Khaleej Times - April 10, 2025

Khaleej Times - April 10, 2025

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In this issue
April 10, 2025
Top Indian institutes head for Dubai
Top Indian institutes will soon open campuses in Dubai, India's Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal announced on Wednesday.

3 mins
Trump slaps 125% tariffs on China, gives others a reprieve
US President Donald Trump announced a 90 day pause on his sweeping tariffs on Wednesday, giving all countries a 10 per cent baseline except China, which will see even higher levies.
1 min
Midnight flying taxis look to use existing helipads in Abu Dhabi
The company behind the 'Midnight' flying taxi that is on track to start test flights this summer in Abu Dhabi is open to the idea of using existing infrastructure such as helipads to serve more loca-

1 min
Many may send home savings earlier as dollar begins to weaken
An expert pointed out that with growing concerns about a weakening dollar, many could choose to send their savings back home earlier than planned.

1 min
New visa brings cheer to Pakistani expats
The new five-year multiple-entry visa came as a huge relief and sparked excitement among Pakistani residents living in the UAE and abroad.

1 min
Dubai CP rings BSE bell echoing strong India ties
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, on Wednesday visited the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

1 min
Hamdan asserts UAE’s growing role as a global sporting hub
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, met Jay Shah, chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday.

1 min
Dubai Chambers opens new office in Bengaluru to strengthen trade ties
Economic ties between India and Dubai reached new heights during Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s two-day visit to the country.

2 mins
Dubai inspires curiosity
The latest tourism campaign aims at being more authentic, taking couples or families from cities such as New York or LA, living in Dubai, speaking in their own language, so that people say ‘that person can be my neighbour’, says Issam Kazim

6 mins
'Abu Dhabi prioritised food, medicine during the Covid-19 lockdown'
Abu Dhabi prioritised the distribution of food and medicines as the world shut down to battle the Covid-19 pandemic, a top official recalled. Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development outlined that the UAE capital navigated the challenges posed by the pandemic with a resolute focus on this guiding principle.

1 min
UAE-made Al robot can detect suspicious packages from afar
An artificial intelligencepowered robot that can remotely identify threats from suspicious packages including chemical, biological, radio logical, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials from a distance of up to 800 metres, was unveiled by the UAE Ministry of Defence on Tuesday.

1 min
UAE-made AI robot can detect suspicious packages from afar
An artificial intelligence-powered robot that can remotely identify threats from suspicious packages — including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials from a distance of up to 800 metres, was unveiled by the UAE Ministry of Defence on Tuesday.

1 min
Changing sleep patterns can impact health: Docs
A number of UAE residents face an issue called 'shift work disorder' that stems from working irregular hours or night shifts, according to a sleep expert. This condition requires more attention to ensure that it doesn't negatively impact people's health.

2 mins
Innovation, access to finance in focus at AIM Congress
In a series of high-impact sessions held as part of the ongoing AIM Congress, global experts and thought leaders came together to share transformative insights aimed at unlocking growth, innovation, and financial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
1 min
Record gold rally still has legs, global body predicts
Gold has hit multiple records this year, and the rally is likely to still have legs, a report said.
2 mins
Dubai realty rides wave of resilience in Q1
Dubai’s property market is riding a wave of resilience and reinvention in the first quarter of 2025, blending robust demand for ready homes with a thriving off-plan sector.

2 mins
Crescent completes initial testing at Diyala field
Crescent Petroleum, the Middle East's oldest and largest private oil and gas company, has announced the completion of the first phase of its 3D seismic campaign at the Khashim Ahmer block in Diyala Governorate in Iraq.
1 min
FTA launches tax package for content creators and influencers
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA), in collaboration with the UAE Media Council, on Wednesday launched the Moather Package designed to meet the needs of content creators and influencers.
1 min
Dubai Duty Free sales surpass Dh2b in Q1
Dubai Duty Free on Wednesday announced first-quarter sales of Dh2.125 billion ($565 million).

2 mins
How to secure a cryptocurrency licence in the UAE
What Silicon Valley did for the internet, the UAE is now doing for crypto.
3 mins
Tata Steel to cut 20% of Dutch workforce
Tata Steel on Wednesday said it will cut around 1,600 jobs in the Netherlands, in a drive to increase profitability amidst fierce competition from China and rising US import tariffs.
1 min
India central bank cuts interest rates, changes stance to 'accommodative'
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowered its key repo rate on Wednesday for a second consecutive time and changed its monetary policy stance signalling room for more cuts ahead, as it seeks to boost the sluggish economy, which is facing further pressure from US tariffs.

