Gulf Today - May 01, 2025
Gulf Today - May 01, 2025
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May 01, 2025
UAE reaffirms support for Lebanon's stability
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks on Wednesday with Joseph Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon, to discuss the close ties between the two countries and explore ways of enhancing cooperation for the benefit of their peoples.
2 mins
1,200 healthcare experts take part in EDDW
The Emirates Digestive Diseases Week (EDDW) 2025, a premier event in gastroenterology, was successfully convened from April 25-26 at Dubai's Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel.
1 min
EAD collects 2,000 tonnes of recyclable bottles
The Environment Agency in Abu Dhabi (EAD) has recovered over 2,000 tonnes of recyclable plastic bottles since launching its Bottle Recovery System in 2023.
1 min
Two convicted for possession and abuse of narcotics
The Dubai Criminal Court convicted two Arab nationals on charges of possessing and abusing narcotics.
1 min
Sultan attends the opening of Sharjah Animation Conference
His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the opening of the third edition of the Sharjah Animation Conference.
2 mins
Sharjah decree issued on appointment
SHARJAH: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supteme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree regarding the secondment of an officer to the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority (SCDA).
1 min
Children's authors explore power of picture books
At an insightful panel discussion at the ongoing Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF) 2025, Chloe Savage, Beth Ferry, Shayma' Nasser Al-Qalaf, and Khalid Al Khawaar - all passionate advocates of visual storytelling - asserted that illustrations not only enhance narratives but also bridge cultural divides and leave lasting impressions on young readers.
2 mins
Abu Dhabi to host AIDA from May 2-4
Building on the remarkable success of the previous editions, the 1th Abu Dhabi International Conference in Dermatology and Aesthetics (AIDA), will be held during May 2-4, 2025, at the prestigious Conrad Hotel in Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
1 min
Sharjah shows rare manuscripts of Ibn Battuta, Ibn Majid in Morocco
As part of Sharjah’s Guest of Honour presence at the 30th Rabat International Book and Publishing Fair (RIBF), House of Wisdom (HoW) concluded its participation with a thoughtfully curated cultural showcase highlighting the rich tradition of Islamic travelogues. Featuring rare manuscripts and exhibits, the experience celebrated the legendary journeys of Ahmad Ibn Majid and Ibn Battuta — two of the Muslim world’s most renowned explorers.
2 mins
AKO captures video of solar activity
Coinciding with heightened solar activity, the Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory (AKO) in Abu Dhabi captured a video documenting solar activity on Tuesday afternoon.
1 min
Sharjah Charity spent Dhs100.8m on initiatives
The Sharjah Charity announced that its total expenditure through humanitarian programmes and initiatives amounted to Dhs100.8 million, covering humanitarian aid, external projects, and orphan sponsorships.
1 min
18,597 employees get Dhs230m in dues: Abu Dhabi Court
The Abu Dhabi Labor Court revealed that financial dues totaling Dhs230,210,771 (Dhs230 million) were paid to 18,597 employees during 2024, while the court's adjudication rate of preliminary cases brought to it reached 99 per cent, reflecting the speed with which legal action was taken and labour disputes were resolved.
1 min
Sultan Bin Ahmed visits ‘Kanaf’ centre in Sharjah
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, affirmed that, what Sharjah is most proud of is placing human beings at the forefront of its priorities, preserving their dignity, enhancing their quality of life, and ensuring a decent living, especially for children and youth who form the cornerstone of society’s future.
2 mins
Book series to serve visually impaired, sighted kids
Kalimat Foundation on Wednesday announced a groundbreaking milestone in accessible publishing with the introduction of the region's first inclusive book series for children produced in collaboration with Kalimat Group, during its Board of Trustees meeting held alongside the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF).
1 min
Muslim Council of Elders hosts seminar at ADIBF
As part of its cultural and intellectual programme at the 34th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), the Muslim Council of Elders hosted a seminar titled, “The Message of Religions for Coexistence and Peace.”
1 min
Dubai to invest over Dhs40b in 30 road, transport projects
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, attended a workshop organised by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) titled “Connecting Bridges.”
2 mins
13 killed in sectarian clashes near Damascus
Sectarian clashes between forces linked to Syria's new authorities and Druze fighters spread overnight near Damascus, leaving 13 people dead, state media and a monitor said on Wednesday.
