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Dubai has revealed design concepts for upcoming stations on the Metro Blue Line, a 30-km route that will feature 14 stations, including three interchange stations, seven elevated stations and four underground stations. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, reviewed the architectural and interior designs as he launched the main tunnelling works for the Dh20.5-billion project. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Key stops on the Blue Line The Blue Line will serve residential and academic zones, as well as key development projects,…
ABU DHABI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Hassan Al Nowais, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), affirmed that the Make it in the Emirates 2026 platform, to be hosted by the Ministry in Abu Dhabi from 4th May till 7th May serves as a national platform to transform industrial opportunities into investments, projects and tangible outcomes, supporting supply chain resilience and advancing sustainable industrial growth in the UAE. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Nowais said the platform comes as global economies reshape supply chains, while the UAE continues to strengthen an integrated…
ABU DHABI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates is continuing to strengthen its position in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies, reinforcing its role as a regional and global hub for innovation in advanced and gene-based treatments. This comes as part of a broader vision to build a sustainable healthcare system driven by innovation, clinical excellence and institutional integration. The Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC), accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB), stands out as a leading national model in this…
ABU DHABI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — The growth of the manufacturing sector last year, driven by the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS), is strengthening the emirate’s position as the region’s most competitive industrial hub. In 2025, the number of new industrial establishments moving to full operation increased by 53 percent to reach 115 compared to 75 in 2024. Highlighting the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) participation at the 5th session of ‘Make it in the Emirates’, Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of ADDED, said, “The manufacturing sector, one of the largest contributors to Abu Dhabi’s GDP, is…
DUBAI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, has crowned winners of the Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup championship, which was held over two days at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai with broad participation from clubs and academies from across the UAE. The tournament provided a clear measure of the level of preparedness of participating teams and the impact of their training programmes, with competitive bouts, disciplined performances, and a strong focus on earning points and improving their standings during the domestic season. The final day featured…
Dubai’s property market powered ahead in April, with off-plan apartment sales hitting the highest monthly level of the year and total transactions climbing more than 20 per cent despite regional tensions that unsettled global markets. Data released by the Dubai Land Department showed total real estate transactions reached Dh68.56 billion in April 2026, underscoring the sector’s resilience as investors continued to channel capital into the emirate’s fast-growing residential pipeline. The strong performance was led by off-plan apartment sales, which rose to Dh19.7 billion across 8,812 transactions — the highest monthly value recorded so far this year. Stay up to date…
ABU DHABI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC today confirmed it is accelerating growth and delivery of its strategy with AED200 billion ($55 billion) in new project awards for 2026-2028. The planned project awards reinforce delivery of ADNOC’s five-year capital expenditure (CAPEX) plan approved by its Board of Directors last year and will usher in a new phase of world-scale project execution across its value chain to meet growing global energy demand. The announcement was made at the ‘Make it With ADNOC’ Forum, which connected top engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors with 70 local manufacturers included in ADNOC’s ‘Local+’…
ABU DHABI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Karol Nawrocki of the Republic of Poland on the occasion of his country’s Constitution Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also sent similar messages to the Polish President and the country’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk on the occasion. Source: Emirates News Agency
Sunday, May 3, saw a lucky winner win a whopping Dh25 million — the grand prize during the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw this month. The prize belongs to Dubai resident Abdul Rasheed Abdu from India, with ticket number 012318 bought on April 19. The hosts Richard and Bouchra called and shared the great news with the winner, who said that he works as a driver and has been living in the UAE for 15 years. He has been buying Big Ticket entries for the last four years. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
DUBAI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) will showcase the emirate’s advanced, future-ready manufacturing ecosystem at the Dubai Pavilion during ‘‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’,’ the fifth edition of the UAE’s flagship industrial forum, taking place from 4–7 May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The participation comes at a time when Dubai continues to demonstrate operational continuity and economic resilience, reinforcing its position as a stable and globally connected industrial hub. Held under the theme ‘Advanced Industry. Emerging Stronger’, the forum reflects the UAE’s commitment to building a sustainable, technology-driven industrial base…