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…
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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…
Question: I am a single mother of two children. Can I request my employer to allow me to work from home during periods when schools shift online as they did from May 5–8? My employer is not very flexible with remote work arrangements, so I often end up taking annual leave instead. What does UAE Labour Law say about this? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that the provisions of the of the UAE employment law and the cabinet resolution are applicable on your employer. An employee may work remotely, fully or partially, provided it is agreed between…
SEOUL, 10th May, 2026 (WAM) — Korean low-cost carriers have cut 900 round-trip flights, and introduced unpaid leave and other emergency measures as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has driven up fuel prices, industry officials said Sunday. According to Yonhap News Agency, the flight cuts came as jet fuel prices surged following the US-Iran conflict. As some airlines have yet to finalise their June schedules, the number of flight reductions is expected to increase further, according to the officials. Jeju Air Co. decided to cut 187 round-trip international flights, equivalent to 4 percent of its total operations, on…
Days after Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum called for wider planting of flame trees across Dubai, the city has rushed to embrace the season in its own way, from community giveaways and café drinks to nail art inspired by the vivid red bloom. What began as a citywide greening initiative has quickly evolved into a cultural moment, with businesses, residents and creatives weaving the flame tree into everyday life across the emirate. Dubai Municipality takes the lead Following Sheikh Hamdan’s directive on Sunday, 3 May, Dubai Municipality launched a campaign to intensify the planting of flame trees…
DUBAI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE Dubai) marking a significant step towards strengthening collaboration in education, inclusion, and awareness in Para sport across Asia and Europe. The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation in key areas such as education programmes, internships, seminars, and institutional exchanges. Through this partnership, both organisations will work on short courses, executive education, and certification programmes, while creating opportunities for student placements to support APC operations, events, and research. The collaboration will also include seminars,…
A Dubai civil court has ordered two women convicted in a fake online trading scam to pay Dh700,000 in compensation to a man who lost his savings after being lured into investing through a bogus global markets platform. According to court records, the victim was approached through phone calls and online communication by individuals claiming to represent a licensed investment and broking company dealing in gold, oil and international market indices. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels To gain his confidence, the suspects allegedly shared documents and information that appeared to show the…
At 98 years old, a woman suffered from a severe blockage in her leg and the risks she faced could have changed her life. The elderly resident was rushed to Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City recently. She was in a critical condition after the blood circulation to her lower limb became severely restricted; a dangerous condition that is common in old age but can lead to tissue damage or even limb loss if not treated urgently. Doctors said there was little time to waste. The vascular surgery team at the hospital quickly assessed the situation and stabilised the patient before…
Thousands of head of livestock are slowly making their way to Dubai’s cattle markets ahead of Eid Al Adha as trucks loaded with sheep, goats and oxen continue arriving in the emirate. At the Al Qusais cattle market on Saturday, workers stood on trucks unloading sheep one after another. Some animals hesitated before jumping down from the vehicles, while others rushed straight into the holding areas as traders shouted instructions to workers around them. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Traders at the market told Khaleej Times that animal arrivals were slightly delayed…
A giant chocolate box at Kite Beach will soon become a canvas for messages of hope, kindness, and unity as FIX Dessert Chocolatier launches a new public art installation aimed at celebrating community spirit in the UAE. Running on May 9 and 10 from 4 pm until midnight, the “Messages from the UAE” activation invites residents to submit heartfelt notes through digital tablets placed inside an interactive FIX Hero Box installation. The messages will appear in real time as part of a growing digital word cloud, later inspiring a limited-edition FIX chocolate box design. The initiative is being launched in…