Khaleej Times - February 03, 2025

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February 03, 2025

Now, donate high-protein food bars to war zones and track their journey

Donations of high-protein food bars can now track their contribution from production to disaster zones, ensuring they reach their destinations, through a new platform.

1 min

Dh150 fine for unpaid parking as 2 malls roll out barrierless system

As the barrierless parking rollout begins at two popular malls in Dubai, motorists are warned that a Dh150 fine applies if they leave the paid parking bays if the fee is not paid within three days after leaving the shopping centre.

1 min

Schools step up wellness support for students, parents ahead of exams

As board exams approach, schools across the UAE are ramping up wellness initiatives not only for students but also for parents.

2 mins

Want to see flying taxis? Here's where to see prototype cab

You can now check out flying taxis that are all set to take off in Dubai early next year. A prototype of the aerial cabs is on display at the Museum of the Future.

1 min

Can employees claim compensation if terminated within one week of joining?

I recently switched jobs and joined a new company in mainland Dubai. But I was terminated within a week of joining, citing the restructuring of the company. I'm clueless because the previous company is not hiring due to both firms being competitors. Can I take this new company to court and file claims? What are my rights in this case?

2 mins

Can banks close customers' accounts after multiple bounced cheques?

All banks at the time of entering a contract are obliged to inform their customers in writing the consequences of returned cheques

3 mins

Year of Community is at the core of thoughtful urban design

The environments in which we live, work and play shape our overall health and well-being more profoundly than genetics or individual lifestyle choices

4 mins

After crossing $2,800, will yellow metal touch $3,000?

The future of global trade under Donald Trump and its potential impact is fuelling hedging demand for the precious metal from the US

2 mins

GCC countries received 68.1M tourists in 2023

The GCC has emerged as a dynamic hub for international tourism, welcoming 68.1 million visitors in 2023 and generating a record $110.4 billion in tourism revenue.

2 mins

Britain's $333B trust sector faces more votes in US activist's drive

US activist investor Boaz Weinstein may have suffered a defeat in the first vote on his plans to shake up Britain's investment trust industry, but bosses in the 269 billion-pound ($333 billion) sector will not be sleeping easy.

2 mins

Booming UAE e-commerce market spurs changes in distribution business

Blue Ocean Global leads shift to completely serving online platforms

2 mins

Budget 'fosters a self-reliant economy'

Indian business leaders and professionals in the UAE welcomed the Indian Union Budget 2025, saying it marked a pivotal moment in the country's economic trajectory by delivering a much-needed boost to the middle class while advancing the country's goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy.

3 mins

Fuad Mohamed appointed as new CEO of Al Masraf

Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade (Al Masraf) has announced the appointment of Fuad Mohamed as the bank's new chief executive officer.

1 min

Musk's team given access to US government payment system: Times

Billionaire Elon Musk and his government efficiency team have been given access to the US Treasury Department's payment system, resolving a days-long standoff, the New York Times reported on Saturday.

1 min

Indian budget unveils major tax relief, tightens rules for NRIs

Among the most significant announcements was the introduction of a new income tax regime that exempts individuals earning up to Rs1.2m from tax

2 mins

New trade war? Trump unveils sweeping US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

The announcement threatens upheaval across supply chains, from energy to automobiles to food

3 mins

How things stand in China-US trade tensions with Trump 2.0

Donald Trump has followed through on his promise to wield the United States's vast economic weight to hit back at China for its alleged unfair trade practices and role in America's deadly fentanyl crisis.

3 mins

Tariffs worry Wall Street over earnings hit, inflation pressure

Investors are bracing for a looming hit to US corporate profits and pressure on inflation after President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order imposing tariffs on its largest trading partners, with markets seen as not having fully factored in risks from higher levies on foreign imports.

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Arab foreign ministers reject Trump call for transfer of Palestinians

Arab foreign ministers on Saturday rejected the transfer of Palestinians from their land under any circumstances, presenting a unified stance against US President Donald Trump's call for Egypt and Jordan to take in residents of the Gaza Strip.

1 min

Saudis want to help rebuild our war-torn country, says Syria's Sharaa

Syria's interim president Ahmed Al Sharaa said Saudi Arabia had a \"genuine desire\" to help rebuild his war-torn country, after meeting on Sunday with the Gulf state's crown prince.

