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A growing number of medical experts are calling on women to prepare for menopause in their mid-30s, as new research highlights the widespread and often debilitating impact of the transition on women’s health. Medical experts explain that perimenopause, the transition phase before menopause, can quietly begin in a woman’s mid to late 30s, with the earliest indicators being changes in menstrual cycles, mood swings and sleep disturbances. Many women often mistake these symptoms for stress. Dr Anusree Saraswathy, Specialist Gynaecology at Aster Clinic Qusais, Damascus Street, emphasised the importance of early recognition. “Perimenopause usually begins in a woman’s 40s, but…
BRUSSELS, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) — Greenhouse gas emissions from the European Union’s economy rose again in the first quarter of 2026, but at a slower pace than at the end of last year. According to figures published today by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical office, between January and March, 837 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent were emitted, up 0.3 percent from the 835 million tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2025. At the same time, the EU’s gross domestic product remained stable. The figure marks a slowdown compared with the last three months of 2025, when emissions had risen…
As Apple fans hold their breath ahead of the anticipated September launch, rumours are already swirling about what the iPhone 18 lineup could look like.A glimpse into the possible lineup has emerged following Apple’s iOS 27 beta release. Digging through the software, Macworld uncovered hints pointing to the iPhones set to launch soon.This isn’t the first time references to unreleased phones have surfaced through software updates.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Reports point to six unannounced iPhone models buried in the iOS 27 beta code.What the new lineup could offerThe findings point to the…
Apple TV has greenlit Ascension, a new horror thriller series from Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón, with Outlander star Caitríona Balfe attached to play the lead role, according to Variety.The project has been in development for several years, with reports about the series first emerging in 2017, when Casey Affleck was originally attached to star.Inspired by Adam Nevill’s novel Last Days, the series will follow Rose, played by Balfe, a documentary filmmaker and recently divorced mother who is skilled at uncovering other people’s truths while struggling with her own.A mysterious cult investigationRose’s latest project takes her into the world of the…
Growth in logistics, marine services and international ports offsets lower activity at Jebel Ali as the company invests $1.5 billion in global expansionDubai: DP World reported revenue of $12.7 billion for the first half of 2026, up 13.1 percent year-on-year, as the strength of its global network helped the company navigate significant disruption to trade flows in the Middle East.Growth across Logistics, Marine Services and DP World’s international Ports and Terminals portfolio helped offset lower activity at Jebel Ali. Excluding Jebel Ali, container volumes increased 6.5 percent on a like-for-like basis, with growth across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and the…
CAIRO, 14th August, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament, strongly condemned Iran’s blatant targeting of two tankers belonging to UAE company ADNOC while they were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. He stressed that repeated attacks on commercial vessels and international maritime routes constitute a dangerous escalation, a threat to regional security and stability and global energy security, and a flagrant violation of international law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions. In a statement on Friday, Al Yamahi stressed that the security of international maritime routes, freedom of navigation and safe passage are not subject…
The expansion of the UAE’s partnership network coincides with record levels of non-oil foreign trade, which reached AED1.937 trillion during the first half of 2026. Abu Dhabi: The UAE is continuing to expand its network of economic and trade partnerships with global markets, as part of efforts to strengthen the openness of the national economy, diversify export markets, enhance the competitiveness of the private sector and national products, and reinforce the country’s position as a global hub for trade and investment. The number of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) signed by the UAE has reached 38 since the launch of…
BEIJING, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) — China’s inclusive loans to small and micro enterprises maintained steady growth in the second quarter, official data showed Friday. Outstanding inclusive loans to small and micro enterprises reached 38.9 trillion yuan (about US$5.73 trillion) at the end of the second quarter, up 8 percent year on year, according to the National Financial Regulatory Administration. Outstanding inclusive loans related to agriculture stood at 15 trillion yuan, up 7.5 percent year on year. Friday’s data also showed China’s banking institutions held 498 trillion yuan in renminbi and foreign-currency assets, up 6.6 percent year on year, while…
Businesses are adopting autonomous AI agents faster than they are putting governance frameworks in place, raising concerns over accountability, cybersecurity and operational resilience, according to new research from Optro.The study found that one in three organisations already use AI in critical resilience workflows, yet agentic AI failures, including loss of control and autonomous decision-making errors, remain among the least-tested business disruption scenarios. Nearly 30 per cent of organisations surveyed said they had never tested for such failures.The report, titled When AI Leaves the Chat and Enters the Workflow, argues that organisations are moving beyond conversational AI tools and increasingly deploying…
Whitney Houston’s unforgettable I Wanna Dance with Somebody era is getting Barbie-fied.Mattel has unveiled a new Whitney Houston Barbie Signature doll, immortalising the late music icon in one of the most colourful and instantly recognisable looks of her career. The collectible takes inspiration from the vibrant music video for the 1987 pop classic, recreating Houston’s joyful aesthetic at a time when she was cementing her place as one of the defining voices of her generation.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The release arrives amidst a milestone year for Houston’s legacy. In 2026, the singer…