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Country music legend Dolly Parton, whose songs and larger-than-life personality made her a household name around the world, has died aged 80, her family confirmed on Tuesday, August 25.Her nephew Bryan Seaver, who served as Parton’s head of security for more than two decades, announced her death in a video shared on social media.“Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus,” Seaver said, adding that she was surely reunited with her late husband Carl, her parents and others who had been waiting to welcome her.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
Cricket fans across the UAE can now look forward to an exciting fortnight of international women’s cricket, with tickets for the DP World Women’s Asia Cup 2026 going on sale. Tickets are available through the District app and district.ae, with prices starting from just Dh20, making the tournament accessible to families, cricket fans, and communities across the UAE. The tournament will be played entirely at the Dubai International Stadium with every match scheduled to begin at 6:30pm giving fans the opportunity to enjoy world-class women’s T20 cricket under lights.As part of the tournament’s initiative to make international women’s cricket accessible to…
DUBAI, 26th August (WAM) — EMS Education is welcoming 1550 new teachers into its schools for the 2026/27 academic year, taking its educator community to more than 10,000 across the network and marking another significant milestone in the organisation’s long-standing investment in attracting and developing exceptional talent. As the new school year begins, GEMS is also strengthening partnerships with families and advancing its focus on preparing students for a rapidly changing world. The new cohort joins GEMS following a global recruitment process and will become part of a community spanning more than 112 nationalities across the organisation. The group receives…
DUBAI, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Chess Federation has signed a cooperation agreement with the organisers of the 2027 Stockholm Summer Open, paving the way for Emirati arbiters to officiate at the international tournament. The federation said the agreement forms part of its efforts to develop the arbitration sector, strengthen cooperation and expand international partnerships, while equipping local arbiters with the skills needed to keep pace with developments in international chess officiating. Saeed Al Khouri, Chairman of the Federation’s Arbiters Committee said the agreement would provide Emirati arbiters with opportunities to officiate at international tournaments, gain further practical…
DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Paul Bascobert, President of Reuters, will participate in this year’s Arab Media Summit, which will bring together media leaders from across the region and the world in Dubai from 15 to 17 September, the Dubai Press Club, organiser of the Summit, announced today. The participation of the Reuters President adds to the Summit’s strong international presence, bringing global perspectives to discussions on the trends reshaping news and content, including the growing impact of technology and artificial intelligence. Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, President of the…
DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), taking place from 20th to 22nd October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will feature a dedicated Water Platform, bringing together leading organisations, companies, experts and specialists from around the world to showcase the latest innovations, technologies and smart solutions. The platform will also provide an opportunity to discuss the latest trends and transformations shaping the sector and ways to enhance its efficiency and sustainability. The Water Platform, located in Sheikh Saeed Hall 3, will provide a dedicated space for exchanging expertise and insights, discussing…
The multiyear agreement includes access for HP to certain Huawei Wi-Fi patents, highlighting the growing commercial value of Huawei’s intellectual property portfolio Shenzhen — Huawei and HP Inc. have signed a multiyear global patent cross-licensing agreement covering intellectual property held by both companies. The agreement includes a licence allowing HP to use certain Huawei Wi-Fi patents. Financial terms and further details concerning the technologies covered were not disclosed. The deal marks another step in the companies’ collaboration on intellectual property licensing. It also reflects the increasing commercial recognition of Huawei’s research and innovation across information and communications technology, particularly in…
Residents of congested, sprawling cities are spending more time in their vehicles. There is even global research to support this theory — in 2025, the car marketplace Autotrader surveyed car users from 17 countries to find out the amount of time they spent in their vehicles. According to its website, South Africa topped the list, with motorists spending ‘10 days, 4 hours and 48 minutes annually commuting to and from work’, followed by India. While some hate long commutes, others look at it as a chance to dive into work or just enjoy a few minutes of solitude…
AMMAN, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) signed a number of key contracts and agreements with the Jordanian government, reflecting both sides’ commitment to further strengthening their development partnership, during a visit by an ADFD delegation led by Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD. Abu Dhabi Fund for Development signed a financing agreement with the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to support the Jordanian Government’s general budget with approximately AED 1.1 billion (USD 300 million). The financing will support the Kingdom’s development programmes and plans, while…
Apple is set to host its next launch event on September 9, where the company is expected to unveil its newest iPhone series and potentially its long-awaited foldable phone.The first foldable iPhone is expected to be a crucial landmark for Apple, with analysts saying that the high-end devices would be the main driver of higher selling prices and margin growth for the company.The launch would also mark incoming Apple CEO John Ternus’s first major event. Ternus, Apple’s longtime hardware chief, is set to take the helm at the company on September 1, as Tim Cook transitions to the role of…