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Ranveer Singh has begun filming his next project, Pralay, a post-apocalyptic zombie survival thriller set in a near-future Mumbai.Principal photography for the film began on August 16, 2026, across live locations in and around Mumbai.Directed by Jai Mehta, Pralay follows a survival story set against the backdrop of a deadly pandemic and subsequent zombie outbreak that leaves Mumbai devastated.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.The film marks Singh’s next major project following the Dhurandhar duology.Trade analyst Taran Adarsh announced the start of filming on X, describing Pralay as Singh’s “ambitious new survival spectacle”.Adarsh wrote:…

DUBAI, 17th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Holding’s national talent development programmes aim to equip Emiratis with the skills and experience needed to lead transformation and contribute to future economic sectors, Group Chief People Officer Fatma Hussain said. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Hussain said the “Al Multaqa” Emiratisation platform and “Leaders of Tomorrow” graduate programme provide career pathways spanning recruitment, training, mentoring and leadership development. She said investing in national talent is a key pillar of the group’s strategy, with clear career pathways designed to help Emiratis develop and take on greater responsibilities. Fatma Hussain said…

Temperatures set to reach 49°C inland, with humid conditions and possible mist expected overnight and early Monday Abu Dhabi: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast partly cloudy to cloudy conditions at times across parts of the UAE on Sunday, with a chance of light rainfall over some northern and eastern areas. According to the weather bulletin, conditions will be influenced by an extension of a weak surface low-pressure system from the east, accompanied by an upper-air high-pressure system. The NCM said humidity levels are expected to rise during the night and into Monday morning over some western coastal…

World Gold Council data shows investment demand rising sharply, with purchases of gold bars and coins up 32.5% during the second quarter of 2026Dubai: Gold purchases in the UAE increased by 25.3% quarter-on-quarter during the second quarter of 2026, reaching 10.9 tonnes, driven by strong demand for gold bars and coins as consumers increasingly turned to precious metals for savings and investment purposes.According to a report by the World Gold Council, total UAE gold demand, including jewellery, bars and coins, rose from 8.7 tonnes in the first quarter to 10.9 tonnes in the second quarter of 2026.Strong growth in bars…

Gold prices in Dubai gained Dh1.75 on Monday morning as the precious metal extended its recovery, supported by expectations that the US Federal Reserve could keep interest rates on hold in the coming months.The 24K gold price was trading at Dh529.25 per gram at the market open on Monday, up from Dh527.50. The other variants of the yellow metal, 22K, 21K, 18K, and 14K, were trading slightly higher at Dh490, Dh470, Dh402.75, and Dh314.25, respectively.The spot gold price was trading at $4,392.04 per ounce around 9:00am UAE time, up 0.31 per cent. Silver was trading at $65.44 per ounce, up…

Indian actress Ananya Raj, who worked in films like ‘7 hours to go’, ‘The Final Exit’ and ‘Ghost’, passed away at the age of 27.Raj’s family confirmed her demise through her Instagram on Sunday. The actress passed away after battling “physical and mental discomfort” for over a year.In a statement, they wrote, “This is Ananya’s family. With great pain, we have to announce that Ananya passed away in the wee hours of July 15. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. For over a year, she was going through physical and mental discomfort. And she fought like a warrior to…

SHARJAH, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority has launched a new film titled ‘From Khorfakkan, Opportunities Begin’, spotlighting the strategic importance of Khorfakkan Port and the pivotal role it plays within an integrated economic and logistics ecosystem spanning the Emirate of Sharjah and the wider UAE. Connecting ports with logistics complexes, border crossings, transport networks and trade corridors, this ecosystem enables smoother trade flows, strengthens supply chain resilience and expands access to regional and global markets. The film presents a vision that goes beyond the conventional role of ports as points where cargo…

TOKYO, 17th August, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s economy expanded at an annualised real 1.1 percent in the second quarter of 2026, falling short of market expectations, government data showed Monday. Quarter-on-quarter, inflation-adjusted GDP rose 0.3 percent in the April-June period, the Cabinet Office said in its preliminary report. Private consumption, which accounts for more than half of the economy, edged down 0.02 percent from the previous quarter, marking the first decline in eight quarters. Source: Emirates News Agency

The NCM forecasts a chance of fog or mist over western coastal areas, while temperatures reach the mid-40s in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Dubai: Prepare for foggy mornings in the coming week, starting today, as temperatures remain high and humidity climbs. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the weather will be fair to partly cloudy at times, with a probability of some convective cloud formation eastward by afternoon that may be associated with rainfall. The NCM also forecasts humidity by night and Tuesday morning over some western coastal areas, with a probability of fog or mist formation.…

Tenants in Dubai will not have to borrow from banks to pay rents, thanks to Dubai’s Flexi Rent scheme, which will improve cashflow for the residents.Real estate industry executives say that this programme will help tenants avoid borrowing money to pay their rent, as the Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) initiative allows residents to pay rent in flexible monthly cheques.For years, many tenants in Dubai have quietly turned to personal loans or credit cards to raise the cash needed for a large upfront rent cheque, effectively paying interest just to secure a home within their means.Stay up to date with the…