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March 16, 2025

Hamdan mosque initiative draws Dhs560m from real estate firms

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid AI Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reaffirmed Dubai's commitment to building a prosperous future while staying true to its values and cultural identity.

1 mins

America considering travel ban on 43 countries, claims report

US President Donald Trump's administration is mulling a new travel ban that would affect citizens from dozens of countries to varying degrees, the New York Times reported on Friday.

3 mins

Nurturing kids' potential is UAE priority: President

The UAE leaders on Saturday extended their wishes on the occasion of Emirati Children's Day, which is celebrated on March 15 every year.

2 mins

Fathers' Endowment campaign gets Dhsım more

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) announced its contribution of Dhs1 million in support of the Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

1 mins

ERC food baskets benefit 40,000 Yemenis

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) continues to implement its humanitarian and relief projects in Hadhramaut Governorate during the Holy Month of Ramadan by providing support to needy families and promoting values of cooperation and solidarity within the community.

1 mins

Hamdan oversees pact signing on construction, care of mosques

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reaffirmed Dubai’s commitment to building a prosperous future while staying true to its values and cultural identity.

2 mins

Registration opens for AI competition

Registration is open for the second edition of the Global Prompt Engineering Championship 2025-the world's largest generative Al promptengineering competition that aims to cultivate a global community that exchanges expertise, knowledge, and innovations in the prompt engineering space.

2 mins

Abu Dhabi court convicts 'Bahlool Gang' members

The Federal Appeal Court of Abu Dhabi - State Security Circuit - has convicted members of the organised gang known as “Bahlool Gang,” where 18 suspects were sentenced to life in jail, 46 suspects to 15 years in jail, and 16 suspects to five years in jail along with a fine of Dhs| million.

1 mins

Mansour joins President's guests, others for Iftar meal

His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the State, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, joined the employees of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat, the UAE Council for Fatwa, scholars who are guests of the UAE President, and members of the Tawazun Council, for a Ramadan Iftar banquet, held at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

2 mins

Muslim Council of Elders stresses peace, tolerance

The Muslim Council of Elders, led by His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, emphasised the urgent need to promote dialogue, tolerance, coexistence, and peace in response to the growing rhetoric of hatred, extremism, discrimination, and Islamophobia.

1 mins

Sharjah drive tracks asteroids near the Earth

SHARJAH: As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance research and practical applications in asteroid observation, the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST), affiliated with the University of Sharjah (UoS), organised a specialised observation campaign to track and analyse the near-Earth asteroids “2018 RC2” and “Flora 8.”

1 mins

Court orders man to pay Dhs20,000 to another

The Al Ain Court of First Instance ordered a man to pay Dhs20,000 to another after causing him distress through repeated phone calls and other communication services.

1 mins

EV operators must comply with licensing rules: DEWA

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has established a comprehensive regulatory and licensing framework for the development and operation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Dubai. This is part of DEWA's commitment to accelerate EV adoption and foster private sector involvement in supporting green mobility.

2 mins

Tahnoon to begin US visit tomorrow

Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhali and National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan will start an official visit to the United States of America on Monday.

1 mins

UAE to receive rain for two days: NCM

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has predicted that the region will be impacted by an upper air depression extending from the west, accompanied by diverse cloud formations and a comparatively cold air mass, along with an extension of a surface air depression from the southwest.

1 mins

UAHR supports measures to combat Islamophobia

The Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR) has affirmed its support for local and international measures aimed at combating Islamophobia, commending the United Arab Emirates’ civilised approach in promoting the voice of moderation and addressing religious discrimination, violence against Islam, and the desecration of holy books.

1 mins

MBR Space Centre receives first signal from Etihad-SAT

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre(MBRSC) on Saturday announced the successful launch of its first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, Etihad-SAT.

2 mins

US govt to probe Columbia protests for ‘violations’

NEW YORK: The US Justice Department said on Friday it was looking into what it said were possible violations of terrorism laws during pro- tests over the Gaza war at Columbia University, putting fresh pressure on the epicentre of last year’s nationwide anti-Israel activism.

1 mins

Senior Daesh leader killed in Iraq, says PM

The head of the Daesh in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with US-led coalition forces, said Iragi prime minister announced.

1 mins

Lebanon to support war-hit children

Lebanon'shealth ministry, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), launched an initiative to provide comprehensive healthcare and protection services for war- affected children.

1 mins

Israeli airstrikes kill eight Palestinians in Gaza: Medics

Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least eight people, including a local reporter who was operating a drone.

2 mins

China slams G7 over statements on maritime security

China has lashed out at accusations it is endangering maritime safety made by top diplomats from the Group of 7 industrialised democracies in a joint statement, saying the G7 members are “filled with arrogance, prejudice and malicious intentions.”

