MUMBAI — India’s decision to increase the share of biofuels blended with petrol is facing ire from motorists who question its viability in a market where a majority of vehicles are not yet designed for it, the BBC reports. India introduced plans to blend petrol with ethanol to cut oil imports and reduce carbon emissions, but this may have had negative consequences for food security, water use and other sustainability measures, critics say. The world’s largest two-wheeler market and third-largest car market, is trying to reduce its dependence on imported oil and cut carbon emissions. It began blending ethanol —…
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According to Kaspersky’s latest findings, AI is highly appreciated among KSA travellers for saving time, finding personalised recommendations and budget-saving offers. However, data security risks awareness is also high, which security experts call a good sign. Kaspersky research* revealed what drives active AI users to charge chatbots and AI-powered tools with the important responsibility of travel planning and how they estimate the security of such services. The survey shows that the primary motivation for turning to AI in travel planning is to save time and simplify preparation, with 76% of users pointing out these benefits. Other important advantages of AI…
ABU DHABI, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, visited Salem Al Shuaibi Gold & Jewellery Factory at KEZAD in Abu Dhabi, where he toured the facility and was briefed on its advanced production lines, gold and jewellery design, manufacturing and finishing processes, as well as its smart operational systems. The visit underscores Sheikh Nahyan’s continued commitment to supporting the industrial sector, promoting advanced manufacturing, and encouraging national projects that strengthen the UAE’s position as a global hub for industry and innovation. Upon his arrival, Sheikh Nahyan was welcomed by Salem…
Dana Adel Al Zarouni has been named the UAE champion of the 10th edition of the Arab Reading Challenge, following a ceremony held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo Dubai. The 12-year-old Emirati student rose above more than 830,000 participants from schools across the UAE to the title, the highest national participation ever recorded in the initiative’s history. Dana Adel Al Zarouni from Al Ittihad National Private School- Abu Dhabi, will now go on to compete for the overall Arab Reading Challenge title. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The winner was celebrated…
After becoming the first Emirati orchestra to perform at several of the world’s leading concert venues during a tour of Vienna, Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has praised the National Youth Orchestra Dubai and its Strings Camerata Orchestra for their historic achievement. In a post shared on Wednesday, July 8, Sheikha Latifa said she was proud of what the orchestra had achieved, describing the performances as another milestone in its journey of international success. “We are proud of what the National Youth Orchestra Dubai and its Strings Camerata Orchestra have achieved during their Vienna tour, becoming the first…
ANKARA — President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday dismissed objections from Israel and Greece concerning the possible US sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. Speaking at a news conference at the end of the two‑day summit he hosted, the Turkish president said opposition raised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Greece’s Kyriakos Mitsotakis “have no place in my world.” Erdogan said Ankara has never objected to Greece’s defense acquisitions and expected the same approach in return. The Turkish president added that Ankara continues to hold defense procurement talks with various countries and is shaping its policies accordingly. “Hopefully, when…
As OMODA & JAECOO continues accelerating its expansion in the UAE, the brand has reached another significant global milestone with the JAECOO J7 ranking as the No.1 in the UK during the January-May period this year, highlighting the growing international recognition of its self-developed Super Hybrid System (SHS) technology. The achievement comes as OMODA & JAECOO continues building strong momentum across the UAE, where the brand has surpassed 5,000 vehicle sales since entering the market. Supported by a rapidly expanding retail network, including the recently opened flagship showroom at Oasis Mall on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, dedicated regional operations…
LOS ANGELES — A man who admitted to stealing rare historical Chinese manuscripts from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) library and replacing them with fake documents was sentenced by the US Department of Justice on Wednesday. Jeffrey Ying, a 39-year-old resident of Fremont, in the San Francisco Bay Area, pleaded guilty in October 2025 to one felony count of theft of a major artwork after he stole $216,000 worth of books and manuscripts from the UCLA library between December 2024 and July 2025. The elaborate plot included faux names on library cards and a host of equipment that…
EDMONTON, Alberta, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) — Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than US$9.1 billion to build its first artificial intelligence data centre in Canada and its largest outside the United States. The facility will be built in Sturgeon County, Alberta, and powered by a natural gas-fired plant. Meta said the data centre will use a closed-loop cooling system that won’t draw water from surrounding sources. The company also plans to invest US$42 million in local infrastructure, including roads and water systems. Source: Emirates News Agency
WORLD CAPITALS, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) — The US dollar held firm against most major currencies on Thursday. The US dollar index, which measures the currency against a basket of six peers, was little changed at 100.96. The dollar fetched 162.41 yen, hovering near the strongest level since 1st July. The euro and the British pound were largely flat and traded at $1.1426 and $1.3392, respectively. The New Zealand dollar remained well bid after the previous day’s rate hike and the central bank’s hawkish stance, extending its gains by 0.5 percent to $0.5725. The Australian dollar added 0.1 percent at…