Khaleej Times - April 28, 2025

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April 28, 2025

Gold to stay high amid trade row

The confusion about the tariff war between the US and China will keep gold maintaining its safe-haven status and keep prices high despite some signs of relations improving between the world's two largest economies.

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17-year-old falls to death from Abu Dhabi building

A 17-year-old student died after falling from the building he lived in on Thursday afternoon.

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Port blast in Iran kills 40

The death toll from a pow-erful explosion at Iran's biggest port of Bandar Abbas has risen to at least 40, with more than 1,200 people injured, state media reported on Sunday, as firefighters worked to fully extinguish the fire.

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DESTINATION HONG KONG

WORLD'S NO. 3 FINANCIAL CENTRE SET TO BOOST CO-OPERATION WITH THE MIDDLE EAST REGION IN FINANCE, TRADE, AND INVESTMENT

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Trump's tariffs could boost UAE position, lead to lower prices, more jobs in country

The UAE could emerge as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the ongoing trade tensions between the US and China, according to experts.

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Muna British Academy Finds a New Home

Idar Education’s much-loved flagship primary school, Muna British Academy, is preparing for a transformative new chapter. Set to relocate to a state-of-the-art, purpose-built campus in the prestigious Saadiyat Lagoons community, the school will open its doors in August 2025 — not only offering its signature nurturing environment for early learners but also extending its academic journey all the way to British Sixth Form. This strategic move is more than a change of location; it marks the dawn of a new era for one of Abu Dhabi’s most respected schools.

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Autistic professionals excel at work through creativity and resilience

Thirty-three-year-old Emirati Jawaher Abdulla has become a powerful voice for autism advocacy in the UAE. Diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of 30, her journey is one of self-discovery, resilience and an unwavering commitment to helping others understand the often-misunderstood world of neurodiversity.

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Season marking begining of intense heat to begin on April 29

The season marking the onset of intense heat in the UAE and the Arabian Peninsula will start on April 29 and continue until June 7, according to the Emirates Astronomy Society.

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Autistic kids carve out words of hope during calligraphy workshop

\"Acceptance, awareness\" these words were carved out on a big canvas by kids aged 4 to 18 on Sunday morning at a special calligraphy workshop for children with autism, led by the talented Filipino artist Gino Banola.

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Does employee have to pay visa costs for resigning during probation period?

Question: I am currently employed by a mainland company in Dubai and still within my probationary period. I am considering resigning and would like to understand the legal process. Am I allowed to resign during probation, and will the company require me to pay for visa costs or other hiring expenses?

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Winners of AI competition walk away with Dh1 million prize

Abdulrahman Almarzooqi, a master's student at Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), is no stranger to being ranked first in a competition.

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Can a landlord in Dubai charge extra fee for basement parking after fixing rent?

Question: I currently live in a two-bedroom apartment in Dubai, and my lease is up for renewal. While the rent increase aligns with the official rental index, my agent has informed me that the landlord now plans to charge an additional fee for the basement parking space, which was previously included free of charge. Is it legal for the landlord to introduce a new charge for an amenity that was earlier provided at no cost? What legal options do I have?

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Catholics in UAE flock to churches, light candles to mourn Pope Francis

Thousands of Catholics gathered in churches across the UAE to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, with special memorial masses held on Saturday evening at St Mary's Catholic Church in Dubai and St Michael's Catholic Church in Sharjah.

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Holy See envoy reflects on his time with Pope Francis

The Pope, who meets thousands of people and has plenty of assistants, would still remember many things about you; it touched me, says Archbishop El Kassis

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Hundreds attend memorial at St Francis Church in Abu Dhabi

Hundreds of priests, diplomats and community members gathered at the Church of St. Francis in the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi for a special memorial dedicated to the late Pope.

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Global lender meetings end with little tariff clarity

Global finance leaders came to Washington last week seeking clarity on what it would take to get some relief from President Donald Trump's multi-layered tariff assault and on just how much pain it will bring to the world economy.

1 min

Gold to stay high amid tariff tensions

“In this climate, gold remains a strategic safe haven, particularly as capital flows exit equities and other risk assets in search of safety,” she added.

1 min

ADX sees highest GCC overseas buying in Q1

The Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange (ADX) witnessed the highest buying by foreign investors among GCC stock markets in the first quarter, a report showed.

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UAE listings to get more diverse with tech startup's likely IPO

The UAE's vibrant initial public offering (IPO) market is poised to welcome a new player, as Cafu, a leading fuel delivery app, reportedly explores a stake sale that could mark its debut on the UAE's stock exchanges.

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UAE seeks to boost trade ties with German state

Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has held talks with Hendrik Josef Wüst, the Minister-President of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany, in which they agreed to pursue stronger trade ties and collaborate in key sectors such as technology, advanced manufacturing and the green economy.

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DWTC delivers Dh22.358 in economic output in 2024

lhe Dubai World Trade ‘Centre (DWTC) continues to reinforce its role as a vital pillar of Dubai’s economy, contributing significantly to the emirate’s GDP through a dynamic calendar of world-class business events.

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Logistics of luxury in Middle East reshapes high-end retail

The Middle East is emerging as a powerhouse in global luxury retail, driven by a growing population of high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and evolving consumer expectations. This rise in luxury demand comes with significant developments in the brands' local logistical set-up and presence.

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Sharjah explores economic and trade ties with Belgium

As part of its ongoing efforts to advance economic and trade cooperation with Belgium, the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah recently arranged a meeting with diplomats, investors, and senior officials from Belgium.

