BEIJING, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — China’s services trade expanded 4.9 percent year-on-year in the first four months of 2026, with exports of travel and knowledge-intensive services reporting particularly strong growth, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce on Friday. The total value of service imports and exports reached nearly 2.49 trillion yuan (about US$364.65 billion) from January to April this year, according to the data. Throughout the period, travel service exports grew at the fastest rate of any service export sector, rising 30.4 percent to 147.15 billion yuan. Knowledge-intensive services trade rose 5.1 percent year on year…
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Russia and Ukraine exchanged 185 prisoners of war on Friday, both sides said, in one of the few areas of cooperation between the warring sides, thanks to UAE mediation efforts. This brings the total number of prisoners exchanged between the two countries through UAE-mediated efforts to 7,471. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) expressed its appreciation for the cooperation of both friendly countries in ensuring the success of the UAE’s mediation efforts, recognising the UAE as a trusted international mediator and valuing its commitment to supporting all initiatives aimed at resolving the crisis between the two nations. The ministry…
From predicting accident hotspots to detecting speeding vehicles in real time, Dubai Police is increasingly using artificial intelligence and smart traffic systems to make roads safer across the emirate. By analysing live traffic data, vehicle speeds, and driver behaviour, authorities can now identify potential risks before they escalate into serious incidents, allowing officers to intervene more quickly and effectively. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Dubai Police said its advanced traffic management system continuously analyses live traffic information, including vehicle volumes, speeds, and movement patterns across the emirate. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The…
As schools break for summer and airports across the UAE prepare for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, healthcare professionals are warning residents against a common but often overlooked travel mistake: leaving vaccinations until the final stages of trip planning. While flights, accommodation and visa applications often take priority, many travellers fail to check whether their destination requires specific vaccines or health precautions. Doctors say this oversight can lead to unnecessary stress, disrupted travel plans and increased exposure to preventable illnesses. According to UAE-based physicians, many travellers only become aware of vaccination requirements when they begin the…
Humidity levels in the UAE will increase by night on Saturday, June 6, and on Sunday morning over some coastal areas, as per the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Overall, skies will be fair, but conditions may turn dusty at times. Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds will blow, freshening to strong at times, causing blowing dust and sand, reducing the horizontal visibility, with a speed of 15–30kmph, reaching 50 kmph. The sea will be rough to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
WASHINGTON, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — SpaceX said on Friday it has entered into a multi-year cloud services agreement with Alphabet’s Google, locking in computing capacity as it prepares for its highly anticipated U.S. stock market debut next week, Reuters reported. As part of the deal, Google will pay SpaceX $920 million monthly from October this year to June 2029, with capacity ramping up through September at a reduced fee, Elon Musk’s space venture said in a regulatory filing. The compute capacity provided includes about 110,000 Nvidia GPUs, CPUs, memory and other related components. The pact brings another high-profile customer…
Dubai Police on Friday warned residents of a traffic accident obstructing flow on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) opposite Arabian Ranches. The accident is affecting traffic flow towards Sharjah. Motorists were advised to expect delays and exercise caution while navigating the affected area. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The authority also warned residents of a separate accident on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) at the Dubai Industrial City roundabout in the direction towards Abu Dhabi. Source: Khaleej Times
ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — The 3rd International Dialogue of CiviliSations & Tolerance Conference (IDCT 2026) concluded in Abu Dhabi Friday, following three days of extensive discussions held under the theme “The Impact of New Media and AI on Family and Community.” The event gathered global officials, parliamentarians, academics, and experts to discuss the role of scientific research, education, and the family in navigating rapid global technological shifts. In a statement delivered on the sidelines of the conference, Sheikh Ammar bin Nasser Al Mualla, Vice Chancellor of the Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies, emphasised the importance…
WORLD CAPITALS, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — Gold prices fell on Friday and were poised for a weekly loss amid rising inflation and interest rate-hike fears. Spot gold was down 0.7 percent at $4,442.94 per ounce, as of 0402 GMT. It has fallen about 2 percent for the week so far. The US gold futures for August delivery fell 0.8 percent to $4,469.10. Spot silver fell 1.6 percent to $72.66 per ounce, platinum dropped 1.1 percent to $1,879.42, and palladium slid 1.6 percent to $1,299.23. All metals were headed for a weekly loss. Source: Emirates News Agency
As UAE residents are gearing up for the Fifa World Cup 2026 which will kick off on June 11, cybersecurity experts are warning fans to watch out for fake ticket websites, fraudulent travel packages and phishing scams designed to steal money and personal data. The warning comes as cybersecurity company Kaspersky said it has identified 336 domains impersonating official World Cup sources, while Dubai-based travel agency Travel Finder reported receiving dozens of inquiries from UAE football fans planning to attend matches. “We have already detected 336 unique domains mimicking the official World Cup source,” Olga Altukhova, Senior Web Content Analyst…