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Construction work on Jeddah Tower, which is set to become the tallest tower in the world upon completion, is progressing fast.Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding, said the tower – which was named Kingdom Tower earlier – has “reached a height of 430 metres out of 1,000-plus metres.”“I met with the work teams at Jeddah Tower and saw the progress in person. We have reached a height of 430 metres out of 1000+ m. Praise be to God, the work continues, and we will complete the tallest tower in the world,” said bin Talal.Stay up to date with…

Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted after thousands of fans gathered outside a wedding in Madeira, mistakenly believing the football star was about to marry Georgina Rodríguez.Rumours had been circulating in recent days that Ronaldo and Rodríguez would tie the knot on August 8 at Funchal Cathedral on the Portuguese island, where the footballer was born. However, neither Ronaldo nor Rodríguez had confirmed a wedding date or venue.The speculation was apparently convincing enough to draw a huge crowd.Local newspaper JM Madeira shared footage showing people packed outside the cathedral, including fans wearing Ronaldo’s No. 7 shirt and others holding up their phones…

With a line-up widely regarded as the best ever in the history of the event, Dubai Duty Free celebrated a partnership with Ascot Racecourse that extends to the turn of the century in fine style at the 2026 edition of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup on Saturday.The latest evolution of the world’s premier international jockeys’ competition saw the introduction of Team Hong Kong taking on the best from Great Britain & Ireland, Europe and The Rest of the World.Following a break of 20 years, Ryan Moore returned to the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup with a vengeance as he…

Chinese technology firms highlight Dubai’s advantages in advanced air mobility, drone logistics and cross-border payments as the emirate strengthens its position as a global hub for innovation and investmentDubai: Dubai Chambers is intensifying engagement with China’s business community ahead of the Dubai Business Forum – China, which will be held in Shenzhen on 14 October 2026 under the theme “Momentum at Scale: Accelerating Shared Success.”The forum is expected to bring together senior government officials, investors, business leaders and representatives from the public and private sectors to explore new opportunities for trade, investment and economic cooperation between Dubai and China.The event…

Power utility adds nearly 800 new 11kV substations across the emirate as it strengthens infrastructure to meet rising demand from residential, commercial and investment developments Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) commissioned 793 new 11kV substations across Dubai during the first half of 2026, reinforcing the emirate’s electricity infrastructure to support ongoing urban expansion and economic growth. The projects, which included construction and associated works, required a total of 624,340 man-hours and were completed in line with DEWA’s quality, efficiency and safety standards. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said the utility continues to expand its…

For Benny Dayal, performing in the UAE isn’t quite the same as another international concert. The Indian playback singer, who was born in Abu Dhabi and spent his formative years in the UAE, is returning to the country for Thaalam Beats, a South Indian music festival taking place at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on August 15. And for the singer behind hits including Badtameez Dil, Let’s Nacho and Ude Dil Befikre, the performance brings his journey full circle. “It’s both for me,” Dayal told Khaleej Times when asked whether performing in the UAE feels like an international concert or a homecoming.…

DUBAI, 9th August, 2026 (WAM) — The National Programme for Artificial Intelligence, in collaboration with the National Programme for Coders, has launched the eighth edition of the UAE AI Camp, as part of the UAE Government’s ongoing efforts to promote AI adoption and expand the pool of national talent capable of keeping pace with rapid technological transformations, supporting the development of a more competitive and sustainable knowledge-based economy. The camp will take place from 17th to 29th August 2026, targeting a wide range of professional and age groups, including school and university students, young people, employees, small and medium-sized enterprise…

SEOUL, 9th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s tourism balance hit a record surplus since the COVID-19 pandemic period, industry data showed Sunday. The country’s travel account was in the black by US$596.6 million in June, marking a dramatic turnaround from the same month a year earlier when the deficit stood at $846.8 million, Yonhap News Agency quoted data from the Korea Tourism Organisation as saying. The June figure is the second highest since October 2008, when the country recorded a surplus of $661.5 million from the tourism sector. Korea’s tourism balance had continued to remain in the…

Dubai’s residential property market showed further signs of cooling in the second quarter of 2026, with both sale prices and rents declining as new supply entered the market and buyer activity slowed after several years of rapid growth.According to Cushman & Wakefield Core, city-wide residential sale prices fell 4 per cent quarter-on-quarter, while average rents dropped 6 per cent over the same period as the market shifted towards a more balanced phase.The consultancy said price corrections were becoming increasingly evident across most apartment and villa submarkets following five years of exceptional growth. It expects further moderation as transaction volumes remain…

Rockstar Games is giving players their next major look at Grand Theft Auto VI later this month and Netflix subscribers will see it before everyone else.Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, August 27 at 3pm ET as part of what Netflix describes as a first-of-its-kind partnership with Rockstar. For viewers in the UAE, that translates to 11pm GST on August 27.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The presentation will initially require a Netflix subscription, but the exclusivity window is short. Rockstar says the same extended look will…