Khaleej Times - May 08, 2025

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May 08, 2025

Plan to measure food waste

The UAE has launched its first nationwide study to measure food loss and waste across the country, marking a significant step towards its goal of halving food waste by 2030.

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Disneyland to open in Abu Dhabi, offering an oasis of entertainment

The UAE will soon welcome a new theme park— and it's none other than Disneyland. Set to open in Abu Dhabi, this will be the region's first-ever Disney theme park and the seventh Disney resort worldwide.

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Dozens of South Asia flights cancelled

A number of flights between Pakistan and the UAE were cancelled early Wednesday morning, with some facing major delays, as tensions between India and Pakistan escalated overnight following airstrikes.

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India, Pakistan urged to hold their fire

The UAE and other world powers called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and avoid further escalation that could threaten regional and international peace.

1 min

3-step plan to protect self-driving vehicles from cyber threats

To protect self-driving vehicles from cyber attacks, Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) worked with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to implement a “three-step” solution.

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RTA chalks out plan to tackle Dubai traffic surge

Authorities in Dubai have identified the key factors behind the recent surge in traffic congestion and revealed their plans to ease it. According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), its “sustainable, long-term solutions” are expected to improve traffic flow by 20 to 30 per cent.

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Cybersecurity guidelines for quantum computing launched

Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) launched on Wednesday a guideline that will prepare organisations in the UAE against emerging quantum computing threats.

1 min

Dozens of flights to India and Pakistan cancelled

The following flights on May 7 have been cancelled:

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Travel plans go haywire as India, Pakistan ground flights

Pakistani expat Abdul Basit spent all of last week shopping for his niece's wedding set to take place next week. The Dubai resident was booked to fly home to Lahore on Friday, but he is now uncertain if and when he will be able to travel.

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New UAE law for non-Muslim worship, licensing explained

This legislation aims to regulate the practices, rituals, and worship of various non-Muslim religions, sects and beliefs, ensuring clarity and a well-structured environment.

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Indian, Pakistani expats stay up all night, say no one wants war

Mansoor Khan, a Pakistani expat from Mirpur in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, spent the night on his phone, his eyes glued to the news and his ears listening for calls from relatives in his hometown and other places.

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Dubai to host World Police Summit from May 13

Dubai Police to unveil new patrol fleet, AI technologies used in policing at the event

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AI usage in UAE is nearly 100%, says Olama

The usage of artificial intelligence (AI) in the UAE and other developed countries is nearly 100 per cent, said Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications.

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'AI-driven legal framework to define what, how, when to regulate and deregulate'

The UAE’s comprehensive regulatory intelligence framework which will use artificial intelligence (AI) will reflect real-time monitoring of global changes, detect gaps and create scenarios about the impact of the legislation, a minister said on Wednesday.

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Who is responsible for human rights abuses involving AI: Official

A senior UAE human rights official has raised alarm over the growing gap in accountability mechanisms for human rights abuses involving artificial intelligence, warning that existing global frameworks are ill-equipped to handle the ethical dilemmas of the AI age.

1 min

AI doctor helps students research natural remedies, offers cures from 6 continents

An Al-powered doctor is supporting medical students at Dubai Medical University (DMU) to research natural remedies and cures.

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UAE to ship two mobile clinics to Guinea-Bissau

Two shipping containers converted into mobile clinics in the UAE will be shipped to Guinea-Bissau this week in an effort to provide people living in remote places with much-needed health assistance, a company director told Khaleej Times.

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Father ordered to pay Dh3,000 after son threatens man online

Legal experts say the ruling underscores the accountability of parents and guardians in cases involving minors, especially where cybercrimes and social media misconduct are concerned.

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Residents invited to design projection for Burj Khalifa and win Dh100k

The UAE residents have been invited to design a projection for the Burj Khalifa which will be displayed at the world’s tallest building.

1 min

'84% job applicants feel ignored in Middle East'

Number of people applying for a position in the region has increased, causing delays in the hiring process: Survey

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US Fed pauses rate cuts again on inflation risk, UAE follows suit

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced another rate cut pause and warned of higher risks to its inflation and unemployment goals in a likely reference to President Donald Trump’s tariffs

1 min

UAE ‘most exciting new market’ for gaming resorts: Wynn

Wynn Resorts on Wednesday said it would recruit around 280 new employees in 2025 for its upcoming Ras Al Khaimah project Wynn Al Marjan, terming the UAE as “the most exciting new market for integrated gaming resort development in decades.”

