Author: Editorial team
LONDON, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) — Eljas du Bienn was crowned champion of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses in the prestigious Cup’s first race at the historic Newbury Racecourse in the United Kingdom, held yesterday, Friday, as part of the calendar of the 33rd edition of the prestigious global series. The prestigious Cup series continued its distinguished successes at European racecourses with the support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and his continued commitment to supporting Arabian horse owners and breeders and encouraging…
Spot gold rose 0.9 percent to $4,406.64 per ounce by 17:30 GMT, and climbed above the 100-day moving averageGold rose to a more than two-month high on Wednesday after a US inflation reading matched expectations.Spot gold rose 0.9 percent to $4,406.64 per ounce by 17:30 GMT, and climbed above the 100-day moving average, which is currently at $4,387.22. Bullion climbed more than 1 percent to its highest level since 5th June earlier in the session.US gold futures settled 0.6 percent higher at $4,467.5.Among other metals, spot silver rose 1.3 percent to $65.49 per ounce, having hit its highest level since…
EFG Holding reported a 7 per cent year-on-year increase in second-quarter revenues, as growth in its commercial banking and non-bank financial services businesses helped offset a weaker performance at its investment banking division amid market volatility and currency fluctuations.The Egypt-based financial services group said revenues reached EGP6.5 billion in the three months to June 2026, supported by continued expansion at Bank NXT and EFG Finance. The company said the quarter unfolded against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, regional market volatility and ongoing macroeconomic pressures.Revenue at Bank NXT increased 30 per cent year-on-year to EGP2.1 billion, driven by growth in its…
Anne Hathaway has responded to online speculation about her pregnancy after some social media users claimed the actress was wearing a fake baby bump.The 43 year old actress sparked conversation following her appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of The End of Oak Street, where she showed off her growing bump in a cropped halter top and low rise jeans.Photos and videos from the event quickly circulated online, and while many fans focused on Hathaway’s maternity look, others began questioning whether her bump was real. Some even suggested she was wearing a prosthetic.Hathaway appeared to respond to those claims in a…
ABU DHABI, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has issued Resolution No. (2) of 2026 on the protection of species and habitats in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The resolution aims to strengthen their protection, conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainability, based on effective measures to protect and conserve ecosystems in a way that achieves a balance between environmental protection and sustainable development. The resolution comes as part of EAD’s efforts to enhance the protection of biodiversity and safeguard…
The committee highlighted the significance of the participation of 300 UAE players, out of a total of 2,250 participants across various skill levels. A total of 112 players will compete in the International Masters Tournament, while 152 will participate in the Open “A” Tournament, 280 in the Open “B” Tournament, and 219 in the Juniors Tournament. Picture credit: WAM Abu Dhabi: The organising committee of the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival 2026 has announced the participation of 763 players across four major tournaments, with the first day of competitions set to take place Saturday, 15 August at the Radisson…
A growing number of medical experts are calling on women to prepare for menopause in their mid-30s, as new research highlights the widespread and often debilitating impact of the transition on women’s health. Medical experts explain that perimenopause, the transition phase before menopause, can quietly begin in a woman’s mid to late 30s, with the earliest indicators being changes in menstrual cycles, mood swings and sleep disturbances. Many women often mistake these symptoms for stress. Dr Anusree Saraswathy, Specialist Gynaecology at Aster Clinic Qusais, Damascus Street, emphasised the importance of early recognition. “Perimenopause usually begins in a woman’s 40s, but…
BRUSSELS, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) — Greenhouse gas emissions from the European Union’s economy rose again in the first quarter of 2026, but at a slower pace than at the end of last year. According to figures published today by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical office, between January and March, 837 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent were emitted, up 0.3 percent from the 835 million tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2025. At the same time, the EU’s gross domestic product remained stable. The figure marks a slowdown compared with the last three months of 2025, when emissions had risen…
As Apple fans hold their breath ahead of the anticipated September launch, rumours are already swirling about what the iPhone 18 lineup could look like.A glimpse into the possible lineup has emerged following Apple’s iOS 27 beta release. Digging through the software, Macworld uncovered hints pointing to the iPhones set to launch soon.This isn’t the first time references to unreleased phones have surfaced through software updates.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Reports point to six unannounced iPhone models buried in the iOS 27 beta code.What the new lineup could offerThe findings point to the…
Apple TV has greenlit Ascension, a new horror thriller series from Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón, with Outlander star Caitríona Balfe attached to play the lead role, according to Variety.The project has been in development for several years, with reports about the series first emerging in 2017, when Casey Affleck was originally attached to star.Inspired by Adam Nevill’s novel Last Days, the series will follow Rose, played by Balfe, a documentary filmmaker and recently divorced mother who is skilled at uncovering other people’s truths while struggling with her own.A mysterious cult investigationRose’s latest project takes her into the world of the…