Gulf Today - May 07, 2025
Gulf Today - May 07, 2025
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May 07, 2025
VP approves plan for Halal Industry, Islamic Finance
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting held at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi.
3 mins
Israeli bombings fully destroy Sanaa airport, power stations
Israel's military said on Tuesday it launched airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen that fully disabled the country's international airport in the capital, Sanaa.
3 mins
UAE to drill, equip potable water wells in Gaza
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance essential services in the Gaza Strip, Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Coastal Municipalities Water Utility to implement a project for drilling and equipping potable water wells in the Strip.
2 mins
Dubai Airport welcomes 85m passengers
More than 85 million passengers have passed through Dubai Airport (both arrivals and departures) since the beginning of 2024 until the end of April, according to Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA).
1 min
Abu Dhabi schools ban phones, smartwatches
Government and private schools in Abu Dhabi have issued warnings against students bringing mobile phones to school premises, in accordance with Ministerial Resolution No (851) of 2018 regarding the Student Behaviour Management Regulations in public educational institutions.
1 min
UAE, Iraq discuss relations, regional and global issues
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received a phone call from Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq.
2 mins
Dubai Safari Park launches contest
Dubai Safari Park is wrapping-up its sixth season, themed “conservation of the planet”, on a high note with the launch of an exciting competition.
1 min
Sharjah to open several new nurseries next year
In implementation of the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Education Academy is working on a comprehensive expansion of its nurseries.
1 min
Court orders two to return Dhs30,000 to woman
The Dubai Misdemeanour Court has fined an Asian man and woman Dhs3,000 each and ordered them to jointly return Dhs30,000 after they were convicted of defrauding an Arab woman through a fake online investment scheme.
1 min
Sharjah Executive Council approves 'Care Leave'
Council addresses several topics related to the organisation and monitoring of government departments, reviews key developmental strategies
2 mins
RTA opens new branch to serve Hatta residents
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has inaugurated a new branch for vehicle driving education and driver training and licensing services, to serve residents of Hatta and its surrounding areas.
1 min
Dusty, cloudy weather likely today, says NCM
Dusty and partly cloudy weather is expected on Wednesday with significant drop in temperature, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) which reported the dusty to partly cloudy weather on Wednesday, accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperatures.
2 mins
Initiative to protect UAE’s heritage launched
The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with Zayed University, has launched the “Modern Heritage Research Grants” programme, a strategic initiative aligned with the national efforts to preserve and promote the UAE’s modern architectural heritage.
1 min
Kalimat promotes reading in healthcare environments
KG, Nestlé UAE sign deal to sponsor the distribution of 120 libraries across children's wards, wings and play areas in hospitals and medical centres
3 mins
Canada will never be for sale, Carney tells Trump
US President Donald Trump began his first talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday and vowed to bring up “tough points” that are dividing the two countries since Trump imposed tariffs.
2 mins
UAE mediation helps exchange of Russia, Ukraine prisoners
The Russian Ministry of Defence announced in a statement that Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners of war each on Tuesday, with Emirati mediation.
1 min
Book tackles mental health issues in motherhood
The Arabic edition of “This | s Postpartum” has been launched in the UAE coincide with Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, a global campaign dedicated to creating conversations and changing attitudes towards mental health challenges in motherhood.
1 min
Sharjah attracts entrepreneurs worldwide, says Sheikha Bodour
Under the leadership of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), the Sheraa Board of Advisers convened to chart the organisation's future direction and next phase of growth.
2 mins
Gaza will be entirely destroyed: Israeli minister
Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday that a victory for his country in its war against Hamas means that the Gaza Strip will be “entirely destroyed.”
1 min
Macron to host Syrian leader's first European visit
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Wednesday meets France’s Emmanuel Macron in Paris on his first visit to Europe since taking power after the fall of longtime Syrian ruler Bashar Al-Assad.
2 mins
Drone strikes rock Port Sudan in third day of attacks
Drones struck the airport and cut power across Port Sudan, officials said on Tuesday, the third straight day the army-aligned government's seat of power has come under attack.
