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DUBAI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, supervised by the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), under the umbrella of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, plays a pivotal role in bringing a life to communities suffering from severe water scarcity. This impact is achieved by empowering winning projects to deliver far-reaching positive change – providing clean, safe water to millions of beneficiaries, improving public health, reducing waterborne diseases and easing the time and effort required to access water. As a result, communities are gaining greater opportunities for education, employment…

STOCKHOLM, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — Industrial production in Sweden fell by 1.5% year-on-year in June 2026, slipping from an upwardly revised and eight-month high of a 7.6% growth in the previous month. The latest figure marked the first contraction since March 2025, largely driven by a sharp decline in mining production, down 13.8% after an 8.5% rise in May. Activity also decreased in the manufacturing sector (-1% vs 7.6%), reflecting weaker output for coke and refined petroleum products (-3.6% vs -5.7%), rubber and plastic products (-4.4% vs 3.6%), and basic metals (-3.8% vs -3.2%), which more than offset increases…

Overseas Pakistanis remitted $3.63 billion in July, an increase of 4.5 per cent over the previous month, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE.According to State Bank of Pakistan data, Pakistani diaspora sent $913.9 million in remittances last month, a month-on-month increase of 10.1 per cent.Remittances from the UAE fell nearly seven per cent to $737.3 million in July 2026. Dubai remained the largest source of remittances from the UAE with $575.5 million, followed by Abu Dhabi ($135.4 million), Sharjah ($14.25 million) and other emirates ($12.15 million).Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Among the…

Actor Sidharth Malhotra has heaped praise on his wife, Kiara Advani, ahead of the release of her upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, saying it could feature one of her best performances yet.Malhotra shared the trailer of Toxic on his Instagram Stories, applauding the work Advani has put into the Geetu Mohandas directorial.”The effort, the grind, the passion. It’s all going to show on the big screen. Going to be one of your bests Ki!!” he wrote.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The actor also expressed his excitement about seeing the film,…

Alexandra Eala’s dream run may have ended on Monday, but the Filipina sensation is looking forward to the US Open (August 23-September 13) as well as a new haircut.The 21-year-old was on a seven-match unbeaten run, which included her historic first WTA title in Washington last week.But the left-hander ran out of gas in the round of 16 in Toronto as she slumped to a 6-4, 6-0 defeat against 14th-ranked Swiss Belinda Bencic at the Canadian Open in Toronto.Despite the disappointing result, Eala can look back on her performance with pride, having lifted the trophy in Washington and reached the…

From left: Salman Syed, Senior Channel Sales & Alliance Manager, Huawei Cloud Middle East; Adil Ali, General Manager, Hiperdist Gulf; Barry Xu, Vice President, Middle East & Central Asia, Huawei Cloud; Wang Jack, Director of Cloud Ecosystem, Huawei Cloud Middle East; and Masood Sheikh, Head of AI & Enterprise Solutions (AI&E), Hiperdist Gulf. Dubai — Hiperdist, a leading technology distributor across the Middle East and Africa, announced its appointment as an Authorised Huawei Cloud Distributor for the UAE. The agreement builds on a successful Hiperdist and Huawei collaboration spanning more than seven years across Africa and marks a significant step…

Millions of people across the UAE reach for a cup of coffee every morning without giving much thought to what it is doing inside their bodies. According to Dr Mansoor Anwar Habib, consultant in Family Medicine and Occupational Health, that daily habit could be doing far better than most people realise, provided three specific conditions are met. “If you are coffee lovers and fans, I have good news for you,” Dr Habib said, explaining that coffee beans are rich in antioxidants that carry a range of protective effects on the cardiovascular system. Recent research by American Heart Association has shown that…

SHARJAH, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — Participants in the eighth edition of the Ithmar media training programme for children and youth have produced a series of video features in collaboration with 14 government entities across the Emirate of Sharjah, marking the completion of the programme’s intensive practical training phase. Organised by the Sharjah Press Club (SPC), which is affiliated with the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), the programme combined theoretical workshops with practical training, giving participants the opportunity to plan, present, and produce visual content. The videos will be released across SPC’s digital platforms over the coming weeks, showcasing participants’…

COPENHAGEN, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — Denmark’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation eased to 1.7% year on year in July, down from 1.9% previously. In July, Danish consumer prices increased by 1.7% year-over-year, down from 1.9% in June. Core inflation stayed unchanged at 2.3%, the highest level since the start of the year. Danish inflation continues to stay below the Euro area. Restaurants and hotels drove July inflation, with costs surging 8.1%. Transportation inflation accelerated to 5.5% from 4.5% in the prior month. These gains were partially offset by declining prices in other sectors. Clothing and footwear price growth eased…

DUBAI, 10th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched the third edition of the Emirati Chefs Grant for Productive Families, organised in collaboration with the Community Development Authority (CDA) and the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA Dubai). The programme aims to empower productive families by developing their culinary and entrepreneurial skills, enhancing their capabilities in managing small and medium-sized enterprises, and supporting talented individuals in refining their expertise. This aligns with Dubai Culture’s mandate and sectoral priorities to strengthen community development; celebrate the UAE’s rich hospitality traditions; and showcase the distinctive character of…