Gulf Today - May 13, 2025
Gulf Today - May 13, 2025
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May 13, 2025
Terror and talks cannot go together, says India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Monday to respond strongly to any future “terrorist attack,” and warned that New Delhi would not tolerate “nuclear blackmail” in the event of further conflict with Pakistan.
2 mins
CBUAE sanctions 5 insurance brokers for flouting money-laundering laws
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed administrative and financial sanctions on five insurance brokers operating in the UAE, pursuant to Article I4) of the Decree Federal Law No. (20) of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organizations.
3 mins
Dubai Health marks International Nurses Day
Dubai Health marked International Nurses Day by hosting a ceremony honouring its 4,400-strong nursing team, including 12 recipients of the international DAISY Award for clinical excellence and compassionate care.
1 min
Emirates handles 100,000 bags daily amid travel surge
With global travel at an all-time high, Emirates has confirmed its busiest year for baggage handling yet.
1 min
Indian actor Arbaaz Khan attends event in Abu Dhabi
Arbaaz Khan, well-known Bollywood actor and entrepreneur, has attended a colourful cultural event in Abu Dhabi and witnessed the launch of Kapoor Wealth Partners, a leading global wealth advisory and investment firm, at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
1 min
Sultan opens Khorfakkan University's new dormitories
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Khorfakkan, officially opened the new dormitories at the university on Monday.
2 mins
EAD plants over 4 million coral fragments
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD), has directed the expansion of the scope of the agency's coral rehabilitation project to outplant more than four million coral colonies in the emirate’s waters by 2030.
1 min
ADAFSA shuts down restaurant in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued a decision administratively shutting down Rupashi Bangla Restaurant LLC on Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street in Abu Dhabi, which holds trade licence no. CN-1037388, for violating law no. 2 for 2008 regarding food in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the regulations issued thereunder and posing a danger to public health.
1 min
Board of Dubai Media Council revamped
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, issued Law No, (24) of 2025 reconstituting the Board of the Dubai Media Council, chaired by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai.
1 min
Khaled, Kazakhstan President discuss ways to enhance ties
Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has held official talks with Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, at the Presidential Palace in Astana.
2 mins
UAE, Azerbaijan FMs discuss ties
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed in a phone call with Jeyhun Bayramov, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, bilateral relations and ways to boost them for mutual benefit.
1 min
Memari is first Arab to climb third highest peak
ABU DHABI: Emirati adventurer Saeed Al Memari has accomplished a remarkable feat in mountain sports by successfully reaching the Summit of Kanchenjunga (8,586m), India’s highest peak and the world’s third-highest peak, following a four-day expedition that began at the main base camp last Thursday.
1 min
Drop in temperature expected: NCM
A noticeable drop in temperature is expected on Thursday and Friday, while moderate to active northwesterly winds will blow, turning at times to strong and dust-stirring at 15 to 30 and up to 50 km/h on Friday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
1 min
Domestic workers exempt from lawsuit fees: MOHRE
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has affirmed that lawsuits filed by domestic workers are exempt from all judicial fees at all stages of litigation and are heard urgently, in accordance with the provisions of the law.
2 mins
Sharjah is a hub of knowledge, says Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, attended the opening of the 2nd Sharjah International Education Conference on Monday.
2 mins
Man held after 3 women shot dead in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah Police stated that they had arrested a man, who caused the death of three women following a traffic altercation that took place in an area across the emirate.
1 min
AI key 'component' of modern media operations
Arab ministers of information, senior officials, and media experts affirmed that the media landscape in the Arab world is undergoing a profound transformation driven by rapid advancements in the digital sphere.
2 mins
Hamas says it freed hostage in Gaza
An Israeli-American hostage crossed into Israel on Monday after his release by Hamas as fighting paused in Gaza, the Israeli military said, but there was no deal on a wider truce or hostage release as monitors warned of famine in the devastated enclave.
1 min
Golden visas announced for Dubai nurses
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, issued directives to grant golden visas to nursing staff employed with Dubai Health who have served for more than 15 years.
