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ROME, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) — Italian exports rose 1.6 percent in June from May and 9.8 percent from a year earlier, the National Institute of Statistics (Istat) said on Tuesday. Imports increased by 1.2 percent in month-on-month terms and 13.2 percent year-on-year (YoY), Italian news agency (ANSA) said, citing data from Istat. Exports to EU countries increased by 6.7 percent with respect to May 2026, while exports to non-EU countries dropped by 3.6 percent. Imports from EU and non-EU countries increased 1.1 percent and 1.4 percent, respectively. On a YoY basis, exports to EU countries rose 15.1 percent and…

Presight reported a 30.2 per cent increase in second-quarter profit after tax to Dh116.8 million, supported by strong revenue growth, record domestic order intake and continued expansion across international markets.Revenue for the quarter rose 36.1 per cent year-on-year to Dh713.2 million, while EBITDA increased 37.4 per cent to Dh143.7 million.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.For the first half of 2026, revenue increased 28.9 per cent to Dh1.4 billion, EBITDA rose 23.2 per cent to Dh302.7 million and profit after tax climbed 19.5 per cent to Dh250.7 million.Domestic orders reach record Dh2.5 billionPresight recorded…

Thaikkudam Bridge’s origin story is as unconventional as their music. Thirteen years after they “accidentally” became a band, the group is coming to Dubai to perform. They will share the stage with iconic singers like Usha Uthup and Benny Dayal at Thaalam Beats, a South Indian music festival taking place at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on August 15.The performance is particularly significant for the band. “This is the first time we are playing at the Coca-Cola Arena,” said lead guitarist of the band Mithun Raj, speaking to Khaleej Times on Zoom from India. “We have played in a few arenas in…

Hosts UAE ended the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship on a high note, with the national team crowned world champions in both the Adult and Under-21 Newaza divisions after nine days of competition at Mubadala Arena.More than 1,500 athletes from around the world competed across different age groups and disciplines in Abu Dhabi, with the UAE enjoying a strong campaign on home soil and finishing the championship with 65 medals, including 18 gold, 17 silver and 30 bronze.The Adult Team produced one of the standout results of the championship. Along with winning the Newaza world title, the UAE finished top of…

LISBON, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s Julius Johansen won stage 5 of the Volta a Portugal on Monday afternoon, claiming his second victory of the race after winning the prologue. The Dane has now secured five professional victories, all in 2026 and all in individual time trials. The latest win, though, comes in the longest distance to date. Stage 5 of the Volta a Portugal was contested across a 17.4km-long course, with Johansen crossing the line 30 seconds faster than the second-fastest rider on the day. UAE Team Emirates-XRG also placed Luca Giaimi and Adrià Pericas in…

The step forms part of the company’s commitment to enhancing transparency under the European Union AI Act.Washington: Anthropic has announced the release of a new tool designed to detect AI-generated novels by embedding an imperceptible watermark into text produced by its Claude models.The company stated that the watermark does not alter the meaning or readability of the text and remains intact when copied and pasted. It will be applied to Claude-generated content globally, including via cloud service providers, with plans to provide third-party verification tools.Claude models released this month or later will support the feature by default, while Anthropic works…

SHARJAH, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Scholar Centre for Research and Studies and the Safety and Emergency Security Association discussed ways to strengthen their cooperation and continue activating the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two parties. The discussions took place during a coordination meeting that addressed mechanisms for transforming areas of cooperation into joint programmes, projects, and initiatives, as part of a vision aimed at expanding the institutional and knowledge partnership between the two parties throughout 2026 and 2027. The meeting reviewed proposals to develop a joint action plan for the next phase, encompassing a range of…

Kaspersky experts have identified scam websites in multiple languages, suggesting that attackers are deliberately targeting audiences across different countries by capitalising on the film’s extraordinary popularity. Christopher Nolan’s new Odyssey movie has been one of the most talked-about and internationally anticipated premieres of the year, with many observers ranking it among the most eagerly awaited films of 2026. However, the film’s global debut has also triggered a surge in scam activity. Cybercriminals are exploiting the immense worldwide interest in the release, luring users with false promises of access. The scam typically works as follows: attackers set up fake websites that…

Spinneys reported a 2.5 per cent increase in first-half profit to Dh175 million and approved an interim dividend of Dh122.4 million, as new store openings and higher online and fresh-food sales helped lift revenue. Revenue for the six months ended June 30 rose 5.1 per cent to Dh1.91 billion, from Dh1.82 billion a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA increased 1.2 per cent to Dh369 million, while profit before tax was broadly stable at Dh203 million. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The board approved an interim dividend of 3.40 fils per share, equivalent to…

SHARJAH, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — Shamsa Entertainment City has opened in Aljada as part of the Sharjah Summer Promotions 2026 campaign, offering interactive activities and open-air entertainment for families. Jointly organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), the venue will run until 5th September under the theme “Shamsa Festival – Where Joy Shines”. Sharjah Summer Promotions 2026 covers Sharjah City, the Central Region and the East Coast destinations of Khorfakkan, Kalba and Dibba Al Hisn, with the campaign aimed at boosting retail and tourism activity across the…