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New study reveals strong links between community programmes, higher happiness levels, stronger perceptions of safety and lower crime rates across Dubai Dubai: Dubai Police community initiatives generated a social return on investment (SROI) of AED647.9 million between 2017 and 2026, benefiting 3.8 million people and contributing to improvements in security, public trust, economic outcomes and quality of life, according to a new study. The study, conducted by the Future Foresight Centre at Dubai Police, assessed 80 initiatives spanning education, health, public awareness and sports, measuring their impact on public safety, crime prevention, trust in police and community wellbeing. The findings…
Dubai Jewellery Group rates show gold trading below recent highs, while silver remains under pressure amid softer global precious metals marketsDubai: Gold prices in the UAE declined on Wednesday, with 24-karat gold trading at AED525.00 per gram, according to the latest suggested retail rates published by the Dubai Jewellery Group.The price of 22-karat gold stood at AED486.25 per gram, while 21-karat gold was priced at AED466.25 per gram and 18-karat gold at AED399.50 per gram.Current UAE gold prices are:24K Gold: AED525.00 per gram.22K Gold: AED486.25 per gram.21K Gold: AED466.25 per gram.18K Gold: AED399.50 per gram.The latest rates indicate that gold…
Electronic music star Alan Walker is set to return to Dubai this weekend, headlining Frequency 971 at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, August 22. The Norwegian DJ and producer, best known for tracks including Faded, Alone and Sing Me to Sleep, will take the stage as part of a line-up that also includes UAE-based artists DJ Bliss and DJ Slim. Walker rose to international fame following the release of Faded in 2015. The track went on to become one of his biggest hits, accumulating billions of streams and views across digital platforms. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
Oil prices have been steadily rising as ongoing military escalation in the region has pushed oil above $90 a barrel on Wednesday. But will oil reach $100 a barrel as US and Iran have not yet reached a peace deal after a 60-day ceasefire?“The market is gradually coming to terms with the idea that supply disruptions are not a temporary shock, but a new reality. Meanwhile, Brent is being supported by reports that US strategic reserves have fallen to their lowest level since 1982, losing 5.3 million barrels in the last week alone. The safety cushion is shrinking before our…
At 11 months old, Hayden Panettiere appeared in a Playskool toy train commercial. By age 4, she was a recurring character on the soap opera One Life to Live. In the decades that followed, she starred in movies and television shows. Rarely was she out of a job.But like many wunderkinds, Panettiere, who died Sunday at 36, frequently seemed burdened by her success. Her well-documented struggles — with substance, body image, her family, her significant others — seem inextricable from the public scrutiny that lit up so much of her life.“In an era of relentless paparazzi with an appetite for…
Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar finished with a haul of 10 wickets as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test in Galle on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.Suthar, playing only his second Test, impressed with his line and length to ensure India a memorable win in their 600th Test match.Suthar took four wickets in the first innings and kept up the fine show to take 6-55, and help bowl out the hosts for 206 shortly after lunch on the final day.Set a target of 372 runs, Sri Lanka’s batters failed to apply…
Srikrishna Shankavaram, Principal Engineer, AI Security, Zebra Technologies. Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in digitising and automating workflows to deliver intelligent operations, recently highlighted the urgent security risks and measures needed to implement and maintain AI agents in business for sectors like retail and logistics. 2026 has witnessed several high-profile cases of AI agents used in increasingly autonomous cyber-attacks and agents breaking out from secure environments. While one global analyst firm predicts 40% of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by the end of 2027, due to escalating costs, unclear business value or inadequate risk controls. “These systems are…
Sheikh Mohammed says true impact is measured by improving people’s lives, reaffirming the UAE’s longstanding commitment to humanitarian work Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that the UAE has always chosen to stand on the side of humanitarian action and will continue to be a source of hope and positive impact. In a post on the social media platform X, Sheikh Mohammed reflected on the meaning of genuine humanitarian service and the importance of creating meaningful impact in people’s lives. “Life has taught me…
Emirati Women’s Day is coming up on August 28, with restaurants and wellness destinations across the UAE marking the occasion with special menus, desserts and spa experiences. From Emirati flavours with a modern twist to dining offers and month-long wellness experiences, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the occasion. Here are five worth checking out. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. 1. Emirati breakfast for two at ANA Start the day with a table full of familiar Emirati flavours at ANA. The contemporary Emirati restaurant is serving its breakfast for two with…
Indian court orders fresh hearings for SpiceJet bankruptcy petitions after last-minute lessor settlement, giving the airline temporary relief while insolvency cases are reconsideredNEW DELHI: An Indian court said on Wednesday that bankruptcy petitions filed by aircraft lessors against cash-strapped SpiceJet will be heard afresh by a new bench, after the airline reached a last-minute settlement with one lessor.The move is a setback to aircraft leasing companies that have waged a years-long battle against India’s fourth-largest airline to recover debts, but is a reprieve for SpiceJet as its existing management will remain in control of the airline while the insolvency petitions…