1 mins

Lanka begins wildlife survey on crop damage

Sri Lanka began a wildlife census on Saturday to count monkeys, peacocks and giant squirrels, aiming to manage their populations as farmers complain of agricultural losses.

1 mins

US sanctions Thai officials over Uyghur deportations

The US State Department on Friday announced sanctions on an unknown number of current and former Thai officials for their role in deporting at least 40 Uyghur men to China despite worries that they could be jailed or even face death there.

1 mins

Yoon's supporters, opponents hold massive rallies in S.Korea

South Koreans gathered in huge numbers in the capital Seoul on Saturday to support or oppose impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol before a court decides whether his short-lived declaration of martial law disqualifies him from office.

2 mins

One thing Netflix missed in 5th series of ‘You’

What on earth was Netflix thinking when it commissioned the small-screen adaptation of Caroline Kepnes’ novel You in 2018 (that is, beyond the obvious desire to boost subscriber figures, given that the streaming platform’s earnings plummeted by more than $24bn in the second quarter of that year?) Both the initial and many, many subsequent seasons of the show feature farcical, soap opera-like storylines that sensationalise the serial killing of women at the hands of an entirely unsuspected protagonist. So far, so Hollywood cliché. But it’s devastating that Netflix missed out on such a golden opportunity to do something different.

3 mins

Ukraine needs US arms but it needs intelligence more

Over the past couple of weeks, America's Ukrainian partners have been riding a roller-coaster of President Donald Trump's making.

3 mins

American stance on Gaza follows G7 line

Ever since he had become president of the United States a second time on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump had been supporting Israel much more vehemently than his predecessor Joe Biden.

2 mins

Schumer said a shutdown would give Trump free rein

The Senate has voted to advance a spending bill to keep the government open despite the majority of Democrats objecting to the legislation as an overly partisan bill.

2 mins

Pam Bondi is Trump’s most besieged Cabinet member

Bondi's position remains secure with President Donald Trump, who called her fantastic' this week. The question is how much more patience and grace Trump's base will grant Bondi, who already bears scars as the central figure in arguably the administration's earliest blunder

5 mins

When world stopped during pandemic, we banded together

Society was shutting down. It was March 2020, the earliest days of the pandemic in Minnesota, and major sporting events were canceled or took place without an audience.

3 mins

Shah extols Modi govt’s steps to develop NE states

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government for the last IO years has taken a series of steps to integrate, strengthen and develop the northeastern states.

1 mins

Over 1,200 fined for drunken driving on Holi

The Delhi Traffic Police prosecuted 1,913 motorists for drunken driving during Holi celebrations in the national Capital on Friday, an official said.

1 mins

60 Maoists surrender to police in Telangana

At least 60 Maoists laid down their arms and surrendered before the police in Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana on Saturday, officials said.

1 mins

South revolts against move to alter parliament composition

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayanis the latest southern Indian leader to back his Tamil Nadu counterpart, MK Stalin, who opposes the federal move to redraw parliamentary constituencies based on the population.

2 mins

Court upholds jail terms for relatives of slain UK-Pakistani girl

A UK court upheld lengthy prison terms handed to the father and stepmother of a 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl who was killed after suffering years of torture and abuse.

2 mins

FIA launches probe against Nadia over allegations

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has raided the residence of model-turned-actorNadia Hussain in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Karachi and seized her cell phone for a probe into her allegations that she had been asked for a bribe in her husband's arrest case.

1 mins

PTI to discuss misuse of social media with Imran

The political committee of the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to take up the issue of the party’s official social media accounts being used irresponsibly against the Pakistan Army and national interests with its founder, Imran Khan, said a report.

1 mins

Muslims, Hindus live peacefully in Pakistani town of Mithi

In a desert town, Holi and Ramadan come together; even at the end of the Muslim call for prayer, the imam says ‘peace to Hindus and Muslims;’ if a Hindu runs for office, Muslims also vote for them, and vice versa: MP Mahesh

3 mins

BMW sees $1.09b earnings hit from US tariffs

German carmaker BMW said on Friday it expected tariffs to cost it I billion euros ($1.09 billion) this year, while European officials warned the US economy would be the biggest loser if President Donald Trump pursues an “idiotic” trade war.

3 mins

Top property developers praise Hamdan's mosque initiative

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reaffirmed Dubai's commitment to building a prosperous future while staying true to its values and cultural identity.

3 mins

Britain’s Asda warns on profit

LONDON: Struggling British supermarket Asda has warned that required investment in lowering prices and improving product availability and ranges will “materially reduce” profit this year, sending shares in rivals tumbling on fears of a step up in competition.

