Author: Editorial team
DUBAI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police have jointly announced the launch of the Personal Mobility Monitoring Unit to monitor users of personal mobility means and enforce compliance with traffic rules. The unit will begin operations on 1st May 2026 across all cycling tracks, main roads and soft mobility zones in Dubai. The initiative reflects the commitment of both entities to ensuring compliance with traffic rules and promoting safe riding practices among soft mobility users, thereby enhancing traffic safety for all road users. The unit aims to monitor unsafe behaviours and enforce…
UAE residents have just weeks left to make the most of the country’s outdoor destinations before summer temperatures make it near-impossible to spend time outside. With the mercury set to climb past 40°C by June, here are some places worth visiting now: Masfout, Ajman: The mountain village that surprised the world Masfout earned the title of Best Tourism Village in the World from the United Nations Tourism Organisation in 2025, beating 270 villages from 65 countries. About 90 minutes from Dubai, the village sits noticeably cooler and quieter than the coast. The Masfout Gateway, inaugurated in February 2026, serves as…
On a sunny April morning in Dubai, Himani Samtani, 20, checks her phone for the day’s orders for Chazen Matcha, her home pickup cafe in Al Mankhool. Within minutes, she’s whisking matcha in her designated prep space, the rhythmic motion of the chasen against the bowl becoming her version of meditation. “Whisking matcha is something I really love doing. It feels like my Zen,” she says. “That’s also why I named it ‘Chazen.’” Like Samtani, a growing number of young founders are turning their passion into full-fledged business models, with Dubai’s residential neighbourhoods, such as Al Khawaneej, Al Barsha South…
DUBAI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), has broken ground on two flagship developments, PIXEL DHCC and IBN SINA+, marking a key milestone in the first phase of its AED1.3 billion development programme. The two developments, scheduled for completion by November 2027, form part of DHCA’s broader efforts to reinforce Dubai’s position as a global hub for healthcare investment, while supporting the sustained growth of the emirate’s healthcare sector. Details of the projects were announced during a ceremony attended by Issam Galadari, CEO of Dubai Healthcare City Authority;…
A quiet family moment at home, a child sitting with his parents, and a handwritten note written out of gratitude — that is how a young Roger Xie’s message began its unexpected journey to Dubai’s leadership. Written with no expectation of a reply and simply addressed to “Sheikh Mohammed,” the note was sent as a heartfelt thank-you during a family conversation about life, safety, and gratitude in the UAE. What followed was unexpected. The letter reached the office of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, prompting a response from the Dubai Ruler’s protocol team and, later, and invitation for a…
BEIJING, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — China’s industrial sector posted strong profit growth in the first quarter of 2026, official data showed on Monday. Profits of China’s major industrial firms increased 15.5 percent year-on-year to reach 1.696 trillion yuan (about US$247.3 billion) during the January-March period, accelerating by 0.3 percentage points from the growth posted in the first two months of the year, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). In March alone, profits at major industrial companies increased 15.8 percent from a year earlier, with the pace of growth accelerating by 0.6 percentage points from the…
The summer season, as traditionally observed by Bedouin communities, is set to begin on April 28 and continue until June 7, according to the Emirates Astronomy Society. The period coincides with the setting of the Pleiades star cluster. This signals the start of heat and dryness, followed by the peak summer season (“Al Qayz”), which lasts from the reappearance of the Pleiades until the rise of Suhail (Canopus), known for intense heat and extreme dryness. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, said that this roughly…
LONDON, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — Shell plc has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Resources Ltd., an energy company focused on the Montney shale basin in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, in a $16.4 billion deal. The acquisition accelerates Shell’s strategy by adding 370 kboe/d1 immediately across liquids and gas leading to a 4% production CAGR2 through to 2030, compared to 2025. A company press release said the deal increases Shell’s exposure to long-duration, low-cost and top quartile low carbon intensity shale gas and liquids production in Canada’s Montney basin, delivering value for decades. Source: Emirates News…
ABU DHABI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Under the follow-up of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society and Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup, the second leg of the third edition of the championship was held on on Saturday and Sunday, at the Bahrain International Endurance Village in the Bahrain Kingdom, with 106 horses owned by approximately 72 owners competing. The much-anticipated event witnessed strong and exciting competitions, highlighting the championship’s importance in supporting owners and breeders worldwide. Competitions covered…
Filipinos in the UAE – whose employment visa or Emirates ID were issued in Dubai and Northern Emirates – who lost their jobs or have experienced pay cuts due to the Middle East conflict, can now apply for a one-time financial assistance worth Dh730 ($200) from the Philippine government, the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai announced on Monday night. MWO said the initial funding received from the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in Manila is limited to benefit 3,271 OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) only. “(We) highly discourage OFWs from visiting MWO-Dubai as applications will be received and processed…