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In this issue

August 20, 2025

School uniforms aren't cheap: Cost rundown, how parents save money

International comparisons show UAE parents may shoulder higher costs than many abroad, placing the country among the more expensive educational uniform markets

5 mins

UAE rolls out standardised tests

Grade 3: Assessment will be equally divided between school based evaluation and centralised assessments (50 per cent each).

1 mins

'Thunderstorms, rain expected in some areas over next two days'

The UAE will experience thunderstorms and rain in some parts over the coming two days, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said on Tuesday.

1 mins

Abu Dhabi regulator to expand grade inflation inspections

\"We observed school grade patterns that were significantly higher than results from external assessments and international benchmarks. This prompted further analysis to identify what caused these inconsistencies.

1 mins

No Wi-Fi, no lights: Nomad luxury trailers to open soon in Kalba valley

Together, the Sharjah Collection now offers 154 accommodation units across varied landscapes

1 mins

Employees can now receive salaries in digital wallets as du launches new platform

Employees in the UAE can now receive their salaries through digital wallets as the use of this technology has grown exponentially over the past few years.

1 mins

Only 115 students bag a place in UAE's first undergrad AI class

From over 8,000 applications worldwide, just 115 students have earned their place in the UAE’s first undergraduate artificial intelligence programme, and their stories truly show what it takes to pioneer the future of technology in the UAE.

2 mins

Nine new public schools set to open across UAE

Over 1M students set to return for new academic year after summer break, says minister

3 mins

GCC insurers post stable earnings in first half

Listed insurers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reported stable earnings of $1.2 billion (Dh4.4 billion) in the first half of 2025, despite a sharp decline in profit in Saudi Arabia that was mostly driven by motor losses and lower investment income.

1 mins

UAE, Saudi sovereign and mutual funds power Gulf AUM to $2.2T

The GCC’s asset management industry has entered a new phase of expansion, reaching $2.2 trillion in assets under management (AuM) in 2024 — a 9 per cent increase from the previous year — according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

4 mins

A millionaire heads for Dubai every hour

Ultra-prime communities remain at the heart of this momentum: Palm Jumeirah has witnessed 85 transactions worth Dh3.8 billion ($1 billion), while Emirates Hills saw 30 deals totalling Dh1.9 billion.

1 mins

Scarcity, prestige drive Dubai villa prices to record highs

Dubai’s villa market has emerged as the standout segment of the emirate’s booming real estate sector, with a sharp surge in prices, intensifying demand, and limited supply pushing homes in prime villa communities into record territory.

2 mins

India seeks to boost local brands as higher US tariffs loom

Question: With the US administration levying across the board 25 per cent tariff, and additional penalty of 25 per cent, on all Indian origin goods, will the government be inclined to give subsidies to exporters?

3 mins

UAE retail investors increasing focus on homegrown markets

An overwhelming 85 per cent of UAE-based retail investors are currently invested in local stocks, and many are buying even more in response to global trade tensions, a study showed.

2 mins

Big-ticket events set the stage for tourism growth in Middle East

‘Big-ticket’ events are playing a pivotal role in driving international tourism and accelerating economic growth, experts say. In the GCC alone, the event and exhibition market is expected to reach $827 million by 2029, growing ata CAGR of 3.94 per cent, studies show.

1 mins

British super-rich eye UAE as potential haven

More than half of British millionaires would consider leaving the UK if a wealth tax is introduced, and the UAE ranks among the top five countries they would consider relocating to, according to a study by Arton Capital.

2 mins

SoftBank's growing bets on artificial intelligence, semiconductor assets

SoftBank announced on Tuesday a $2 billion investment in Intel that will add to the Japanese tech investor’s ambitious bet on artificial intelligence and the chip industry.

3 mins

Databricks eyes over $100B valuation on rising Al bets

Analytics firm Databricks said on Tuesday its valuation was set to jump 61 per cent to more than $100 billion in a funding round less than a year after its last, underscoring strong investor demand for artificial intelligence startups.

1 mins

Intel gets $2B lifeline in the form of SoftBank equity investment

Japanese financier to become sixth largest Intel shareholder, LSEG data shows

3 mins

Chinese refiners sweep up Russian oil after Indian demand falls

Chinese refineries have purchased 15 cargoes of Russian oil for October and November delivery as Indian demand for Moscow’s exports falls away, two analysts and one trader said on Tuesday.

