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In this issue

December 01, 2025

US to open millions of visa slots ahead of Word Cup rush

The US is preparing for one of the biggest travel surges in sporting history as it gets ready to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup. To handle the expected rush, the US Department of State said that it will open millions of visa interview appointments worldwide.

1 mins

SAYING 'YES' TO DESTINY: THE EMERGENCE OF A NEW-ERA ENTERPRISE LUMINARY

Shafeeq Abdurahiman grew up in a modest Kozhikode home, guided by a strong moral compass and a family ethos that valued discipline above circumstance.

3 mins

DFC ends with surprise fireworks, sunset yoga

Dubai’s month-long fitness movement closed on a spectacular note on Sunday evening, as thousands gathered for a massive sunset yoga session at Zabeel Park — a first-of-its-kind finale that lit up the city both in energy and, unexpectedly, in fireworks.

1 mins

US ex-marine Dylan Werner leads thousands at Dubai Yoga

The yoga mat may seem worlds away from the chaos of sirens and fire trucks, yet for Dylan Werner — a former US Marine and Iraq War veteran turned city emergency responder — that very shift has inspired thousands around the globe, including many in the UAE. Werner, a renowned yoga instructor with nearly 800,000 followers on social media, has transformed his path from frontline service to international yoga stardom.

2 mins

UAE marks Martyrs Day with nationwide minute of silence and national anthem

The UAE fell silent at 11:30 am on Sunday to honour the nation’s martyrs who gave their lives in service of the country.

1 mins

AR Rahman composes special song Jamal Al Etihad as a tribute to UAE

When music maestro AR Rahman talks about a new project, his focus is often on sound, technique or emotion. But his latest creation, Jamal Al Etihad, takes a different approach.

2 mins

The story of sacrifice behind UAE Commemoration Day

Every year on November 30, the UAE pauses for Commemoration Day, a patriotic occasion dedicated to honouring the brave Emiratis who have sacrificed their lives in service to their nation. This day of remembrance is a powerful symbol of the UAE's enduring values of courage, loyalty and unity.

2 mins

Dinosaur Park returns with new fantasy-themed attractions

Visitors to Zabeel Park this season will feel as if they’ve stepped into two worlds at once — one where dinosaurs still roam and a colourful fantasy zone filled with giant flower-made animals.

1 mins

Can employer deduct salary of employee for being late to work?

Question: Can employers deduct salary if an employee arrives late to work? If yes, what is the proper process, how is the deduction calculated and must the employee be informed in advance? I recently joined a mainland Dubai company, and my boss mentioned this policy to me.

1 mins

Can a hospital refuse emergency care if patient lacks insurance coverage?

All medical service providers in Dubai are required to provide emergency treatment whenever a patient's life or health is under threat or in the event of a medical emergency

2 mins

'Posting photos of deceased online is a criminal offence with fines up to Dh500K'

Families in the UAE say they are deeply upset after finding photos of their deceased relatives shared on social media without permission. This has added to their grief and emotional pain.

3 mins

How do ultraprocessed foods affect the gut?

Walk into a typical supermarket in the United States, and much of what you see — breakfast cereals, frozen meals, processed meats, sodas — is considered ultraprocessed food.

3 mins

High-flying tech hits potholes in India's Silicon Valley

Home to nearly 12 million people and state capital of Karnataka, Bengaluru is the 'Silicon Valley' of the world's fifth biggest economy-hosting thousands of start-ups, outsourcing firms, and global tech giants from Google to Microsoft. Yet its flagship Outer Ring Road business district is clogged with traffic, pocked with potholes, and often flooded during the monsoon

3 mins

Israel’s Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the country’s president on Sunday for a pardon in his years-long corruption trial, arguing that criminal proceedings were hindering his ability to govern and a pardon would be good for Israel.