1 min
UK launches airstrikes with US targeting Houthi rebels
The British military launched airstrikes with the United States targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels, officials said early on Wednesday, their first attack in Washington's new intense campaign targeting the Iran-backed group.
2 mins
Bashir-era diplomat named Sudan's new acting premier
Sudan's army chief and de facto leader Abdel Fatah Al-Burhan appointed on Wednesday a career diplomat as the country's new acting prime minister, two years into the country's brutal war.
1 min
Israeli strikes kill 12 in Gaza, including kids
Israeli airstrikes on homes in central Gaza killed at least 12 people including children, Palestinian hospital workers said on Wednesday, including two young brothers whose bodies arrived in pieces.
2 mins
Vietnamese celebrate 50 years ‘victory of faith
Thousands of Vietnamese celebrated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on Wednesday, in what the country's communist leader said was a “victory of faith.”
1 min
Thai court rejects ex-PM Thaksin’s special treatment case
Thailand's top court dismissed a case on Wednesday that accused former premier Thaksin Shinawatra of receiving special treatment when he returned to the kingdom after more than a decade in exile.
2 mins
Philippines signs military pact with New Zealand to widen alliances
The Philippines signed a military pact with New Zealand on Wednesday, allowing their forces to hold joint exercises as Manila continues to build security alliances as it faces an increasingly aggressive China in the disputed South China Sea.
1 min
Despite war's end, Afghanistan remains deep in crisis, says UN
Climate change, women's rights, displacement, poverty: Afghanistan remains a priority as it faces overlapping crises, the UN's relief chief Tom Fletcher told AFP on Wednesday, deploring \"brutal\" aid budget cuts.
3 mins
Canada votes Liberal in response to Trump's threats
The Canadian parliamentary election on Sunday witnessed the return of Liberals to power in the face of the threat posed by United States President Donald Trump, who has been trumpeting his intention and desire to make Canada the 51st state of the United States.
2 mins
As Singapore votes, PAP banks on its 66-year legacy
Singapore’s dominant People’s Action Party is widely expected to sweep eight or nine out of every 10 seats in the May 3 general election as it typically does, making it one of the world’s longest-reigning ruling parties in a democracy.
3 mins
This is how Europe’s defence startups are luring AI talent
Some European tech workers who might once have headed to the United States are looking at defence startups closer to home. Others are rushing back to Europe from jobs abroad. A sense of patriotism stirred by the war in Ukraine and US President Donald Trump's upending of security alliances is a motivation for many, as well as the opportunity to make money as European governments boost military spending.
3 mins
Asian American veterans share their stories of Vietnam War
During his adolescence, William Fong's entire world was contained in San Francisco. But in 1967, over a decade into the Vietnam War, he was drafted. At age 20, he left his home in the city's Chinatown neighbourhood for basic training, and then found himself in Asia for the first time. Anticipating he would be surrounded by American soldiers who were mostly white, Fong grew anxious about being perceived as an enemy combatant. That anxiety only strengthened his conviction and determination to be the best soldier possible, he said.
3 mins
Carney: Newcomer who says he's best in a crisis
Mark Carney, whose Liberal Party won Canada’s election on Monday, has a history of taking on roles at challenging moments.
2 mins
Romanians turn to faith ahead of election rerun
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4 mins
Centre clears caste enumeration in upcoming national census
Congress hailed the move as a victory for the party and a personal triumph for Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi
3 mins
Kolkata hotel fire kills at least 15 people
A fierce fire ripped through a hotel in the Indian city of Kolkata killing at least 15 people, police said on Wednesday, with some clambering out of windows and onto the rooftop to escape.
1 min
Supreme Court stays probe against Kerala CM's aide
In a big relief to KM Abraham, Chief Principal Secretary to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Kerala High Court's direction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register an FIR against him in a disproportionate assets case.
2 mins
Family mourn ponyman hero who died fighting attacker
Slain Kashmiri horseman Syed Adil Hassan Shah's grieving family say they are proud of his \"sacrifice\" after he wrestled with a gunman as he tried to save tourists in last week's attack.
