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In this issue

May 09, 2025

2,000 essential products to be made in the UAE

A strategic initiative to identify 2,000 essential products currently imported into the UAE aims to transform these items into locally manufactured goods, bolstering the nation's economy and achieving self-sufficiency.

2 mins

US and UK agree on 'breakthrough' deal

US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday announced a “breakthrough deal” on trade that leaves in place a 10 per cent tariff on goods imported from the UK while Britain agreed to lower its tariffs to 1.8 per cent from 5.1 per cent and provide greater access to US goods.

2 mins

Prevost becomes first US pope as Leo XIV

Robert Francis Prevost became the first pope from the United States on Thursday, picking the papal name Leo XIV after cardinals from around the world elected him leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.

1 mins

Disneyland Abu Dhabi set to be a 'modern castle with distinct Emirati touch'

Walt Disney is set to open the Middle East's first Disneyland on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, it was announced on Wednesday.

2 mins

No passport needed, no long flights, meet Disney characters in Abu Dhabi

Thinking about a vacation to Disneyland? Soon, you won't have to travel anywhere — no passports or long flights — as a Disney theme park and resort will be coming to Abu Dhabi.

1 mins

First phase of Al Maktoum International Airport to be ready by 2032: Top official

The first phase of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is set to be completed by 2032, with the capacity to handle 150 million passengers annually. Once operational, it will start taking over all flight operations from Dubai International Airport (DXB), a top official announced on Thursday.

2 mins

Travelling from DXB? Soon, check in your luggage from anywhere in Dubai

You could soon be checking in your baggage from anywhere in the city to travel from Dubai Airport (DXB). That is because DXB wants to make sure that at least 25 per cent of luggage is checked in from outside the airport facility.

2 mins

2K essential products to be made in UAE

He also acknowledged the global challenges impacting supply chains, including policy shifts, trade regulations, and customs tariffs.

1 mins

Extended paid maternity leave soon? Minister says proposal being studied

The debate during the FNC session brought to light existing disparities and the ongoing efforts to align private sector practices with the country’s goals of women’s empowerment and workplace equality.

2 mins

UAE to tag local products with geographical information

The UAE on Thursday announced the launch of the geographical indications (GI) system for indigenous products that have unique features and characteristics that originate from specific geographical regions in the UAE to take them to a global level.

1 mins

Motorists to soon use Salik balance to pay for fuel at some stations

Soon, motorists can use the balance in their Salik e-wallet to pay for fuel in select petrol stations across Dubai.

1 mins

UAE best country to live in Mena and 15th globally, says UN report

The UAE has been ranked the best country to live in Mena and the Arab world and 15th globally.

1 mins

Rise in demand for local products; retailers expand shelf space

Retailers across the UAE are increasing shelf space for locally produced goods, reflecting a nationwide push for industrial growth and consumer demand for homegrown alternatives.

2 mins

Head to Al Qua’a in Abu Dhabi, Milky Way now visible in UAE sky

Residents in the UAE can now observe the Milky Way in the night sky, also known as the Galactic River. The galaxy’s main arm and core are visible late at night.

2 mins

Mango wars: How summer turns fierce and fruity in the UAE

As the king of fruits floods the country, loyalties harden, memories ripen and rivalries sweeten the season

4 mins

Parkin posts record revenue in Q1

Dubai's largest provider of paid public parking facilities, Parkin Company PJSC, posted a record Dh273.3 million total revenues in the first quarter this year, marking a 27 per cent increase as compared to the first three months of 2024.

1 mins

Emirates posts Dh22.7B profit

Emirates Group announced yet another annual record profit on Thursday.

4 mins

Have you calculated where all your money goes every month?

Have you ever reached the end of the month only to find your bank balance mysteriously lower than expected? You're not alone.

3 mins

Emaar Development property sales grow 28% in first quarter

Net profit before tax increased by 49% to Dh2.8 billion; a net margin of 55%

1 mins

DTC revenue hits Dh588.3m in Q1, driven by 8% YoY trip growth

Dubai Taxi Company on Thursday reported a five per cent rise in first quarter revenue to Dh588.3 million, with strong underlying performance across its core business lines.

