Khaleej Times - April 15, 2025

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April 15, 2025

Harrow Dubai: Another super premium school coming to UAE

A second Harrow International School in the UAE is set to open in Dubai, further enriching the city's premium education sector.

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Dubai to woo Indian realty investors

Dubai is trying to attract Indian real estate investors, who are among the top buyers locally, as the emirate is targeting Dh1 trillion in total transactions by 2033, a senior official of Dubai Land Department (DLD) said on Monday.

1 min

Millionaires to double in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have taken the top spots for attracting and developing wealth for millionaires as well as where millionaires are looking to relocate, according to a new study released on Monday.

2 mins

Sharjah fire: 'They tried to slide down wires and fell to their death'

A day after the deadly fire in a residential tower in Sharjah’s Al Nahda killed five people, several residents of the area expressed shock and disbelief on Monday.

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Millionaires to double in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

It added that fluid geopolitical and economic environment; changing government policies, taxes and incentives; and qualityoflife factors, are increasingly influencing where high net-worth individuals and footloose companies choose to locate.

1 min

Tributes pour in as KT journalist Abdulla AlRiyami passes away at 34

It’s not easy to write about a friend who's suddenly gone. Abdulla Mohammed Saeed Saif AlRiyami wasn't just a colleague, he was a part of the soul of the Khaleej Times newsroom. His passing at just 34 has left us shaken.

2 mins

Resident earns Dh1,200 profit in 24 hrs as gold prices swing

A Dubai resident who bought gold on Wednesday — when prices hit a rare low during a fluctuating market for the yellow metal in the aftermath of US President Donald ‘Trump’s tariff yo-yo — made a profit of over Dh1200 in just 24 hours.

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Retirees moving to less expensive emirates to cut costs: Experts

With more people choosing to make the UAE their home after retirement, many clear trends are emerging on how retirees are choosing to spend their days in the country.

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UAE delegation led by Sharjah Deputy Ruler visits Palestinian refugee camp in Jordan

A delegation from the UAE, led by Sharjah Deputy Ruler Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, visited the Marka refugee camp in Jordan where over 70,000 Palestinian refugees are currently living.

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Sharjah fire: ‘They tried to slide down wires and fell to death’

For Indian expat Rahela, who lives in the opposite building, it was asight she would never forget. “My family and I woke up to the sound of the fire engines and when we looked out of the balcony, we could see people at the window of the affected building waving their hands and asking for help,” she said. “We could see the flames and the thick smoke. I think it got too hot for the men and two of them jumped. Two tried to climb down the wires but were unable to. We saw the four men fall to death within a span of minutes.”

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UAE to establish AI-powered legislative intelligence office

The UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday approved the establishment of the Regulatory Intelligence Office within the Cabinet.

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Students gain new insight as Nobel laureates redefine love

“The way I heard love being defined today was mind-boggling,” said Arif, a student of Arts and Statistics at Amity University. “I always thought love just existed within family and close friends. But I have come to realise that real love is about humanity.”

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Abu Dhabi lifts minimum speed limit system on E311

Abu Dhabi has lifted the minimum speed limit system of 120kmph on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Road (E311), aimed at improving traffic safety and easing the movement of heavy trucks, Abu Dhabi Mobility announced on Monday.

1 min

16-year-old develops app showcasing UAE’s hidden archaeological sites

A 16-year-old student from a Dubai school is opening the digital doorway into the UAE’s ancient past with one of the country’s first archaeology-focused mobile apps.

2 mins

Nobel laureates gather in Dubai, call for peace and climate action

The event brought together freedom fighters, climate scientists, human rights advocates and youth leaders from across the globe

2 mins

UAE tech startups raised $872m in Q1

Technology start-ups in the UAE raised a total of $872 million in the first quarter of 2025, a whopping 194 per cent increase over the same period last year, a report showed.

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Dnata invests $110M in global infrastructure expansion

Dnata, the air services provider and part of the Emirates Group, on Monday announced an investment of $110 million as part of its global infrastructure investments.