2 mins

Pope urges Lebanese to stay in their country despite difficulties

Leo reiterates support for two-state solution for Israel, Palestinians

2 mins

Israel says killed four coming out of Gaza tunnels; war death toll rises to 70,100

The Israeli army said on Sunday it had killed four Palestinian militants coming out of tunnels in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

1 mins

The tiring task of repairing Gaza's tattered banknotes

With a pot of glue, a blade and a keen eye, Manal Al Saadani repairs tattered banknotes a necessity in the Gaza Strip, where the cash in circulation is wearing out.

2 mins

Thai family trapped by floods clings to furniture for 48 hours to survive

When floodwaters swept into Amphorn Kaeophengkro’s home in the southern Thai city of Hat Yai last Saturday, there was no time to escape.

1 mins

Calls for accountability over lethal HK fire silenced

Not long before he was reportedly detained, Miles Kwan approached commuters outside a Hong Kong train station, urging them to demand accountability for the deadly inferno that tore through nearby apartment blocks.

2 mins

Pakistan rejects UN warning over lifetime immunity for military chief

Pakistan dismissed on Sunday a warning by the UN rights chief of potential “far-reaching consequences” for the rule of law in granting the head of the all-powerful military legal immunity.

2 mins

India deploys drones to track killer wolves

Forest rangers in India have deployed drones to track man-eater wolves after nine people, mostly children, were killed by the animals in recent weeks, officials said on Sunday.

1 mins

Thousands protest in Philippines against ghost flood-control projects

Protesters demand jail time for scores of officials, lawmakers and construction firm owners accused of pocketing billions of taxpayer dollars in a sweeping corruption scandal

2 mins

Bangladesh ex-PM Zia in critical condition, exiled son says his return not in his hands

Bangladesh’s former prime minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia remains in “very critical” condition at a Dhaka hospital, her party said on Sunday, as her exiled son and acting party chief Tarique Rahman signalled uncertainty over his return.

1 mins

Trump fears dominate as Hondurans vote for president

Hondurans began voting for president on Sunday amid threats by US President Donald Trump to cut aid to the country if his preferred candidate loses.

2 mins

Greece puts capital Athens on water emergency footing

Greece has put the greater Athens area and two islands on a water emergency footing, to speed up infrastructure works and address the mounting threat of chronic drought.

1 mins

Four killed, 10 wounded in California shooting: Police

Four people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting at a family gathering in California on Saturday night, US police said, calling it a “targeted incident.”

1 mins

Trump ramps up Venezuela threat, warns airspace ‘closed’

US President Donald Trump sharply escalated his threats against Venezuela on Saturday with an ominous warning that the country’s airspace should be considered \"closed,\" raising fears of imminent military action.

3 mins

What does UAE's 2026 tax reform mean for you?

The UAE is preparing to roll out a major reboot of its tax procedures on January 1, 2026, aiming to make life easier for taxpayers while giving the Federal Tax Authority (ETA) stronger tools to ensure compliance.

2 mins

Ultra-luxury realty creates new ‘golden triangle’

Dubai’s ultra-luxury villa market has moved past a post-Covid boom to become a stable global asset class, with record-breaking sales of Dh40+ million properties and demand for elite ‘trophy’ homes on the rise.

2 mins

Opec+ likely to maintain production at current levels

Ministers of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied nations (Opec+) are expected to keep current output levels unchanged, analysts told AFP.

1 mins

Airbus recall hits over 100 UAE planes, GCAA confirms safe flight operations

More than 100 UAE-registered aircraft were affected by Airbus' recall announced on Friday, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said on Sunday.

1 mins

UAE taxpayers can claim credit refunds from Jan

The UAE will implement changes in Tax Procedures Law starting January 1, 2026 “to enhance the tax system and boost transparency and fairness in tax transactions,” the Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced on Saturday (November 29).

1 mins

Middle East life sciences M&A set to accelerate

A new study forecasts a sharp rise in life-sciences M&A across the Middle East as Gulf governments intensify efforts to build a globally competitive biotech and health-technology manufacturing base.