1 mins

Does drinking milk actually make your bones stronger?

Q: I've always heard that you need to drink milk to keep your bones healthy. Is that true? A: For generations, Americans have been told through school nutrition programs and advertising campaigns - that milk is an essential part of a healthy diet.

3 mins

Killing of aid workers surges to record high during Gaza war: UN

Aid worker killings rose nearly a third to almost 400 last year, the most deadly year since records began in 1997, and the conflict in Gaza is continuing to cause high death rates for humanitarian staff in 2025, UN and other data showed.

1 mins

Australia chides Israel after diplomats’ visas revoked

Australia’s foreign minister on Tuesday criticised Israel for revoking visas held by Canberra’s diplomatic representatives to the Palestinian Authority.

1 mins

Gaza's young musicians sing and play in the ruins of war

A boy’s lilting song filled the tent in Gaza City, above an instrumental melody and backing singers’ quiet harmonies, soft music that floated into streets these days more attuned to the deadly beat of bombs and bullets.

4 mins

Israel demands release of all hostages after Hamas backs new ceasefire offer

A senior Israeli official on Tuesday said the government stood firm on its call for the release of all hostages in any future Gaza deal, after Hamas accepted a new truce proposal.

1 mins

Indian police exhume human remains in mass-burial probe

Alleged secret burials of murder and rape victims since the mid-1990s; a former temple cleaner claims he was forced to bury hundreds, many showing signs of sexual assault; special investigation team finds remains at two of 16 suspected burial sites

2 mins

Modi to visit China to attend SCO summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China later in August, his security chief said on Tuesday during talks with Beijing’s foreign minister in New Delhi.

1 mins

Death toll from Pakistan floods rises to almost 400

Rescuers and residents resumed searching on Tuesday for survivors as the death toll from five days of torrential rain rose to almost 400, with authorities warning monsoon downpours would continue until the weekend.

1 mins

Philippines, Australia and Canada hold joint sail in South China Sea

The navies of the Philippines, Australia and Canada were conducting a joint sail in the South China Sea on Tuesday, an area of flaring tensions following a collision between two Chinese vessels last week.

1 mins

Why cloudbursts killed hundreds in Pakistan, India this monsoon season

Massive, sudden downpours of rain known as cloudbursts have struck Pakistan and India during this monsoon season, killing hundreds of people in the flash floods and landslides they have triggered.

2 mins

Thai princess on 'continuous' treatment to stabilise blood pressure: Palace

The Thai king’s eldest daughter, gravely ill in hospital for more than two years, is receiving \"continuous\" treatment to stabilise her blood pressure because of a severe infection, the palace said on Tuesday.

1 mins

Scientist puts hope in nest boxes to save endangered cockatoos

Above the teeming shopping streets of Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay district, a fight to save one of the world’s most endangered species is unfolding high in the branches of a decades-old cotton tree.

3 mins

Huge wildfires in Spain: Cooler forecast fuels hope worst is over

Heatwave declared over, humidity forecast to rise; Castile and Leon leader says emergency teams stabilising fires

2 mins

Air Canada to resume service as flight attendants' union ends strike

Air Canada's unionised flight attendants reached an agreement with the country's largest carrier on Tuesday, ending the first strike by its cabin crew in 40 years that had upended travel plans for hundreds of thousands of passengers.

2 mins

Suits you: 'Fabulous' Zelensky outfit wows Trump

The fates of nations have rarely, if ever, been decided by sartorial choices.

2 mins

Switzerland says would grant Putin ‘immunity’ for peace summit

Switzerland would grant Russian President Vladimir Putin immunity if he came to the country for talks on peace in Ukraine, despite the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant, it said Tuesday.

1 mins

Belgian princess to resume Harvard studies after Trump move to ban foreign students

Princess Elisabeth, 23-year-old heir to the Belgian throne, will be able to continue her studies at Harvard University, her spokespeople said, after she was caught up in a US government move to bar the entry of foreign students to study there.

