Khaleej Times - May 01, 2025

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May 01, 2025

Student gamers showcase skills at first Universities E-Gaming event

The UAE Esports Federation has launched the first Universities E-Gaming Championship for students from across the UAE. In collaboration with the University of Sharjah, this championship aims to elevate the Esports landscape in the UAE, providing a platform for student gamers to showcase their skills.

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UAE, India to boost ties at 'Future of Learning' event on May 20

The UAE and India are set to take a concrete step forward in strengthening their bilateral relationship through the upcoming high-impact event — Future of Learning: Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship — to be held on May 20.

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UAE experiences hottest April in over a decade

The UAE has experienced a noticeable drop in rainfall this year and one of the hottest Aprils (so far) in over a decade.

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Wynn Al Marjan to create 7,500 jobs

Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), which awarded a commercial gaming operator's licence.

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Student choice at core of career guidance policy

A bold shift in the education policy of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) is placing student choice and individual pathways at the centre of post-secondary planning.

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UAE’s CISCE schools celebrate Classes 10, 12 board exam results

The results, released on Wednesday, with all schools achieving a100 er cent pass rate, were met with jubilation by students, teachers and parents alike.

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KT reveals GCC's most influential HR leaders

Khaleej Times on Wednesday unveiled its inaugural list of the GCC's Most Influential HR Leaders at the Future Workforce Summit 2025.

1 min

Firms that don't align staff with their strategy will fail, says top executive

In these volatile and uncertain times when the world is constantly changing, those organisations that don't align their employees with their strategy and change will fail, a top industry executive said on Wednesday.

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'Workplace support for obesity can help employers save money'

Obesity is not just a personal health issue — it’s a workplace issue, and one that employers can no longer afford to ignore.

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Leadership should be part of company's strategy, say experts

Leadership should be part of companies' strategies and they should focus more on capabilities rather than prioritising only on courses and programmes, experts said on Wednesday.

1 min

'Firms look for additional skills as they go global'

As UAE and regional companies go global, they are looking for candidates with additional skills and different experiences, HR experts said on Wednesday.

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Airbus beats first-quarter forecasts, maintains targets

Airbus on Wednesday reported stronger-than-expected revenues and core profit for the first quarter and reaffirmed targets for the year, while stressing it was too early to quantify the impact of a tariff war in which there would be “only losers”.

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Borouge Q1 net profit rise to $281м

Borouge Plc on Wednesday reported a substantial $281 million net profit for the first quarter driven by record monthly production in March, an increase in sales volumes and continuous cost discipline.

1 min

Gold bull run to continue even as jewellery consumption drops 21%

Gold is likely to continue its bull run this year as inflows into gold exchange-traded funds are likely to witness momentum, along with historic high central bank buying, the World Gold Council said on Wednesday.

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Dubai real estate set to add 300,000 new units by 2028

Aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, the emirate’s real estate market is set to deliver over 300,000 new residential units by 2028, with 81,084 units slated for 2025 alone.

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UAE’s debt capital market to hit $3508

The UAE’s debt capital market (DCM), the second-largest in the GCC, is on track to reach $350 billion by 2026, according to Fitch Ratings.

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NMDC Group revenues gain 16% to Dh6.2B

NMDC Group on Wednesday reported that it achieved 22 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit for the first quarter, from Dh641 million in Q1 2024 to Dh784 million in Q1 2025.

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Underground trains at Al Maktoum Airport

Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group revealed that Dubai has started awarding contracts for DWC which will be the world’s largest airport upon completion.

1 min

Younger, tech-savvy travellers coming to UAE, Middle East while seeking luxury experiences

The Middle East, especially the UAE, is attracting a younger, more affluent traveller base with higher flexibility and spending power.

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Sharjah's hotel occupancy jumps 13% in first quarter

Sharjah recorded a 13 per cent jump in hotel occupancy — recording 486,000 tourists during the first quarter of this year, compared to Q1 of 2024.

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UAE's total air market likely to grow at 6.9%

The UAE's Total Air Market (TAM) will reach $5.4 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.9 per cent from $4.2 billion in 2024, reflecting a 32 per cent increase from 2019, research showed on Wednesday.

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Is it bad to chew gum all day?

Mint gum is the only thing that gets me through the workday.

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Israel says it carried out warning strike in defence of Druze in Syria

Israel said it carried out a warning strike against an extremist group that was preparing to attack Druze in Syria, following through on its pledge to protect the minority group as violence spread in Druze areas near Damascus on Wednesday.

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Sudan deserves to ban Islamists as they do not recognise the modern nation-state

The majority of the Sudanese people eagerly await the day when their country follows in the footsteps of Jordan, Tunisia, and other nations in the region by banning Islamist political groups.

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Gaza’s vital community kitchens may soon shut, halt free meals

It took five hours of queuing at a community kitchen in Gaza’s Nuseirat district for displaced grandmother Um Mohammad Al Talalga to get one meal to feed her hungry children and grandchildren.

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Family mourns ponyman hero who died fighting Kashmir attacker

Slain Kashmiri horseman Syed Adil Shah’s grieving family say they are proud of his \"sacrifice\" after he wrestled with a gunman as he tried to save tourists in last week’s attack.

