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Godolphin’s Ombudsman hopes to continue his superb 2026 season by becoming the first horse in 30 years to win back-to-back renewals of the G1 Juddmonte International on Wednesday.Since its introduction in 1972, only three horses have managed to achieve this feat in the showpiece of York’s Ebor Festival.Godolphin star Halling was the most recent to achieve this for legendary Emirati trainer Saeed bin Suroor in 1995 and 1996.Ombudsman was a convincing winner last year when he beat Delacroix.A runner-up in the G1 Champion Stakes at Ascot in October, Ombudsman returns to York in magnificent form, having won all three of…
DIFC Courts attract opt-in cases from 22 overseas jurisdictions in H1 2026, highlighting Dubai’s role as a trusted English-language common-law forum for cross-border commercial dispute resolutionDUBAI: The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts received 243 opt-in cases in the first half of 2026, representing 30 percent of the 810 cases filed across all divisions. Of these, 201 were filed in the Small Claims Tribunal (SCT), while 42 were filed across the Court of First Instance (CFI), the Arbitration Division and the Digital Economy Court (DEC).Across the SCT, CFI and DEC, opt-in cases involved UAE-based parties alongside businesses and individuals from…
Gen Z uses artificial intelligence more actively than other generations. Almost half use AI every day or almost every day, while more than a quarter already interact with it as they would with a friend, according to new research* conducted by Kaspersky’s internal market research center among 7,200 respondents worldwide. For many zoomers, AI has already become part of their daily routine. Almost half of Gen Z respondents (47%) use AI every day or almost every day, which is the highest share across all the demographic groups. Among them, 56% use it for searching for information, 49% for studying, 47%…
The oil market is increasingly behaving as though disruptions to Middle East energy supplies are not a temporary shock but a new reality. Nearly six months after war erupted between the U.S. and Iran, hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough have faded. An interim ceasefire agreed on June 17 has effectively collapsed, the 60-day negotiating period has expired, and neither Washington nor Tehran appears willing to compromise over the future of the Strait of Hormuz.Instead, both sides are digging in. Iran warned on Monday it would escalate tensions unless Washington fully implemented the interim peace deal within weeks. A senior Iranian…
Viola Davis and other Hollywood celebrities paid tribute to the actress Hayden Panettiere. She passed away on Sunday, August 16, at 36. Her representative confirmed the news to PEOPLE on behalf of her father, Alan Panettiere.”It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” her father said in a statement to PEOPLE. He remembered the actress as someone who brought love and happiness to the people around her and to the millions who watched her work.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.”She was an incredible light and a…
Barcelona have signed midfielder Rodri from Manchester City on a deal until June 2030, the LaLiga champions announced on Tuesday, ending the Spaniard’s glittering, trophy-laden spell with the Premier League club in a major coup for the Catalan side.The 30-year-old joins Hansi Flick’s side for a reported fee of 65.4 million pounds ($88.56 million), with Barca beating arch-rivals Real Madrid to the Spain international’s signature.Rodri’s contract with City had been due to expire in June 2027.”FC Barcelona and Manchester City have reached an agreement for the transfer of Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante, known in the football world as Rodri, who is…
UAE Air Force and defence systems showcase their capability, efficiency and readiness to safeguard the nation’s security and stability In a post on the social media platform X, the UAE Ministry of Defence shared a video showcasing the country’s Air Force. The Ministry stated: “In every mission, the UAE Air Force and its defence systems prove their efficiency and capability, embodying a steadfast national strength, capable of protecting the homeland’s skies and responding with utmost resolve in safeguarding its security and stability.” Source: Emirates 24|7
Sharjah Airport earns ACI Level 3 Customer Experience Accreditation in 2026, highlighting improved passenger services, feedback-driven enhancements, and stronger collaboration with airlines and stakeholders to deliver a seamless travel journey across all departmentsSHARJAH: Sharjah Airport has achieved Level 3 Airport Customer Experience Accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI), marking the latest step in its efforts to enhance passenger services.Sharjah Airport first achieved Level 1 accreditation in 2022 before progressing to Level 2 in 2023 after developing and implementing a comprehensive customer experience strategy across all departments. It renewed its Level 2 accreditation in 2025 before advancing to Level 3 in…
Resident expatriates and foreign investors were the top property buyers in Abu Dhabi in the first half of 2026, including nationals and investors from India, Pakistan, Russia, UK, US, Canada, France, Germany and others.According to data released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (Adrec) on Tuesday, resident expatriates from Canada, China, Egypt, France, India, Jordan, Pakistan, Russia, UK and US were the top property buyers during the January-June 2026 period. In terms of foreign investors, the list includes nationals from China, France, Germany, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Russia, Taiwan, the UK and the US.Stay up to date with the latest…
Offlimits Music Festival has postponed its 2026 Abu Dhabi edition, which was set to bring Shakira, the Jonas Brothers and other major artists to Yas Island this November.The open-format music festival made its Abu Dhabi debut in 2025, bringing international and regional acts together at Etihad Park. Following its first edition, Offlimits was scheduled to return on November 21, 2026, with Shakira announced as the festival’s headline act.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Organisers thanked the Offlimits community for its continued support and confirmed that ticket holders will receive refund details directly from the…