Undefined
Gulf Today
EU's number of air passengers up 8% to over 1 billion in 2024
The total number of passengers travelling by air in the EU in 2024 was 1.1 billion, an increase of 8.3% compared with 2023 (973 million).
1 min |
December 09, 2025
Gulf Today
You can't discard Rohit and Kohli till 2027 WC, says Pakistan's Afridi
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi came out in support of ace batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and dismissed attempts to sideline the two legends from the Indian ODI side, claiming they are the backbone of the team and must be continued until the 2027 World Cup, a news report said on Monday.
2 min |
December 09, 2025
Gulf Today
Deal signed to support family businesses
The Abu Dhabi Family Business Council (ADFBC), an affiliate of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has signed an agreement with the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF the UAE's flagship growth capital platform, to strengthen the family entrepreneurship ecosystem, support high-potential founders, and accelerate the growth of SMEs operating within family-owned business structures.
1 min |
December 09, 2025
Gulf Today
A guide to Dua Lipa's Latin American cover songs
Since early November, British pop star Dua Lipa has performed a string of concerts across Latin America in support of her 2024 album, “Radical Optimism.”
3 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Torres treble helps Barcelona extend Liga lead, Atletico slip
Ferran Torres netted a first-half hat-trick to help Barcelona thrash Real Betis 5-3 and move four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Marcinko makes it two in-a-row in the UAE
Young Croatian Petra Marcinko marked a belated birthday celebration with a rousing 6-3, 6-3 win over former world No. 2 Vera Zvonareva to become the latest singles champion at the 28th Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge played at the Habtoor Grand Resort, on Sunday.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Sharjah Charity helps grieving family
A wife known as “S” had a severe shock after her husband died of cancer, leaving her with young children who needed someone to instill security in their lives.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Canada's unemployment rate shrinks
Canada's unemployment rate once again defied expectations and fell to a 16-month low in November as a solid gain in part-time jobs boosted the number of people employed for the third time in a row, data showed on Friday.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
How to capture your loved ones in style on your phone
Portrait photography has come a long way from the days where everyone needed to be smiling directly into the camera, as a flash bulb popped.
3 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Thauvin stars as Lens remain on top with Nantes win, PSG triumph
Lens remained atop Ligue I after Florian Thauvin proved decisive once again, scoring the opening goal in a 2-1 win at Nantes on Saturday.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Messi’s double assist inspires Miami to first MLS Cup title
Inter Miami secured their first MLS Cup crown on Saturday, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 at Chase Stadium as Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende struck late from a pair of Lionel Messi assists.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Dubai Customs, Binance to shape future of blockchain-led services
Dubai Customs has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Binance on the sidelines of Binance Blockchain Week 2025 in Dubai, which brought together global leaders in technology and the digital economy.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Aceh grapples with disease after deadly floods
Hit by deadly floods, Indonesians in the region around Aceh Tamiang are grappling with worsening diseases and a lack of medical care as workers struggled to help dozens of residents at the lone hospital in the area.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Saudi-Georgia Investment Platform floated as GIF concludes
The Global Investors Forum (GIF 2025) has concluded its sessions in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, with the launch of the Saudi-Georgian Investment Platform, amid a high-profile international presence and strong interest from senior government officials, business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.
3 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
SEWA issues 6,721 NOCs
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) issued 6,721 No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for road works, excavations, and construction projects across various areas and sectors in Sharjah city during the first ten months of 2025.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Holders Al Wahda Academy retain Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup title
Al Wahda Club Jiu-Jitsu Academy was crowned Abu of the Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup as the semifinal and final rounds for the over-18 category were held on Sunday at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Bangla police begin exhuming mass grave from 2024 uprising
Bangladeshi police began exhuming on Sunday a mass grave believed to contain around II4 unidentified victims of a mass uprising that toppled autocratic former prime minister Sheikh Hasina last year.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
VP, Ecuador President discuss ways to enhance bilateral ties
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met on Sunday at Zabeel Palace in Dubai Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador, who is on an official visit to the UAE.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Timberwolves down Clippers as Nets thrash Pelicans
Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points on 10-for-13 shooting and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied for a 109-106 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday in Minneapolis.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
UAE, Seychelles leaders discuss ties
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Dr Patrick Herminie, President of the Republic of Seychelles.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Sheikha Latifa, African delegation discuss collaboration
Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), met a distinguished delegation of Africa’s leading business and philanthropic figures to discuss opportunities for collaboration in various fields, including culture, creativity, and social development.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
55 nationals to return from US after Trump crackdown: Iran
Fifty-five Iranians deported from the United States will return to their home country in the coming days, Iran's foreign ministry said on Sunday, in the second such deportation under President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Maktoum hails DREC and Wasl Group's impressive performance
Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and Chairman of the Dubai Real Estate Corporation (DREC), chaired a meeting of the DREC Board of Directors, during which he reviewed the 2025 performance of Wasl Group.
3 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Dubai realty records Dhs45.79b in deals
Dubai's real estate market recorded Dhs 45.79 billion in transactions across 17,777 deals in November 2025, according to the latest Springfield Properties report.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Stokes refuses to give up hope as Ashes ambitions hang by thread
Ben Stokes refuses to give up hope of winning the Ashes despite going 2-0 down in the five-match series after another heavy loss to Australia at the Gabba on Sunday.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Court orders firm to pay Dhs233,000 to employee
Abu Dhabi Labour Court obligated a firm to pay Dhs223,000 to an employee who worked for the company but was not paid his monthly salary for approximately 30 months.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Maryam AlBalooshi to chair Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection
Engineer Maryam AlBalooshi, Senior Manager of the Environmental Affairs Office at the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has been elected as Chair of the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
1 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
S.Korea's exports likely to fall this year
Korea’s exports are projected to exceed a record $700 billion in 2025, but shipments excluding semiconductors are expected to post an on-year decline, government data showed Sunday.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
BRIDGE Summit begins today in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is set to welcome the world on Monday as BRIDGE Summit 2025 opens its doors to more than 60,000 participants from 132 countries, marking the largest debut media, content, and entertainment event ever staged.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
Gulf Today
Bethlehem Christmas tree lit up for first time since Gaza war
Christmas cheer returned to the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ as Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank lit up a tree for the first time since the war in Gaza began over two years ago.
3 min |