Khaleej Times - April 11, 2025

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April 11, 2025

UAE plays the right chord to ensure music royalties

Emirates Music Rights marks significant shift in approach to intellectual property rights and artist protection

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Low-cost hospital, student exchange, ship repair among Indo-UAE accords

A not-for-profit hospital which will provide medical treatment to blue-collar workers in Jebel Ali was announced on Thursday, as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, concluded his historic first visit to India with a slew of agreements to increase cooperation between the two country.

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UAE labels Sudan’s allegations as 'misleading' at ICJ

The UAE has labelled Sudan’s allegations at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as “misleading”, and “pure fabrications”.

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KT UniExpo is back with future-ready educational opportunities

Heads up, parents and students in the UAE: The annual Khaleej Times UniExpo will return for its 8th edition next week.

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Hamdan praises UAE diplomats in India

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, met members of the UAE diplomatic mission in India, in the presence of Dr Abdulnasser Jamal Al Shaali, UAE Ambassador to India.

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Big boost for UAE-India trade ties as many deals signed during Hamdan visit

Dubai entities signed several agreements with their Indian counterparts as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, concluded his first official visit to India.

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A New Era in Electronics Shopping: Seven Wonders Opens Latest Showroom

Seven Wonders Electronics Trading LLC has announced the grand opening of its newest showroom in Al Quoz, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey as a premier provider of consumer electronics and fitness products.

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Dubai students to get access to top Indian universities

Students in Dubai will soon have access to top Indian universities like All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Indian Institute of Management (IIM) and Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IFT), thanks toagreements signed during the first official visit to India by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE.

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'Cepa has helped keep cost of Indian products down'

A trade agreement signed by UAE and India in 2022 has helped to keep the cost of imported Indian products low in Dubai, according to a local retailer. Nilesh Ved, Chairman and CEO of Apparel Group, said that the partnership helped reduce the cost of imports and likely increased sales of these products.

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UAE-India Friendship Hospital to open in Dubai

A not-for-profit hospital and a virtual UAE-India trade corridor are among the key initiatives announced following the India visit of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE.

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UAE, EU agree to launch Cepa talks

President Sheikh Mohamed and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, agreed during a phone call on Thursday to launch negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) between the UAE and European Union.

1 min

Trump bows to bond market fury

US President Donald Trump's dramatic reversal on Wednesday announcing a 90-day pause on his sweeping tariff plan for all countries except China, came from a rather unexpected comer, analysts say.

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UAE leads GCC in global investor confidence

The UAE continues to lead the region in attracting global investor interest, a report showed on Thursday.

1 min

Fertiglobe shareholders approve $275m dividends, share buyback

Fertiglobe shareholders on Tuesday night approved an H2 2024 cash dividend of $125 million (5.5 fils/share), bringing total FY 2024 dividends to $275 million.

1 min

Indian wealth firm targets Mideast with DIFC hub

Ambit Global Private Client (Ambit GPC), a leader in bespoke financial solutions, has made a foray into the Middle East with a new office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

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Mubadala Energy buys 24.1% stake in US upstream energy operator

Mubadala Energy, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered international energy company, on Thursday signed an agreement with Kimmeridge, the energy-focused alternative asset manager, to acquire a 24.1 per cent interest in Kimmeridge’s SoTex HoldCo LLC, via the issuance of new equity.

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Al Ansari emerges as GCC’s top NBFI with BFC acquisition

Al Ansari Financial Services (AAFS), a leading UAE-based financial services group and parent company of Al Ansari Exchange, has completed its acquisition of BEC Group Holdings (BFC) after securing all regulatory approvals.

1 min

Global investors shifting focus to plots in Dubai

Dubai’s property scene is now buzzing with anew trend: foreign investors are increasingly turning their attention to plots of land.

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Natuzzi Italia showcases unique collection 'Rooted in Harmony' — Amama by Andrea Steidl at Milan Design Week 2025

Natuzzi Italia unveils its latest collection, Rooted in Harmony, at the prestigious Milan Design Week 2025, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s evolution.

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Kareena to inaugurate Malabar Gold & Diamonds' new showroom at UW Mall

The acclaimed Bollywood actress and brand ambassador of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kareena Kapoor Khan, is set to inaugurate Malabar Gold & Diamonds' brand new showroom in Dubai at UW Mall (next to Bur Juman mall).

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Natuzzi Italia showcases unique collection ‘Rooted in Harmony’ — Amama by Andrea Steidl at Milan Design Week 2025

Natuzzi Italia unveils its latest collection, Rooted in Harmony, at the prestigious Milan Design Week 2025, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s evolution.

1 min

Kareena to inaugurate Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ new showroom at UW Mall

The acclaimed Bollywood actress and brand ambassador of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kareena Kapoor Khan, is set to inaugurate Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ brand new showroom in Dubai at UW Mall (next to BurJuman mall).