1 min
Don't uproot our families, citizens request Pak, India
Dozens of Pakistani nationals living in India headed to the main land crossing between India and Pakistan on Wednesday, following New Delhi's decision to order almost all Pakistani citizens to leave the country after last week's deadly attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
1 min
Modi's aggression united people of Pakistan: Imran
Incarcerated Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf's (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aggression has united the people of Pakistan against the Indian hostility, as he strongly condemned the Indian premier's war-mongering.
1 min
India plans to carry out army action against Pak: Minister
Indian fighter jets patrolling above Kashmir were forced to go away after the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) scrambled its jets, state-run media reported on Wednesday. This added to tensions between the two countries in the wake of the Pahalgam attack.
2 mins
Over 4.5m passengers travel through Sharjah Airport in Q1
Sharjah Airport achieved new growth milestones in the first quarter of 2025, welcoming over 4.5 million passengers, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year, further solidifying its position as one of the region's leading air travel hubs and a preferred destination for passengers from around the world.
2 mins
DXB delivers a strong start to 2025 with 23.4m guests in Q1
Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 23.4 million guests in the first quarter of 2025, maintaining strong momentum and reinforcing its position as the world's leading international airport.
3 mins
Innovation drives regional sustainable tourism growth
Industry experts at ATM 2025 highlight regional innovation in traveller safety, cultural preservation, and cross-border collaboration as essential pillars of sustainable tourism growth
8 mins
Maktoum outlines UAE's strategic vision
Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, on Wednesday met with Mark Read, CEO of WPP, one of the world’s largest marketing and communications services groups.
1 min
Ville 11 project on solid track in Masdar City
Burtville Developments has announced that its flagship residential project, Ville II, located at the gateway of Masdar City, has exceeded 628 completion, according to the latest data from “Dari,” the official platform of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi.
1 min
Bank of Sharjah completes $500 million Green Sukuk sale
Bank of Sharjah has acted as Joint Lead Manager and Bookrunner in the successful issuance of a $500 million, three-year Green Sukuk for Omniyat Holdings, alongside other international and regional banks.
1 min
SCTDA reveals Sharjah welcomed around 1.6m hotel guests in 2024
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) announced that Sharjah attracted approximately 1.6 million hotel guests in 2024, reflecting an I18 increase compared to 2023. This growth highlights the continuous development of the tourism sector in Sharjah.
3 mins
US stock markets sink over weak data on country's economic growth
The US stocks began Wednesday with a thud after a report suggested the US economy may have shrunk at the start of the year. But the big losses eased as the morning progressed in the latest sharp swings to hit Wall Street amid uncertainty about what President Donald Trump's trade war will do to the economy.
3 mins
DAE earns $85.8m profit during first quarter
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) reported a net profit of $85.8 million for the first quarter of 2025, marking a 26.5% increase compared to $ 67.8 million during the same period in 2024.
1 min
Borouge net profit rises to $281m in 1st quarter
Borouge has reported a substantial $281 million net profit for the first quarter driven by record monthly production in March, an increase in sales volumes and continuous cost discipline.
1 min
Luxury project launched in Al Marjan
DUBAI: Richmind, a premium developer specialising in ultra-niche real estate products, has officially announced its entry into the UAE real estate market with the unveiling of Oystra, an extraordinary new residential concept on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah.
1 min
UAE, Austria agree to enhance cooperation across key sectors
Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, paid an official visit to Vienna, the capital of Austria.
3 mins
US economy contracts in Q1 as tariffs unleash flood of imports
The US economy contracted for the first time in three years in the first quarter, swamped by a flood of imports as businesses raced to avoid higher costs from tariffs and underscoring the disruptive nature of President Donald Trump's often chaotic trade policy.
3 mins
Istituto Marangoni Dubai and partners host SCIN sustainable creativity meet
Hosted by Istituto Marangoni Dubai in collaboration with IEREK, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) and Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, the international conference Sustainable Creative Art: Inspiration from Nature (SCIN) opened on April 22 at the Museum of The Future, Dubai.
3 mins
Women of 'Andor' see their roles get bigger in Season 2
Mon Mothma was first introduced to “Star Wars” fans as the rebel leader who appears only long enough to move the plot forward by delivering battle plans in hushed tones.
3 mins
Kiara Advani satisfied her pregnancy cravings with hubby during vacation
Mom-to-be Kiara Advani was seen satisfying her pregnancy cravings with hubby Sidharth Malhotra during their latest vacation to an undisclosed location.
