Khaleej Times - April 07, 2025

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April 07, 2025

Calls for stricter policies after deaths of minors in e-scooter accidents in UAE

Road safety experts are calling for stricter use of e-scooters, including the creation of a federal entity that will act as a neutral oversight for all aspects related to soft mobility and road safety.

2 mins

New parking options beckon residents

Parking offered at some residential buildings in Dubai has become a viable option for many motorists following the increase in public parking fees brought about by the introduction of premium parking rates.

1 min

Sharjah's Safeer Mall to reopen as 'Mark & Save Mall' in 2026

Sharjah's Safeer Mall will now operate under the provisional name 'Mark & Save Mall', the Western International Group revealed to Khaleej Times on Saturday.

3 mins

UAE-India travel: No seizure of jewellery worn by passengers

Have you ever been stopped at an Indian airport for wearing your own gold bangles or asked to show a receipt for jewellery passed down from your grand-mother?

2 mins

It's imperative to think globally to solve even local issues: Walesa

Poland's former president and the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Lech Walesa on Sunday said that the technological progress in the recent times demands larger, more global political structures and that some problems cannot be solved locally.

2 mins

Couldn't sleep all night, says single father who won Dh15m on 'free' ticket

\"I couldn't sleep the whole night because of excitement, and calls kept pouring in. We are still in shock,\" said Rajesh Mullankil Vel-liampadikkal, a 45-year-old Indian expat based in Musaffah, Oman, who won the grand prize in the Big Ticket draw held on Thursday.

2 mins

UAE artists apprehensive as Ghibli trend goes viral

“Artificial intelligence (AI) makes theft easy.” This is how a visual artist in the UAE, Jalal Luqman, responded to The Ghibli trend that has gone viral.

2 mins

HAIKOU, CHINA

'PERFORMING ARTS + TOURISM', 'CULTURE + TOURISM' FUEL ECONOMIC GROWTH

3 mins

UAE to roll out HPV vaccination drive, targets screening for women at 25

In a major public health initiative, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has unveiled a comprehensive national strategy aimed at reducing cervical cancer and other diseases caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

1 min

Will car costs go up in UAE due to Trump's tariffs? Experts differ

Buying new cars in the UAE could get more expensive in the aftermath of new tariffs rolled out by US President Donald Trump, say experts. The impact could even extend to car maintenance and related parts. However, others have stated that GCC markets could benefit from lower vehicle prices.

2 mins

Should employees pay for fuel, Salik when travelling for work?

Question: I am constantly on the road as part of my job. However, I pay for the fuel and Salik fees out of my pocket. Shouldn’t the company be bearing this cost? What are my rights in this regard?

2 mins

Can a will made in one's home country cover properties, assets in the UAE?

Question: I own property and assets both in the UAE and in my home country. Is it possible to make a will in my home country that covers my UAE assets as well? Would such will be legally recognised and be enforceable in the UAE? Are there any legal challenges I should be aware of, and how does the process work?

4 mins

Experts call for stricter policies for e-scooters

It is beyond comprehension what’s happening with regards to e-scooters. It seems the population is not ripe for this kind of micro mobility,” Thomas Edelmann, founder and managing director of Road SafetyUAE, told Khaleej Times.

1 min

Residents reconsider parking costs as new fees take effect

Starting April 4, Parkin PJSC, Dubai’s public parking operator implemented a new variable pricing structure across the city.

2 mins

Impact of Trump's tariffs 'minimal' on India: Experts

The country's economy will remain strong despite new US tariffs, with a projected slowdown of just 20-40 basis points: Analysts

3 mins

Tariff turmoil tanks markets; gold shines as ultimate haven

As the financial tempest unleashed by President Donald Trump's aggressive trade tariffs rattled global markets and threatened to plunge the world into a recessionary abyss, gold remained resilient, weathering the storm far better than its counterparts.

3 mins

UAE retains rank as top global entrepreneurship powerhouse

This achievement underscores the nation's relentless drive to foster a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem

2 mins

Snappy birthday: Germany's Leica camera turns 100

Photographer Franziska Stuenkel likes to take spontaneous urban shots, so she needs a nimble camera that is ready to go when inspiration strikes: Her German-made Leica M11.

2 mins

Hamas releases video showing two Israeli hostages alive

Hamas's armed wing released a video on Saturday showing two Israeli hostages alive in Gaza, speaking to the camera and describing how they survived an alleged Israeli strike.

