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Josh Kushner, the younger brother of Donald Trump’s son-in-law has a thriving business empire, a supermodel wife, and passion for basketballLOS ANGELES: For a billionaire and a tech investor who also has one of the U.S.’ best-known surnames, Josh Kushner has managed to stay off the front pages and out of the world’s broader discourse to a remarkable degree.That’s all changed this summer, at least in the parts of the world with a passion for sports.The 41-year-old Kushner and his partner, former Disney CEO Bob Iger, reached a stunning agreement this week to buy the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers from…
FUJAIRAH, 14th August, 2026 (WAM) — Fujairah International Airport, in collaboration with NAFFCO Group, inaugurated the NAFFCO Training Academy, which will be based at Fujairah International Airport. The opening reflects both organisations’ commitment to advancing specialised training and strengthening competency and preparedness in safety, firefighting and emergency response. The opening was attended by Capt. Esmaeil M. Al Boloushi, Director General of Fujairah International Airport; Ebraheim Al Qallaf, Deputy Director Manager of Fujairah International Airport; Eng. Arkan Adel, CEO Representative at NAFFCO; Eng. Mohamad Ali Mawed, Sales Director at NAFFCO; Capt. Yaqooub Al Nuaimi, Deputy General Manager of Fujairah Aviation Academy;…
Nikita Astionov. A staff member receives a video call from a senior manager. Nothing seems unusual; both face and voice match. During the call, the manager makes one urgent request: approve the transfer before the end of the day. The threat of deepfakes isn’t the accurate cloning of an individual’s physical appearance, it is that synthetic media can create enough urgency and authority to influence a human decision. Rapid AI adoption across the UAE is reshaping human risk. Traditional employee training focused on suspicious links or poorly written emails is no longer sufficient. Employees may now encounter convincing voice notes,…
H.H. Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed: The UAE’s approach to gender balance is founded on inclusivity and community participation in shaping the country’s future. Dubai: The UAE Gender Balance Council has launched the National Gender Balance Survey as part of the development of the UAE Gender Balance Strategy 2027-2031, in a step aimed at expanding community participation and consolidating insights and data informing key priorities for the next phase. The development of the new strategy builds on the UAE’s proven approach of placing people at the heart of development initiatives, investing in their capabilities, and advancing policies, legislation and initiatives to…
ABU DHABI, 14th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the UAE’s federal regulator for commercial gaming, establishing a formal framework for regulatory cooperation and the exchange of information in support of their respective supervisory responsibilities. The MoU reinforces the shared commitment of both authorities to maintaining high regulatory standards through effective collaboration, information sharing and coordinated engagement on matters of mutual interest. It provides a framework for cooperation that supports the effective supervision…
AD Ports Group reported an 88 per cent rise in second-quarter net profit to Dh836 million, as growth across maritime and shipping, economic cities and free zones, and logistics helped deliver the group’s strongest quarterly results on record.Revenue for the three months ended June 30 climbed 47 per cent to Dh7.08 billion, while adjusted EBITDA rise 49 per cent to Dh1.74 billion, with the EBITDA margin improving to 24.5 per cent from 24.2 per cent a year earlier. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.For the first half, revenue increased 36 per cent to…
David Letterman is set to interview Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel and Alex Honnold in Season 7 of his Emmy-nominated show ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman’, reported Variety. The sixth season of the show is currently up for an Emmy for outstanding hosted nonfiction series or special.Netflix shared the announcement on their Instagram handle today. Sharing glimpses from the shoot, the makers wrote, “Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel and Alex Honnold will spotlight their lives and careers in Season 7 of MY NEXT GUEST NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, premiering later this year.”According…
Jon Rahm captured his third consecutive LIV Golf season crown on Sunday while Chile’s Joaquin Niemann took a wire-to-wire victory at LIV Golf New York for a record ninth series title.Niemann fired a two-under par 69 to finish 72 holes on 16-under 268 and defeat American Harold Varner III by three strokes at Trump National Bedminster in New Jersey.”The more they push me the better golfer I became from every experience,” Niemann said.”I was just hoping to be able to hit the shots I did and make the putts that I did coming down the stretch. I put the credit…
Gold prices steady near two-month high as inflation rally fades, Fed hike odds fall, and investors take profits ahead of FOMC minutes while oil tensions and physical demand shape outlookGold prices steadied on Friday after pulling back from a more than two-month high, as investors booked profits following a rally fuelled by softer U.S. inflation data and fading expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in September.Spot gold was little changed at $4,351.45 an ounce by 1113 GMT after the contract fell 1.3% in the previous session. U.S. gold futures for December delivery fell 0.3% to $4,407.70 per ounce.Bullion rallied…
ABU DHABI, 14th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has announced an extension to the activation period for housing construction, demolition and reconstruction, and maintenance loans, as part of its efforts to enhance the flexibility of housing support and enable beneficiaries to build or maintain their homes under more suitable and efficient conditions. Under the initiative, which aligns with the objectives of the ‘Year of Family’ to promote family wellbeing, two additional years have been added to the activation period for construction, demolition and reconstruction, and housing maintenance loans. The measure is intended to ease pressures associated…