2 mins

Kimberley Process remains a global model for ethical trade

The 21st century global economy is defined by two competing forces: an insatiable demand for natural resources and growing consumer mandates for ethical provenance. Amid this complexity, the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), a UN-mandated global initiative, stands as the preeminent, and arguably the most successful attempt to govern an entire commodity supply chain.

3 mins

What OpenAI did when ChatGPT users lost touch with reality

OpenAI is under enormous pressure to justify its sky-high valuation and the billions of dollars it needs from investors for very expensive talent, computer chips and data centres

9 mins

Kiwi commentators praise T10 tourney

The legendary commentating duo from New Zealand, Simon Doull and Danny Morrison, looked back at the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10, sharing their thoughts on the tournament and a few players that caught their eyes over the past 12 days.

1 mins

Pakistan ready for the 2026 T20 World Cup, says captain Agha

Pakistan captain Salman Agha said his team is on the right track ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

1 mins

David dazzles as UAE Bulls outplay Stallions to win Abu Dhabi T10 title

In a brilliant performance, the UAE Bulls bulldozed past the Aspin Stallions by 80 runs to secure their maiden Abu Dhabi T10 title at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

1 mins

King Kohli scores century as India clinch Ranchi thriller against SA

Virat Kohli's record-extending 52nd one-day international century laid the groundwork for India's 17-run win over South Africa on Sunday, getting the hosts off to a winning start in their three-match series after the visitors swept the tests last week.

2 mins

Hungary's Galfi excited ahead of Al Habtoor Challenge in Dubai

Back after a five-year hiatus, top seed Dalma Galfi has promised to hit the ground running in her opening round encounter against one of the qualifiers at the 28th Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge that got under way at the Habtoor Grand Resort from Sunday.

1 mins

Verstappen's Qatar win sets up final race title showdown in Abu Dhabi

Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday to set up a final race title showdown in Abu Dhabi with McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

1 mins

Al Baidhaei breaks through as Mullen stars and Al Mheiri takes command

Jebel Ali Racecourse delivered a compelling afternoon of racing on Saturday, headlined by a gritty victory from Mashkoor in the Zayed & Rashid Initiative Cup, the feature event of the day.

2 mins

Emirates GBR clinch 2025 SailGP title in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Emirates GBR have done it on the Arabian Gulf - they’re officially the 2025 Rolex SailGP Champions, following a thrilling finale at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final.

1 mins

Isak scores first Premier League goal for Reds

Alexander Isak finally scored his first Premier League goal for troubled Liverpool to inspire a much-needed 2-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.

1 mins

Randeep Hooda, wife Lin Laishram announce first pregnancy

Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda announced that he is expecting his first child with his wife Lin Laishram.

1 mins

Hrithik praises Farhan Akhtar's 120 Bahadur

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan is all praise for Farhan Akhtar’s latest film 120 Bahadur, describing it as “beautifully crafted” with “incredible aesthetics”.

1 mins

Dulquer Salmaan unveils new look from next movie

Dulquer Salmaan is set to make a return to the Malayalam film industry with his upcoming movie I’m Game. The actor shared his first-look poster from the film.

1 mins

Hollywood icon Linda Hamilton embraces ageing

Hollywood icon Linda Hamilton seems to be embracing time on her own terms.

1 mins

Judi Dench opens up on worsening eyesight

Academy and Tony Award-winning actress Judi Dench detailed the realities of her eye condition, which has led to a loss of sight and her stepping back from the stage and screen, reported Deadline.

1 mins

Anticsland in Megamall Sharjah unveil a spectacular array of holiday delights

A season of new attractions, festive rewards, and immersive family experiences

1 mins

Tere Ishk Mein: This tale of toxic love is bewildering

There are two ways of analysing this film—as a deep dive into unhealthy relation- ships or a complicated mess that tries to say too many things

4 mins

Neelofar: Fawad, Mahira Khan shine in an honest, thoughtfully imperfect film

At its heart, the film is a gentle love story between a man who can see and a woman who cannot, refusing to reduce her to her condition

4 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.