Khaleej Times - April 16, 2025

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April 16, 2025

UAE can weather tariff storm

But officials call for systems that can withstand future shocks

3 mins

Khaleej Times: A modern, mobile-first media firm

As the region's leading newspaper celebrates its 47th anniversary, it remains committed to creating a global platform that serves the UAE and beyond

2 mins

Gym of the Future for healthier lives

Ever wondered how gyms will look like in the future? If you think gyms will be exempt from the AI takeover, think again.

1 min

Abu Dhabi set to revolutionise cancer care with ion therapy

Abu Dhabi is set to revolutionise cancer care in the region with the launch of a world-class heavy ion therapy facility — one of only 15 of its kind globally.

3 mins

Behind every transplant is a life reclaimed

Recipient of organ transplant through UAE’s Hayat Programme shares her life-changing journey at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week

2 mins

UAE to locally produce CAR-T cancer therapy at 90% less cost

The treatment cost of some of the most aggressive forms of cancers like leukaemia and lymphoma could now significantly come down in the UAE.

2 mins

Some expats adopt cash-only spending to track expenses

Despite trying various budgeting strategies, including spending tracking apps and the popular 50/30/20 method, Sheikha M still found herself consistently losing track of her finances.

2 mins

Saw my mother in her, says DXB employee on helping elderly

The DXB employee who was recently appreciated by the Dubai Ruler for the compassionate way in which he treated an elderly wheelchair-bound passenger, said: “In this passenger, I saw my mother.”

1 min

More firms now offer miscarriage bereavement leave to help staff

A growing number of companies across the UAE are stepping forward to offer miscarriage bereavement leaves, marking a significant shift in workplace wellness policies in the region.

3 mins

Philippine polls: 'First day of online voting saw promising turnout'

The first day of the historic online voting for overseas Filipinos in the UAE that kicked off on Sunday “saw a promising turnout, despite some technical issues,” Philippine ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ferdinand A Ver told Khaleej Times.

1 min

Emirati women preserve Talli through generations

From the age of 12, Maryam Abdullah Al-Yamahi immersed herself in Emirati handicrafts, learning the art of weaving and embroidery from the women in her community. Sitting alongside her mother, grandmothers, and other artisans, she observed the techniques passed down through generations.

2 mins

Dubai-listed firms buck GCC trend

The strength of Dubai's economic _ diversification strategy was once again in the forefront as net profits for listed companies in the emirate increased by 16.0 per cent year on year to $25.4 billion in FY-2024 against $21.9 billion in FY-2023.

2 mins

Dubizzle Group acquires real estate platform Property Monitor

Dubizzle Group announced the acquisition of Property Monitor, a leading real estate market intelligence platform in the UAE, on Tuesday.

2 mins

IEA, Opec cut oil demand forecast amid escalating global trade war

Intensifying trade wars and a continued supply glut are creating an increasingly bearish outlook for oil markets, analysts say.

3 mins

India takes steps to boost local manufacturing sector

Question: Several schemes have been announced in the past to promote the manufacturing sector and make India industrially self-reliant.

3 mins

GCC banks brace for indirect fallout from global tariff war

The escalating tariff war will have limited direct impact on GCC banks, but the indirect effects of falling oil prices and weaker global economic activity could pose significant challenges, a new report from Fitch Ratings suggests.

3 mins

Emirates to soon roll out door-to-door courier service

Emirates aims to roll out its recently-announced end-to-end courier express for individuals from next year, a senior official said on Tuesday.

2 mins

Fitch upgrades Pakistan's credit on improving deficits, reforms

Global ratings agency Fitch on Tuesday upgraded Pakistan’s foreign currency credit rating to “B-’ from ‘CCC+’, citing increased confidence in the country’s progress on narrowing its budget deficits.

1 min

European funds heading home

As European money appears to be heading home from wobbling American assets, it’s underwriting the region’s entire fiscal expansion at no extra cost.

2 mins

Global electric vehicle sales up 29% in March, researchers find

Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 29 per cent year-on-year in March, helped by growth in China and Europe, while EV growth in North America was hampered by US President Donald Trump’s stance towards emissions standards and uncertainties around tariffs, data showed on Tuesday.

2 mins

Tariffs forces Nissan to cut Japan output of top-selling US model

Nissan will cut Japanese production of its top-selling US model, the Rogue SUV, over May-July, said a person familiar with the matter, becoming the latest global automaker to alter manufacturing plans in response to new US import tariffs.

