Khaleej Times - February 05, 2025

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February 05, 2025

How Al-created Crime Map stops suicides, murders

UAE authorities prevented several crimes and improved the security of the country by using artificial intelligence to come up with a Crime Map that predicted issues before it occurred.

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'Our world collapsed': Families mourn after Dubai car crash kills 2 friends

Two Indian families are grappling with unbearable loss after a fatal car crash in Dubai claimed the lives of their loved ones. Radha Krishna and Senthil Kumar, both friends and longtime UAE residents in their 50s, died on December 23, when their driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle on Sheikh Zayed Road near Dubai Parks & Resorts.

1 min

UAE sees sharp drop in fertility and birth rates

Govt has taken proactive steps to promote family formation and empower families

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Licence issued to find storage site for UAE's low-level N-waste

The UAE's Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has issued a licence to Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) to search for low-level waste disposal sites, as part of the authority's efforts to maintain safe and clean nuclear operations.

1 min

Falcon Group contributes to MBZ-SAT successful launch

After supplying parts for the most advanced satellite in the region, the group-the homegrown leader in precision engineering, looks to the future

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Dubai to get world's tallest wellbeing resort by 2028

Dubai will soon get the world's tallest wellbeing resort as part of the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, announced on Tuesday.

1 min

Tenants prefer lease renewals as new contracts prove costlier

Options opening up for tenants with delivery of new units in the market on the outskirts of the city: Experts

2 mins

Classroom learning gets a boost with AI-enabled platform

An innovative AI-powered platform is being introduced into classrooms across several schools in the UAE that will provide students with new educational content.

1 min

Skills, experience matter more than qualifications in new hiring trend

HR professionals stress that candidates who go the extra mile and have a can-do mentality, are the ones who ultimately get hired

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Al can help bring back memories in patients with Alzheimer's, dementia: Experts

Artificial intelligence will help Alzheimer's and dementia patients retrieve their memories, a psychologist explained. \"Clear images and videos are produced by creating artificial memories based on the patient's remaining memories or through sessions with their relatives. These visual aids assist patients in recalling important moments when they view them, enhancing their overall memory ability.\"

1 min

Teen prodigy launches astrophysics book, explores black hole theory

A Grade 9 student at a Dubai school is creating ripples not just in the UAE but even abroad, driven by her passion for astrophysics and exploring the universe's mysteries.

1 min

Recording a 50-second video can soon help detect vitals, stress levels

Imagine checking your health status by recording a 50-second video of your face on your smartphone. This futuristic vision is now a reality, thanks to a groundbreaking initiative by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP).

1 min

Residents walk down memory lane, recall lost neighbourhoods

Author Rashed Almulla documents the history of these neighbourhoods from the 1970s to 2020 in his book

3 mins

Now, watch movies in a boat under starry sky in UAQ

The floating cinema started operating in January this year and will continue until the end of the winter season

2 mins

New Golden Visa: Ten-year residency for content creators, influencers

The newly launched Creators HQ aims to attract key players in creative industries, including advertising, media, music, animation and fashion

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India's palm oil imports hit 14-year low as rival oils gain

India's palm oil imports in January plunged to their lowest level in nearly 14 years as refiners replaced the tropical oil with cheaper rival soyoil because of negative refining margins.

1 min

Borouge's net profit rises to record $1.24b

Borouge, a petrochemical industry giant, reported a net profit of $1.24 billion, representing a significant 24 per cent increase compared to the previous year.

1 min

Dubai set to emerge as top global luxury residential market in '25

The emirate secured third place, with its luxury real estate market experiencing a remarkable 16.9% increase in 2024

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Trump plans to reimpose his 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday plans to restore his \"maximum pressure\" campaign on Iran in an effort to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and drive its oil exports down to zero, a US official said.

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A Gaza family's journey home to the ruins

To applause, percussionist Bahjat Antaki took the stage with Syria's national symphony orchestra, marking the first classical concert at the Damascus opera house since the end of the war.

2 mins

Sharaa holds talks with Erdogan

Syria's interim president, Ahmed Al Sharaa, held talks on Tuesday in Ankara with Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his second international trip since ousting Bashar Al Assad, an official said.

1 min

Israel commits to new Gaza talks ahead of Trump meeting

Hamas has said it is ready to negotiate the second stage of the ceasefire

1 min

A Gaza family's journey home to the ruins

The Mohammed family sat up talking late into the night before their journey north to the ruins of their Gaza home, a trudge across a desolate landscape that hundreds of thousands of Palestinians embarked on last week after a ceasefire.

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UN: Maternal deaths in Afghanistan may rise after US funding pause

A UN aid official said on Tuesday that a US funding pause would cut off millions of Afghans from health services, and the continued absence of this support could cause over 1,000 maternal deaths in Afghanistan from 2025 to 2028.

1 min

Afghanistan's ruling Taleban vow to stay united despite 'enemy' bids to cause rifts

Afghanistan's Taleban rulers will stay united despite enemies' efforts to create divisions among the movement's leaders and the people, a spokesman said, ruling out the prospect of conflict or war stemming from differences of opinion.

