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World number three Carlos Alcaraz said he plans to take more breaks from the tour and warned that the packed tennis calendar is contributing to injuries and fatigue among players.The Spaniard, who returned to action at the US Open after a lengthy layoff due to a wrist injury sustained in April, said the demands of the schedule made it impossible for players to compete in every major event without risking burnout.”I took more than I wanted but seeing how tight is the calendar, I don’t want to have this break because of an injury,” Alcaraz told reporters after beating Jaime…

The used car business has been the most disrupted segment of automotive retail. Customer behaviour has shifted decisively toward digital-first discovery, where vehicles are searched, compared, and evaluated online before a dealer is ever contacted. As a result, traditional dealership channels are no longer the starting point of the customer journey. For dealers, this shift has created a clear structural challenge. Used car margins are tightening, customer relationships are becoming increasingly fragmented, and a significant portion of trade-in and resale opportunities are being captured outside the dealer ecosystem. More importantly, when customers sell their vehicles externally, the dealer often loses…

DUBAI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — DIFC Innovation Hub has partnered with The Foundation Hub in Slemani to strengthen links between Dubai and Kurdistan’s emerging start-up ecosystem. The partnership creates a pathway for founders in Kurdistan to access mentorship, capital and international market opportunities through DIFC Innovation Hub, while supporting longer-term access for UAE and DIFC ecosystem participants to opportunities in Kurdistan. The agreement was signed by Safeen Ghafour, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region and CEO of The Foundation Hub, and Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO of DIFC Innovation Hub, in the presence of Qubad Talabani,…

UAE schools tighten controls on generative AI in classrooms with age-based restrictions, blocking unapproved tools and VPNs, and redesigning assessments, stronger monitoring, and data privacy measures With the start of the new academic year, UAE school principals, teachers and educational technology specialists have outlined measures to tighten students’ use of generative AI tools. These measures cover access control, devices and networks, assignments and projects, tests and assessments, data protection, academic integrity, and awareness of responsible use. They stressed that the return of students has shifted these measures from policy to practical application inside classrooms. They said that blocking the technology…

With flu season approaching in the UAE, health authorities are urging residents in high-risk groups to get vaccinated early against seasonal flu. The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has issued guidelines asking doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers to proactively check the vaccination status of patients as well as encourage seasonal flu vaccination during every clinical visit. Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses circulating around the world. While most people recover from fever and other symptoms within about a week without needing medical treatment, the infection can cause serious complications among vulnerable groups. Stay up to…

Business Bay overtook Palm Jumeirah as Dubai’s busiest prime property address in August, as branded residences attracted luxury buyers to areas beyond the city’s traditional high-end neighborhoods, according to an analysis of Dubai Land Department data by Betterhomes.Business Bay recorded 14 prime transactions during the month, ahead of Palm Jumeirah with 10 and Downtown Dubai with eight.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The activity in Business Bay was driven largely by branded residences, including Bugatti Residences and Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co. by Binghatti, as well as Vela Viento by Omniyat.The figures suggest Dubai’s…

Fox is bringing a new live-action comedy series to its lineup with ‘Mammoth’, which comes from Modern Family co-creator Christopher Lloyd. Danny Zuker will serve as an executive producer and writer.The project is based on Mike Bubbins’ British sitcom of the same name, according to Variety. According to the description, “‘Mammoth’ follows Coach Tony Mammoth, a larger-than-life high school gym teacher whose life is put on ice in 1983, when he’s buried in a freak ski avalanche. Forty years later, he thaws out to a world that has completely changed … but he’s convinced it really didn’t need to.”The series is…

Influencers and content creators armed with smartphones and ring lights have featured prominently in the stands at this year’s US Open, as they try to grab the spotlight away from the on-court action at one of tennis’ marquee events.Around 100 content creators were given credentials for the tournament, organisers said, with 20 of those dedicated to providing coverage of the food and beverage scene alone, where caviar-topped chicken nuggets and the famed “Honey Deuce” cocktail promise viral attention.Thousands more amateur social media hounds can be found throughout the plaza and in the stands — after shelling out for their own…

Air Arabia adds a fourth daily non-stop Sharjah–Bangkok flight from 25 October 2026, boosting service to 28 weekly flights and enhancing UAE–Thailand connectivity alongside 21 weekly Sharjah–Phuket flightsSHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading budget carrier operator, today announced the expansion of its Thailand services with the addition of a fourth daily non-stop flight between Sharjah and Bangkok, further strengthening connectivity between the UAE and Thailand.The new frequency, commencing 25th October 2026, will bring Air Arabia’s services between Sharjah and Bangkok to 28 non-stop flights per week, offering customers greater choice and flexibility.The enhanced Bangkok service complements…

ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) is celebrating Emirati Women’s Day 2026 with a month-long focus on the women behind the planning, transport and infrastructure decisions that enhance the quality of everyday life across Abu Dhabi. This year’s national celebration is being held under the theme ‘We Emerge Stronger and Better’ and, for the first time, will run from 28th August to 28th September 2026. The extended celebration follows the directives of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council…