Gulf Today - May 03, 2025
Gulf Today - May 03, 2025
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May 03, 2025
Drones 'bombard' ship carrying relief to Gaza
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition accuses Israel of attacking its ship; 'deadly blockade' leaves Gaza aid work on verge of collapse, warn UN and Red Cross; 29 more Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks.
3 mins
Emirati talents play key role in private sector, says minister
Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, reaffirmed the UAE's pride in its national workforce employed in the private sector, praising their meaningful contributions to the country’s leadership and competitiveness.
3 mins
‘Spark17’ showcases innovative projects
The College of Communication at the University of Sharjah (UoS)hassuccessfullyhostedits I7thannual graduation projectexhibition, “Spark” under the theme “Community Partnership.”
1 min
DIHAD participants hail UAE's humanitarian leadership
The Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD 2025) saw strong participation from international and UN organisations, who praised the UAE's global humanitarian leadership and the event’s role in fostering international coordination and innovation.
1 min
DGR explores ways to boost relations with Guinean cities
The Sharjah Department of Government Relations (DGR) explored avenues for strengthening cooperation in higher education, civil aviation, and cultural exchange with a high-level Guinean delegation led by Sekou Cherifke Camara, Ambassador of Guinea to the UAE.
1 min
Reading a gateway to hidden talents of children: Authors
Stories when read together and made tactile, build intimacy between children and books, says Dr Al-Najem
3 mins
Temperature to gradually rise this month: NCM
A clear weather in general is expected to prevail on Saturday through Monday, while the weather will be partly cloudy and dusty at times with a drop in temperature in the west, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
2 mins
Experts highlight role of AI in every field
Experts from industry and government organisations provided insight into Al-driven innovations and tools at an Industry Colloquium on “Bridging Innovations” hosted by the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) recently.
1 min
Man jailed for stealing bicycle and electric bike
The Misdemeanour and Violations Court in Dubai sentenced an African national to one month in jail, followed by deportation after serving his sentence, and fined him Dhs200 for stealing a bicycle and an electric bike from the courtyard of a villa in Al Barsha.
1 min
Sharjah Book Authority, Invest bank tie up on kids’ storybook
As part of its continued efforts to promote cultural awareness among young people, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has signed a partnership with Invest bank to develop a children's storybook focused on financial literacy. The initiative is a collaboration with the Sharjah Publishing Sustainability Fund (Onshur), a key SBA programme that supports sustainable publishing in the UAE.
2 mins
Businessman jailed in money laundering case
The Dubai Criminal Court sentenced an Indian businessman known as Abu Sabah to five years in jail, followed by deportation after serving his sentence, and fined him Dhs500,000.
1 min
Expect delays on Emirates Road: RTA
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced expected delays on Emirates Road due to maintenance and rehabilitation work.
1 min
Woman fined Dhs50,000 for insulting man
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a woman to pay Dhs50,000 to a man as compensation for moral and reputational damage, along with court fees and expenses.
1 min
AUS celebrates outstanding achievements of its students
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students at the Annual Student Appreciation Awards 2025, held in the presence of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS.
2 mins
British girl, 5, struggling to laugh, sneeze diagnosed with rare brain tumour
LONDON: A five-year-old girl, described by her parents as a “little firecracker,” is battling an ultra-rare brain tumour, defying the odds after receiving a 12-month prognosis.
3 mins
Disney animator wows crowds in Sharjah
SHARJAH: The 3rd annual Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) opened at Expo Centre Sharjah on Thursday with celebrated Disney animator Tom Bancroft leading a masterclass on “Master Character Design.”
1 min
Emirati folktales delight young ones at SPL event
The Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) organised the “Heritage Tales” event, introducing children aged 6 to 13 to the cultural significance of Emirati folktales and their role in shaping values, knowledge, and identity. Held under the Cultural Civilisation theme of SPL's year-long programme, the event aimed to foster a deeper appreciation of heritage through engaging, hands-on experiences.
2 mins
Thousands of people will die in Gaza: Aid group
Humanitarians on Friday described horrific scenes of starving, bloodied children and fights over water in Gaza, two months into Israel's full blockade on aid, with dire warnings that aid operations are on the brink of total collapse.
1 min
Life is slowly, cautiously returning to Sudanese capital
In war-ravaged Khartoum donkey carts clatter over worn asphalt, the smell of tomatoes wafts from newly reopened stalls and pedestrians dodge burnt-out cars left by two years of war.