1 min
Will Trump kill globalisation with his tariff wars?
Many experts believe that countries will still trade and be interdependent, but that trade will be more costly and complex

2 mins
What are microplastics doing to our bodies? This lab is racing to find out
In a basement laboratory at the University of New Mexico, Marcus Garcia rummaged through a bin full of plastic waste. He picked past bottles, chunks of fishing net, a toothbrush, a toy with a Pokemon character and a flip-flop.

5 mins
Israeli strike kills 29 people in Gaza City house: Medics
An Israeli airstrike killed at least 29 Palestinians, including children, in a house in Shejaia in Gaza City, local health authorities said on Wednesday.

1 min
Gaza rescuer risks life to save victim of Israel strike
Arriving in the deadly aftermath of an Israeli strike in northern Gaza last week, rescuer Noah Al Shaghnabi risked his life to aid the wounded despite warnings of another imminent attack.
2 mins
US issues new sanctions on Iran as Trump seeks talks
The United States issued fresh sanctions targeting Iran on Wednesday, the Treasury Department said, two days after President Donald Trump announced the US planned direct talks with Tehran over its nuclear programme.
1 min
Yemen rebel media says US strikes on Hodeida killed 10
Yemen's Houthi media said on Wednesday the number of people killed in an air strike on Hodeida the day before that they blamed on the United States has risen to 10 people.
1 min
'Where will we go?' Gazans desperate for shelter as Israeli bombs rain down
Fear, bombs and screams stalk Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, where Israel's resumption of strikes three weeks ago has sparked fresh displacement and an ever more desperate search for shelter.

1 min
More than 120 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
Rescue workers raced on Wednesday to find any remaining survivors under the rubble of a Dominican Republic nightclub, a day after the roof collapsed, killing at least 124 people in the country's worst disaster in two decades.

1 min
India readies for US extradition of Mumbai attacks suspect
Indian authorities are readying for the extradition from the United States of a man that New Delhi accuses of helping plan the 2008 Mumbai siege that killed 166 people.

2 mins
India okays purchase of 26 French Rafale jets for navy, say sources
The acquisition is part of India’s goals to modernise its military and wean itself off its Soviet-origin jets

1 min
Travel chaos as strike begins in Greece
Transport ground to a halt in Greece on Wednesday as a general strike called by unions got under way three weeks after a similar protest descended into chaos.
1 min
Pope's voice and mobility improve
Pope Francis's voice and mobility continue to improve, the Vatican said Tuesday as the 88-year-old Catholic leader recovers from life-threatening pneumonia.

1 min
French MPs restrict birthright citizenship in Mayotte
France’s parliament on Tuesday definitively adopted a bill to restrict citizenship rights for children born in its Indian Ocean overseas territory of Mayotte.
2 mins
UK to host Europe's first Universal theme park
An estimated 8.5 million people would visit in its first year planned for 2031

2 mins
Watchdog probes suicide site linked to 100 deaths in Britain
Britain’s broadcasting regulator announced on Wednesday it is investigating an online suicide forum linked to almost 100 deaths in the UK, using new powers to remove harmful content from the internet.
2 mins
Harry needed 'flexible' security for UK visits, court told
Lawyers for the UK government on Wednesday defended a decision to cut back Prince Harry's security after he stepped back from royal life, during the second day of his high-profile appeal.
1 min
Never take peace for granted, Charles tells Italy parliament
Britain’s King Charles III told Italy’s parliament on Wednesday that peace is “never to be taken for granted,” citing shared values and a history of sacrifice between the two countries in a historic address.

1 min
Germany is back on track, Merz tells Donald Trump
German conservatives clinched a coalition deal with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) on Wednesday, aiming to revive growth in Europe's largest economy as global trade war threatens.

2 mins
Number of millionaires in London falls as wealthy flee
Thousands of millionaires fled London in the past year with some moving to the United States and others driven out by high taxes and Brexit, according to a report published on Wednesday.
1 min
Has Trump cancelled Christmas? China's decorations makers report no US orders
Chinese producers of plastic Christmas trees and other festive decorations say orders from US clients, which are crucial to their business, should have started to come in by now. But because of surging import tariffs, they haven't.