1 min
Humanitarian situation in Gaza is untenable: EU
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Tuesday she told her Israeli counterpart in a call that the situation in Gaza is “untenable” and aid deliveries must restart now.
2 mins
Bus accident leaves 12 dead in Indonesia
A bus carrying 34 passengers sped out of control on a downhill road and overturned in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province on Tuesday, killing at least 12 people and leaving others injured, police said.
1 min
Han vows to team up with PPP election candidate
South Korea’s former prime minister Han Duck-soo said on Tuesday he saw no alternative other than teaming up with the presidential candidate of the ruling conservative People Power Party (PPP) to contest the country’s snap election on June 3.
2 mins
Ex-premier Khaleda Zia returns to Bangladesh
Bangladesh's ailing former prime minister Khaleda Zia returned to the country from London on Tuesday after four months of medical treatment, adding to pressure for its interim leaders to hold elections.
1 min
Myanmar junta declares new ceasefire after quake
Myanmar's junta declared a new post-earthquake truce on Tuesday, days after the expiry of a previous humanitarian ceasefire it was accused of violating with a continued campaign of air strikes.
2 mins
Mangrove buffer zone to help fight storms
A mass movement with 80% voluntary participation to create a mangrove buffer zone against recurring cyclones that are a harsh reality of the Indian Sundarbans is successfully underway, according to a Mongabay-India (MI) report.
3 mins
Take it from California's election czar, SAVE Act is a sham
In my family, voting isn't just a right—it's a lifeline.
3 mins
Merz becomes Chancellor after a minor hiccup
Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democrats, which had won the election edging past the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), and forged an alliance with the Social Democrats because he did not have enough numbers on his own, faced a minor setback when he did not get the required number of votes from the allies.
2 mins
California's economy is now 4th largest in world... or is it?
Gov. Gavin Newsom has some good news, citing federal and international statistics: California has just moved up a notch to become the world's fourth-largest economy. That happened because the state's gross domestic product was measured at $4.1 trillion as of the end of 2024
5 mins
Care homes under threat as visa crackdown blocks workers
A government crackdown on visas for overseas workers could put overstretched care homes under threat of closure, with tens of thousands fewer staff coming to the UK, The Independent can reveal. Applications for Britain’s health and care worker visa are at a record low after care workers were prevented from bringing children and other dependants with them in a bid to curb climbing migration numbers. Between April 2023 to March 2024, when the new rules came in, there were 129,000 applicants, but that plummeted to just 26,000 in the year to March 2025, according to government figures.
3 mins
A court ruling roils South Korea’s presidential election
As South Koreans prepare to elect a successor to ousted former president Yoon Suk Yeol, a court ruling against front-runner Lee Jae-myung has thrust the country — which has been under interim leadership for the last five months — into further uncertainty.
2 mins
Govt had prior input on J&K attack: Kharge
Amid the heightened state of activity in top political circles over possible reprisal against Pakistan, a statement by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge about the Prime Minister's cancelled visit to J&K last month has stirred a hornet's nest.
1 min
SC overturns HC ruling, reinstates CPI-M MLA
The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside a verdict of the Kerala High Court which nullified the election of Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPIM) leader A Raja from Devikulam Assembly seat in the 2021 legislative elections.
2 mins
UDF seeks end to stray dog menace after rabies deaths
Kerala’s opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) has slammed health authorities for a series of fatalities from rabies, while doctors blamed delayed intervention for the deaths.
1 min
Mock drill across country with blackouts, air raid sirens today
As part of a nationwide preparedness initiative, the Central Government will conduct a large-scale mock drill in 244 districts in 9 states and Union Territories on Wednesday (May 7), focussing on public response to emergency scenarios like air raids.
3 mins
Shahbaz, Dar visit ISI HQ, briefed on war readiness
Qawea
2 mins
Stocks rattle as traders cautious before Fed rates call
Stock markets mostly sinked on Tuesday as investors awaited a US Federal Reserve interest-rate decision for signs of the outlook for the tariffs-hit economy.