2 mins

China’s economy likely grew 5.1% in QI: Poll

China is expected to post first-quarter growth of around five per cent on Wednesday, — buoyed by exporters rushing to stave off higher US tariffs but still weighed by sluggish domestic consumption, analysts say.

2 mins

Khamenei says Iran-US talks going well but may lead nowhere

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday he was satisfied with talks with the United States but warned they could ultimately prove fruitless.

1 min

Jordan foils plot involving rockets and drones; suspects linked to Hamas: Source

Jordan said on Tuesday it had arrested 16 people, thwarting a plot that threatened national security, involving rockets, explosives and a factory to make drones.

1 min

Syria leader in Qatar for first time since fall of Assad’s regime

Syria’s new president arrived in Qatar on Tuesday, state media said, for his first official visit to the Gulf state, a key backer of the new administration after longtime ruler Bashar Al Assad’s ouster.

2 mins

Lebanon says Israeli drone strike kills one in south amid ceasefire

Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli strike killed one person in the country’s south on Tuesday, the latest such attack despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

1 min

Hamas says likely to respond to truce proposal within 48 hours

A senior Hamas official said on Tuesday the Palestinian — Islamist movement expects to respond within 48 hours to an Israeli ceasefire proposal it received through mediators.

1 min

Sudan war@2 with no end in sight

Some 25 million people face acute food insecurity, and eight million are on the brink of famine

2 mins

Two-year long conflict drains life from once-thriving island in capital’s heart

An island in the middle of Sudan’s capital that used to draw crowds to its Nile River farms now stands nearly deserted after two years of war, its homes ransacked and once-lush fields left fallow.

2 mins

Over 10% of Afghans could lose healthcare by year-end, says WHO

More than 10 per cent of the Afghan population could be deprived of healthcare by the end of the year due to the termination of US aid, the World Health Organization warned Tuesday.

1 min

Philippines, China accuse each other of dangerous sea moves

China and the Philippines accused each other on Tuesday of dangerous manoeuvres in a hotly disputed shoal in the South China Sea, in the latest confrontation over the waterway.

1 min

India to see above-average monsoon rains this year

India is likely to receive above-average monsoon rains in 2025, the government said on Tuesday, raising expectations of higher farm and economic growth in Asia’s third-biggest economy.

1 min

Bomb blast kills three police officers in Pakistan

An explosion targeting a police bus in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province killed at least three officers and wounded 16 others on Tuesday, authorities said.

1 min

'Tough' Singapore vote expected for non-Lee leader

Singaporeans vote on May 3 in an election that will test Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's leadership, as the wealthy city-state faces aturbulent global economy upended by US tariffs.

2 mins

Nearly 60K Afghans return from Pakistan in two weeks

Nearly 60,000 Afghans have been forced to leave Pakistan since the start of April, the International Organisation for Migration said Tuesday, after Islamabad ramped up a campaign to deport migrants to Afghanistan.

1 min

Macron to honour craftspeople who rebuilt Notre Dame

French President Emmanuel Macron will bestow awards on around 100 craftspeople and officials who helped restore Notre Dame to its former glory after a fire nearly destroyed the beloved Paris cathedral six years ago.

1 min

Judge halts Trump move to revoke 500,000 immigrants' legal status

A federal judge on Monday blocked US President Donald Trump’s administration from quickly revoking the legal status of hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua and Haiti.

1 min

Harvard sees $2.2B funding freeze after defying Trump

Elite US university Harvard was hit with a $2.2 billion federal funding freeze on Monday after rejecting a list of sweeping demands that the White House said was intended to crack down on campus anti-Semitism.

2 mins

Teen migrants overcome trauma up Paris climbing wall

Marek, a 17-year-old unaccompanied migrant from Armenia, clasps nervously at the holds at a Paris climbing wall, then overcomes his fear and makes it to the top victorious.

2 mins

Med crossing: Thousands of child migrants dead in decade

Some 3,500 migrant children have died or gone missing in the past decade trying to cross the Mediterranean for Italy, Unicef estimated on Tuesday, comparable to one child per day.

1 min

It means a lot, says Boutsiele after Dubai Basketball’s 10th win in a row

Dubai Basketball extended their winning streak to 10 games with a commanding 71-83 road win over Mornar-Barsko zlato in Round 27 of the ABA League.