1 min

UK says Israel's detention of two UK MPs 'unacceptable'

Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Saturday it was \"unacceptable\" that Israel had detained two UK lawmakers and denied them entry.

1 min

Lebanon ministry says two dead in Israeli strike on south

Lebanon’s health ministry said two people were killed on Sunday in an Israeli strike on the country’s south, as Israel said it hit Hezbollah operatives amid a fragile truce.

1 min

Israeli military changes its initial account of Gaza aid worker killings

The Israeli military has provided new details that changed its initial account of the killing of 15 emergency workers near the southern Gaza city of Rafah last month but said investigators were still examining the evidence.

2 mins

Turkey's opposition leader urges elections 'in Nov at the latest'

The leader of Turkey's main opposition party on Sunday called for expected elections to be held 'at the latest in November' following the country's most wide-spread unrest in a decade.

2 mins

India's Modi praises close Sri Lanka ties at holy tree

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Sri Lanka's sacred Buddhist tree on Sunday before wrapping up a state visit during which he secured defence and energy deals.

1 min

Thousands rally for South Korea's impeached ex-president

Thousands protested in the South Korean capital on Saturday in support of disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office a day earlier after his bungled martial law declaration.

1 min

Artificial glaciers boost water supply in northern Pakistan

Gilgit-Baltistan has 13,000 glaciers — more than any other country on Earth outside the polar regions

3 mins

Pope makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay

Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double pneumonia, entering St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican in a wheelchair on Sunday to greet cheering crowds.

2 mins

'Hands Off!' Anti-Trump Americans flood US cities

Opponents of the Republican president's policies rally in Washington, New York, Houston, Florida, Colorado and Los Angeles, among other locations

2 mins

Le Pen evokes spirit of Martin Luther King as supporters rally

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Sunday she would peacefully fight her five-year ban from running for office and draw inspiration from American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., as thousands of people rallied in Paris to back her.

2 mins

Siraj continues dream run for Gujarat Titans

Pace bowler Mohammed Siraj on Sunday said his omission from the India team made him ready for IPL as his 4-17 helped Gujarat Titans hammer Sunrisers Hyderabad for a third straight win.

1 min

Liverpool suffer rare defeat, Southampton relegated

Liverpool endured a rare stumble in their march to the title with a 3-2 loss at Fulham on Sunday as Southampton suffered the earliest relegation in Premier League history when they were beaten 3-1 at Tottenham Hotspur.

2 mins

Dubai-based group delighted to have Pollard, Bravo for World Championship of Legends

T20 legends Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard will play for the West Indies Champions in the second season of the World Championship of Legends, organisers announced.

1 min

'World-class' Archer praised after rapid IPL turnaround

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been lauded for his maintaining IPL display for Rajasthan Royals a record hammering in the season opener.

2 mins

Verstappen to 'keep grinding' after Japan win closes gap to Norris

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he will 'keep grinding' after winning the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday for his first victory of the 2025 Formula One season, ahead of McLaren's championship leader Lando Norris.

2 mins

The glamour and thrills of the Dubai World Cup at Meydan

The races provided the adrenaline rush — the million-dollar stakes, the photo finishes, but it was the atmosphere that lingered

2 mins

Sheikh Mohammed hails ‘spectacular’ Dubai World Cup

Under a Meydan sky that pulsed with expectation, the 29th edition of the Dubai World Cup entered the history books not just as one of the sport's most elite horse race meetings, but as a symphony of cultures and Emirati pride.

2 mins

It was an incredible honour, says DRC CEO Al Ali

As the CEO of the prestigious Dubai Racing Club, Ali Abdulrahman Al Ali found himself at the helm of one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the world — the 2025 Dubai World Cup.

2 mins

Long shots rewrite the script on an unforgettable night at Meydan

Under the bright lights of Meydan Racecourse and before a capacity crowd exceeding 60,000, the 29th Dubai World Cup unfolded not as a coronation for the fancied horses, but as a soaring reminder of how unpredictable top-level sport can be.

3 mins

NURTURING LIFE: ENSURING HEALTHY BEGINNINGS FOR A HOPEFUL FUTURE

Every year on April 7, the world unites to observe World Health Day, raising awareness about crucial health issues.

5 mins

Will Smith joins Diljit Dosanjh for Bhangra dance

Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh surprised his fans with a special video featuring Hollywood star Will Smith.

1 min

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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.