1 min
Gulf Medical University hosts biggest Career Fair
Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, reaffirmed its position as a leading hub for academic excellence and healthcare innovation with the grand success of the GMU Career Fair & Industry Partners Meet 2025.
2 mins
Displaced Sudanese go hungry in refugee town
Crouching over a small wood-scrap fire in Sudan's war-battered Darfur region, Aziza Ismail Idris stirs a pot of watery porridge — the only food her family have had for days.
1 min
Syria warns Kurds not to delay in state integration
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani warned on Monday that postponing implementation of an agreement between Syria’s new administration and Kurdish-led forces in the northeast would “prolong the chaos” in the country.
1 min
Half a million Somali children risk dying from hunger: NGO
Almost half a million children in Somalia face severe malnourishment and are at risk of dying from hunger, an NGO warned on Monday, just as international aid operations are scaled back.
1 min
Gaza population faces critical risk of famine, says UN report
Half a million people in the Gaza Strip face starvation, a global hunger monitor said on Monday, saying the Israeli-blockaded enclave still confronts a critical risk of famine with a high risk of one occurring by the end of September.
2 mins
Myanmar junta airstrike hits school, kills 22
A Myanmar junta airstrike hit a school Monday killing 22 people, including 20 children, witnesses said, despite a purported humanitarian ceasefire called to help the nation recover from a devastating earthquake.
1 min
Ousted PM Hasina behind deadly crackdown: Officials
Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina masterminded a deadly crackdown on mass protests that prompted her ouster last year, prosecutors at a domestic war crimes tribunal said on Monday.
1 min
South Korea’s poll campaigns kick off, focus on ailing economy
Contenders for South Korea’s presidency kicked off their campaigns on Monday, vowing to unify a deeply polarised society and spur economic growth while navigating trade negotiations with the United States.
1 min
Former president Duterte wins mayoral race from jail in Hague
Millions of Filipinos braved long lines and soaring temperatures on Monday to vote in a mid-term election largely defined by the explosive feud between President Ferdinand Marcos and impeached Vice President Sara Duterte.
3 mins
Putin's surprise offer to talk directly to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday offered direct talks without preconditions with Ukraine at Istanbul on May 15. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the Russian leader's offer but said that a permanent ceasefire should precede the talks.
2 mins
Moscow claims Ukraine is not ‘ready’ for peace
Kremlin spokesman said in a new interview that Ukraine is to blame for a failure to make progress in peace talks and vowed that the Russian offensive would “continue” — despite Kyiv’s support for a US-backed deal.
3 mins
If Newsom wants to be president, he's got work to do
The “Newsom for president” bandwagon hit another rut this week. A new poll by the LA Times and UC Berkeley found California's registered voters believe—by a margin of more than 2 to 1— the state’s gallivanting governor is more focused on boosting his chances of winning the White House than fixing the multitude of problems facing him here at home. Which is not great news if you believe the best credential when seeking a new job is high praise for the one you're doing.
3 mins
UAE's two years of peace diplomacy towards Sudan
The diplomatic positions adopted by the United Arab Emirates towards the conflict in the sisterly Republic of Sudan since mid-April 2023 have embodied the UAE's policy and sincere efforts to seek a political solution capable of sparing the Sudanese people from tragedy and humanitarian suffering.
4 mins
The frustrated descendants of the American western
There's nowhere to run to in American films any more.
2 mins
Wellness is turning people into right-wing conspiracy theorists
We've all followed that friend of a friend online. The one who suddenly went sober during lockdown, cut out sugar, and started posting about her hardcore juice cleanse and daily gratitude ritual.
3 mins
New Kerala Congress chief vows to capture power
Sunny Joseph, a three-time legislator, has assumed the charge of the chief of the Congress party in Kerala, which leads the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF).
1 min
NRI deposits in Kerala banks soar to touch Rs3tr mark
Deposits by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in Kerala banks are rising steadily in recent times with scope for achieving a major financial milestone of crossing Rs3 trillion in the January-March 2025 quarter, if the last year’s trend is any indication.