1 mins

Peace a distant hope for Ukraine despite Trump and Zelensky talk

In east Ukraine, where invading Russian forces are steadily gaining ground in costly metre-for-metre battles, Ukrainian troops holding the line see US President Donald Trump's push for peace as a lost cause.

1 mins

Magical Maharaj guides South Africa to big win over Australia

Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj produced a career-best 5-33 to dismantle Australia and bowl South Africa to an emphatic 98-run victory in the opening one day international in Cairns on Tuesday.

1 mins

The voices of JGE: How Lee Johnston’s podcast brings a community to life

At Jumeirah Golf Estates (JGE), the fairways are pristine, the residential enclave impressive, and the community rich with experiences. Golfer, bespoke real estate broker, and podcast host Lee Johnston has made it his mission to capture those moments, giving residents a platform to tell their stories through his podcast - 'JGE Talks'.

2 mins

FIA boss Ben Sulayem to meet Paraguayan President Peña

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), will meet with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña to discuss global motorsport and mobility issues during next week's annual FIA American Congress in Asunción.

1 mins

Babar and Rizwan demoted as Pakistan scrap A category

Pakistan demoted former captains Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan on Tuesday in a contract review that scrapped the top category after a string of poor recent results.

1 mins

Gill gets T20 reward after his glorious Test summer

After being left out of three previous series in the shortest format, Test skipper Shubman Gill was on Tuesday named in the T20 squad as India set sights on Asia Cup glory ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup.

2 mins

Swiatek downs Paolini to claim first Cincinnati Open title

Iga Swiatek captured her first Cincinnati Open title on Monday by beating Jasmine Paolini 7-5 6-4, with the Pole third seed sending a powerful message ahead of the US Open.

1 mins

Nmecha penalty gets Leeds up and running on EPL return

A late penalty from new signing Lukas Nmecha earned promoted Leeds United a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Everton in their first match back in the Premier League on Monday night.

1 mins

Sinner withdraws from US Open mixed doubles

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open mixed doubles event, where he was going to partner Katerina Siniakova, a day after illness forced the world number one to retire five games into his Cincinnati Open final.

1 mins

Dubai Basketball head coach Golemac confident ahead of EuroLeague debut

Dubai Basketball head coach Jurica Golemac is optimistic as the 2025/26 preseason begins, after a summer spent carefully building a 16-man roster that will compete in both the EuroLeague and ABA League.

1 mins

Thumping win for Karmine Corp at Esports World Cup in Saudi

Karmine Corp secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Geekay Esports to cement the roster’s pedigree within Rocket League in the ongoing Esports World Cup.

2 mins

Ronaldo mania grips Hong Kong as Al Nassr beat Al Ittihad

Cristiano Ronaldo was given a hero's welcome on Tuesday as he played a pivotal role for Saudi side Al Nassr in Hong Kong — where great rival Lionel Messi became public enemy number one last year for failing to play.

2 mins

Is the Vivo V60 worth your money?

At under Dh2,000, Vivo's newest phone combines all-day battery life, premium design, and AI features, making it a mid-range phone with flagship aspirations

2 mins

You can't have a woman as James Bond, says Helen Mirren

Actor Helen Mirren said that she doesn’t think women can portray James Bond, as the search for the next 007 agent gets underway.

1 mins

Quentin Tarantino on why he was born to make Kill Bill

Hollywood actor-filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has named a favourite from his own films, and it’s not the Oscar-winning Pulp Fiction (1994).

1 mins

'Ketamine queen' to plead guilty for dose that killed Matthew Perry

The accused Los Angeles drug dealer known as the “ketamine queen” has agreed to plead guilty to charges that she supplied the dose of the prescription anaesthetic that killed Friends star Matthew Perry, prosecutors said.

2 mins

3 Idiots actor Achyut Potdar dies at 90

Veteran Bollywood actor Achyut Potdar, known for his role as a professor in Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots, died on August 18, his daughter Anuradha Paraskar has confirmed.

1 mins

Poster of Mammootty's new film fuels intrigue

Mammootty’s production house, Mammootty Kampany, shared a new poster of the actor’s upcoming film Kalamkaval.

1 mins

Rajini, Kamal Haasan to star as ageing gangsters?

Few combinations in Indian cinema can get better than Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.

2 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.