1 min
Neeraj to begin 2025 season in Doha, eyes consistency
After an injury-marred 2024, a fully fit Neeraj Chopra is set to begin his 2025 athletics season at the Doha Diamond League, with his focus not just on distance but also on maintaining consistency, according to Olympics.com.

1 min
Neeeraj to begin 2025 season in Doha, eyes consistency
After an injury-marred 2024, a fully fit Neeraj Chopra is set to begin his 2025 athletics season at the Doha Diamond League, with his focus not just on distance but also on maintaining consistency, according to Olympics.com.

1 min
UAE's first Woman Grandmaster to play in Norway Chess Open
In a bid to encourage chess play-ers in the Middle East and provide a platform at the global stage, the or-ganisers of Norway Chess — one of the most prestigious tournaments in the fide chess calendar — has invited Emirate's first-ever female Grandmaster Rouda Essa Alserkal to participate in the Norway Chess Open 2025 which will see partici-pation from 31 countries.

2 mins
'Horrible' Djokovic falls in Monte Carlo, first win for Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic said he felt “horrible” as he crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday, losing his opening second round match 6-3, 6-4 to Chilean Alejandro Tabilo.

2 mins
State leagues prove to be talent hotbed for IPL
The new Indian Premier League season has had a distinctly local flavour so far with uncapped players overshadowing established internationals and highlighting the importance of lower level Twenty20 leagues in nurturing talent.

2 mins
McIlroy returns for another tilt at Masters title as Northern Irishman hopes to end drought
Rory McIlroy will put his heart on the line once more at the Masters, hoping resilience from past agonies pays off with a green jacket and a career Grand Slam.

2 mins
Inter 'showed what we were made of,' says Martinez
Goalkeeper Lautaro Martinez said his Inter Milan side “showed what we were made of” after a 2-1 win at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final on Tuesday.

1 min
Arsenal's free kick gamble pays off in stunning fashion against Real
Arsenal’s Declan Rice pulled rank on his club’s set piece coach and it proved an inspired decision as he struck two sublime free kicks to help secure a 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.

3 mins
Jaat is not just a community, it's an emotion'
As the highly anticipated film Jaat approaches its release date (April 10), the star-studded cast including Randeep Hooda, Viineet Kumar Siingh, and Sunny Deol is gearing up for audience response.

1 min
Ajay Devgn is back as fearless IRS officer in Raid 2
The trailer of Ajay Devgn's upcoming movie Raid 2 was unveiled in Mumbai on Tuesday.

1 min
Rajat Kapoor, Monika Panwar's Khauf gets a release date on Prime Video
The makers of Rajat Kapoor and Monika Panwar's Khauf have announced the release date of the horror series.

1 min
Steven Spielberg's publicist passes away
Marvin Levy, who handled the public relations for critically acclaimed director Steven Spielberg for more than five decades and became the only publicist to receive an Oscar, passed away at the age of 96, reported Deadline.

1 min
Meghan Markle reveals pregnancy-related medical complications
Meghan Markle, the wife of Prince Harry, revealed on Tuesday that she faced medical complications related to her pregnancy in the debut episode of her new podcast.

1 min
Lizzo uses 'weight release' to describe her body transformation
Rapper and singer Lizzo never shies away from talking about her body transformation and health journey.

1 min
Looking for love in Dubai? - Professional matchmaker dishes out key advice
Mia Pavlikova shares how emotional awareness, inner work, and strategy are the real keys to finding lasting love
6 mins
Emirati writer channels folklore and faith in debut fictional novel
In the sandy ruins of Al Jazirah Al Hamra, in Ras Al Khaimah, unfolds the gripping coming of age story of an Emirati young man Badr. Blending reality and fantasy in a tale, where jinns, angels and dark magic help Badr in his quest for love, the abandoned pearling village, comes alive in the pages of the book-The Red Island: The Gatekeeper -- written by Emirati entrepreneur and author Dr Adil Alzarooni. One of the few novels written in English by an Emirati, the story references local traditions, popular hangouts and spirituality, while providing an insider's view of a nation in transition in the 1990s and early 2000s.

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Khaleej Times Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Khaleej Times
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
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.
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