1 min

Philippines, US hold joint air patrol over South China Sea, angering China

The air forces of the Philippines and the United States held joint patrols over the South China Sea on Tuesday, a move that angered China, which also conducted a \"routine patrol\" over a disputed shoal.

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Trump accuses South Africa of 'confiscating' land, cuts funding

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday asserted South Africa was \"confiscating\" land and \"treating certain classes of people very badly\" as he announced he was cutting off all future funding to the country pending an investigation.

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Sri Lanka president vows to end island's 'corrupt' image

Sri Lanka's leftist president marked the anniversary of independence from Britain on Tuesday with a pledge to change the impoverished island nation's image as a \"corrupt\" country.

1 min

Prague museum to host first European display of 3.18-million-year old Lucy

The bone fragments will be shown at National Museum as part of a 'Human Origins and Fossils' exhibition for two months from Aug 25

2 mins

Trump sued in attempt to block his anti-diversity orders

The city of Maryland and three other groups sued US President Donald Trump and his administration on Monday, asking a federal court to halt and declare unconstitutional a pair of executive orders that seek to end diversity programmes.

1 min

Apple raises concern over first porn app on iPhone under EU rules

Apple on Monday criticized a pornography app newly available on iPhones in the European Union, saying the bloc's digital policy was undermining consumer confidence in Apple.

2 mins

Air pollution fuels lung cancer among non-smokers

Air pollution is fuelling a rise in the commonest form of lung cancer among non-smokers, hitting women and people in southeast Asia particularly hard, according to a study published on Tuesday.

1 min

As climate costs mount in the US, communities look to the courts

11 American states, dozens of cities and counties file lawsuits

4 mins

Raducanu beaten on Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open return

Emma Raducanu suffered a disappointing early exit at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open with the 22-year-old beaten in straight sets (6-3 6-4) by Marketa Vondrousova, who is joined in the Round of 16 by Belinda Bencic, Leylah Fernandez, Magda Linette and Linda Noskova, all victorious on day four of the tournament.

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2025 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge unveils route

The stage is set for the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge as the UAE welcomes professionals and amateurs from across the globe, with the best and the bravest preparing to take on one of the most innovative and demanding routes in the rally’s 34-year history.

1 min

AKCAF cricket league making great progress

The All Kerala Colleges Alumni Forum (AKCAF) is currently organising the APL (AKCAF Professional League) Season 4.

1 min

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy general tickets being resold for as high as Dh3,500

Tickets for the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 are being resold for nearly seven times their original price.

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City the big spenders in transfer window

Manchester City easily topped the spending charts in the January transfer window with the signing of Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez on Deadline Day to complete a busy month for the ailing Premier League champions.

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Vipers, Capitals, MI Emirates and Warriorz set for ILT20 playoffs

The ILT20 Season 3 enters a decisive phase with the Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriorz securing their places in the playoffs.

2 mins

Say no to plastic please! How sports can help us build a better future

At a time when the United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order to get his country out of the Paris climate agreement, an international treaty between 200 countries who agreed to fight the menace called global warming, a UAE-based cricket team is a setting the benchmark for sustainability initiatives through their visionary programmes.

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Guy Pearce would like to forget his part in Memento

Oscar nominee Guy Pearce admitted that he didn't like his performance in Christopher Nolan's Memento, which was released in 2000. He played the role of memory-addled Leonard Shelby in the movie.

1 min

Judge warns Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively lawyers about off-court talk

A US judge on Monday admonished lawyers for Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, telling them not to publicly discuss the actors' competing civil lawsuits stemming from Lively's claim that Baldoni sexually harassed her while filming the movie It Ends With Us.

1 min

Juliette Binoche to head Cannes Film Festival jury

The Cannes Film Festival announced on Tuesday that it had chosen Juliette Binoche, one of France's best-known actors, to preside over its 78th edition which will take place in May.

1 min

Ed Sheeran's Delhi concert will feature Lisa Mishra

Perfect singer Ed Sheeran's gig in Delhi-NCR will see Lisa Mishra joining him on stage.

1 min

Jimmy Carter wins posthumous Grammy

The late US President Jimmy Carter was posthumously awarded his fourth Grammy for best audiobook narration. He won for Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration.

1 min

Buffy, the vampire slayer is making a comeback

Ok, so it's happening - Buffy the Vampire Slayer is about to make a comeback.

1 min

Black Ops 6 and Warzone receive patch updates

On Monday, February 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone both received brand-new patch updates, delivering crucial bug fixes and adjustments to both titles. These updates follow the highly anticipated Season 2 of Black Ops 6, which introduced a wealth of new content, including maps, weapons, and game modes. However, while Season 2 addressed several issues, the community voiced frustration over ongoing bugs and cheater concerns.

1 min

Far Cry New Dawn arrives on Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass members can now dive into Far Cry New Dawn, the first game to be added to Microsoft's subscription service in February 2025.

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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.

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