1 mins

Digital rental payment platform unveiled

DUBAI:in a game-changing development for the UAE's real estate market, Tern Rewards has launched an innovative digital rental payment and rewards platform that allows tenants to pay their rent seamlessly via credit card while earning double the rewards.

1 mins

Moody's upgrade reflects Greek economy's progress: PM

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday hailed his country’s credit rating upgrade by Moody's as a result of “significant” economic progress.

1 mins

Event explores strategies to accelerate digital transformation across Sharjah

In line with the principle of community partnership and under the directives of Sheikh Saud Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director General of Sharjah Digital Department, the Department organised a Ramadan Majlis at the Al Rahmaniya Suburb Council in Sharjah.

2 mins

e& UAE scales M365 Copilot for AI workplace

e& UAE, the flagship telecom- munications arm of e&, is expanding its long- standing partnership with Microsoft through the large-scale deployment of M365 Copilot across its operations.

1 mins

Dulsco enhances fleet efficiency

UAE-based Dulsco Group, a leader in Environmental Solutions, People Solutions, Talent Solutions, and Energy Recruitment Solutions, has taken a major step towards reducing carbon footprint by moving its entire diesel fleet of 75 vehicles/other from BS95 to BS93 - increasing its biofuel content from 5 per cent to 7 per cent through the use of Neutral Fuel’s biodiesel.

1 mins

Capital Haus acquires 11.6% stake in Equity Story Group

Capital Haus, a UAE-based financial concierge firm specialising in tailoured wealth management for high-net-worth individuals (HNWis) and corporateinvestors, has acquired an |l.6per cent strategic stake in Equity Story Group.

1 mins

UNDP boosts AI collaboration for sustainable development

UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) and GSMA with global technology group e& presented results of their new AI-powered Social and Climate Platform — showcasing how artificial intelligence can generate real-time insights from non-conventional data to inform policy decisions and drive sustainable development in the Arab States and beyond.

3 mins

Turkey's Tupras imports first Brazilian crude cargo

Turkey's largest oil refiner Tuprasis set to receive a cargo of Itapu crude early next month, its first such purchase from Brazil, accordingtoasource with knowledge of thematter,andshiptrackingdata.

1 mins

S&P Global upgrades credit rating of Saudi Arabia to A+

S&P Global upgraded the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's local and foreign currency credit rating to A+ with a stable outlook, Saudi Press Agency reported.

1 mins

Adnec Group contributed record Dhs8.5b to UAE economy in 2024

Adnec Group has delivered the highest economic impact in its history, contributing Dhs8.5 billion to the UAE economy and surpassing the Dhs7.4 billion achieved in 2023.

3 mins

Foxconn forecasts strong Q1 revenue

TAIPEI: Taiwan's Foxconn,the world’s largest contract electronics maker, said on Friday that solid demand from its tech clients would drive strong revenue growth in the first quarter.

1 mins

Saudi's hospitality champion joins GHA

RIYADH: TheHotel Management Company’Adeera’ a PIF company which is set to be Saudi Arabia's national hospitality champion has joined Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

1 mins

Conference to discuss debt management for growth

Governments are grappling with soaring debt costs that are squeesing public finances and stalling development.

1 mins

Coffee export prices may rise further globally this year: FAO

World coffee prices reached a multi-year high in 2024 - increasing 38.8 per cent on the previous year’s average - mostly driven by inclement weather affecting key producing countries, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) said today.

3 mins

Porsche’s net profit slashed by a third

Porsche said it will keep its dividend for 2094 at the previous year's level despite a 30.4 per cent drop in net profit, according to Reuters calculations, as the luxury carmaker battles high costs and weak demand in China.

1 mins

ICBC launches $11 billion technology innovation fund

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the world’s biggest commercial lender by assets, announced on Wednesday the launch of an 80 billion yuan ($II.04 billion) technology and innovation fund to support the private economy.

1 mins

EU to impose counter tariffs on $28 billion of US goods

The European Union will impose counter tariffs on 26 billion euros ($28 billion) worth of US goods from next month, the European Commission said on Wednesday, ramping up a global trade war in response to blanket US tariffs on steel and aluminium.

1 mins

International trade soared to a record high of $33 trillion in 2024

Global trade hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, expanding 3.7 per cent ($1.2 trillion), according to the latest Global Trade Update by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), which warns that while trade remains strong, uncertainty looms in 2025.

3 mins

World record for longest abstract by Dubai International Art Centre

On March 8, Dubai International Art Centre (DIAC), in association with Namaste India Magazine, successfully set a world record for the longest abstract painting ever created, as recognised by the Asia Book of Records.

