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Apple has officially added the iPhone X and the 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro to its ‘obsolete’ list. According to the company, products are considered obsolete when Apple has stopped distributing them for more than seven years.The iPhone X was first introduced as a groundbreaking device in 2017 for the iPhone’s 10th anniversary. It was the first phone to feature a “notch” on top of its display, and ushered in a new era of iPhones that were almost bezel-less, according to Mashable.It was also the first introduction of Apple’s Face ID facial recognition feature, replacing the Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Stay…

SHARJAH, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Al Qasimia University (AQU) will host its 11th International Conference on 3–4 February 2027. The conference, titled “The United Arab Emirates’ Efforts in the Islamic Economy: Reality, Achievements and Future Prospects,” will be held on the university campus, with remote participation also available via Zoom. Prof. Dr Awad Al Khalaf, Chancellor of AQU, said the conference reflects the university’s commitment to examining contemporary national issues from scientific and academic perspectives and to highlighting the…

SHARJAH, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced the launch of the 2026 edition of the Sharjah Excellence Award, with the final registration and submission deadline set for the end of January 2027. Held annually under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the award honours companies, establishments, and individuals that demonstrate outstanding institutional performance, promoting a culture of quality, innovation, and excellence across the business environment. The Chamber encouraged private-sector companies and entrepreneurs from across the UAE and the…

Putri Andriani Juficha, who was crowned Miss Earth Indonesia 2025, has died at the age of 25.Her death was announced by the Miss Grand Indonesia organisation on Instagram, according to GMA News. The announcement came on Friday, August 14, which would have been Juficha’s 26th birthday.Juficha was also a runner-up at the Miss Grand Indonesia 2025 pageant.In a statement announcing her death, the organisation remembered Juficha as more than a titleholder and said her “grace, strength, and spirit touched so many hearts.”Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.It also extended condolences to her family…

ABU DHABI, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) — The 7th edition of the IMMAF Youth World Championships takes place in Abu Dhabi at Mubadala Arena from 17 to 23 August 2026. Hosted by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation in partnership with the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), the event will attract over 1100 athletes aged 10 to 17 from 55 countries to compete across Youth A, B, C, and D divisions. The UAE national team is participating with a squad of 47 male and female players, distributed across the four age categories. Abu Dhabi is hosting the…

Motorists can earn a four-point traffic black point reduction by registering, signing the pledge and complying with traffic rules on the first day of the 2026-2027 academic year Dubai: The Ministry of Interior has invited the public to participate in the nationwide “Accident-Free Day” initiative, which will take place on 31 August, coinciding with the first day of the 2026-2027 academic year. The initiative, organised by the Ministry of Interior through the Federal Traffic Council in coordination with police forces across the UAE, aims to promote traffic safety awareness and encourage compliance with traffic laws and regulations. Brigadier Juma Salem…

SHARJAH, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has begun implementing its water conservation initiative in citizens’ homes in Mughaider Suburb, targeting approximately 2,000 homes for the installation of water-saving devices and fittings. The initiative follows its implementation in Al Rahmaniya Suburb, where 4,000 homes have been covered and more than 14,000 water-saving devices have been installed to date, contributing to water consumption reductions of up to 59%. SEWA is continuing installations at homes where residents were unavailable during previous visits or could not be contacted. Majid Haremal Al Shamsi, Executive Director of Corporate…

Space42 has received approval from the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) to proceed with a share buyback programme covering up to 2.5 per cent of its issued share capital, as the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company looks to enhance shareholder value.The programme follows shareholder approval at the company’s General Assembly Meeting in April and will be funded from Space42’s existing cash resources.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The buybacks will be carried out through open-market transactions in accordance with ADX and Capital and Market Authority regulations, with completed transactions to be disclosed regularly through the…

Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have been issued show-cause notices by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over their appearance in an advertisement for Vimal Elaichi.The regulator alleges that the campaign could amount to surrogate advertising for Vimal Pan Masala, a product prohibited in Maharashtra.According to the notice, as reported by India Today, the advertisement appears to promote the wider Vimal brand, which is associated with pan masala, and could therefore amount to indirect promotion under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…

Former players and fans hailed Bangladesh’s first-ever Test win in Australia on Sunday as the country’s biggest achievement in the five-day game, saying it could be a turning point for their cricketing ambitions.Bangladesh sealed a historic nine-wicket thrashing inside four days in Darwin, marking their first ever Test victory on Australian soil and only second against their formidable opponents. “This is, I think, the biggest achievement for Bangladesh cricket in Test matches,” former captain Akram Khan told AFP. “It was something we dreamed of but perhaps none of us expected Bangladesh to dominate and win like this. “We are extremely happy…