a notice directly to people who had purchased tickets, informing them that the concert would no longer take place. Outlets reported they had seen a message sent by the ticketing platform to a ticket buyer. Ticket holders are…

VIENNA, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — Austria’s Ministry for Innovation and Mobility announced that the number of private battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on the country’s roads has reached a record high of 304,328. BEVs accounted for more than a quarter of all new passenger car registrations last July, reaching 27.39 percent with 7,073 units. This milestone reflects rapid growth in Austria’s electric mobility sector. While reaching 200,000 vehicles from 100,000 in September 2022 took roughly 27 months, the jump to 300,000 vehicles was achieved in just 19 months. Source: Emirates News Agency