3 mins

A family of artists is a picture of service

Renowned artist Akbar Saheb has been involved in charitable giving, ever since he learnt to draw.

2 mins

Rashmika Mandanna urges fans to be 'a little more kind'

Rashmika Mandanna keeps her InstaFam entertained with her lovely social media posts.

2 mins

Al Tadawi 1, Zabeel secure contrasting wins

Al Tadawi and Zabeel secured contrast- ing wins in their second outings of the Volleyball Championship at the I2th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament being held at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex.

2 mins

Baniyas Club lift Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup

Baniyas Club emerged as champions at the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup, which concluded at the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy.

2 mins

Jebel Ali Racecourse set for spectacular finish to season with high-stakes finale

A spectacular 2024-2025 season at Jebel Ali Racecourse reachesitscrescendoonSunday witha cracking seven-race card where the highlights the Jebel Ali Stakes, a Listed contest over I95Ometres sponsored by A.R.M. Holding, which has attracted maximum field of 6 runners.

2 mins

Flick demands focus ahead of crunch Atletico clash

Hansi Flick warned his Barcelona stars they need to focus to avoid crumbling against Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga as they have in their previous two meetings this season.

1 mins

England coach Tuchel vows to earn right to sing anthem

England manager Thomas Tuchel said he would have to “earn the right” to sing the national anthem, God Save the King, after announcing his 26-man squad on Friday ahead of the team’s World Cup qualifiers.

1 mins

Max Mayhem gives Kobeissi first overseas win at Meydan Racecourse

It might have been the final meeting of the Dubai Racing Carnival but 14 March 2025 will live long in the memory of Hilal Kobeissi.

2 mins

Coach Slot eyes first Liverpool trophy against Newcastle in League Cup final

Liverpool can win the first trophy of the Arne Slot era in Sunday's League Cup final against a Newcastle side desperate to end the club’s 56-year wait for major silverware.

2 mins

Inter are ready for high-scoring clash at Atalanta, says Inzaghi

Inter Milan are expecting a high-scoring battle when they visit Atalanta on Sunday, manager Simone Inzaghi said on Saturday, praising both teams for their attacking style and strong form in Serie A.

1 mins

Ireland beat Italy to stay in Six Nations title hunt

Ireland remained in the Six Nations title hunt with a thrilling 22-17 win over Italy which moved Simon Easterby’s team top of the championship.

1 mins

Neymar out of Brazil WC qualifiers, Endrick named as replacement

Brazil star Neymar was on Friday ruled out of upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after a thigh injury scuppered his recall to the national team.

1 mins

Bayern held at Union to leave title door ajar, Gladbach win

Bayern Munich were held to a I+! draw at Union Berlin on Saturday, giving defending champions BayerLeverkusenan outside chance of dragging themselves back into the Bundesliga title race.

2 mins

Cavaliers cruise to record 16th straight victory, Celtic triumph

The Cleveland Cavaliers romped to a franchise record 16th straight victory on Friday, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 133-124 to extend their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference.

1 mins

India’s Games bid likely to improve infrastructure, says expert

India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is a massive opportunity to “turbo-charge” investment in its infrastructure but it must ensure the benefits are shared across local communities, a sports governance expert said.

1 mins

Thomas ties course record with 62 as Lee, Bhatia share lead at The Players

Justin Thomas matched the TPC Sawgrass course record with a 10-under-par 62 on Friday while Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia each fired 66s to share the second-round lead at The Players Championship.

2 mins

Sabalenka routs Keys, books title showdown with teen Andreeva at Indian Wells

Aryna Sabalenka avenged her Australian Open loss to Madison Keys on Friday, thrashing the American 6-0, 6-1 to book an Indian Wells title showdown with teen sensation Mirra Andreeva.

2 mins

MI claim second WPL title with victory over DC in thrilling final

Delhi Capitals failed to break their record of coming second best in the finals of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 as Mumbai Indians held their nerve to emerge victorious by eight runs in the 2025 season title clash and clinch their second title in front of 14,700 fans at the Brabourne Stadium on Saturday.

3 mins

Norris edges out Piastri for pole as McLaren lock out Oz GP front row

Lando Norris clinched pole position on Saturday for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri as McLaren fired a warning shot to their rivals.

2 mins

Brighton hold City, Everton extend unbeaten run to nine games as Wanderers beat Saints

MANCHESTER: Champions Manchester City could only muster a 2-2 Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, dropping points in a blow to their hopes of playing European football next season.

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Gulf Today is an English-language daily newspaper based in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates. It is one of the four UAE broadsheet newspapers. Keeping the users informed on news and opinions from the UAE and the Middle East.