1 min
Over 45,000 affected by Somalia flash floods, says UN
More than 45,000 people have been affected by flash floods in Somalia since mid-April, the United Nations said, with at least four people killed in the rapidly rising waters.
1 min
UN slams Israeli strike near Syria presidential palace
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday condemned an Israeli air strike Friday near Syria's presidential palace in Damascus, calling on both sides to cease all hostilities and exercise “maximum restraint,” his spokesman said.
2 mins
Body recovered from sinkhole after 3 months
Japanese rescuers have recovered the body of a truck driver who was swallowed by a huge sinkhole near Tokyo three months ago, an official said on Friday.
1 min
UN condemns deadly strikes by Myanmar military
The United Nations (UN) decried on Friday continuing deadly attacks by Myanmar's military despite a ceasefire declared following a devastating earthquake that killed nearly 3,800 people.
1 min
Bangladesh parties rally for second day
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1 min
S. Korea president vows to ensure stability until polls
South Korea's third acting president in five months Lee Ju-ho said on Friday he will ensure stable government ahead of a June 3 snap presidential election, following the quick-fire resignations of the prime minister and finance minister.
2 mins
Simple question: Where is the ‘real America’?
Is there such a thing as a “real America”? A battle now rages over this simple question.
3 mins
US, Ukraine sign pact on rare minerals
The United States and Ukraine have at last signed the rare minerals treaty by which the US has first access to the rare minerals available in Ukraine. The two countries have committed to set up a joint investment fund by which Ukraine would spend 50 per cent of its earnings from its natural resources on reconstruction in Ukraine, and the US would contribute directly to the fund.
2 mins
This might be the best parenting idea Meghan’s ever had
The Duchess of Sussex has an impressive bedtime ritual for her children — she pings them an email.
4 mins
She was wrongly snagged by Trump’s word police
BERLIN
5 mins
The arc of history does not simply bend toward justice
Ronald Reagan was wrong. The nine most terrifying words in the English language are not “I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.” They are: “The arc of the moral universe bends towards justice.”
2 mins
The £25-a-week dinner party life that's changing how we eat
On any given evening in Rosie Kellett's east London warehouse, you might find IO housemates clustered around a battered kitchen table, passing plates of chickpea stew, candles flickering in jam jars, a record playing somewhere in the background.
3 mins
Air Kerala to begin Gulf, domestic operations soon
In a major development towards realizing its dream of a low-cost carrier operating mainly on Gulf routes and domestic destinations, Air Kerala has been officially assigned the IATA (International Air Transport Association) code 'KD', according to media reports.
2 mins
PM is protecting every citizen: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Friday expressed full faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve to ensure that the victims of the Pahalgam terror strike get justice and criticised the blame-game over an alleged intelligence failure that led to the attack.
1 min
Three stabbed in Mangaluru following activist's murder
At least three stabbing incidents were reported on Friday in the communally sensitive Mangaluru region following the murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty by a gang on May 1.
1 min
Modi inaugurates Rs88b Vizhinjam port in Kerala
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport, valued at Rs88 billion, on Friday.
2 mins
India bans Pakistan PM's YouTube channel
ISLAMABAD: Days after multiple Pakistani YouTube channels were banned in India, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's channel has also been banned on the platform amid rising tension between the two countries after the April 22 attack in Pahalgam.
1 min
82 PTI workers jailed for 4 months in Nov.26 protest case
As many as 82 Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) workers, who pleaded guilty to charges related to the violent protests on Nov.26, were sentenced to four months in prison and fined Rs15,000 each by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Friday.
1 min
12-day smart lockdown in Khyber to stop spread of mpox
Amid recent spike in mpox cases, a 12-day smart lockdown has been imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's district Khyber to stop the spread of the disease.
1 min
Pakistan urges Gulf allies to help ease tensions in region
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif met on Friday with envoys from Gulf allies, seeking to defuse tensions with India following last week's deadly attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, his office said.
2 mins
UAE, Greece discuss Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Dr Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), conducted an official visit to the Hellenic Republic, joined by senior government officials and representatives from leading UAE companies.
2 mins
Global stock markets gain on US jobs data, tariff talks hopes
Global stock markets rose on Friday as jobs data reassured investors on the US economy, as did indications Beijing and Washington may begin to talk about resolving their tariff standoff.
3 mins
TECOM Group net profit rises by 23% in Q1
TECOM Group announced a 21 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in revenues to Dhs680 million for the first quarter of 2025, while net profit grew by 23 per cent YoY to reach Dhs361 million during the period.
