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Dubai: Tesla has opened bookings in the UAE for its all-new Roadster in Performance and Thrust variants, with reservation deposits reaching Dh1.02 million for the Thrust model. A third version, the Rocket, which is equipped with a flight system, is available by invitation only.According to the booking page, reserving the Thrust variant requires an initial payment of Dh20,000, followed by an additional Dh1 million within 10 days. Orders are limited to one car per customer due to limited availability.Tesla has not announced the final price of the car. The reservation agreement states that options, specifications and features are still under…
ADGM Courts is preparing to launch new artificial intelligence-powered services by the end of 2026, as the number of cases handled by the courts continues to rise alongside the expansion of Abu Dhabi Global Market.Speaking at the ADGM Global Media Forum, Linda Fitz-Alan, Registrar and Chief Executive of ADGM Courts, said the courts had recorded more than 900 cases so far this year and expected the total to reach around 1,200 by year-end.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.She said the courts had recorded 882 cases when the presentation figures were prepared, but the…
Screenings of Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 have been halted at York Cinemas in Canada from Wednesday, with the exhibitor citing technical issues related to the delivery of the digital keys required to screen the film.In a statement shared on Instagram, York Cinemas said the decision came despite the theatre chain having fulfilled its financial commitments and payments for the film. It attributed the disruption to the non-availability of valid Key Delivery Messages (KDMs) from North American distributors Shloka Entertainments and Prathyangira Cinemas.“We regret to inform you that Jailer 2 will no longer be screening at York Cinemas effective Wednesday, October 21,…
South Africa shredded the Australia batting on the fourth day of the second Test on Wednesday, bowling the tourists out for 99 and forcing them to follow on at St George’s Park.At tea, Australia were 50-1 in their second innings, trailing by 276 runs with Travis Head (26) and Marnus Labuschagne (16) unbeaten.Lanky bowler Marco Jansen took 5-33 in 11 overs as he ripped through the tourists, who posted their fourth-lowest total against South Africa for a 326-run deficit after the home side scored 425-9 declared in their first innings.Wiaan Mulder (2-14), Kagiso Rabada (2-33) and Anrich Nortje (1-5) took…
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched the Health Sector Climate Adaptation Plan (2026-2031), a national plan to protect people from the growing health effects of climate change and to keep health services available when climate-related pressures rise. Climate change is not only an environmental issue; it is a health issue. Hotter, more humid days raise the risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and put added strain on the heart and lungs. Dust storms and poor air quality can trigger asthma and worsen existing conditions. Changing climate conditions can affect the spread of some infectious diseases,…
DUBAI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, inaugurated the 12th edition of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) and emphasised the importance of international cooperation in supporting the transition to a competitive and sustainable green economy, while balancing economic growth with environmental protection. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said: “Guided by the vision of our leadership, the UAE continues to…
DUBAI, 21st October, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), witnessed the signing of three agreements between DEWA and leading global entities during the 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2026). In the presence of Al Tayer, the agreements were signed by Hussain Lootah, Executive Vice President of Transmission Power at DEWA, and concluded through Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of DEWA. Al Tayer said: “We are committed to strengthening our strategic partnerships with leading global organisations and leveraging the latest technologies, solutions…
Dubai: Parkin, Dubai’s largest provider of public parking facilities and services, has announced the renewal of its parking management framework agreement with DMCC for an additional 10 years. This agreement aims to deliver seamless, technology-driven parking services across Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT). Under the agreement, Parkin will assume exclusive responsibility for managing and operating approximately 2,800 paid parking spaces in JLT, including 250 dedicated motorcycle parking spaces, further strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two parties. Through its integrated operational platform, Parkin will oversee the day-to-day operations of the parking facilities, including payment of parking fees via its various digital…
Dubai: Lieutenant General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, affirmed that, under the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the UAE has made human security a responsibility that transcends borders, and international cooperation a force for combating crime and protecting societies. His Highness stated on his official X platform: “In embodiment of this vision, the Ministry of Interior led Operation ‘Ghost Confrontation,’ with the participation of 30 countries, 13 international companies, and two international organisations, achieving significant milestones, including the discovery of funds…
Artificial intelligence agents could become a major driver of stablecoin adoption as early as 2027, as autonomous systems increasingly make purchases and financial transactions on behalf of users, digital asset executives said at the ADGM Global Media Forum.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Andrej Majcen, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Bitcoin Suisse, said the rapid development of AI could create a new category of economic participants capable of carrying out transactions with limited human involvement.”I would assume that 2027 will be the year of the proliferation of AI agents,” Majcen said.He explained that as…