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Dubai stock market has capacity for more IPOs, says top official

Dubai's stock market has “capacity for more IPOs” but from quality companies as it rejected 6 to 10 companies over the past few years, a senior official said on Wednesday.

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Emaar, Aldar lead surge in UAE's realty stocks

With strong fundamentals, real estate and construction stocks continue to capture investor attention across the UAE.

1 min

DDoS cyberattacks in the UAE surge 862%

Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) cyberattacks in the UAE surged from 38,797 in 2019 to 373,429 in 2024 a staggering 862.45 per cent increase, a report showed on Wednesday.

1 min

Indian companies raising funds through QIP route

NRI Biz Matters

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IHC revenue spikes 41% in Q1

International Holding Company (IHC), the Abu Dhabi based investment conglomerate, on Wednesday reported a 41 per cent rise in revenue for the first quarter of 2025 to Dh27.2 billion.

1 min

80% of Middle East cyberattacks breach confidential data

DDoS cyberattacks in the UAE surge 862%

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US, China to hold ice-breaker talks

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and chief trade negotiator Jamieson Greer will meet China’s economic tsar He Lifeng in Switzerland this weekend for talks that could be the first step toward resolving a trade war disrupting the global economy.

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UAE banks' gross assets up 1.6% in February

Gross banks' assets in the UAE, including bankers' acceptances, increased by 1.6 per cent from Dh4,562.3 billion at the end of January 2025 to Dh4,636.8 billion at the end of February 2025.

1 min

Nothing's latest phone delivers a punch

British tech company Nothing launched its mid-range smartphone CMF Phone 2 Pro and the Buds 2 series of earphones in the UAE at a glitzy and glamorous event in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

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Tribe - The CMO Connect: Dubai’s premier gathering of marketing leaders returns

Marketing leaders across the region are gearing up for a defining industry moment on Wednesday, May 14, as Tribe - The CMO Connect returns for its highly anticipated third edition at Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai.

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Dubai nears top four global financial hub status: HSBC

Dubai’s capital markets are playing a pivotal role in advancing the Emirate’s ambition of becoming a global top four financial hub, with foreign investor participation now adefining feature of market activity, a study showed.

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What kind of seafood should I eat?

Fish and seafood can be a more environmentally friendly protein choice than other animal foods like beef, mutton and chicken. But you need to choose carefully.

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Palestinians in razed West Bank hamlet vow to stay

Standing in the rubble of what used to be his home, Palestinian farmer Haitham Dababseh cleared stones to make space for a tent after Israeli army bulldozers destroyed his village in the occupied West Bank.

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Israel says 24 hostages alive after Trump comment alarms families

An Israeli official said on Wednesday that 24 hostages were alive in Gaza after US President Donald Trump said the number was 21, alarming the families of hostages.

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Attack on Sanaa airport caused $500m in damage, says director

Israel's attack on the airport in Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa destroyed terminal buildings and caused $500 million in damage, its director told Houthi media on Wednesday.

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Second US warplane falls off aircraft carrier into Red Sea

A multi-million-dollar US warplane failed to land on the Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and plummeted into the Red Sea on Tuesday, the US military said, the second jet lost from the ship in just over a week.

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Gaza hunger crisis ripples across health sector as blockade endures

Palestinian baby Jenan Al-skafi died in Gaza on Saturday after malnutrition and digestive problems, which her doctor said could not be treated because of a total Israeli blockade that aid agencies believe is undermining the entire population’s health.

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Dozens killed as India and Pakistan clash in worst violence in decades

Pakistan says 31 people killed and 57 injured in Indian air strikes and firing; India says 12 civilians killed in Pakistani shelling; Islamabad claims it downed five Indian fighter jets; New Delhi says strikes were 'right to respond'; Pakistani military authorised to take 'corresponding actions says PM Shehbaz Sharif; airlines cancel and reroute flights

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Lanka ruling party wins local elections

Sri Lanka’s leftist government won local council elections but with significantly lower margins, in its first test since sweeping national polls last year, official results showed on Wednesday.