3 mins
UK and India strike free trade agreement amid US tariff blitz
LONDON Starmer says deal with India will boost economy and deliver for British people and business; Modi describes the deal as “ambitious and mutually beneficial”
3 mins
dnata to expand airside fleet with new units
DUBAI: dnata, a global air and travel services provider, announced plans to deploy 800 new ground support equipment (GSE) units across its global network in 2025.
1 min
Adnoc successfully completes $1.5b debut international sukuk issuance
Adnoc Murban Sukuk Limited (the Issuer), a special purpose vehicle specifically set up to issue Sukuk certificates, has successfully issued its inaugural offering of Shari'a compliant trust certificates (Sukuk) under its newly established International Sukuk Programme (the Programme).
3 mins
Dubai office market enters new growth phase
Dubai's office market continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals, with rising demand, increased occupier activity, and a dynamic shift in market behaviour. According to Savills latest Dubai Office Market in Minutes - Q1 2025, the emirate has entered a new phase of growth, characterised by elevated rental price levels, reduced vacancy, and increasing competition for prime commercial space.
1 min
Emirates expands footprint into Eastern China
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is set to launch a daily non-stop service between Dubai and Hangzhou from 30th July.
1 min
Adnoc Distribution reports $174m net profit
Adnoc Distribution has reported record QI EBITDA and fuel volumes that drove double-digit year-on-year (y-o-y) earnings growth.
1 min
VFS Global acquires majority stake in CiX Citizen
VFS Global, the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure global mobility for governments and citizens, has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in CiX Citizen Experience, a leading provider of digital and physical citizen services based in Brazil.
1 min
Tripoli to host Forbes Building the Future Summit 2025
The Libyan capital of Tripoli is set to host Forbes Middle East's Building the Future Summit 2025 for the first time on May 29-30, 2025, under the patronage of Abdulhamid Dbeibah, Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Libya and in strategic partnership with the Libyan Investment Authority.
1 min
Airport Show takes off in Dubai with broad global participation
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, opened on Tuesday the 24th edition of Airport Show at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), which will run till May 8, 2025.
3 mins
As Trump tariffs sink in, Canadian firms pivot from US to new markets
A manufacturer of capsules and tablets for the pharmaceuticals industry is scouting Asia for new partners. A steel component maker, with a client base in the United States stretching back 35 years, is telling customers to expect to pay higher prices.
2 mins
Details of key achievements announced
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced details of its key achievements during the first quarter of 2025. The impact achieved reflects the chamber's ongoing efforts to enhance Dubai's competitive business landscape and support the international expansion of companies operating in the emirate.
1 min
Hotel offers expert-led programmes at ATM 2025
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som exhibited at the recently concluded Arabian Travel market on a strong note.
1 min
Al-Futtaim floats full suite of innovative digital services
Dubai Festival City Mall's loyalty programme, run in partnership with Al-Futtaim Group's loyalty and rewards ecosystem and platform Blue, positions Al-Futtaim Real Estate as the first real estate developer in the region providing a full suite of innovative digital services to its tenants.
1 min
Tesla sales decline in Germany as drivers steer clear of Musk
Tesla sales nosedived again in Germany last month even as electric vehicle sales rose strongly, data showed on Tuesday, as German drivers voted with their wallets against billionaire owner Elon Musk.
3 mins
Berkshire investors await new era as Buffett hands over baton
Berkshire Hathaway shareholders mourning the departure of legendary investor Warren Buffett anticipate the conglomerate he built over 60 years will retain its long-term focus and culture but worry about the loss of Buffett's vision and star power.
2 mins
Global stars pay tribute to Black fashion and designers at Met Gala
Rihanna shut down a rainy Met Gala on Monday in a pinstripe look and a huge hat, her newly announced baby bump on display after announcing her pregnancy with baby No. 3 earlier in the day.
2 mins
Meet actor David Corenswet, cinema's new Superman
In true Clark Kent form, the new Superman would like to correct the record. David Corenswet gave an interview to Entertainment Weekly in 2019 where he said his “pie in the sky ambition” was to play Superman.