2 mins
Al Ahli ease past Al Hilal to reach ACL Elite final
Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney helped fire Al Ahli into the final of the AFC Champions League Elite with a fiery 3-1 victory against fellow Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal on Tuesday.
2 mins
Rising star Ghanim eyes UAE League title
Following the footsteps of his father, the former UAE national team star and referee Omar Mohammed Zubair Al Marzooqi, Ghanim Omar Mohammed Al Marzooqi is swiftly carving a name for himself as one of the UAE’s most promising handball prodigies.
2 mins
Sovereignty and East Avenue to lead Godolphin charge at Kentucky Derby
Sovereignty and East Avenue provide two strong chances for Godolphin to secure an elusive first Gl Kentucky Derby victory at Churchill Downs, US, on Saturday.
3 mins
Spurs attempt to grasp Europa League lifeline to save season
Ange Postecoglou can still make good on his claim that he always wins a trophy in his second season but he must find a way to inspire struggling Tottenham for a shot at Europa League glory.
2 mins
Djurgarden eye Chelsea upset in Conference League semis
Djurgarden are targeting a seismic Conference League shock against Chelsea on Thursday, when they will become the first Swedish team to play in a European semi-final for 38 years.
1 min
Case closed vs ex-German FA chief over 2006 WC payment
A years-long legal case against former German Football Association (DFB) President Theo Zwanziger over a multi-million euro payment linked to the 2006 World Cup ended on Wednesday in a Frankfurt court.
1 min
Win or bust in Europa semis for Amorim's United against spirited Bilbao
Ruben Amorim has bet the house on the Europa League after Manchester United’s disastrous Premier League campaign, knowing this season and next hinge on winning the competition.
2 mins
PSG not getting carried away, says Enrique, Arteta vows to bounce back
Dembele's goal was all that separated the teams, although substitute Goncalo Ramos hit the bar late on, while Mikel Merino had an effort disallowed for offside at the other end early in the second half
3 mins
Real 's Rudiger Mendy and Alaba out injured until end of season
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger is set to miss up to eight weeks after undergoing surgery on a knee injury on Tuesday.
1 min
Champions cup format 'not perfect:' EPCR boss
The chief executive of European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), Jacques Raynaud, has told AFP that while the current format of the Champions Cup “is not perfect”, it is still “very good”.
1 min
Kiss says 'honour of a lifetime' to coach maverick Wallabies at home World Cup
Les Kiss said it would be “the honour of a lifetime” to lead Australia in their home 2027 World Cup after it was announced Wednesday that he would take over as Wallabies head coach from Joe Schmidt in 2026.
1 min
Haliburton and Pacers eliminate Bucks from playoffs
Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers stole one from the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
1 min
Parker will fight winner of Usyk vs Dubois, says Warren
New Zealander Joseph Parker will fight the undisputed heavyweight world champion winner of the Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois fight in London in July, promoter Frank Warren said on Tuesday.
1 min
Mehidy powers Bangladesh to innings and 106-run victory over Zimbabwe
Mehidy Hasan Miraz delivered a sensational all-round performance to lead Bangladesh to a commanding innings-and-106-run victory over Zimbabwe on the third day of the Chattogram Test. After scoring a defiant century (104) with the bat, Mehidy returned to torment Zimbabwe with the ball, picking up five wickets to seal the match with two days to spare.
1 min
Mumbai aim to extend winning streak against lowly Rajasthan
Eighth-placed Rajasthan Royals need wins in their remaining four matches to have a slim chance at entering the playoffs stage in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Their first stop in the quest to qualify for the top four comes at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium against the most in-form team of the season, Mumbai Indians, on Thursday.
2 mins
Shreyas-Chahal duo helps PBKS knock CSK out of playoffs race
A combination of lyer's elegant match-winning fifty and Chahal's stunning 19thover hat-trick orchestrated a memorable turnaround for PBKS after Curran had set the game up brilliantly for the hosts with a fiery 88
3 mins
Norris returns to scene of first win as Piastri chases hat-trick
Miami will always be special for Lando Norris after taking his first Formula One win there last year but McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri could have more to celebrate when they race again on Sunday.
2 mins
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Gulf Today is an English-language daily newspaper based in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates. It is one of the four UAE broadsheet newspapers. Keeping the users informed on news and opinions from the UAE and the Middle East.
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