2 mins

IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi announces second intake for post-graduate programmes

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi-Abu Dhabi (IITD-AD) has announced the second intake for its master of technology (M.Tech) programme in Energy Transition and Sustainability and its doctor of philosophy (PhD) programme in energy and sustainability. Follow-ing the successful launch of its inaugural M.Tech programme in January 2024, and the PhD programme in Jan-uary 2025, IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi is now accepting applications for the academic year 2025-26, with the semester com-mencing in August 2025.

1 mins

Taxation Society hosts seminar on decoding tax returns, compliance

The Taxation Society hosted a high-impact seminar titled ‘Decoding tax returns 2025: Insights, strategies and compliance” at India Club.

1 mins

InsuranceMarket.ae wins digital broker of the year award

InsuranceMarket.ae, the UAE’s leading digital insurance platform, is proud to announce that it has been named 'Digital Insurance Broker of the Year' at the prestigious GAIP—InsureTek Awards 2025.

1 mins

Why Dubai teens are going off the grid to make frien

Parents of begun to get with a question watched Ad

1 mins

Can metformin actually slow the ageing process?

A few years ago, Marc Provissiero, a movie producer approaching his mid-50s, started contemplating the next decades of his life.

6 mins

Macron tells Sharaa to protect rights of ‘all Syrians’

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday told visiting Syrian leader Ahmed Al Sharaa to protect all people in the multi-confessional country as the former rebel Islamist chief confirmed indirect talks with Israel aiming to calm tensions.

1 mins

Israeli forces close UN schools in occupied east Jerusalem

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees said on Thursday that Israel closed three of its schools in occupied east Jerusalem, months after an Israeli ban on its activities took effect.

1 mins

First responders in Gaza run out of supplies

First responders in Gaza said Thursday that their operations were at a near standstill, more than two months into a full Israeli blockade that has left food and fuel in severe shortage.

2 mins

Israel issues strongest threat yet against Iran

Israel issued its strongest threat yet against Iran on Thursday, warning it would do to it what it has done to Hamas in Gaza after an attack on Ben Gurion airport by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

2 mins

Screams and shattered glass under bombardment

Madasar Choudhary said his sister saw two children killed in the town of Poonch that bore the brunt of this week’s shelling by Pakistan, with India saying a total of 13 people died there.

2 mins

Man admitted to Japan's Expo 2025 with 85-year-old ticket

A man was admitted to the World Expo in Japan with a ticket to a 1940 event that was called off as war escalated, organisers said.

1 mins

Meta blocks access to Muslim news page in India

Meta has banned a prominent Muslim news page on Instagram in India at the government's request, the account’s founder said on Wednesday, denouncing the move as \"censorship\" as hostilities escalate between India and Pakistan.

1 mins

India and Pakistan accuse each other of waves of drone attacks

New Delhi says Pakistan launched air attacks using ‘drones and missiles’ and it ‘neutralised’ Pakistani air defence system in Lahore; Islamabad claims it shoots down 28 Indian drones; death toll rises to 48

3 mins

New digital voting breeds distrust among overseas Filipino workers

A new online voting system aimed at boosting turnout among the Philippines’ millions of overseas workers ahead of Monday’s mid-term elections has been marked by confusion and fears of disenfranchisement.

1 mins

Prevost, first US pope, supported Francis and shunned spotlight

Robert Prevost, the choice of the world's Catholic cardinals to serve as leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church, is the first pope from the United States and a relative unknown on the global stage.

2 mins

Putin, Xi rail against West as Kyiv reports truce violations

Putin and Xi slam Trump's plan for 'Iron Dome' missile shield for America

2 mins

Gates to give away $200в for world's poorest by 2045

Bill Gates pledged on Thursday to give away almost his entire personal wealth in the next two decades and said the world's poorest would receive some $200 billion via his foundation at a time when governments worldwide are slashing international aid.

