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DAMASCUS,3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — The second phase of the Syrian–Emirati Medical Preparedness and Response Programme, “Jaheziya Syria,” has been launched as a significant step toward strengthening the strategic partnership between Syrian and Emirati healthcare institutions. The launch of phase two follows the success of phase one, during which more than four hundred frontline personnel were trained. The initiative enhances joint cooperation among medical, surgical, nursing, and emergency personnel in both brotherly countries, aiming to build a unified and integrated system based on international best practices and accredited by leading training centers and universities in the United States of America,…

The credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has ranked Abu Dhabi among the lowest government debt and highest sovereign net foreign assets. At the end of 2025, government debt was well below the peer median of 50.3 per cent, at 19.5 per cent of GDP. Fitch said it expects this to rise to 25.3 per cent in 2026 due to higher war-related borrowing, before stabilising post-war. The agency affirmed Abu Dhabi’s rating with a stable outlook, citing the emirate’s high GDP per capita and strong fiscal and external metrics. This includes its Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR), which it gave…

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,…

DUBAI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police search and rescue teams carried out 1,844 missions during the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating strong field readiness and rapid response to emergencies across the emirate. The operations were led by the General Department of Transport and Rescue as part of a comprehensive system focused on strengthening public safety and ensuring swift intervention in urgent situations. The results reflect the efficiency and professionalism of field teams in handling a wide range of incidents. Major General Rashid Khalifa bin Darwish Al Falasi, Director of the General Department of Transport and Rescue, said the…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…