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Sisi tells Trump world 'counting on' him for Middle East peace

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi told his US counterpart Donald Trump on Saturday that the world was relying on him \"to reach a permanent and historic peace agreement\" to end the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

1 min

Qatar's PM calls on Hamas, Israel to begin talks on Gaza truce phase two

No clear plan for the next phase of talks, Qatar says

1 min

Netanyahu heads for Washington to renew connection with Trump

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left Israel on Sunday for a meeting with US President Donald Trump that he hopes will reset relations with Washington after tensions with the previous administration over the Gaza war.

1 min

Cash-keen Taliban betting on Afghanistan's mines

A miner in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan poured water over a block of jade, exposing the green stone that is part of the Taliban authorities' push to capitalise on the country's rich mineral re-sources.

3 mins

Militants kill four security force members in northwest Pakistan

The latest attack comes a day after militants killed 18 paramilitaries in an ambush in volatile southwest Balochistan province

1 min

Residents near Japan sinkhole urged to evacuate

Five households in the immediate vicinity of a massive, ever-widening sinkhole near Tokyo were urged to evacuate on Sunday, with efforts to rescue a man stuck inside reportedly halted.

1 min

Russia and Ukraine trade blame for attack on Kursk school

Kyiv and Moscow traded blame on Sunday for a strike on a school in a Ukrainian-occupied town in Russia's Kursk region, while Kyiv said new missile and drone attacks killed at least 18 people in Ukraine.

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Greece on high alert as quakes shake Santorini island

Greece's tourist island of Santorini on Sunday braced for the prospect of more tremors after more than 200 small earthquakes shook the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history, prompting authorities to order school closures.

1 min

UK to become first country to criminalise AI child abuse tools

Britain will become the first country to introduce laws against AI tools used to generate sexual abuse images, the government announced on Saturday.

1 min

A 'city-killer' asteroid might hit our Earth — how worried should we be?

A newly detected asteroid nearly the size of a football field now has a greater than one per cent chance of colliding with Earth in about eight years, report scientists

3 mins

Global warming makes French reservoir a winter resort for migrating cranes

The Lac du Der was once just a passing glimpse for hundreds of thousands of cranes flying from Scandinavia in search of sunshine, but with global warming the French reservoir has become an attractive winter retreat.

1 min

Trump fires consumer protection chief Chopra

Donald Trump has fired the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, who announced on Saturday that his term had been \"concluded\" in the latest move by the Republican president to reshape the American government.

1 min

Rare migrants on US-Canada border at heart of Trump demands to Ottawa

Fresh footprints cut across the thick blanket of snow outside a small white house near the line dividing Canada and the United States. For Canadian border officer Keven Rouleau, it's a clear sign of illegal migration.

1 min

Toll rises to 7 dead, 19 hurt in Philadelphia plane crash

The death toll from the crash of a medical jet carrying a Mexican child home from a hospital in Philadelphia has risen to seven, officials said Saturday, with 19 others wounded.

1 min

For the world's poorest, fears for long-term setbacks after US aid cut

'Missing drugs for days for the HIV/Aids patients can cause death,' says an aid worker in Uganda

3 mins

Georgia police arrest two opposition leaders at protest

Georgian police on Sunday arrested two opposition leaders during a street protest against the ruling party, which has been accused of democratic backsliding and of moving Tbilisi closer to Russia.

2 mins

Pentagon says it will 'rotate' out some media from offices

US President Donald Trump's administration, in an unprecedented move, announced late on Friday it would remove four media organisations including The New York Times from their dedicated office spaces in the Pentagon, citing a desire to make room for others.

1 min

UK's Catherine, Princess of Wales, to launch early childhood project

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, will this week unveil a major project in her campaign to highlight the importance of children's early development.

1 min

Rubio meets Panama leader on Trump demands for canal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio entered talks Sunday with Panama's leader to press President Donald Trump's demand that the United States take back control of the Panama Canal.

1 min

Tens of thousands protest in Berlin against far right

Tens of thousands of demonstrators converged on Berlin on Sunday to protest against against Germany's conservatives' norm-shattering overtures toward the far right.

