Khaleej Times - April 22, 2025

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April 22, 2025

Abu Dhabi's digital twin to predict, prevent health crises

In a major leap toward proactive healthcare, Abu Dhabi is building a first-of-its-kind system designed to continuously predict, prevent and swiftly respond to public health challenges in real time.

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Official explains new policy on usage of Emirati dialect, dress

A top UAE official has explained the reasoning behind the new policy that allows only UAE citizens to speak in the Emirati dialect on media channels, stating that “the Emirati citizen is best able to understand the true value of the national dialect and dress, as they are a symbol of national identity and an embodiment of the country’s cultural and historical heritage”.

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'Dubai wants all future digital firms AI-first'

Dubai aims to be a business-friendly artificial intelligence hub with every future digital company being AI-driven, according to a UAE minister. It is part of a roadmap that will see the emirate further cement its status as one of the leaders in AI adoption.

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UAE among top countries to attract, retain AI talent: Report

The UAE is one of the top countries in the world attracting artificial intelligence talent. This was revealed in a regional report about the AI power index, compiled by consulting group BCG. Released on Monday, the first day of the AI Week, the index found that UAE and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia led the region in capitalising on the new technology.

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What is delaying AI adoption in healthcare? It's not coding

Regulations, not technology, are the bottleneck when it comes to trust in embracing and adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, experts said at Dubai AI Week on Monday.

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Reskilling, upskilling most important tools, says expert

As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves and the question of whether it will replace jobs arises, an AI expert says that the most important skills in our time are reskilling, unskilling, and upskilling.

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UAE among global favourites for businesses to relocate to

Artificial intelligence (AI) is still considered \"a fancy word\" in some parts of the world, but the UAE means business and is leading in building solutions for the region and the world, said industry players.

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New RTA platform to rank motorists on risky driving

A new platform has been developed that calculates Dubai drivers' scores based on their accidents, fines and black points profile by using artificial intelligence (AI) and big data.

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Christians in UAE mourn 'Pope of the masses' with special prayers

Volunteers and worshippers started flocking to St Jospeh's Church in Abu Dhabi on Monday afternoon to pay tribute to Pope Francis after hearing the news of his death.

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When Pope Francis visited UAE in 2019, he came as ‘a brother'

Pope Francis and the UAE had an enduring, cordial and fruitful relationship that spanned almost a decade.

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WORLD REMEMBERS POPE AS A BEACON OF COMPASSION

World leaders remembered Pope Francis as \"a beacon of compassion,\" as the death on Monday of the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics prompted a global outpouring of grief.

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Grand Imam of Al Azhar calls Francis a 'distinguished symbol of humanity'

Grand Imam of Al Azhar Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb extended his heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathy to members of the Catholic Church around the world after the death of Pope Francis on Monday.

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15 potential successors to Pope Francis

The death of Pope Francis on Monday triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor. Whether diplomats, theologians, mediators or Vatican insiders, here are 15 cardinals who are among the potential favourites to become the next pope, known as the “papabili”, divided by region.

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Francis shook up the Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire

Pope Francis changed the face of the modern papacy more than any predecessor by shunning much of its pomp and privilege, but his attempts to make the Catholic Church more inclusive and less judgmental made him an enemy to conservatives nostalgic for a traditional past.

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RAKBank profit rises 22.7% in Q1

The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBank) on Monday announced that first quarter profit after tax rose 22.7 per cent to Dh70 million.

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Gulf nations face indirect but significant risks from trade war

The GCC region faces mounting economic challenges as intensifying global trade tensions, particularly US tariff threats, and a sharp decline in oil prices ripple through its markets.

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Dubai inflation cools on cheaper transport, food

Softer transport and food costs resulted in the cooling of Dubai’s consumers price index last month, data showed on Monday.

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Philippines, US launch joint military drills

The Philippine and US militaries on Monday kicked off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a \"full-scale battle scenario\", as the two allies seek to deter Beijing’s ambitions in the disputed South China Sea.

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Himalayan snow at 23-year low, threatening 2в people

Snowfall in Asia’s Hindu Kush-Himalayan mountain range has reached a 23-year low, threatening nearly two billion people dependent on snowmelt for water, scientists warned in a report on Monday.

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Indians battle respiratory issues, skin rashes in world's most polluted town

Two-year-old Sumaiya Ansari, a resident of India’s Byrnihat town which is ranked the world’s most polluted metropolitan area by Swiss Group IQAir, was battling breathing problems for several days before she was hospitalised in March and given oxygen support.

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'Professional failures' in killings of medics: Israel

The Israeli military on Sunday said a review into last month’s killing of emergency responders in Gaza found there had been “several profesional failures” and that a commander would be dismissed over the incident.

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Reds icons Salah and Van Dijk prove age is just a number

With Liverpool strolling to the league title the attention at Anfield ahead of the celebrations is what the squad will look like next season.

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Italy's Serie A matches postponed after death of Pope Francis

Italy’s top-flight soccer league Serie A has postponed all of Monday’s fixtures following the death of Pope Francis, and the four games will now be played on Wednesday.

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Alcaraz's respect for Nadal grows after clay swing takes its toll

Carlos Alcaraz believes fatigue contributed to the leg issue that troubled him in his Barcelona Open final defeat and the Spaniard said the gruelling nature of Europe's claycourt swing gave him even more reason to marvel at Rafa Nadal's success.

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Pep urges fans to turn up the volume as Man City host Villa in 'final'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has called on fans to treat their Premier League match against Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday as a “final” as his side chase qualification for next season’s Champions League.

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MI surge continues; CSK show the white flag

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said they never lost faith in Rohit Sharma's ability after the opener roared back to form in the Indian Premier League season on Sunday.

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Mohanlal gets a signed jersey from Lionel Messi

Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal recently received a gift from football legend Lionel Messi: a signed jersey.

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Death in The Last Of Us was just a matter of how and when'

Pedro Pascal opened up about The Last Of Us’s shocking twist in its second season when the actor’s character, Joel, gets killed by a vengeful Abby.

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'Grandpa robbers' go on trial for Kardashian heist in Paris

A group of suspects nicknamed the “grandpa robbers” goes on trial at the end of April, charged with stealing jewellery worth millions from US reality TV star Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016.

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Spike Lee on why A$AP Rocky was chosen for Highest 2 Lowest

Director Spike Lee has revealed that he cast A$AP Rocky in his upcoming film, Highest 2 Lowest, after seeing a meme comparing the rapper to his co-star Denzel Washington.

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Ready to sing Jeene Laga Hoon with Atif Aslam in Dubai?

The singer will perform on the Global Village's Main Stage on Sunday

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This 3D-printed lounge is straight out of the future

If you've lived in Dubai long enough, you've likely been exposed to all kinds of aesthetic interiors — minimalist cafés, gold-drenched lounges, garden-themed bistros. This city doesn't play when it comes to design. But nothing, and I mean nothing, prepared me for the jaw-dropping, futuristic wonderland that is MYATA Platinum Lounge at City Walk-home to the world's largest 3D-printed restaurant interior, officially recognised by Guinness World Records.

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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.