1 min

Islamabad captain Shadab hails Farhan’s stunning century in PSL

Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan was all praise for Sahibzada Farhan who scored a magnificent hundred to set up the team’s 102-run win, their largest margin of victory, over Peshawar Zalmi in match five of the HBL PSL X at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday night.

1 min

Crafty Chahal puts Knight Riders to the sword

Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal returned with figures of 4-28 as Punjab Kings defended IPL’s lowest ever total of 111 to down holders Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs in a thriller on Tuesday.

2 mins

Dubai residents swim 29km in the sea to raise awareness about juvenile arthritis and autism

Dubai residents Maher El-Tabchy and Eric Robertsen have shared a love of endurance swimming for several years.

2 mins

Real look to Mbappe for inspiration in Madrid

Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid in search of Champions League glory, hoping to be on the right side of exactly the kind of magical night they need against Arsenal on Wednesday if they are to progress to the semifinals.

2 mins

Mixed Team format to make debut at LA Olympics

In a historic move that promises to shake up the world of professional golf, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially approved the inclusion of mixed-team golf in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

2 mins

DDF’s love affair with Newbury Racecourse hits new heights

Hometown winners, Guineas hopes, and vibrant grandstands — Newbury Racecourse was buzzing last weekend as Dubai Duty Free celebrated 30 years of partnership in spectacular style.

2 mins

Kane and Bayern Munich need killer instinct with home final at stake

Bayern Munich and Harry Kane head to Inter Milan on Wednesday needing a victory to reach the semifinals and keep their dream of playing in a home Champions League final alive.

2 mins

CELEBRATING 47 YEARS OF SHAPING THE UAE'S STORY

As the clock strikes April 16, 2025, Khaleej Times, the UAE's pioneering English-language newspaper, marks a remarkable milestone — its 47th anniversary.

4 mins

GALADARI BROTHERS EMBRACE ESG AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY

Turning sustainability pledges into tangible progress

1 min

AT THE HEART OF GLOBAL AND LOCAL SPORTS ACTION

From gripping cricket matches to iconic tennis showdowns and world-class horse racing, Khaleej Times continues to play a pivotal role in bringing sports fans closer to the action. As the UAE’s pioneer English-language newspaper, KT has consistently delivered comprehensive coverage of major international and regional sporting events — keeping readers informed, engaged, and inspired.

2 mins

LEADING THE WAY IN COMMUNITY-FIRST INITIATIVES

Galadari Brothers' alignment with impactful organisations is a testament to their unwavering commitment to community development

2 mins

KT EVENTS & CONFERENCES: CATALYSING CROSS-SECTOR GROWTH

The division hosts a diverse portfolio of high-impact events addressing finance, technology, sustainability, healthcare, education and marketing

1 min

SHAPING STORIES THAT MATTER

Known for its meticulously curated content, the Supplements is a driving force behind the publication's in-depth country reports

2 mins

FROM NEWSROOM TO NEWSFEED: KHALEEJ TIMES REDEFINES DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT

For over four decades, Khaleej Times has stood at the heart of the UAE's media landscape, consistently providing reliable news and in-depth analysis. However, as the digital age reshapes the way information is consumed, staying ahead in a rapidly evolving media environment requires more than just reporting the news, it requires adapting to new platforms and embracing innovative storytelling formats.

3 mins

Salman Khan sweats it out in the gym

Superstar Salman Khan posted pictures from his power-packed gym session.

1 min

Priyanka Chopra to reunite with Zac Efron for comedy film

Actress Priyanka Chopra is set to reunite with her Baywatch co-star Zac Efron for Nicholas Stoller’s untitled comedy film, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

1 min

Cate Blanchett wants to give up acting

Actress Cate Blanchett, who is known for her roles in movies, including Aviator and Blue Jasmine and has been a two-time Academy Award winner, shocked her fans when she expressed her wish to step away from acting and the film industry one day.

1 min

Emirati child prodigies to make debut at World Art Dubai 2025

Their work includes paintings, caricatures, portraits, landscapes, digital drawings, and abstract pieces that display emotional depth, technical ability, and imaginative flair

1 min

The Last of Us Season 2 Review: Same zombies, bigger emotions

The HBO hit starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey doubles down on sentiment and spectacle — but doesn't quite evolve beyond its genre roots

3 mins

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Khaleej Times Newspaper Description:

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.