Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly hantavirus after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off West Africa carrying mostly British, American and Spanish passengers, officials said. Around 150 people were still stuck on the vessel after three people – a Dutch couple and a German national – died, and others fell ill, including a Briton who left the vessel earlier and was being treated in South Africa, authorities added. “We’re not just headlines: we’re people with families, with lives, with people waiting for us at home,” Jake Rosmarin, a…
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ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — Silal Group presented its advanced AI-powered ESG platform, ‘ZERO’, developed by global sustainability technology provider, Olive Gaea, during Make it in the Emirates 2026. The launch marks a major milestone in Silal Group’s commitment to embedding ESG principles across its operations while contributing to the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy. The AI-powered platform significantly strengthens Silal Group’s ESG rating positioning and enhances investor transparency, while also bolstering the Group’s internal governance and reporting mandate. Dhafer Al Qasimi, Group CEO of Silal, said, “At Silal Group, we embed sustainability into every facet of our…
Abu Dhabi has cut speed-related traffic accidents from 15 per cent to 9 per cent since 2019, while emergency vehicles in the emirate can now communicate directly with traffic lights and trigger green signals from up to 400 metres away under a new smart-response system, officials revealed on Monday. The updates were shared during Gulf Traffic Week events, where authorities outlined a series of road-safety initiatives that they say are delivering measurable improvements across the emirate. Officials from Abu Dhabi Civil Defence said the new traffic-light priority system has already been installed on a large number of emergency vehicles, including…
RIYADH — Consumer spending in Saudi Arabia recorded one percent increase, reaching SR150.1 billion during March 2026 compared to SR148 billion in the same month of 2025, an increase of SR2.1 billion. According to the data released by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), sales through points of sale in Saudi Arabia increased by one percent in March 2026, reaching approximately SR66.1 billion compared to the same period in 2025. The data also showed that sales during March were conducted through 997.2 million transactions via 2.4 million devices. Cash withdrawals from ATMs during March dropped by 11 percent, reaching SR48.6 billion,…
Apple‘s outgoing CEO Tim Cook recently highlighted record Q2 revenue on an earnings call, emphasised by a 28% increase in China. The news comes despite supply chain issues for iPhones and, to a lesser extent, Mac Minis. Driven by demand for its iPhone 17 family of devices, Cook stated “customer enthusiasm for iPhone has been extraordinary, with revenue growing 22% year-over-year to achieve a March quarter record”. Revenue for the iPhone totalled $56.9 billion, slightly below analysts’ estimates of $57.2 billion. Greater China posted revenue of $20.4 billion to beat analysts’ forecast of $18.9 billion. “We are thrilled with the…
DUBAI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — Mada Media, the company responsible for organising, developing, and managing the out-of-home (OOH) advertising sector in Dubai, announced the signing of new advertising contracts in the first quarter of 2026 with a total value of AED971.3 million. The agreements, spanning five to seven years, reflect continued momentum in the sector and reinforce Dubai’s position as a leading investment hub for OOH advertising. The agreements form part of Mada Media’s efforts to organise and develop Dubai’s OOH advertising market by fostering long-term partnerships, advancing advertising infrastructure, and accelerating digitalisation. These efforts support high-quality investment and…
Strategic agreement brings together Hills Advertising’s premium assets and digital capabilities with Mada Media’s sustainable sector vision to reinforce Dubai’s global leadership in out-of-home advertising Published: Mon 4 May 2026, 4:39 PM Hills Advertising, one of Dubai’s largest and most experienced out-of-home (OOH) media companies, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Mada Media, the entity responsible for organising, developing and managing the sector in the emirate, to develop and manage a portfolio of premium advertising assets across major corridors in Dubai. The partnership renews Hills’ oversight of inventory that has been under its remit for over 20 years, reinforcing…
TEHRAN — Iran warned the United States on Monday it will attack US forces if they attempt to approach the Strait of Hormuz as the American military launches a new effort to “guide” stranded ships through the critical waterway. Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi, commander of Khatam al-Anbiya military headquarters, said early Monday that Iran would strike any foreign force attempting to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump announced that starting Monday morning the US military would help free ships that have been “locked up” and unable to transit the key trade route amid the maritime standoff…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is expected to see heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the south and Makkah region in May, alongside a broader rise in temperatures across most regions, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The seasonal outlook covering May, June, and July indicates above-average rainfall during the first two months before conditions stabilize in July. According to the NCM’s seasonal outlook, rainfall patterns will vary over the three-month period, with May and June expected to record above-average precipitation before conditions stabilize in July. Visual maps indicate that the highest rainfall anomalies will be concentrated…
ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) concluded its annual Integrity Week, reinforcing academic integrity as a core principle of teaching, student experience, and academic excellence. Held in April 2026, this year’s edition aligned with SUAD’s “Year of AI”, examining artificial intelligence as both a tool and a subject of critical inquiry, in line with the UAE’s vision for responsible and ethical innovation. The initiative reflects the University’s broader mission to develop critical thinkers and future leaders capable of engaging responsibly with knowledge in a complex, technology-driven world. Throughout the week, students explored applied AI…