1 min

Abhishek revels in stunning 135 off 54 balls against England

Abhishek Sharma was delighted after his magnificent century powered India to a 150-run win in the fifth and final T20 international at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, resulting in a 4-1 series triumph.

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UAE resident Alrefai wins L'Étape Dubai by Tour de France

The highly anticipated L'Étape Dubai by Tour de France made its grand debut in the UAE this weekend, bringing together over 1,000 cycling enthusiasts, from hobby riders and amateurs to elite athletes, and recording the highest number of participants for the first edition of any amateur cycling event in the history of the UAE.

2 mins

Rohit, Kohli have massive role to play in Champions Trophy, says Gambhir

India coach Gautam Gambhir said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have much to offer the team despite their poor run of form in recent matches, stressing the veteran duo will play a key role in this month's Champions Trophy.

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Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka thrashing

Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith hailed his side's resounding innings and 242-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday as \"near flawless\" after the visitors retained the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy.

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Warner dazzles as Dubai Capitals reach playoffs

Australian superstar David Warner hit an unbeaten 93 off 57 balls in his first match of the ILT20 Season 3 to set up Dubai Capitals' 26-run win over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on Sunday.

2 mins

Bournemouth win one of the toughest, says Slot

With a brace, Mohamed Salah delivered the points for Liverpool but manager Arne Slot was most impressed with his team's grit as they survive one of their toughest tests of the season in a 2-0 victory at Bournemouth on Saturday.

1 min

Emirati athletes gear up for 9th Asian Winter Games

The UAE is set to participate in the 9th Asian Winter Games, hosted in Harbin, China, from 7 to 14 February, featuring 1,500 athletes.

2 mins

Noble Legacy Masters stay grounded despite strong start

A bright but blustery afternoon set the stage for Round 1 of the Ultimate Golf Challenge Season 2 at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club on Thursday, where changing winds and challenging greens kept players on their toes.

2 mins

United lose but Amorim looks on the bright side

Manchester United Ruben remained manager Amorim upbeat despite the team's 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday.

2 mins

Captain America is 'happily retired'

Actor Chris Evans has denied his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for Avengers: Doomsday. He called himself a \"happy retired man,\" said The Hollywood Reporter.

1 min

It's time for another season of Squid Game

South Korean drama Squid Game will return to Netflix on June 27 for a third and final season, the streaming platform announced during its Next on Netflix event on Thursday.

1 min

Billie Eilish, Green Day play at FireAid concerts

Billie Eilish sang with Green Day and Stevie Nicks thanked the firefighters who saved her home at two star-studded concerts on Thursday to raise money for wildfire relief in Los Angeles.

1 min

Things are getting lively in the Blake-Justin case as he launches website in 'defence'

The legal fight between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has taken a new turn as Baldoni has launched a website to share his side of the dispute, linking to legal documents and a timeline of events related to their ongoing lawsuit, according to People.

1 min

Ibrahim and Khushi to be seen in young adult rom-com Nadaaniyan

Actors Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, will soon be seen making his acting debut in the film Nadaaniyan, made under Karan Johar's banner, Dharma Productions.

1 min

Sonam Kapoor breaks down during Rohit Bal tribute show

At the Blenders Pride X FDCI Fashion Tour 2025, actress Sonam Kapoor walked the runway exuding deep emotion, paying heartfelt tribute to the late fashion designer Rohit Bal, who left an indelible mark on the Indian fashion industry.

1 min

'Sometimes you just have to let yourself be miserable'

Asma Darwish rediscovered her passion for fashion in a dark period in her life it’s what got her through her turmoil and resulted in the modest fashion brand Elif’s UAE

5 mins

Zeena Zaki brings a spiral sensation of this year's Dubai Fashion Week

UAE-based designer says when design comes from the heart, it has a 'timeless' quality

2 mins

Amnesiac cop chases down clues in a stuttering crime drama

Intense psychological thriller Dev sees Kapoor play the unhinged police officer’ to perfection

3 mins

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Khaleej Times is the first English newspaper to be launched in the UAE in 1978.

The broadsheet comprises of the general news section, the business pages and a lively sports section. Khaleej Times is the highest circulated of the English language newspapers throughout the Gulf.

It reaches out to all parts of the UAE. Additionally, it covers Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia through a dedicated distribution network.