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DUBAI, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, unveiled “Greenz by Danube,” the latest development by Danube Properties, during a major event held at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The launch was attended by Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Group, along with more than 7,000 investors, business leaders, distinguished guests, and media representatives. The project marks the debut of Danube’s first large-scale integrated master villa community and Dubai’s first fully furnished master villa project. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak stated that the unveiling of “Greenz by Danube Properties” represents an important…
DAMASCUS, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — The first UAE-Syrian-European Forum on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Emergencies commenced today at Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Field Hospital in the Damascus countryside. The forum featured specialised virtual lectures, medical courses and field workshops, with the participation of more than 500 healthcare professionals, emergency medical teams, civil defence personnel, police officers, security teams, special task forces, and experts in disaster medicine and emergency response. The event aims to strengthen an advanced knowledge exchange system between experts from the UAE, Syria and Europe, while establishing a leading scientific platform for innovation…
An overwhelming majority of businesses in the UAE are confident in their organization’s wellbeing strategy. According to figures by management consulting company Aon, 71 per cent have confidence that their organization’s wellbeing strategy is meeting the needs of their employees. The study, based on findings from Aon’s 2026 Human Capital Trends survey, noted that that the top three priorities include accelerating digital transformation in HR processes, strengthening leadership and succession planning, and optimizing workforce planning and organizational design. Further, 37 per cent have an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that is clearly defined and well understood by employees. 22 per cent…
DUBAI, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that it recorded 30,697 membership renewals during April 2026. The figure marks the highest monthly total in the chamber’s history, reflecting the business community’s continued confidence in Dubai’s positive economic outlook, unique competitive advantages, and ability to generate high-value opportunities. The record number of membership renewals underlines Dubai’s strong capacity to adapt to global shifts, supported by a forward-looking vision that prioritises sustainable growth, competitiveness, and business resilience. It also points to the emirate’s ability to…
Checked in for a quick reset, left feeling like I had experienced two different sides of Dubai in one stay. Set along the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, W Dubai – The Palm leans into a more relaxed kind of luxury. It is stylish without trying too hard, energetic without feeling chaotic, and built for guests who want both downtime and nightlife in the same weekend. The first thing that stood out was the atmosphere. My room overlooked the WET Deck pool with sweeping views stretching across Dubai’s skyline, and the balcony quickly became one of the best parts of…
MUSCAT, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — Data issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf indicate that the GCC economies recorded positive and balanced performance during the third quarter of 2025, with the non-oil sector leading balanced growth alongside the continued structural shift toward diversifying sources of income. The data indicate that the nominal GDP of the GCC reached approximately US$595.8 billion, compared to US$583.0 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2024, achieving an annual growth rate of 2.2 percent. As for real GDP, it reached US$474.4 billion, recording real growth of…
SAN JOSE, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, attended the inauguration ceremony of Laura Fernandez, President of the Republic of Costa Rica. Noura Al Kaabi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to President Fernandez, and extended their congratulations…
Ras Al Khaimah Police seized 170 motorcycles as part of a traffic enforcement and awareness campaign targeting motorcycle riders. Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Abdulrahman Al Saman Al Nuaimi, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department at Ras Al Khaimah Police, said authorities confiscated 170 unlicensed motorcycles whose riders did not have a valid driving licence. He added that a specialised enforcement team was formed to conduct inspections and patrols across main roads, internal streets, and residential neighbourhoods throughout the emirate to identify and seize motorcycles in violation and reduce serious traffic accidents. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
Two hantavirus cases have been confirmed and five others are suspected among people on a cruise ship stuck off Cape Verde, including three who have died, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Tuesday. “As of 4 May 2026, seven cases (two laboratory confirmed cases of hantavirus and five suspected cases) have been identified, including three deaths, one critically ill patient and three individuals reporting mild symptoms,” the World Health Organization said in a statement. Three of the people are no longer on the ship and four remain on board. Passengers and crew desperately hunkered down in isolation on a ship…
SAN FRANCISCO, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — OpenAI said Thursday that its API will now include a number of new voice intelligence features designed to help developers create apps that can talk, transcribe, and translate conversations with users. The company’s new GPT Realtime 2 is another voice model, built to create a realistic vocal simulation that can converse with users. However, unlike its predecessor (GPT-Realtime-1.5) this one is built with GPT 5 class reasoning that OpenAI says was created to deal with more complicated requests from users. The company is also launching GPT Realtime Translate, which is designed to provide…