2 mins
Relatives grieve Kashmir man killed hours before truce
Relatives and neighbours on Monday mourned a man killed by a blast in Indian-administered Kashmir, hours before a weekend ceasefire with Pakistan ended a spiralling conflict.
1 min
Indo-Pak army operations chiefs hold talks on truce
The military operations chiefs of India and Pakistan spoke by phone on Monday, the Indian army said, as New Delhi reopened airports and shares rose in both countries following a ceasefire that paused days of intense fighting last week.
3 mins
Sajid climbs Dhaulagiri peak without oxygen
Renowned Pakistani climber Sajid Ali Sadpara summited Dhaulagiri Peak, 8,167 metres and the world’s seventh highest mountain in Nepal, without oxygen and porter support.
1 min
Imran wants Junaid Akbar to step down as PAC chairman
Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan has directed party lawmaker Junaid Akbar to relinquish his position as chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly, party insiders said on Monday.
2 mins
Conflict with India won't have large 'fiscal impact'
The recent military escalation with India won't have a large fiscal impact on Pakistan and can be managed within the current fiscal space, with no need for a new economic assessment, Pakistan’s Finance Minister said in an interview with Reuters on Monday.
1 min
Pakistan never requested for ceasefire: Military spokesman
The Pakistani army hit 26 Indian military facilities and it never requested a ceasefire with India during the armed conflict with India, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said.
2 mins
Shurooq pumps Dhs7.2b into investments, partnerships
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced Dhs7.2 billion in investments across 52 groundbreaking projects and experiences, transforming over 60 million square feet throughout the emirate. This announcement comes as Shurooq marks 15 years since its inception, highlighting a journey defined by sustainable growth, community impact, and cultural preservation.
6 mins
Adnoc L&S 1st quarter revenue up 41% YoY at Dhs4,339 million
Adnoc Logistics and Services (Adnoc L&S) announced on Monday financial results for the first quarter (Q1) ending March 31st, 2025.
3 mins
ADIO to boost cross-border economic ties
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Mizuho Financial Group, a leading global financial institution with one of the largest customer bases in Japan, have signed a strategic agreement to fast-track Japanese investments into the emirate’s growing economy.
1 min
Global pharma shares drop as Trump aims to cut drug prices
Global pharmaceutical stocks fell on Monday after President Donald Trump vowed to cut US prescription drug prices to match those in other high-income nations.
1 min
UAQ FTZ and Dubai Land Department sign agreement
In a bold step that signals a new era of inter-emirate economic synergy, the Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) — a move that now allows UAQ FTZ-registered companies to legally acquire and register freehold property in Dubai under their business name.
1 min
Nasdaq Dubai welcomes $500m Green Sukuk listing by OMNIYAT
Nasdaq Dubai on Monday welcomed a $500 million Green Sukuk by OMNIYAT, a leading Dubai-based real estate developer.
3 mins
Japan FY 2024 household spending down for 2nd year amid rising prices
Japan's household spending in fiscal 2024 dropped a real 0.1 per cent from a year earlier, falling for the second consecutive year, as consumers reduced food expenditure amid rising prices, government data showed recently.
3 mins
Dewa records revenue of Dhs5.96b
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), on Monday reported its first quarter 2025 consolidated financial results, recording quarterly revenue of Dhs5.96 billion.
1 min
Chamber supports expansion of 127 startups
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has announced that it supported the establishment and expansion of 127 digital startups in the emirate during the first quarter of 2025.
1 min
Expo Centre Sharjah to host Hive Furniture Show
The 5th Hive Furniture Show 2025, the ultimate destination for cutting-edge furniture, is set to throw its doors wide open in Sharjah.
1 min
US, China sign agreement to slash tariffs in trade war de-escalation
The United States and China announced on Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, sending financial markets soaring after weeks of turmoil over fears about their impact on the global economy.
3 mins
Broadway’s Andrew Durand reveals the secret to stillness
One of Broadway's more impressive performances this season is by Andrew Durand, who is a kinetic force in the first half of “Dead Outlaw” and absolutely motionless in the second.