1 min
Hotpack to invest $100m in US
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Hotpack, the UAE-based leader in sustainable food packaging solutions, announced a major step forward in Hotpack’s international expansion strategy with a $IOO million investment to establish a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Edison, New Jersey, USA.
1 min
Jawhara Jewellery opens three new stores in UAE
Jawhara Jewellry has opened three new stores in the UAE. This expansion is part of Jawhara's strategy to strengthen its presence in key markets and provide an upscale shopping experience for customers across the country.
1 min
Masdar completes acquisition of Greece's firm Terna Energy
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), the UAE's clean energy leader, announced on Friday its subsidiary Terna Energy has completed its delisting from the Athens Stock Exchange, following Masdar's acquisition of 100 per cent of the company’s stock last month.
3 mins
Forum to discuss airport industry, future challenges
Aviation experts and specialists from across the world will gather in Dubai from 6th to 7th May to participate in the Global Airport Leaders' Forum (GALF) to discuss megatrends and developments that will reshape the way airports operate and serve passengers and their other stakeholders over the next 25 years when the air passengers numbers would reach 12.4 billion, as per the ICAO predictions.
1 min
Cledor signs deal with US hotel brand
In a significant move set to bring Manhattan's creative legacy to the Middle East, Cledor, a premier real estate development management company, has officially signed a partnership agreement with Arthouse Hotel, NYC.
1 min
AGDA launches UAE Economic Diplomacy Report 2024-2025
The report highlights how the UAE leverages trade, aid, and investment to build global partnerships and promote sustainable economic development
3 mins
Dubai World Trade Centre unveils events for May
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is set to host a diverse line up of international exhibitions and conferences this May across key industries including interior design, travel and hospitality, media and entertainment, and payments and e-commerce.
1 min
Bank of England could signal rate cuts after Trump tariffs
The Bank of England is expected to lower interest rates by a quarter point on May 8 as US President Donald Trump's tariffs darken the global growth outlook, and some economists think the BoE will soon need to speed up its gradual approach to rate cuts.
2 mins
Lifestyle mall earns LEED Gold certification
Festival Plaza, the urban lifestyle mall in Dubai South, has obtained the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4.1 Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Gold certification. The landmark achievement strengthens the mall's reputation as an eco-friendly shopping destination and positions it as a sustainability leader within the retail sector.
1 min
UAE well-positioned to offset global woes
On April 2, President Donald Trump imposed the steepest US tariffs in a century. Middle East share markets plunged. Oil prices fell to their lowest level in four years.
1 min
VisitCzechia participates in Arabian Travel Market 2025
CzechTourism, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in the UAE, exhibited at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai.
1 min
BoJ keeps rates steady, slashes growth forecasts on US tariff hit
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept interest rates steady and sharply cut its growth forecasts on Thursday, suggesting uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and the hit to exports could keep policy in a holding pattern for some time.
3 mins
Tesla sales sink again in France, Denmark
PARIS: Tesla sales fell in France for a fourth straight month in April and also dropped in Denmark, data showed on Thursday, the latest sign Elon Musk’s EV brand continues to struggle as Europeans buy more Chinese cars and some protest against his political views.
1 min
StanChart flags tariff uncertainty after 10% profit beat
Standard Chartered on Friday reported a 10% profit rise as strong wealth, markets and other fee-based business boosted revenue against narrowing rate income, though it joined peer HSBC in saying increased tariffs would weigh on credit quality.
1 min
German factory output shows signs of recovery
German manufacturing activity contracted at the slowest rate in more than 2-1/2 years in April as output rose at the quickest rate for more than three years, a business survey showed on Friday.
1 min
Gloomy earnings show consumers are feeling the pinch of US tariffs
Lackluster quarterly results from consumer-facing companies including McDonald's and Harley-Davidson are the latest sign that American shoppers are curbing spending amid shifting US trade policies.
3 mins
Nandana Suresh's school of art is the universal world of Nature
Nandana Suresh is 14 years old, a student in Grade 9 at Leaders Private School, Sharjah, and is already an artist well-known in the UAE's art circles.
3 mins
McRae makes authentic folk-pop the internet can't resist
As the COVID-19 vaccine began distributing more widely in early 2021, California-raised singer-songwriter Jensen McRae affectionately joked in a tweet that Phoebe Bridgers would release a song in two years about \"hooking up in the car while waiting in line to get vaccinated at Dodger Stadium.\" Bridgers didn’t release the song, but McRae did. As the tweet took off, she threaded a video of herself singing \"a preemptive cover.\" \"Immune,\" penned by McRae in Bridgers' contemplative style, was released in full within two weeks.