1 mins

EU monitor: Global temperatures stuck at near-record highs in April

Global temperatures were stuck at near-record highs in April, the EU’s climate monitor said on Thursday, extending an unprecedented heat streak and raising questions about how quickly the world might be warming.

2 mins

Bedwawi brings cheers to UAE team with winning start

UAE's Jamal Al Bedwawi brought cheers to the UAE team after making a winning start in his men's singles Wheelchair (WH1) event at the 6th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International 2025.

1 mins

Dhoni says 'nothing to decide now' over retirement plans

India great Mahendra Singh Dhoni will not rush into a decision about retirement when the Indian Premier League ends this month, saying he will listen to his body as his 44th birthday approaches.

1 mins

AKCEL GP plans to make UAE an international hub of motorsports

AKCEL GP, a UAE-based motorsport team, on Thursday unveiled its long-term vision to position the UAE as a global hub of motorsports by developing local talent and placing them on the world's top racing circuits — with the UAE flag flying high.

1 mins

PSL 2025: Dubai could host remaining matches as PCB postpones game

Some matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will be rescheduled due to the ongoing tensions with India, the Pakistan Cricket Board said, according to media reports.

1 mins

Gill and Bumrah in race to succeed Rohit as Test captain

Top order batter Shubman Gill and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah are locked in a two-horse race to be India's next Test captain following Rohit Sharma's exit.

1 mins

Swiatek makes fast start at Italian Open

Iga Swiatek dismissed Elisabetta Cocciaretto in just 52 minutes as she opened her account at the Italian Open on Thursday.

1 mins

Al Ittihad rally to down Al Nassr, inch closer to Saudi Pro League title

Houssem Aouar scored a last-minute goal to help Al Ittihad complete a comeback and secure a 3-2 win over Al Nassr on Wednesday, taking them a step closer to clinching the Saudi Pro League title.

1 mins

Newcastle want to hear the noise against Chelsea in top-five battle

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes has called on the home fans to ramp up the noise when they host Chelsea on Sunday in one of their most pivotal Premier League games this season.

1 mins

Thrilling PSG home in on elusive Champions League trophy

Paris Saint-Germain’s achievement in reaching the Champions League final is vindication for the club’s decision to abandon its policy of amassing superstars and instead put faith in a hungry young team led by Luis Enrique.

3 mins

Boardwalk Empire star Pitt held on sex abuse charges

Michael Pitt, the actor known for his role on Boardwalk Empire, was arrested on sexual abuse charges this month, according to the Brooklyn district attorney's office.

1 mins

Aaron Eckhart boards role in plane thriller Midair

Aaron Eckhart, best known for his role in The Dark Knight and Olympus Has Fallen, will be seen in the plane thriller Midair from Jeepers Creepers: Reborn and Iron Sky director Timo Vuorensola.

1 mins

One Direction's Liam Payne left a $32.3 million estate and no will

Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who died last year after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, left an estate worth 24.3 million pounds ($32.3 million), but had not written a will before his death, according to British news outlets.

1 mins

The White Lotus star Meghann Fahy to headline Banquet

The White Lotus fame Meghann Fahy will lead the supernatural thriller Banquet from The Platform filmmaker Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia.

1 mins

Lunchbox star Nimrat Kaur owes career to theatre

Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur, known for her roles in films like Lunchbox and the web series Kull, recently opened up about her career, stating that she owes it to theatre.

1 mins

Rajkummar, Wamiqa flick Bhool Chuk Maaf will skip theatres

The makers of the Bollywood flick Bhool Chuk Maaf have decided to forgo its planned theatrical release and instead debut the film directly on Prime Video on May 16. The romantic comedy was initially set to hit cinemas on May 9.

1 mins

Seven roles that explain the deeply nuanced, not crazy art of Nicolas Cage

The actor's work is often more textured and soulful than he's given credit for.

5 mins

Did a TV show hurt your feelings? 'Fix-its' offer justice

How do viewers cope when their beloved character gets killed? Or when a fan-favourite pair part ways? Here's a look at the world of “fixes”, palatable to all

5 mins

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Khaleej Times Description:

Publisher: Khaleej-Times

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

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.