1 min

Mumbai attacks suspect extradited from US lands in India

A Pakistan-born Canadian citizen wanted for his role in the deadly 2008 Mumbai siege landed in New Delhi on Thursday after his extradition from the United States, Indian law enforcement said.

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Gaza’s amputees face life in war zone with little treatment, less hope

Farah Abu Qainas hoped to become a teacher but an Israeli air strike last year injured her so badly she lost her left leg, throwing all her future plans into doubt and adding the 21-year-old to a list of thousands of new amputees in devastated Gaza.

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Turkey holds 'technical talks' with Israel to ease Syria tensions

Turkey is holding technical-level talks with Israel to ease tensions over Syria but is not moving toward normalising ties, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday.

1 min

US aid cuts put millions in Yemen at risk: Amnesty

Amnesty International warned on Thursday that sweeping US aid cuts, compounded by air strikes on Houthi rebels, will have dire consequences for the people of Yemen, more than half of whom rely on assistance to survive.

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980 Israeli pilots under attack for signing Gaza war petition

Nearly 1,000 Israeli retired and reservist fighter pilots called in an open letter on Thursday for the government to prioritise freeing remaining hostages held in Gaza, even if that meant halting the war against Hamas.

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Norway bill would define rape by lack of consent

Norway aims to define rape on the basis of lack of consent, instead of the law’s current focus on violence, threats or taking advantage of a vulnerable person, according to a bill published Thursday.

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Windy weather: World’s first humanoid robot half marathon in China postponed

Beijing has postponed a half marathon originally scheduled for Sunday in which humanoid robots will race alongside human runners, a milestone designed to showcase China’s advances in a frontier industry the country is intent on dominating.

1 min

US, Russia swap prisoners as two states push for closer ties

UAE’s foreign ministry confirms the swap; Moscow releases US-Russian ballet dancer

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Vatican releases image of royal couple meeting pope

The Vatican on Thursday published a photograph of Pope Francis meeting King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla the day before during the British monarch’s state visit to Italy.

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Pentagon chief says US could 'revive' Panama bases

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth floated the idea on Wednesday of US troops returning to Panama to “secure” its strategically vital canal, a suggestion quickly shot down by the Central American country’s government.

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Dhoni to lead Chennai after Gaikwad ruled out for rest of the season

MS Dhoni will captain the Chennai Super Kings for the rest of the 2025 Indian Premier League season after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the campaign due toa hairline fracture of the elbow, the team announced on Thursday.

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Sudharsan’s measured aggression fuels Gujarat Titans’ rise

A fourth straight win took Gujarat Titans to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) table on Wednesday and a key element in their recent success has been the calculated aggression of opener Sai Sudharsan.

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'Arab world plays an important part in F1'

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), acknowledged the important part played by the Middle East in the continued evolution of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship.

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UAE's Special Olympics team eye more glory after winning 16 medals at World Games in Italy

After a year of intensive training, 11 talented Emirati athletes competed in six winter sports disciplines at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, held from March 8 to 15.

1 min

Barca still improving: Flick warns rivals after Catalans thrash Dortmund 4-0

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick warned their Champions League rivals his team are still looking to improve after beating Borussia Dortmund 4-0 on Wednesday.

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Aston Villa boss Emery remains bullish despite 3-1 defeat in Paris

Aston Villa coach Unai Emery insisted he still believes his side can get the better of Paris Saint-Germain and reach the Champions League semifinals despite a 3-1 defeat in the first leg of their last-eight tie on Wednesday.

1 min

How UAE is helping female students embrace sporting excellence

Each year stories of female athletes in the UAE breaking the glass ceiling to make a mark on the global stage tug at our heartstrings.

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'Musicians are losing their jobs because of AI'

Popular playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya is not happy about the disruption Artificial Intelligence (AI) is causing in his industry.

1 min

Sunny goes all-out to entertain Indian troops during visit

Actor Sunny Deol visited the famous Tanot Mata Temple in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on Wednesday to seek blessings for his upcoming film Jaat, which is set to release this week.

1 min

Black Mirror goes back to dark times

The much-anticipated British television series Black Mirror returns to Netflix on Friday in the UAE for a seventh season, promising to immerse fans once again in its iconic, dystopian worlds replete with futuristic technology.

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Ready for another Adolescence?

The popular Netflix series Adolescence may be getting a sequel.

1 min

Cannes to unveil film selection under pressure over industry abuse

The Cannes Film Festival was on Thursday set to unveil the movies that will vie for its coveted Palme d’Or prize next month amid pressure on its bosses to take a stand on tackling abuse in the entertainment industry.

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Les Misérables in Abu Dhabi: Key cast members on what makes the show timeless

One of the world's most beloved musicals celebrates 40 years with its biggest stage yet-right here in the UAE

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It's my life: Sing along to songs by Bon Jovi, Freddie Mercury, and Taylor Swift at Global Village

Heat up the water and break out the honey guys, because you are going to need it. Family-friendly hotspot Global Village is hosting a number of tribute shows this month, and you are going to want to be in your best shape to sing along to these tunes.

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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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