1 min
Anushka Sharma glows amid flowers in intimate birthday celebration
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma treated her fans to a glimpse of her intimate birthday celebration. She shared a serene picture of herself surrounded by a stunning arrangement of flowers. In the image, Anushka Sharma is seen flashing her radiant smile while dressed in a comfy pink co-ord set, perfectly complementing the warm and floral ambience of her birthday celebration. Alongside the image, the “PK” actress wrote, “Thank you for the birthday love.” Several flower bouquets are also seen placed on the table.
1 min
Mahrez aims to land first ACL title for Al Ahli
Riyad Mahrez has vowed Al Ahli will \"fight for every second\" to deliver a first Asian Champions League trophy for the Saudi club, when they contest the final against Japan's Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.
2 mins
Baniyas lead 3rd round of Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu C'ship
The third round of the Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi) kicked off Friday at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, drawing strong participation from athletes across various age groups.
2 mins
Bangladesh to play two T20 matches against UAE in Sharjah
The Bangladesh cricket team is set to play a two-match T20 International (T20I) series against the UAE later this month.
2 mins
Howe urges Newcastle to be ruthless in transfer market
Eddie Howe has urged Newcastle to be ruthless in the summer transfer window as their Premier League competitors attempt to comply with strict spending rules.
1 min
Guardiola to take break from football when he leaves City
Pep Guardiola says he will take a break from football when he leaves Manchester City but does not know if he will retire from the game.
2 mins
Bruised Real aim to stay in title race with crucial tie against Celta
After crushing defeats by Arsenal in the Champions League and Barcelona in the Copa del Rey, Real Madrid have one remaining ambition — defending their La Liga title.
2 mins
United, Spurs seize control with dominant wins in Europa League semis
Tottenham Hotspur put aside their woeful domestic season with a 3-1 home victory against Norway's Bodo/Glimt while Bruno Fernandes struck twice as Manchester United put one foot in the Europa League final with a clinical away performance to beat IO-man Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Thursday.
2 mins
Conte lauds McTominay's growth as Napoli eye title
Napoli manager Antonio Conte praised Scott McTominay’s rise to prominence, highlighting the Scotland midfielder’s growing maturity and influence as the Serie A leaders head into the decisive final weeks of the Serie A title race.
1 min
PSG forward Dembele to miss clash vs Strasbourg
Paris St Germain forward Ousmane Dembele will miss their Ligue I trip to Strasbourg with a hamstring strain, manager Luis Enrique said on Friday as the French side look to have him back for next week’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal.
1 min
Legend Mueller targets one final title as Bayern exit draws near
Bayern Munich veteran Thomas Mueller can win his 13th league title with victory at RB Leipzig on Saturday, as his summer departure after 25 seasons at the club draws near.
1 min
Top-five race heats up as Saints try to avoid unwanted history
Liverpool have wrapped up the Premier League title and the three relegated teams know their fate but the fight for the top five is reaching a climax.
2 mins
Stokes fit to captain England against Zimbabwe
Ben Stokes was given the all-clear to captain England in their one-off Test against Zimbabwe later this month as he was named in a 13-man squad announced on Friday.
1 min
Canelo aims to land knockout blow vs Scull in Saudi debut
Mexican boxing legend Saul \"Canelo” Alvarez will be looking to unify the super middle-weight titles this weekend, when he squares off with IBF champion William Scull in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh.
1 min
Scheffler grabs PGA lead with sizzling 61 at CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler fired a 10-under-par 61 on Thursday, his lowest round of the year, to seize a two-stroke lead at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.
2 mins
Kohli-Dhoni saga takes centrestage as RCB aim to seal playoffs spot in tie vs CSK
The enduring legacy of two Indian cricket icons - Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni - may be poised for one final chapter in Indian Premier League folklore as CSK's captain has hinted that his participation in next year's event would depend on his physical fitness
2 mins
Ruud beats Cerundolo in straight sets to reach Madrid Open title showdown, Sabalenka advances
Casper Ruud squeezed into the 25th tour-level final of his career with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the Madrid Open on Friday.
3 mins
Ledecky out-duels McIntosh in 400m free
US freestyle great Katie Ledecky posted the second-fastest 400m free time of her storied career on Thursday, clocking 3min 56.81sec to run down Summer McIntosh for a second stunning victory in as many days at the TYR Pro Swim Series meeting in Florida.
2 mins
Gulf Today Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Dar Alkhaleej
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
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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