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Indian hotel fire kills 15; several rescued

A fierce fire ripped through a hotel in the Indian city of Kolkata killing at least 15 people, police said on Wednesday, with some clambering out of windows and onto the rooftop to escape.

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Pakistan minister Tarar warns of possible Indian military strike within '24 to 36 hrs'

Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that the country has credible intelligence that India intends to launch a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours.

1 min

'I have hope': Vietnam Babylift survivor's search for birth mother

Airlifted from Saigon as an 11-month-old baby, Odile Dussart is now back to living in the land of her birth hoping to find her biological mother.

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Sweden arrests teenager after triple killing

Swedish police have arrested a teen suspect after three youths aged from 15 to 20 were killed in a shooting at a hair salon, authorities said on Wednesday, amid rising concern over gang violence in the Scandinavian nation.

1 min

William, Kate release romantic image on low-key anniversary

Prince William and his wife Catherine marked their 14th anniversary by releasing a romantic photograph of themselves on the Scottish island of Mull, as the princess continues her cancer recovery.

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Pietro Parolin, career diplomat leading race to become pope

A seasoned diplomat who worked with Pope Francis for 12 years, Cardinal Pietro Parolin is well-known in Rome and abroad, and a serious contender to be the next pontiff.

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Trump: I'd like to be pope

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday joked that he would like to succeed Pope Francis, who died last week at the age of 88.

1 min

Al companions present risks for young users, warns watchdog

AI companions powered by generative artificial intelligence present real risks and should be banned for minors, a leading US tech watchdog said in a study published on Wednesday.

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Muslim, Jewish students at Harvard face bigotry and abuse: Task force

The university faces pressure from Trump over antisemitism, leftist bias allegations

3 mins

Trump's 1st 100 days targeted diversity policies and civil rights protections

The Republican president dismantles DEI policies, affecting federal and private sectors Critics say actions undo decades of hard-fought progress for marginalised communities

3 mins

Narine continues to deliver the goods for Kolkata Knight Riders

Sunil Narine turns 37 next month and has been a key player for Kolkata Knight Riders for more than a decade but the Trinidadian is showing no signs of slowing down after delivering a match-winning performance in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday.

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Ayaan leads from the front as UAE continue dream run in Qatar

With three consecutive wins, the UAE are almost certain of qualifying for the final at the ACC Under 16 Men's West Zone Cup in Qatar.

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Djokovic's Italian Open pullout a worrying sign, says Courier

Novak Djokovic’s shock withdrawal from next week’s Italian Open should be a huge worry for the 24-times Grand Slam champion's fans as he heads to the French Open without winning a match on clay this season, former Roland Garros winner Jim Courier said.

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Sinner wanted to quit tennis during doping controversy

World number one Jannik Sinner, who is about to return to action after a three-month doping ban, thought about walking away from tennis even while successfully defending his Australian Open title, but is coming back with a new mentality.

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RR teen 'needs protection from overnight fame'

Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not the finished article yet and will need support to handle overnight stardom to achieve his full potential, his Rajasthan Royals coach Rahul Dravid said on Wednesday.

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Arteta urges Arsenal to deliver 'special' fightback in Paris

Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal to produce a “special” fightback against Paris Saint-Germain after Ousmane Dembele fired the French side to a 1-0 win in the Champions League semifinal first leg on Tuesday.

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Norris returns to scene of first win, Piastri chases hat trick

Miami will always be special for Lando Norris after taking his first Formula One win there last year but McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri could have more to celebrate when they race again on Sunday.

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Dubai all set to host Under 15 Football Challenge Cup

Dubai is gearing up to host the U15 Football Challenge Cup, which will get under way on Thursday at the Humaid Al Tayer Stadium, Al Nasr Club, in Dubai.

1 min

Postecoglou not underestimating Spurs task against consistent Bodo

Tottenham Hotspur have an opportunity to salvage a disappointing domestic season by reaching a European final, but they will not be taking their home clash with Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt lightly, manager Ange Postecoglou said on Wednesday.

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PSG 'not getting carried away' despite impressive display

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed his \"incredible\" team after Ousmane Dembele's early goal gave them a 1-0 win away to Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday, but insisted there would be no euphoria in their ranks ahead of next week's return.

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The Rock transforms for The Smashing Machine

The trailer of Dwayne Johnson's The Smashing Machine has dropped.

1 min

Brad Pitt gears up for The Riders

Brad Pitt has collaborated with director Edward Berger, of Concalve fame, on The Riders.

1 min

Nicole Kidman to receive Women in Motion Award

The Cannes Film Festival and Kering have announced that Nicole Kidman will be the 10th recipient of the Women in Motion Award.

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Housefull 5 teaser promises a 'killer comedy' aboard a cruise ship

As the Housefull franchise marked its 15th anniversary yesterday, Indian producer Sajid Nadiadwala unveiled the teaser of Housefull 5, which is set to release on June 6.

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Rapper Vedan arrested after narcotics seized from his flat

Popular Malayalam rapper Hirandas Murali, better known as Vedan, was arrested after nearly six grams of narcotics were seized from his apartment at Vyttila in Tripunithura in Kerala on Monday, police said.

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Why sports and showbiz go together

Actors and entrepreneurs Preeti Jhangiani and Parvin Dabas on arm wrestling and how they use their showbiz background to win over arenas

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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.