2 mins
Kiara Advani flaunts baby bump at MET Gala, hubby Sidharth is smitten
Bollywood actress Kiara Advani debuted her blossoming baby bump in a stunning ensemble by ace couturier Gaurav Gupta as she attended the 2025 MET Gala at the The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
2 mins
Learning curve for Omair at Fazza Para event
UAE's Omair Muhammed was slowly making strides in Para Badminton.
2 mins
Wizards, Jazz and Hornets chase No. 1 hit in draft lottery
With one NBA title between them, three franchises enter the 2025 draft lottery with visions of a banner moment that leads to raising a Flagg.
2 mins
Otabor fires Al Orooba to win over Ajman, Al Bataeh triumph
Viv Otabor's stoppage time penalty fired Al Orooba to a 3-2 win over Ajman in a dramatic game during matchweek 23 of the ADNOC Pro League on Monday.
2 mins
Dubai Premier Padel P1 tournament to be held at Hamdan Sports Complex
Following the resounding success of the inaugural Dubai Premier Padel P1 tournament in late 2024, which had an impressive attendance of 24,000 spectators, the emirate's elite international padel Championship will return bigger and better than before, moving to a new venue and taking place from November 9-16.
2 mins
Schmidt says O'Connor in contention for Lions series
James O'Connor is in the Wallabies' selection frame and his experience could prove useful in a squad of relatively young flyhalves, head coach Joe Schmidt said on Tuesday.
1 min
Mexico's Leon out of Club WC as CAS rejects appeal
Mexican soccer club Leon finally lost their legal match against FIFA on Tuesday and is out of the Club World Cup.
1 min
Milan prevail over Genoa; Ceferin slams Italy's football infrastructure
AC Milan secured a 2-1 victory over Genoa in a rainy Monday Serie A clash, with a rapid second-half turnaround driven by Rafael Leao's equaliser and an own goal from Morten Frendrup.
2 mins
Argentina's 1978 WC winner Galvan dies
Luis Galvan, who played in every match in Argentina's 1978 World Cup winning campaign, died on Monday aged 77, the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) announced.
1 min
Forest's top-five hopes take a hit after frustrating draw with Palace
Nottingham Forest's bid to qualify for the Champions League suffered a setback as they were held to a damaging 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday.
1 min
Urbig eyes another title after winning Bundesliga
Bayern Munich keeper Jonas Urbig celebrated his first Bundesliga title on Sunday with his team sitting eight points clear at the top with two games left to play.
1 min
Dembele fit for Arsenal clash as PSG target spot in CL final
Paris St Germain received a boost ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal with Ousmane Dembele passed fit as the French champions look to turn growing squad cohesion into a place in the final.
3 mins
Zimbabwe bring Ballance in squad with hiring of new consultant for Tests
Former England and Zimbabwe batter Gary Ballance has been added to Zimbabwe's coaching staff as a consultant for their upcoming tour of England, which includes a historic one-off Test at Trent Bridge starting May 29.
1 min
Smith-Shawver shines in Braves' victory over reeling Reds
AJ Smith-Shawver took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on Monday night.
1 min
India's approach to winter sport is frustrating, says Keshavan
Twenty seven years since his Winter Olympics debut with a borrowed sled in Nagano, Shiva Keshavan cannot help feeling that the more things change, the more they remain the same.
1 min
KKR host out of contention CSK to keep hopes alive in playoffs at IPL
When Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, the stakes will be vastly different for the two teams - but the spotlight will shine squarely on one man: Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
2 mins
All roads lead to Rome Open for Sinner after doping ban
Jannik Sinner is the star of the show at the upcoming Rome Open as the world number one and Italian tennis hero gears up for his return to the courts after a contested doping ban.
2 mins
Gujarat end Mumbai Indians' win run in rain-marred thriller
In a match in which fortunes swung like a pendulum in between two rain breaks, Mumbai Indians fought back brilliantly to take the upper hand but Gujarat Titans hammered 15 runs in a one over to chase the re-adjusted target of 147 in 19 overs to win the match by three wickets via DLS method at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.
3 mins
Kvitova gets winning feeling after comeback, Swiatek struggling with 'perfectionism' ahead of Rome event
Former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has finally tasted the winning feeling again after a less than impressive return to the sport following the birth of her first child.
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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