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Air India to unveil more virtual interline partnerships at ATM

The Air India Group, encompassing full-service carrier Air India and low-cost regional airline Air India Express, is set to announce new virtual interline partnerships at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) opening today at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

1 min

17 ways to cut your risk of stroke, dementia and depression all at once

A new study identified overlapping factors that affect your odds of developing these brain diseases late in life

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Israel strikes Hezbollah site in Beirut; Lebanon calls for halt to attacks

The Israeli army said on Sunday it struck a southern Beirut building being used to store precision missiles belonging to Hezbollah.

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Palestinian President Abbas appoints aide as potential successor

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas appointed a close aide as the first ever vice president of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) on Saturday, positioning him as a potential successor to the veteran leader.

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Gaza ministry says hundreds of war missing confirmed dead; toll at 52,243

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza announced Sunday that the death toll from the war had risen to more than 52,000 people, after hundreds previously listed as missing were confirmed dead.

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Hamas says open to 5-year Gaza truce, one-time hostages release

Hamas is open to an agreement to end the war in Gaza that would see all hostages released and secure a five-year truce, an official said Saturday as the group's negotiators held talks with mediators.

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No handshake at border ceremony

With swaggering soldiers giving high kicks set to booming patriotic music cheered on by crowds, it was the usual daily border ceremony between nuclear-armed arch-rivals India and Pakistan.

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Troops from India, Pakistan exchange fire

Troops from Pakistan and India exchanged fire in disputed Kashmir for a third night in a row, officials said on Sunday, as relations between the nuclear-armed rivals plunged to their lowest level in years.

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Philippines and US test air defences as China seizes reef

Missiles fired off the coast of the northern Philippines on Sunday as US and Filipino forces conducted their first integrated defence drills, hours after China said it had seized control of a reef claimed by Manila.

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Families are unable to reunite as India-Pakistan border slams shut

Indian business owner Rishi Kumar Jisrani has spent two days watching a messy scramble of people haul suitcases and drop loved ones at the border with Pakistan before it shuts, with dwindling hopes his family will be allowed across.

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It could be very critical week for Ukraine deal: US

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that the coming week could be “very critical” for efforts to end the war in Ukraine, as President Donald Trump puts pressure on Moscow and Kyiv to make a deal.

1 min

Crowds flock to Francis tomb, as eyes turn to conclave

Pope Francis’s modest tomb drew massive queues on the first day of public viewing in Rome on Sunday, a day after an estimated 400,000 people turned out for his funeral and burial.

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Women's toilets are not for trans women: UK watchdog

Britain's equality watchdog has advised that trans women should not be allowed to use women's toilets following a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court on the legal definition of a woman.

1 min

Eleven dead as vehicle rams into Filipino fest in Canada

20 injured in the incident; driver, 30, arrested at the scene, was 'known' to police

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No place for racism, hate in France, says Macron after Muslim killed in mosque

There can never be a place for racism and hate in France, President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday after the brutal stabbing to death of a Muslim in a mosque in the south of the country.

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Pogacar claims third Liege win with stunning solo attack

Tadej Pogacar claimed his third Liege-Bastogne-Liege victory on Sunday after the Slovenian world champion launched a stunning solo attack 34 kilometres from the finish, just as he had last year.

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Bumrah helps Mumbai Indians tame Lucknow, score fifth straight IPL win

Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah returned figures of 4-22 to lead IPL heavyweights Mumbai Indians to their fifth successive win with a 54-run hammering of Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday.

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FA Cup finalists Palace rewarded for keeping faith with Glasner

When Crystal Palace failed to win any of their first eight Premier League games this season the alarm bells might have been ringing for their Austrian coach Oliver Glasner.

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Liverpool smash Tottenham to win Premier League title

Liverpool demolished Tottenham 5-1 to clinch the Premier League title at an impassioned Anfield on Sunday, sealing a record-equalling 20th English top-flight crown.

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Djokovic hints at Madrid farewell after crashing out in second round

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic may have played at the Madrid Open for the last time after crashing out in the second round to Italian Matteo Arnaldi on Saturday, with the Serbian admitting he did not know if he would return.

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Ancelotti rues late goal in cup final defeat against Barcelona

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was devastated as he felt his side should have taken more from Saturday’s 3-2 loss in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona where they conceded a late equaliser that led the game to extra-time, when their bitter rivals roared back to score a winner through Jules Kounde.

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Assefa sets world record, Sawe destroys high class field in London marathon

Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa set a new women’s only world record of 2hr 15min 50sec as she won the London marathon on Sunday whilst Kenya's Sabastian Sawe put a star-studded men’s field to the sword.

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Buraak wins UAE President's Cup for purebred Arabian horses in Morocco

Colt Buraak won the UAE President's Cup for purebred Arabian horses in the second international race of the Cup's 32nd edition, held at the Anfa sand racetrack in Casablanca on Saturday as part of the UAE-Moroccan Festival.

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Flick eyes treble with Barca after beating Real to lift Spanish Cup

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was thrilled with his side’s heroics to roar back and grab a breath-tacking 3-2 win in extra-time and beat fierce rivals Real Madrid to lift the Copa del Rey title on Saturday.

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Mourning Air explores the randomness of grief

Such tiny words for such big feelings: Grief. Guilt. Loss. Rage. Hurt.

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Kareena Kapoor Khan exudes summer glam in all-white breezy outfit

Fashionistas love experimenting with sartorial choices in summer as it’s the season of vibrant colours, flowy dresses, and breezy outfits.

1 min

Penn Badgley remembers late co-star Michelle Trachtenberg

Actor Penn Badgley remembered his Gossip Girl co-star late Michelle Trachtenberg at the premiere of his upcoming show You Season 5, reported E! News.

1 min

Style scores over substance in Jewel Thief-The Heist Begins

The caper isn't unwatchable; it's just generic when it could have been so much more, especially with two exciting actors in the lead

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Death, taxes and Ben Affleck: The Accountant gets a sequel

In the movie class of 2016, The Accountant was a wild card.

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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.