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DUBAI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police search and rescue teams carried out 1,844 missions during the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating strong field readiness and rapid response to emergencies across the emirate. The operations were led by the General Department of Transport and Rescue as part of a comprehensive system focused on strengthening public safety and ensuring swift intervention in urgent situations. The results reflect the efficiency and professionalism of field teams in handling a wide range of incidents. Major General Rashid Khalifa bin Darwish Al Falasi, Director of the General Department of Transport and Rescue, said the…
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the tunnelling work on the Blue Line of the Dubai Metro. The project, scheduled to open on September 9, 2029, has a budget of Dh20.5 billion to complete what the leader termed “the world’s newest and most beautiful metro”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Of the 30km line, 14.5km are above ground, which means 15.5km, a little over half of the Metro line, will be underground. 10,000 employees and engineers racing against time [to complete the Blue Line] Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al…
The bottle of perfume you reach for every morning may feel simple, just a quick spray before leaving the house. But behind that scent is a process most people rarely think about. For perfumers, creating fragrance begins long before a scent ever reaches a bottle. Many avoid wearing perfume to the office so it does not interfere with their sense of smell. Their work depends on precision, patience, and an unusual skill, the ability to imagine aromas before they even exist. “A perfumer can imagine the smell before actually smelling it,” says Julia Rodríguez, Senior Perfumer at Eurofragance, a family-owned…
BEIJING, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Official Chinese data showed that trade volume between China and Africa reached US$348 billion in 2025. Of the total, Chinese imports from African countries amounted to US$123 billion, marking an increase of 5.4 percent year on year. Starting from 1st May, China expanded its zero-tariff treatment to cover all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic ties. Xinhua News Agency reported that the policy builds on earlier measures introduced in December 2024 for the least developed countries (LDCs), including 33 African nations, before being extended to cover additional countries. Under the new arrangements,…
The NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) 2026 examination is being conducted today across India and 14 international centres, including the UAE, where nearly 1,800 to 1,900 students are appearing. The exam, which is a gateway to medical courses in India such as MBBS, BDS and Ayurveda, is being held in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi under strict supervision and uniform national guidelines issued by India’s National Testing Agency (NTA). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels With over 2.2 million candidates appearing globally, UAE schools hosting the exam have implemented layered security…
Before the heat fully settles in, a quiet transformation begins across Dubai, as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum directs a wider planting of flame trees across the city, marking the start of the summer bloom. On Saturday, the Crown Prince of Dubai shared a reflective video capturing the essence of the season, describing it as a presence that “doesn’t knock on doors” but arrives gently, becoming part of daily life before people even realise it. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels In summer, when the Flame Tree blooms in Dubai,…
DUBAI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), met with Sir John Rose, Deputy Chairman of Rothschild & Co, who was accompanied by Saeed Al Awar, Partner and Head of Rothschild & Co Middle East. Discussions focused on how to scale world-class capital-intensive businesses where reliability, operational excellence and long-term planning are essential. The meeting also covered innovative financing structures for long-cycle infrastructure projects, international expansion strategies relevant to regional utilities and practical pathways for DEWA to unlock additional value from global growth opportunities. Al Tayer underscored DEWA’s…
ROME, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Napoli dropped two valuable points after a goalless draw with hosts Como on Saturday in the 35th round of the Italian Serie A, giving Inter Milan a significant opportunity to move closer to securing the title, as they now need just one point from their remaining four matches. Napoli raised their tally to 70 points in second place, nine points behind leaders Inter, while Como reached 62 points in fifth place, two points away from UEFA Champions League qualification spots. In other matches on Saturday, Udinese defeated Torino 2-0, Atalanta drew 0-0 with Genoa,…
Matching printed shirts, sun hats tilted just right, and wide smiles that didn’t need posing, a group of UAE workers walked together under the iconic Pattaya City sign in Pattaya, looking every bit like a holiday they had long imagined. The group, employees of Sharjah-based World Star Holding, were among 11 workers flown to Thailand as part of a special initiative marking World Labour Day. From walking along Pattaya’s waterfront to stepping into the sea and splashing through the waves, the trip quickly turned into a series of moments that felt new and memorable. Stay up to date with the…
DUBAI, 2nd May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, has directed the expansion of Flame Tree planting across streets, homes, recreational spaces, and public parks in Dubai. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed shared a video celebrating the Flame Tree – known for its wide branches, green foliage, and vibrant fiery-orange blossoms – which typically blooms each year in May, colouring Dubai through to the end of July. During a meeting with Dubai…