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When Christmas cheer turned pushy, and how to unplug and save money
It’s easy to get swept away in the latest viral holiday trend or marketing push.
4 min |
December 19, 2025
Gulf Today
Immediately stop arming Taiwan, China warns US
China's reaction comes after Trump administration announces a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at over $IO billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Gulf Today
Stark sets sights on Grand Prix of Sharjah title
Team Abu Dhabi's Erik Stark has not enjoyed the best of seasons since his return to the team with whom he won the Grand Prix of Sharjah in 2018 on his way to second position in the UIM FIH2O World Championship behind current series leader and three-time champion Shaun Torrente.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Gulf Today
Expo City Dubai launches graduate programme
DUBAI: Expo City Dubai’s Real Estate and Development division has launched Exposure, a two-year programme designed to equip Emirati graduates with the skills and experience needed to lead the future of real estate and sustainable urban development in the UAE.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Gulf Today
Pakistan's govt employees to get first indigenous messaging app 'BEEP'
On the pattern of Chinese social media platform WeChat, the Pakistan government would launch its BEEP application for government officials in the coming months, the Standing Committee on Information Technology & Telecom of the National Assembly has been informed.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Gulf Today
Public patience with the striking doctors is running out
Taken literally, the British Medical Association's demand for resident doctors' pay to be restored to 2008 levels would require an immediate 26 per cent rise, at a cost to the Treasury of some £700m.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Gulf Today
UN report rejects Kabul's claim on no militants operating from its soil
A report of the UN Security Council has expressed serious doubts over repeated claims by the Afghan Taliban that no militant groups are operating from Afghan soil, declaring such assertions “not credible.”
2 min |
December 19, 2025
Gulf Today
Sharjah to ring in 2026 with fireworks at three locations
Sharjah welcomes the New Year with dazzling IO-minute fireworks' displays at Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Heera Beach, and Khorfakkan Beach
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Gulf Today
Lessons Democrats can learn from Britain's Thatcher era
US politics this coming year will be defined by the midterm elections, and if current trends continue, Democrats could take back Congress.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Gulf Today
Group launches 'Win a Dream Home' campaign
A local retail firm running a chain of supermarkets has announced a 3-month long promotion campaign \"Win a Dream Home\" starting from Dec.23.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Gulf Today
Summit names Emaar as strategic partner
DUBA: The I Billion Followers Summit revealed that Emaar, a leading global company in sustainable city and community development, has joined as a strategic partner of the summit's upcoming fourth edition.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Gulf Today
Court cuts jail term of convict in theft case
The Dubai Court of Appeal reduced the sentence of an Asian national from two years in jail to one year and upheld the fine of Dhs130,000, as well as his deportation from the country after serving the sentence.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Gulf Today
Company told to pay employee Dhs230,310
The Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance obligated a company to pay Dhs230,310 to an employee who had worked for it for more than 21 years without being paid his dues, which consisted of his salaries for more than 28 months end-of-service gratuity and annual leave allowance.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
Gulf Today
Organisational structure of SCDA, SCHESR approved
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree approving the general organisational structure of the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority (SCDA).
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Why giving matters, even for federal accounts
Generosity is shocking.
3 min |
December 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Mubadala, Bain Capital close acquisition of Service Logic
Mubadala Investment Company, in partnership with Bain Capital, on Wednesday announced it has closed the acquisition of Service Logic, a leader in comprehensive commercial HVAC and building automation services, from Leonard Green & Partners.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Masdar completes first project in £1b UK battery storage investment
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company - Masdar on Wednesday announced the start of commercial operations at its battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Stockport, the first project to be completed under Masdar's £1 billion commitment to invest in UK battery energy storage.
3 min |
December 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Ajman simplifies parking permit service for special people
As part of their initiatives to eliminate bureaucracy and simplify government procedures, the Ajman Police have introduced a new, one-step process for obtaining parking permits for people with disabilities through the Ajman Police smart application.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Science key to Arab world's progress: Sheikh Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated Professor Majed Chergui on winning the Great Arab Minds 2025 Award in the Natural Sciences category.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Driver gets 21-yr jail sentence for ramming car into Liverpool parade
A driver who in a fit of road rage drove into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory was on Tuesday jailed for 21 years and six months for unleashing scenes of “horror and devastation” on the city's streets.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Ancient Ice Age Lake comes back to life in Death Valley
Between 128,000 and 186,000 years ago, when ice covered the Sierra Nevada, a lake 100 miles long and 600 feet deep sat in eastern California in what is now the Mojave Desert.
3 min |
December 18, 2025
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Carey hits ton to give Australia upper hand in third Ashes Test
An emotional Alex Carey slammed a controversial 106 on his home ground and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 on Wednesday to put Australia in the driving seat of the third Ashes Test against England.
3 min |
December 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Age cut-off date for KG, Grade 1 admissions announced
The Education, Human Development and Community Development Council has approved an update to the student age cutoff date for Kindergarten (KG) and Grade I admissions.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Chelsea battle into League Cup semis to ease pressure on Maresca
Chelsea showed their support for unsettled boss Enzo Maresca as they survived a scare from third-tier Cardiff to reach the League Cup semifinals with a 3-1 win on Tuesday.
3 min |
December 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Swedish government raises 2025 GDP forecast
The Swedish government on Tuesday raised its GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 1.6% from 0.9% seen in September and said the economy had turned a corner after a period of weakness even as uncertainties remain.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Borouge in FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index
Borouge has been included in the FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index, launched by the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in December 2025.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Cup final to end 52-year trophy drought
OG Anunoby scored 28 points as the New York Knicks ended their 52-year trophy drought with a 124-113 NBA Cup final victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Gulf Today
UAE, Azerbaijan Presidents seek to bolster relations
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on Wednesday discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations in support of shared development as part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Trump adds PA passport holders, Syrians, to full travel ban list
The latest move brings to nearly 40 the number of countries whose citizens face restrictions in coming to US solely by virtue of nationality; the expanded ban goes into effect on Jan. 1: White House
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Sharjah Airport marks Bahrain National Day
Sharjah Airport marked Bahrain’s 54th National Day, which falls on 16 December each year, with a special tribute welcoming Bahraini travellers passing through the terminal.
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