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Harry Potter fans pushed for a £430 million power cable to be rerouted to avoid an unofficial memorial to Dobby the house elf, bringing new attention to just how strongly the franchise continues to resonate with its adult fanbase.The Greenlink interconnector connects Wales and Ireland, with the cable coming ashore at Freshwater West beach in Pembrokeshire.The beach was used to film Dobby’s death and burial in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One and has since become a popular destination for fans.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Simon Ludlam, who managed the Greenlink project at…
SHARJAH, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, announced that planning for the new administrative division of Khorfakkan has been completed, noting that it will be announced soon. H.H. also revealed that a study is underway for a project to level the summit of Al Aween Mountain and develop a residential area there capable of accommodating a large number of people, stressing the need to give areas names that symbolise positive things. Speaking by phone on the “Direct Line” programme with Mohamed Hassan Khalaf, Director General of…
Nvidia has recently joined forces with some of Wall Street’s largest banks and investors to raise $500 billion in capital for AI infrastructure development. The chipmaker said it had struck deals with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR, and that the investors were for the first time treating AI hardware and infrastructure, often referred to as “compute”, as an asset class. “In AI, compute is revenue”, Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said. “We are bringing the world’s leading long-term capital providers together to independently underwrite AI infrastructure”. The financing will go towards Nvidia’s own projects and those being…
Sharjah Warriorz have appointed one of franchise cricket’s most accomplished coaches, Adrian Birrell, as the team’s new head coach ahead of Season 5 of the ILT20, scheduled to be played in November and December 2026. A serial winner in the T20 franchise circuit, Birrell joins the Warriorz to usher in a new era for the franchise as it sets its sights on challenging for their maiden title.Speaking on his appointment, Birrell said, “I am delighted to be joining the Sharjah Warriorz ahead of the upcoming ILT20 season. I am excited to work with this talented group of players and support…
Move follows strong demand for round-the-clock gold futures trading as CME’s precious metals business records record volumes in the first half of 2026Chicago: CME Group said it will introduce round-the-clock trading for its 100-ounce Silver futures contract from September, expanding access to its retail-focused precious metals products following strong demand for 24/7 gold futures trading.The exchange operator said the move builds on the success of its 1-Ounce Gold futures contract, which began trading on a 24/7 basis on July 24.Since the launch, more than 53,000 contracts have been traded during expanded weekend sessions, representing approximately $219 million in notional value,…
ABU DHABI, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) — Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), Masdar’s global initiative to empower the next generation of sustainability leaders, has successfully concluded its Beyond Borders trip to China. Delivered in collaboration with the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation, the weeklong exchange marked a strategic engagement deepening UAE-China collaboration on the global sustainability agenda, equipping young leaders with the global perspectives, practical knowledge, and cross-cultural networks needed to drive future leadership in sustainable economic development. This edition brought together a group of 10 young leaders, chosen through a competitive selection process, to engage directly with the institutions, policymakers and innovators…
Partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the UAE’s position as a regional and global centre for media development and innovation. Dubai: The National Media Authority has been named ‘National Partner’ of the Arab Media Summit 2026, which is set to take place in September under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council. Organised by the Dubai Press Club (DPC), the upcoming…
For nearly two years, Abdul (name changed), a 42-year-old corporate executive, struggled with severe tiredness, weight gain and brain fog that made it difficult for him to focus at work. He thought the problem was workplace burnout. He was also treated for depression, but his symptoms did not improve. Further tests later showed that he had low morning testosterone and undiagnosed sleep apnoea. Once the sleep disorder was treated, his hormonal balance improved. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In another case, a 38-year-old man believed his persistent headaches and low libido were…
Streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday it would launch a new “AI Persona” badge in mid-September clearly identifying content producers that are AI-generated and not real people.”Listeners have been clear in telling us that they don’t like seeing an artist profile that seems human, only to find out that the persona is AI-generated,” Spotify said in a statement.The move is the Swedish company’s latest effort to be transparent about how the music on its platform was made, amid growing concern across the music industry over AI-generated content overwhelming streaming catalogues.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.In…
NEON has unveiled the first trailer for ‘Paper Tiger’, James Gray’s 1980s-set crime drama starring Adam Driver, Miles Teller and Scarlett Johansson, ahead of the film’s planned theatrical release during the heart of awards season.Written and directed by Gray, ‘Paper Tiger’ is set in 1986 Queens, New York, and follows brothers Gary and Isaac, played by Driver and Teller respectively.Gary is a former police officer, while Isaac is an engineer. The brothers become caught up in a dangerous scheme initiated by Gary, eventually drawing them into the orbit of the Russian mafia.The unfolding conspiracy threatens the brothers’ pursuit of the…