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ADGM fines firms $12.4M, bans CEO for ‘breaches’

Heavy penalties were imposed on Hayvn Group of Companies, its former CEO Christopher Flinos, and related entities for ‘serious regulatory breaches and misconduct’, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced on Monday.

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Middle East sports market expected to grow 8.7%

The Middle East’s sports market is projected to grow at 8.7 per cent over the next three to five years, surpassing the global average of 7.3 per cent, a report showed.

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DXB remains world’s busiest in terms of international passenger traffic

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has maintained its position as the world’s busiest airport in terms of international passenger traffic for 2024, according to a report released on Monday by Airports Council International (ACI) World.

1 min

'Attentive' ECB can lean against rise in the euro

The last thing you want in a global trade war is a rocketing currency.

2 mins

Goldman Sachs cuts STOXX 600 forecast again

Goldman Sachs cutits 12-month forecast for Europe’s STOXX 600 index for the second time this month and said it “anticipated more downgrades,” cautioning that US tariffs and a stronger euro could hurt corporate Europe’s earnings.

1 min

China's March exports jump in temporary boost

China's exports rose sharply in March after factories rushed out shipments before the latest US tariffs took effect, but an escalating Sino-US trade war has darkened the outlook for factories and growth in the world's second-biggest economy.

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Japan does not plan any major concessions in US tariff talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday his country does not plan to make big concessions and won't rush to reach a deal in upcoming tariff negotiations with President Donald Trump's administration.

2 mins

The secret to better running? Walking

During a recent half-marathon, I was taking a walk break when a man on the sidelines shouted, “Come on! Keep running!”

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Macron urges ‘reform’ of Palestinian Authority to run Gaza without Hamas

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Monday for “reform’ of the Palestinian Authority as part of a plan that would see the West Bank-based body govern a post-war Gaza without the Islamist movement Hamas.

1 min

Next round of US-Iran talks to be held in Rome: Diplomats

The next round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear programme will be held in Rome, the Dutch foreign minister and a second diplomatic source said on Monday.

1 min

Palestinians to receive €1.6B in new aid from EU

The European Union on Monday announced a new three-year financial support package for the Palestinians worth up to 1.6 billion euros ($1.8 billion).

1 min

Lebanese PM visits Syria seeking course correction on ties: Official

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday travelled to Syria on his first official visit to meet interim President Ahmed Al Sharaa, seeking to readjust bilateral ties, a Lebanese official said.

1 min

Hamas sets four conditions to free all Israeli hostages

A senior Hamas official said on Monday that the Palestinian group is prepared to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for a “serious prisoner swap” and guarantees that Israel will end the war in Gaza.

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7 killed, 20 injured in US strikes west of Sanaa, say Houthi rebels

Yemen’s Houthi rebels said on Monday the number of dead from US strikes carried out overnight on Sunday, west of the capital Sanaa, had risen to seven with dozens wounded.

1 min

S Korea’s ex-president denies insurrection

South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol denied on Monday he had committed insurrection, as the impeached ex-leader appeared in court for the opening of his criminal trial over his martial law declaration.

2 mins

Fake accounts drove praise of Duterte and now target Philippine election

One-third of X accounts discussing Duterte’s arrest are fake, finds research; disinformation shaping election discourse; fake accounts could generate 54M views

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Japan registers record population plunge of 898,000 people in 2024

Japan’s population fell to 120.3 million as of October 2024, official data showed on Monday, marking a record fall of 898,000 people from the previous year.

1 min

Conservative figures hit with UK vote gambling charges

A former British MP and close aide of ex-prime minister Rishi Sunak was among 15 people charged with gambling offences in relation to the timing of the 2024 general election, a watchdog said on Monday.

1 min

Indian jeweller arrested in Belgium over $1.8B bank fraud case

Indian diamond merchant Mehul Choksi has been arrested in Belgium, his lawyer said Monday, in connection with a case of alleged bank fraud.

