Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has held a series of meetings with government entities, economic institutions, and investment organisations in Addis Ababa to explore ways of strengthening trade and investment between Dubai and Ethiopia. The meetings were attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. Dubai Chambers met with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Industry, represented by Melaku Alebel, Minister of Industry, to discuss ways to expand cooperation across industrial sectors. The meeting also explored opportunities to strengthen private sector partnerships, increase trade exchange, and open new avenues for joint investment. Dubai Chambers also held…
SINGAPORE — Japan’s defense minister has rebutted Beijing’s claim that his country is engaging in a “new militarism”, criticizing China for its military expansion and lack of transparency. Speaking on the last day of a defense summit in Singapore, Shinjiro Koizumi said it was actually China and its “huge arsenal” of weapons that was of “serious concern” to the international community. “Japan’s door to dialogue is always open” to the international community even as it increases defense spending and revises its arms exports guidelines,” Koizumi said in his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s premier forum for defense leaders, militaries…
CARACAS — Venezuela’s opposition candidate who was recognized by the United States and others as the actual winner of the 2024 election against Nicolas Maduro, called on Saturday for a new vote. Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, the 76-year-old former diplomat living in exile in Spain, threw his support behind Nobel Peace Prize winner and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who wants fresh elections in the oil-rich South American nation. In a video message posted on social media, Gonzalez voiced solidarity with fellow opposition leader Machado, who is also advocating for new elections. “A few days ago in Panama, Maria Corina Machado…
The month of June in the UAE means a lot of changes to residents’ lives, some of which might impact their wallets directly. After the US-Iran war broke out on February 28, fuel and commodity rates across the globe took a hit, as the Strait of Hormuz — which handled a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas traffic before the war — witnesses a naval blockade, bringing a majority of trade to a standstill. The hikes have impacted UAE residents, where a big part of the population relies on private vehicles and public transportation to get around…
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi of Sharjah opened a joint exhibit over the weekend that invited artists from the UAE and Poland to visually recreate stories from each other’s folk traditions, creating a “cultural dialogue beyond geographical borders and linguistic differences.” “Folktales Reimagined” was generated in collaboration between the UAE Board on Books for Young People and the Polish Section of the International Board on Books for Young People. It debuted in Warsaw’s National Library of Poland. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The exhibit let a dozen Emirati and Polish artists…
WASHINGTON — The US military has fired a missile into the engine room of a merchant vessel trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports, the Central Command said on Saturday. The Gambia-flagged cargo ship Lian Star ignored more than 20 warnings from US forces overnight as it tried to enter an Iranian port, the military said. The ship remained adrift in the Gulf of Oman and US forces have not boarded it, said a US official with knowledge of the situation, speaking on condition of anonymity. With the latest action, US military has stopped six ships trying to…
PARIS — Police on Saturday detained nearly 300 people in Paris after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets following the victory of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League final against Arsenal. Some 22,000 police were deployed across France for the game, including 8,000 in Paris, after unrest marred PSG’s win in the competition last year. Paris tram lines were halted, several metro stations shut and bus traffic halted in places in a bid to minimize disturbances. Fireworks and flares were set off, while several police officers were injured in the fray. Police fired tear gas to…
Customers completed more than 628 million transactions through RTA’s digital channels in 2025, as the authority recorded growth in the use of online transport and mobility services. The authority said that transactions completed through its digital platforms grew by 13 per cent compared to the previous year, while revenue generated through digital channels reached Dh5.3 billion, marking a 20.6 per cent increase. RTA offers 105 digital services through six channels, with digital adoption reaching 96 per cent. Customer happiness with RTA services stood at 98 per cent during the year. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
People living with multiple sclerosis (MS), their caregivers, and employers now have access to a new set of practical support resources launched in the UAE as part of a nationwide World MS Day campaign. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) has introduced a patient guide to help individuals navigate conversations around an MS diagnosis, a dedicated resource for carers, and an HR guide designed to help employers create more inclusive workplaces for employees living with the condition. The resources form part of the society’s fourth annual World MS Day campaign, which is being rolled out across healthcare facilities, workplaces, and…
DUBAI — US PresidentDonald Trump has asked for several amendments to the proposeddeal his envoys reached with their Iranian counterparts during a high-level meeting at the White House, US media reported on Saturday citing a senior administration official. The US news portal Axios reported that Trump wanted to reinforce multiple elements of the proposal, particularly measures aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. According to The New York Times, Trump requested changes to several provisions of a draft deal that had been awaiting his approval, sending a revised framework back to Iran for consideration. The changes reportedly strengthen provisions…