1 min

Cardinals locked inside Sistine Chapel as conclave begins

Cardinals choosing the next leader of the global Catholic Church were locked into the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, marking the formal start of the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

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World’s wealthiest 10% caused two thirds of global warming: Study

The world’s wealthiest 10 percent of individuals are responsible for two thirds of global warming since 1990, researchers said on Tuesday.

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France, Germany to cooperate more closely on defence

French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday to ramp up security cooperation, as the new German leader visited Paris on his first trip abroad.

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EU takes Hungary to top court in migrant smuggler case

Brussels accuses Budapest of a failure to meet its obligations to 'impose effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions' for migrant smuggling

1 min

Bill Gates says AI key to unlocking health and education innovation

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said artificial intelligence will play a key role in unlocking new tools for health, education and agriculture at a meeting with Indonesia’s president on Wednesday.

1 min

Biden accuses Trump of appeasing Russia with pressure on Ukraine

Former US president Joe Biden, in his first interview since leaving the White House, accused his successor Donald Trump of appeasing Russia by pressuring Ukraine to give up its territory.

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For Ukrainians, Russia's invasion is a 'continuation' of World War II

For Yuriy Savchuk, the director of Ukraine's War Museum, Russia's invasion has stark parallels with the fight for survival his country waged during World War II.

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India to name new captain as Rohit announces retirement from Tests

India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the team’s tour of England starting next month, but will continue to play the shorter 50-over format.

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Inspired by 14-year-old Suryavanshi, UAE's talented youngster Ayaan sets sights on IPL

Ayaan Misbah was barely five years old when he started driving the ball at a cricket ground in New Delhi.

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BCCI gets govt clearance to host IPL match in Dharamshala amid India-Pakistan tensions

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has received clearance from the Indian government to host match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) match on Thursday of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) in Dharamshala at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

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Dubai to host inaugural Pickleball Open 2025

Dubai is set to make regional sports history as it hosts the inaugural Pickleball Open 2025 from May 8 to 11 — a major international event marking the professional debut of pickleball in the Middle East.

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Dubai Police arrest fans for rioting after Al Wasl, Shabab Al Ahli football match

Dubai Police arrested certain individuals who were involved in riots after the UAE Pro League fixture between Al Wasl and Shabab Al Ahli football clubs, the authority announced on Wednesday.

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Amorim determined to keep Fernandes at Man United despite Saudi interest

Ruben Amorim has insisted he wants to keep Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes despite interest from Saudi Arabia, labelling the Portugal international \"one of the top players in the world\".

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Roglic gunning for Giro as Pogacar's absence leaves door open

Primoz Roglic is hunting his sixth Grand Tour triumph at this year’s Giro d'Italia and will have the chance to snatch the title from Tadej Pogacar with his superstar compatriot sitting out a gruelling three-week race.

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Inter seek Champions League final redemption after winning Barca epic

Inter Milan are one victory away from Champions League redemption after Tuesday’s chaotic, mesmerising win over Barcelona which propelled the Italians into their second final in three seasons.

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Rajkummar Rao shares key to success for young Bollywood actors

Rajkummar Rao, known for his versatile performances in Bollywood films like Kai Po Che!, Shahid and Stree, shared his views on challenges, including competition and the pressure young actors face to prove themselves in Bollywood.

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Police searching for actor Ajaz Khan

Actor Ajaz Khan has been booked by the Mumbai police after a woman filed a complaint, accusing him of rape.

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SRK thanks Sabyasachi for his Met Gala debut

The Bollywood star donned an all-black creation by the celebrity designer for the fashion event at New York

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Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman reunite for Practical Magic 2

Warner Bros. has announced that the sequel to their 1998 film Practical Magic, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, will hit theatres on September 18, 2026.

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George Clooney, Adam Sandler's Jay Kelly gets awards season

Netflix has announced a theatrical release strategy for its upcoming film Jay Kelly, starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler.

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Squid Game Season 3 to premiere in June

The third and final season of Squid Game is approaching, and the newly released teaser trailer offers a glimpse at the dramatic culmination of Netflix's most popular show.

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The Handmaid's Tale wants to end with a message of hope

Elisabeth Moss and other stars and creators of the drama discuss its impending conclusion and ongoing connection to American politics

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Daftar is perfect for that mid-week work break

For that familiar yet unusual taste experiment, going to this DIFC hotspot is a must

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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.