3 mins
Lizzy McAlpine makes her Broadway debut, coming at a perfect time
Lizzy McAlpine is surrounded by music these days. She's making her Broadway debut in a daring stage musical, and when she retreats to her dressing room, her own songs demand attention.
2 mins
Kohli: King with no tantrums, darling of media
\"A thing of beauty is a joy forever,\" said William Wordsworth once and it still holds true in all arts and forms.
3 mins
Rockies fire boss Black after losing to San Diego in MLB game
The Colorado Rockies have fired Bud Black, the winningest manager in franchise history, after a 7-33 start that's one of the worst in Major League Baseball history.
2 mins
Luwsail lands glory as UAE President's Cup makes historic European debut
The 32nd edition of the prestigious UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses made a spectacular debut on European soil, captivating the global equestrian community with a breathtaking showcase of heritage and horsemanship at the iconic ParisLongchamp Racecourse on Sunday.
2 mins
Flick urges players to stay focused after Real's victory
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick urged his players to remain focused and avoid any premature celebration as they moved to the brink of the LaLiga title with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Real Madrid on Sunday.
2 mins
Australia boss impressed by depth of Lions squad
Australia coach Joe Schmidt was impressed with the depth of the British & Irish Lions squad and thinks the Wallabies will have to play their own game if they are to come out on top in the three-Test series in July and August.
1 min
Alonso poised to take over at Real, says Spanish media
Former Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso is set to become the next Real Madrid manager on a three-year deal when he leaves Bayer Leverkusen after this season, Spanish media reported on Monday.
2 mins
Europa League glory could be 'turning point' for Spurs: Coach Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou says Europa League glory for Tottenham could be a 'turning point' in the way the club is perceived as he prepares for a blockbuster final against Manchester United.
2 mins
Fan violence casts shadow over Nigerian football league
Minutes after the final whistle, Vincent Temitope, a forward with Nigerian football club Plateau United, was bleeding after suffering a horrific cut to his neck.
1 min
Chelsea’s Jackson must learn from red card, says coach Maresca
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said forward Nicolas Jackson must learn from his mistakes after his red card in Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United left the London side without a striker to lead the line for the final two games of the season.
1 min
'Not nice' to hear Alexander-Arnold booed by Liverpool fans: Robertson
LIVERPOOL: Trent Alexander-Arnold was booedby Liverpool fans during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Arsenal as Andrew Robertson admitted it was “not nice” to hear the jeers for his team-mate in his first appearance since announcing he will leave the champions at the end of this season.
1 min
Napoli's title hopes shaken by late Genoa equaliser as Inter close in
Napoli's bid for a second Serie A title in three seasons was hit by Sunday’s 2-2 home draw with Genoa which allowed Inter Milan to move to within a point of the league leaders thanks to their dramatic 2-0 win at Torino.
2 mins
Trailblazing female jockey Blackmore retires
Trailblazing Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore shocked the horse racing world on Monday as the trailblazing jockey announced her retirement.
1 min
Pacers push Cavaliers to brink in NBA playoffs
The Indiana Pacers thrashed the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-109 to take a 3-1 stranglehold on their NBA playoff series on Sunday as Oklahoma City edged Denver to level their series at two games apiece.
1 min
IPL set to resume on May 17 with RCB taking on KKR in Bengaluru
After consultation with the government, security agencies, and all other stakeholders, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to restart the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 from May 17 and conduct all the matches in six venues.
1 min
Straka holds off Lowry to win Truist C'ship; Jeeno claims Americas Open
Austrian Sepp Straka held off Ireland's Shane Lowry in an 18-hole duel, to win the PGA Tour's Truist Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club on Sunday.
2 mins
Ancelotti set to leave Real for Brazil job
Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid for a second time as the most decorated manager in Champions League history after a hugely successful second spell, primed to take his talents to the international game with Brazil.
2 mins
Hunger in heart, fire in belly: Legends hail Kohli's Test legacy
India stalwart Virat Kohli's Test retirement has robbed the format of its biggest global star and its most influential advocate, leaving a vacuum that will be hard to fill.
3 mins
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