1 min

Dhaka restores ‘except Israel’ phrase on passports

Bangladesh has restored an “except Israel” inscription on passports, local media reported on Sunday, effectively barring its citizens from travelling to that country.

1 min

Pope Francis recognises ‘God’s architect’ Gaudi as ‘venerable’

Acknowledgement comes before beatification, and the next step after that is sainthood

1 min

Trump hosts ‘coolest dictator’ in migrant crackdown talks

El Salvador’s Bukele says will not return wrongly deported migrant to US

3 mins

Psychiatric care on the brink in face of mass trauma in Ukraine

Some 9.6M are at risk of, or live with, a mental health problem - almost a quarter of the country's pre-war population: WHO

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Delhi's Nair grabs his chance on IPL return

Karun Nair had pleaded with the cricketing gods for another chance to revive his career at the end of 2022 and on Sunday the Delhi batter grabbed his opportunity with both hands, smashing a stunning fifty against Mumbai in the Indian Premier League.

2 mins

From sand dunes to winter sports: How UAE athletes won hearts across the world

“What do you know about the Winter Games?”, they were once asked.

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Arsenal can be European Kings

There is no doubt that when it comes to my career the club people most think about is Manchester United as I spent a long time at Old Trafford and in that time, we achieved so much in the game.

2 mins

Ben Sulayem welcomes Georgia to FIA’s global fight against online abuse

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de Automobile (FIA), has welcomed the Government of Georgia to the Federation’s growing United Against Online Abuse coalition.

1 min

Emery says home fans can inspire Aston Villa comeback against PSG

Unai Emery says his players can feed off the energy of their fans as Aston Villa seek to overturn a 3-1 deficit in Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Paris Saint-Germain.

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Barca on cusp of first CL semis in six years

Failing a collapse at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Hansi Flick will take Barcelona through to the semifinals of this season’s Champions League, confirming the Catalan club’s reemergence as a genuine contender to win European football’s biggest prize.

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I'm so proud to be able to call myself a Masters champion: McIlroy

Rory Mcllroy completed golf’s career Grand Slam with a tearful Masters victory on Sunday, sinking a tense four-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a sudden death playoff to defeat Justin Rose.

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World unites in praise of Rory after momentous Masters win

Rory Mcllroy’s triumph at the Masters on Sunday was hailed on both sides of the Atlantic as the 35-year-old Northern Irishman became the first European men’s player to complete a career grand slam of golf’s majors.

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Post Malone wraps Coachella with genre-fluid performance

Post Malone electrified Coachella as Sunday’s headlining set, melding his early rap hits with his recent country turn to close out the first weekend of the California desert festival.

1 min

Katy Perry blasts off into space for all-woman mission

Pop star Katy Perry is the biggest name in an all-woman group set to touch the edge of space Monday, roaring into the cosmos on one of billionaire Jeff Bezos’s rockets.

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Kher's movie to have world premiere at Cannes Film Festival 2025

Actor Anupam Kher's much-anticipated directorial, Tanvi The Great, is all set to put Indian cinema on the global stage with its world premiere at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.

1 min

Soha Ali Khan celebrates mother Sharmila's return to cinema

Veteran actor Sharmila Tagore made a comeback in Bengali films after many years with Puratwan.

1 min

Actor Salman Khan receives another death threat: Mumbai Police

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan received a death threat again on Sunday, said Mumbai Police.

1 min

Why Mr Toad's Saturday brunch is worth the hop

Whenever I looked up recommendations for a spot with casual vibes, good food, and great music, one name kept popping up - Mr Toad’s Pub & Kitchen.

1 min

Why Shaan is collaborating with a Dubai poet for his first ghazal album

As the elevator doors opened in the lounge of a plush five-star hotel in Dubai, Shaan emerged in smart casuals, presenting that famous toothy grin before giving his friend a warm hug.

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A sneak peek into the exciting motoring moments and events in the UAE

EXEED's new energy vehicles, Kia's Tasman pickup, and Geely's Cityray crossover make waves in the country's automotive scene

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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.