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Clear-bag rule at venues catches some fans unawares
Soccer fans streaming into stadiums for World Cup matches have been shocked to find they can’t take their big purses or backpacks in with them due to a clear-bag policy in place for security reasons.
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June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Train service at their doorstep: Meet UAE residents living next to Abu Dhabi station
For years, residents of Mohammed bin Zayed City watched the massive Etihad Rail station rise from the desert outside their homes. Now, with the first passenger services set to launch on June 30, what was once a residential and industrial suburb on Abu Dhabi’s outskirts is about to become the front door to a national railway network.
3 min |
June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Moroccans disappointed after finishing group runners-up
Morocco have the potential to become world champions, having reached the semifinals in Qatar four years ago, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said after they booked their place in the last 32 of the tournament on Wednesday.
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June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Big switch: global factory to global marketplace
China’s transition from being the world’s factory to the world’s marketplace is gaining pace, as the country increasingly relies on domestic demand to drive growth while opening its vast consumer base to high-quality imports from around the world, economists and executives say.
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June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Mumbai train stabbing incident: Family says passengers filmed instead of stopping attack
Relatives of a youth who was stabbed to death in a Mumbai train are shocked that many of the 50 passengers who were present in the compartment were busy taking videos of the killing instead of nabbing the killer and preventing the crime.
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June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Argentina unveils 26-metre Lionel Messi statue
Argentina unveiled the statue on Messi’s 39th birthday, and it quickly broke the internet.
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June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Bengaluru probes fraudulent websites charging thousands for cremation slots
Several operators of websites accused of reportedly fleecing families seeking cremation services in Bengaluru have been charged with extortion after the civic body filed a case against the allegedly fraudulent outfits.
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June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Building bridges through language
Young Emiratis say learning Mandarin is greatly broadening their horizons.
2 min |
June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Fans roll into RV parks as World Cup prices bite in Texas
With barbecue smoke drifting between rows of camper vans and Argentina flags fluttering above rooftop air conditioners, World Cup supporters are discovering that the hottest ticket in Texas might not be inside the stadium but in the campground outside.
2 min |
June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
France eye top spot against in-form Norway
Assured of a place in the round of 32 after victories over Senegal and Iraq, France need only a draw to finish first thanks to their superior goal difference in the group
2 min |
June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Ancelotti hails Vinicius Jr as Brazil keep the dream alive
The Real Madrid star is level with France’s Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Haaland in the golden boot race, with that trio all one behind Lionel Messi
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June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Thumbay Labs marks 25 years in the UAE
Marking 25 years of diagnostic service in the UAE, Thumbay Labs, the largest Network of Academic diagnostic referral laboratory in the Northern Emirates, has earned ISO 15189:2022 accreditation, the international standard for quality and competence in medical laboratories.
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June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Equitas Small Finance Bank hikes FCNR (B) deposits for US dollars to 7.13% for 3-5 years tenure
Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, one of the largest small finance banks has announced an upward revision on its FCNR (B) deposit rates.
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June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Should Philippines lower criminal liability age after deadly Tacloban school shooting?
The deadly shooting by teenagers inside a school in central Philippines on Monday that killed three high school students has revived the country’s debate on its minimum age of criminal liability (MACL).
4 min |
June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
UAE investors poised to gain as equities rally, gold seen at $5,100
Investors in the UAE are well positioned to navigate an increasingly complex global investment landscape in the second half of 2026, supported by resilient regional fundamentals, stabilising oil markets and abundant liquidity, according to Standard Chartered’s latest Global Market Outlook.
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June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Sinner's body and mind in focus for Wimbledon title defence
Italy’s Jannik Sinner will begin his Wimbledon title defence under close watch after his French Open stumble, with concern not just about what his body can endure but how physical disruptions can feed into a game that leaves little room for doubt.
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June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
‘Ideas are your currency’
Priyanka Chopra Jonas says the success of the low-budget horror hit Obsession proves that barriers to entry for talent and filmmakers have fallen
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June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi emerges as off-plan hotspot with investor demand remaining robust
The UAE's off-plan property market continues to defy expectations, with investor demand remaining robust despite months of geopolitical uncertainty that many analysts had feared would slow long-term real estate commitments.
2 min |
June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Project to boost UAE links
The Emirates airport maintenance hangar project in Dubai, undertaken by China Railway Construction Corp, and deepening China-UAE infrastructure and industrial collaboration, will inject new momentum into the local economy and further enhance the bilateral partnership, experts say.
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June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Rubio assures Iran deal won’t undermine Gulf security
“I want to ensure that any decisions that are made throughout this negotiating process, the interests of our partners and our allies in the region are always taken into account,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during a meeting with GCC foreign ministers in Manama on Thursday.
2 min |
June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi property market rebounds as buyers and tenants make comeback
Property views recovered to 95% of their 2026 baseline by Week 14, while property impressions reached 83%, active users climbed to 80% and unique buyers recovered to 87%
3 min |
June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Marcos govt’s free rice aid not enough to help poor Filipinos, say economists
Liza Marcos, wife of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, recently launched a week-long rice-giving drive to help poor Filipinos in Metro Manila, dubbing the initiative as “immediate relief” to families in need.
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June 26, 2026
Khaleej Times
Shaped by Medellin’s streets, Daniel Munoz rises to World Cup stardom
Daniel Munoz could have been forgiven for basking in the glory after collecting the man-of-the-match award for his goal in a hard-fought 1-0 win over Congo, which earned Colombia a place in the round of 32 at the World Cup.
4 min |
June 25, 2026
Khaleej Times
We have solved the information problem, now we must solve the judgement issue
Artificial intelligence can generate essays, explanations, images, and arguments within seconds
3 min |
June 25, 2026
Khaleej Times
Beyond the conflict: Where does Dubai’s luxury residential market go next?
Buyer confidence returns as Dubai’s luxury market becomes increasingly driven by quality, scarcity and fair market value
4 min |
June 25, 2026
Khaleej Times
Khaleej Times honoured for journalistic excellence during regional crises at UAE forum
The 11th Emirati Media Forum heavily focused on the media’s responsibility in countering misinformation, misleading narratives
2 min |
June 25, 2026
Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi rent freeze seen as real estate market stabilises amid soaring rents
Abu Dhabi’s temporary rent freeze initiative across the commercial and residential sectors is being viewed by economists and real estate experts as a short-term market stabilisation measure designed to protect tenants and businesses amid rapid rental growth and regional uncertainty.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
Khaleej Times
Traffickers targeting Gulf youth, warn UAE experts
The National Drug Enforcement Authority unveils the National Campaign Against Drugs, a drive calling on all society to stand as one against narcotics
3 min |
June 25, 2026
Khaleej Times
France coach Deschamps to miss Norway match after mother's passing
France manager Didier Deschamps will not manage his team’s final group-stage match against Norway on Friday as he flies back to France to attend his mother’s funeral.
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June 25, 2026
Khaleej Times
National security: India links airport facial recognition to intelligence grid
Facial recognition cameras at six major Indian airports will be linked to a data fusion centre in Delhi along with feed from 150,000 surveillance cameras at vital installations across India and integrated with the National Intelligence Grid (Natgrid) to boost real-time monitoring, identifying suspects and supporting law enforcement agencies.
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