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UK agrees ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008
Both chambers of Britain’s parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Open or shut, Hormuz strait may not go back to normal
Even if the Strait of Hormuz opens again, energy executives and analysts say the industry will no longer be able to count on it as it used to.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Property prices and rents may rise by up to 30% along new route
Dubai's newly announced Metro Gold Line is expected to drive property price and rent appreciation of up to 30 per cent in communities along its route, according to leading developers and real estate executives.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
RAK Ruler plays games, hangs out with kids during school visit
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, visited RAK Academy Al Hamra, where he was seen engaging warmly with students and staff in a series of genuine moments.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Dubai, Gulf stay wealth magnets as billionaires near 4,000 globally
The global billionaire population is set to surge sharply over the coming decade, with projections showing their numbers could approach 4,000 by 2031 as private capital expands rapidly across emerging and established markets a trend that is increasingly reinforcing the role of Dubai and other Gulf centres as magnets for the world's ultra-wealthy.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Cricbuzz viewership records surge in Mena as Tata IPL 2026 streams free
As the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 continues its global expansion, the UAE and wider GCC have emerged as high-growth markets for digital cricket consumption.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Motorists can soon pay for valet parking through Salik
Motorists in the UAE will soon be able to pay for valet parking services through Salik.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Single-use plastic bags in retail stores drop 95% in Abu Dhabi
The Environment AgencyAbu Dhabi (EAD) has revealed the results of a public opinion survey on the emirate’s single-use plastics policy.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions
The US-Israeli war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused the biggest oil supply disruption on record by daily output lost, though at least one earlier shock had a greater cumulative impact, according to Reuters calculations based on International Energy Agency and US Department of Energy data.
4 min |
April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
A one-person reading pod opens in Al Quoz
From April 23 to 30, one of the café's soundproof work pods at Julith Coffee & Roastery is being transformed into a one-person library in collaboration with Bookends.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Dhurandhar actor Sara Arjun to play Madhubala?
Sara Arjun may be stepping into the shoes of one of Hindi cinema’s most cherished legends.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Iran shows off its control over Hormuz after collapse of talks
US says forces board another supertanker in Indian Ocean; Iranian source: Talks only possible if Washington lifts blockade; Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Hormuz; US navy secy fired over ‘disagreements’
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Two new toll gates in Abu Dhabi from May 4
Abu Dhabi confirmed on Wednesday plans to launch two new gates to the Darb Toll Gate system, as reported earlier by Khaleej Times.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
FAB profit tops Dh5B as assets cross $400B
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) posted a solid set of first-quarter results, with net profit reaching Dh5.01 billion and operating income rising six per cent year-on-year to Dh9.34 billion, underscoring the strength of the UAE’s largest lender despite a volatile regional backdrop.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Hackers steal $2.5M from Lanka finance ministry
Cyber criminals hacked into the Sri Lankan finance ministry’s computer system and siphoned off $2.5 million, the government said on Thursday, the most amount of cash ever stolen by hackers from a state institution in the debt-saddled country.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Half-a-million containers stranded at Gulf ports
An estimated 0.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) sit at sea or dry ports situated in the Gulf due to the ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruption, according to PwC.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Why PFL chose Dubai for new event amid regional conflict
Amid geopolitical tensions, the UAE's resilience continues to uplift spirits.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Limited-edition coins launched to mark 'Proud of UAE' drive
Limited-edition gold and silver commemorative coins have been launched in the UAE, inspired by the “Proud of the UAE” campaign.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Pakistan's capital holds its breath with US-Iran talks in limbo
Pakistan’s capital was still locked in gear on Wednesday to host high-stakes US-Iran talks that were pushed back at the last minute overnight, but many residents began to tire of the heavy personal and economic toll of tight security restrictions.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei 'gravely wounded' but 'mentally sharp': NYT
Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was seriously wounded in the US-Israeli airstrike that killed his father and predecessor Ali Khamenei but is mentally sharp, the New York Times reported on Thursday.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
ICC confirms three charges against Philippine ex-president Duterte
The International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed on Thursday three charges of crimes against humanity against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for ordering the anti-illegal drug war that killed tens of thousands while he was Davao City mayor and president of the Southeast Asian country.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Dh19 unified fee for Indian passport jobs
\"This will be unified and includes all the services, including photography and photocopying.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Dubai student's initiative gets children off screens
'The Third Space' offers creative sessions to rebuild social connection after remote learning
3 min |
April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
UK and France agree three-year deal to stop migrant crossings
France pledges to increase law enforcement on the coast by more than half to fight irregular migration to Britain
2 min |
April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Tenants shifting to short-term rentals
Tenants in Dubai are temporarily shifting to short-term rentals, expecting rents to soften further before committing to a new annual lease, according to an industry executive.
2 min |
April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Will insurance cover obesity pills when they're available?
Coverage for obesity medications in the UAE remains limited and often depends on why the drug is prescribed
2 min |
April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
UAE FA backs Shabab Al Ahli after controversial AFC semifinal defeat
The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) has thrown its full support behind Shabab Al Ahli after the club’s controversial exit from the AFC Champions League Elite.
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Dubai Taxi Company adds 600 licence plates
Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC) has acquired 600 new licence taxi plates through the latest auction conducted by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
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April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Major project to end traffic woes along Sharjah-Dubai corridor, minister says
Traffic bottlenecks between Sharjah and Dubai may soon become a thing of the past.
2 min |
April 24, 2026
Khaleej Times
Eala wows Madrid with her tennis and Spanish flair
Having stormed into the second round of the Madrid Open with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia, Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra Eala is making headlines in Spain — not just for her tennis, but also for her multilingual skills.
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