DUBAI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the primary tunnelling works for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project, which involves an investment of over AED20.5 billion. The 30-km route comprises a 15.5-km underground section and 14.5-km stretch above ground. It features 14 stations including three interchange stations, seven elevated stations and four underground stations. It will serve nine key districts with a projected population of around one million under the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. His Highness also reviewed interior…
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DUBAI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Leaders of technology companies operating in Dubai have reaffirmed the emirate’s position as a resilient and fast-growing hub for digital innovation, despite ongoing challenges in the global economic landscape. Dubai’s integrated digital ecosystem was highlighted as a central factor in strengthening business resilience and supporting sustainable growth. The emirate’s world-class digital infrastructure and efficient approach to implementation continue to provide a strong foundation for the growth of the technology sector. The business leaders also pointed to the close alignment between the public and private sectors as a key advantage that enables companies to innovate,…
TOKYO, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — The first tanker carrying Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East is seen arriving in Japan as early as Monday, according to Japanese industry ministry and other sources. The tanker will deliver crude oil imported by Taiyo Oil to the Japanese company’s refinery facility in Ehime Prefecture. The oil comes from the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project in Russia’s far east, which is exempt from Western sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, the sources said as quoted by Japan News. The Oman-flagged tanker Voyager…
Question: I recently renewed my two-bedroom apartment contract in Dubai with a 15 per cent rent increase last month. Two of my neighbours, who have similar units with the same amenities, had their contracts renewed with no rent increase. Can I challenge mine given that I signed it? Answer: Pursuant to your query, the provisions Law No. (33) of 2008 Amending Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai (the “Dubai Tenancy Law”), is applicable. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels In Dubai, 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…