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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
ABU DHABI, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) — Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) coaches taking part in the IMMAF Youth World Championship in Abu Dhabi highlighted the tournament as a premier global platform for identifying emerging talent and steering young athletes toward professional careers, supported by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, coaches commended the event’s organization, competitive standard, and Abu Dhabi’s track record in hosting international sports championships. Tom Crosby, Head Coach of Team England, noted that participating in Abu Dhabi for the third…
Ericsson and Hack for Earth have launched the Ericsson Sustainability Challenge hackathon to empower youth across the Gulf region, bringing together startups, university students, innovators, and ecosystem partners to co-create solutions that support sustainable digital transformation and climate action. The hackathon is open to participants from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Through collaboration and innovation, participants will explore how connectivity and digitalization can accelerate climate action and enable a more sustainable future. The hackathon is built on Hack for Earth’s proven Dream–Hack–Build methodology, guiding participants from identifying sustainability challenges to co-creating solutions and accelerating them towards…
UAE travellers can now use their Jaywan cards to book Etihad Airways flights online, after the national carrier became the first airline to accept the UAE’s domestic payment card for flight bookings.The payment option is available now on etihad.com and can be used by UAE-based customers to book flights across Etihad’s full global network.Jaywan, operated by Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE, was officially launched in July 2026 as the country’s national domestic card scheme.More benefits for Jaywan Royal cardholdersEtihad said the payment integration is the first step in a broader partnership with Al…
Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns have tied the knot after more than six years together.The model and entrepreneur, 28, married the New York Knicks star, 30, in a star-studded outdoor ceremony in Malibu, California, on Saturday, August 15, according to People.The couple exchanged vows overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with the ceremony surrounded by white floral arrangements and attended by family, friends and several familiar faces from Hollywood and the sporting world.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.Woods wore a strapless white gown with a lace-trimmed tulle veil, while Towns opted for a black tuxedo…
It’s easy to fall into the trap of numbers when analysing Manav Suthar, India’s new left-arm spinner. The 24-year-old bowled India to a resounding 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle with a 10-wicket haul, six of which he took in the second innings in what was a stunning display of his craft.Having made his Test debut against Afghanistan only a couple of months ago, Suthar grabbed the headlines in Galle with a performance that would have made some of the great left-arm spinners of all time proud to claim as their own.In just two Test…
Customer satisfaction reaches 97% as Dubai expands self-driving transport services in pursuit of its target of making 25% of journeys autonomous by 2030 Dubai: Dubai is accelerating its transition towards autonomous mobility, with robotaxi operations surpassing 4 million kilometres travelled and completing 7,613 passenger trips since launch, while achieving a customer satisfaction rate of 97%. Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of the Corporate Technology Support Services Sector and Chairman of the Autonomous Transport and Aerial Taxi Committee at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said the robotaxi service currently operates a fleet of 144 vehicles, including 48 active vehicles carrying out around…
Partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in Agentic AI, support business expansion from Dubai and boost innovation between the UAE and IndiaDubai: Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) to advance cooperation in Agentic AI and support the growth and expansion of Indian companies specialising in the technology from Dubai.The agreement seeks to strengthen collaboration between Dubai and India’s Agentic AI ecosystems by fostering strategic partnerships, facilitating knowledge exchange and launching joint initiatives focused on emerging technologies.Under the MoU, both parties will work together to connect leading Indian companies…
Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham is back in Dubai, and it appears he has already settled into his usual routine in the city. The England international shared a glimpse of his UAE visit with his followers on Instagram Stories on Tuesday, August 18, posting a video from a spa in Dubai. “Good morning, everyone. This is normal for me in Dubai, in the spa,” Bellingham said in the clip. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. He also shared a poolside selfie, tagging Visit Dubai and writing: “Best way to start the day!” The…