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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Airways today announced a new seasonal service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg, starting 17th December 2026 and operating four times a week until 21st March 2027. The new service will create Gothenburg’s first direct air link to Asia, connecting Sweden’s west coast directly with Abu Dhabi and providing some of the fastest one-stop journeys to sought-after destinations across India and Asia through Etihad’s Abu Dhabi hub. Etihad’s complimentary Abu Dhabi Stopover programme allows eligible guests connecting through the city to add a hotel stay of up to two nights, turning their connection…

Dubai and four other emirates will reach 45°C today, while coastal areas could see increased humidity and morning mist on Friday. Dubai: The mercury is on the rise today, with temperatures in the mid- to high-40s, as the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair weather and partly cloudy skies. Some convective clouds may appear eastward by the afternoon today, so residents in regions like Fujairah may experience scattered rainfall. Warm climate Expect a hot summer day today, across the UAE. The NCM forecasts coastal and island regions to experience highs between 40°C and 46°C today, while internal regions will…

Annual fees for restaurants and cafes will start at Dh1,500, while shops playing copyrighted music will pay fees starting at Dh1,700 across the UAE, effective December 1, 2026.Restaurants and cafes with up to 50 seats will pay Dh1,500 annually, rising to Dh2,700 for 51 to 100 seats, and Dh4,800 for 101 to 200 seats. Establishments with more than 201 seats will pay an additional Dh20 per extra seat, though the total annual charge is capped at Dh6,000.A steeper scale applies to restaurants and cafes with DJ and entertainment/night clubs. They will pay Dh2,500 for up to 50 seats, Dh3,500 for…

For years, fans have followed every milestone in Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s relationship. Now, the couple have given them the biggest update yet.Earlier this month, speculation was rife that the Portuguese football superstar was set to marry his longtime partner in Madeira, his hometown. Fans closely followed the chatter around the rumoured ceremony, with social media abuzz over reports that the couple had chosen the island for their big day. However, those rumours did not materialise, leaving fans disappointed after Ronaldo appeared to dismiss the claims.But just days later, the couple have officially tied the knot.Ronaldo and Rodriguez took…

Lionel Messi said on Wednesday he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week.Messi’s father, Jorge, died last week aged 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness.”I don’t know what I’m going to do without you. I don’t know how to move forward. I only played football and now I have quite a few doubts about whether I’m going to keep doing it for much longer,” Messi wrote in a tribute on Instagram.”You were by my side from the beginning; there was so little left…

SHARJAH, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directive of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa), Sheraa has launched the second edition of the Sharjah Women Impact Fellowship (SWIF), offering high-potential entrepreneurs leadership development, mentorship and strategic networks to help scale their ventures. SWIF builds on Sheraa’s long-standing commitment to advancing women-led entrepreneurship. Today, women lead 49% of the ventures supported by Sheraa, significantly exceeding global averages. Through the fellowship, Sheraa advances its broader vision of equipping founders to grow successful businesses and emerge as influential leaders shaping the UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.…

Dubai utility posts highest-ever first-half revenue, EBITDA and profit as customer growth, rising demand and clean energy expansion drive performanceDubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) reported record financial results for the first half of 2026, with net profit rising 15.02% to AED3.33 billion, supported by sustained demand for electricity, water and cooling services, continued customer growth and strong operational performance.The utility recorded its highest-ever first-half results, with:Revenue: AED14.86 billionOperating profit: AED4.07 billionNet profit: AED3.33 billionSaeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman and MD & CEO of DEWA, said the results reflect the strength of Dubai’s economy and the utility’s resilience.“DEWA…

ROME, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — UAE racer Alya Abdulsalam Fairouz will compete in the Norwegian Grand Prix of the Formula 4 Powerboat Championship, taking place in Drammen from 21 to 23 August. Alya recently concluded her participation in the Viverone round in Italy as part of the Formula 4 Powerboat World Championship, finishing 13th overall. She also improved on her previous national record of 1:10 minutes, recording the third-fastest time of the round with a time of 1:03 minutes. Fairouz will continue completing the series of required and officially sanctioned rounds under the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) during her…

For years, conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) have focused on copilots, chatbots and workplace productivity. These applications have dominated headlines, yet AI’s most transformative impact may be unfolding more quietly across infrastructure, with far greater long-term significance.  AI is … Source: Tahawul Tech

Gold rose more than 1% on Wednesday, supported by a softer dollar after a U.S. inflation reading matched expectations, bolstering bets that the Federal Reserve will keep rates on hold in September.Spot gold rose 1.1% to $4,416.29 per ounce by 09:25 a.m. EDT (1325 GMT), and climbed above the 100-day moving average, which is currently at $4,387.33. Bullion scaled to its highest level since June 5 on Tuesday. U.S. gold futures gained 0.8% to $4,476.10.U.S. consumer inflation increased slightly in July, potentially weakening the argument for an interest rate hike from the Fed next month. It edged up 0.1% last…