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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are officially married, but if social media is anything to go by, you may have already seen some of football’s biggest stars supposedly celebrating alongside them.Photos circulating online appear to show Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane attending the couple’s wedding. There is just one problem: the images are fake.The viral photographs are AI-generated, and there is currently no credible evidence that any of the four football stars attended the ceremony.So, who was actually there?Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Their five children were confirmed guestsRonaldo,…

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More than 39,000 people have registered as organ donors in the UAE, while over 1,195 transplant procedures have been carried out under the country’s national organ donation programme, the Minister of Health and Prevention said marking the World Organ Donation Day. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh said the figures show growing public awareness and confidence in the UAE’s organ donation and transplantation system. According to the minister, the UAE now ranks first in the GCC in terms of growth in donor numbers and organ transplant procedures. He said that Hayat has also become one of the fastest-growing programmes of its kind…

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SAKAÏ, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU) today inaugurated the largest infrastructure project in the Central African Republic’s history, a 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Sakaï that increases the country’s electricity generation capacity by more than 60 percent. “It is a project of historic national importance that will help shape the future of the Central African Republic. It reflects the power of partnership, the importance of keeping commitments – delivered in 10 months- and a shared belief in a better future for the Central African Republic,” said Ali Alshimmari, Managing…

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Explore the Tata empire as chairman N. Chandrasekaran steps down, highlighting tensions with Tata TrustsThe chairman of India’s Tata Sons, N. Chandrasekaran, said on Wednesday that he has resigned in light of the lack of board approval for his reappointment amid tensions with the charity arm that controls the salt-to-aviation Tata Group.Tata Trusts, the group’s charitable arm, owns about 66% of Tata ‌Sons, which controls more than 30 group companies in the Indian conglomerate.Here are more details on the group’s businesses:Aviation:The group’s aviation business is anchored by Air India and Air India Express, which together operate a fleet of nearly…

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DUBAI, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) today reported its first-half 2026 consolidated financial results, recording record half-year revenue of AED14.86 billion, EBITDA of AED7.32 billion, operating profit of AED4.07 billion and net profit of AED3.33 billion. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman and MD & CEO of DEWA, said, “DEWA is committed to being an innovative and sustainable corporation inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,…

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Charles Giancarlo, Chairman and CEO, Everpure. Fresh hyperscale agreement builds on 2024 breakthrough and validates DirectFlash technology advantage Dubai — Everpure has announced a design win and supply agreement with a second top-five hyperscaler, marking a fresh milestone in the company’s push into large-scale cloud infrastructure. Building on the landmark hyperscaler deal it announced in late 2024, the agreement reinforces Everpure’s technological leadership and software-driven approach to data storage. Charles Giancarlo, Chairman and CEO of Everpure, said the win reflects growing recognition of the economic, operational, and performance advantages of the company’s DirectFlash technology over legacy storage architectures. DirectFlash, Everpure’s…

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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) announced its highest-ever first-half revenue of Dh14.86 billion, a 1.8 per cent increase year-on-year, as demand for electricity, water and cooling services continued to drive its operational performance.Its net profit increased by 15.02 per cent  to Dh3.33 billion, while EBITDA grew  5.27 per cent to Dh7.32 billion. Meanwhile, operating profit in this period increased by 9.08 per cent to Dh4.07 billion, the authority reported.As of June 30, Dewa’s system installed generation capacity reached 17,979 megawatt (MW), 3,860MW of which came from clean energy sources, representing 21.5 per cent of the energy mix. The Jebel…

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The trailer for Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson-starrer Verity was released on Tuesday, August 11, offering a closer look at the psychological thriller based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel of the same name.The film follows Lowen Ashleigh (Johnson), a struggling writer who moves to the remote Crawford estate after being hired to ghost-write for renowned author Verity Crawford (Hathaway).Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.While working at the estate, Lowen discovers what appear to be Verity’s chilling autobiographical notes, which contain disturbing confessions about her husband, Jeremy, played by Josh Hartnett.As Lowen digs deeper,…

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Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos and former Spanish star Fernando Hierro have joined Fursan Hispania as shareholders alongside the club’s founder, Spanish star Michel Salgado.Together, they will now form a major force for the success of the club’s long-term sporting project, which was founded in Dubai in 2020.This alliance between former Real Madrid, Brazil and Spanish star footballers is a significant addition to the UAE’s football development efforts and contributes to establishing Dubai as a key hub for attracting and developing footballing talent.The ambitious vision of the project launched by Salgado encouraged Roberto Carlos and Hierro to join as shareholders at…

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed tours shopping centre, praises LuLu Group’s contributions to the community and interacts with employees and shoppers Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Yusuff Ali, Chairman of LuLu Group International, and a number of company employees during a visit to a shopping centre in Abu Dhabi. During the visit, Sheikh Mohamed toured various sections of the LuLu outlet, accompanied by Yusuff Ali and officials, and interacted with employees and shoppers. His Highness expressed appreciation for LuLu Group’s efforts and initiatives in serving the UAE community and contributing to the country’s…

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