Khaleej Times - January 06, 2025
Khaleej Times - January 06, 2025
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January 06, 2025
Commercial properties to come under smart index
Dubai plans to expand the real estate rental index to include commercial properties, a senior official said.
2 mins
New rent rules begin to benefit tenants
Dubai’s new smart rental index is giving tenants a powerful tool to negotiate fair rent increases with their landlords, ensuring that adjustments align with newly established guidelines.
2 mins
Hike with this group and get hitched
It started as a joke when couples met one by one and wed through a UAE group's hiking expeditions, until its founder voluntarily took the role of a modern-day khattaba, facilitating marriage connections and summit proposals for his clients.
5 mins
School-mandated winter wear too expensive, say parents
As schools reopen on Monday after a three-week-long winter break, parents in the UAE are not very pleased about the added burden of purchasing expensive winter-specific uniforms.
3 mins
'Higher education institutes can set own admission criteria'
Higher Education Institutions (HEIS) in the UAE can now establish their own admission criteria. This follows a recent directive from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).
2 mins
University students enhance skills during break to beat competition
University students in the UAE are increasingly using their college breaks to upskill and gain a competitive edge in today's highly competitive job market.
2 mins
UAE President meets Pak PM, discusses bilateral issues
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed met the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Sunday.
1 min
New roads in AI Awir 1 to cut travel time
New roads in Dubai's AI Awir 1 will soon ease traffic flow and enhance road safety, the Roads and Transport Authority announced on Sunday.
1 min
Homeschooling catches up as parents look for tailored learning
Community group runs a mentorship programme for parents
3 mins
10-day paid marriage leave under new family programme
The initiative by Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma AI Maktoum, wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid AI Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is also aimed at \"empowering Emirati families and fostering their stability and growth.\"
2 mins
Here's a guide on how non-Muslims can get married in Dubai
AKT reader wants to know the formalities in place before tying the knot
3 mins
Can buyer file case against seller if he finds the car is defective?
KT reader wants to know his legal options
3 mins
How can people of determination apply for private sector roles in Abu Dhabi?
The individual, who must be an Abu Dhabi citizen, can apply through Tamm
1 min
Clutter-free space is a mental necessity: Experts
Decluttering enhances mental clarity and reduces stress, say doctors
3 mins
Auction of medical equipment on Tuesday to settle clinic's debts
A court in Dubai has ordered the auction of medical equipment at a healthcare facility to settle outstanding debts owed to creditors and unpaid staff, including doctors and nurses.
1 min
Low-cost carrier Air Kerala to operate from 2 Indian airports
A regional airline in India, helmed by two Dubai-based businessmen, has signed contracts to operate out of two airports in the country.
2 mins
Dubai equities gain the most in region in 2024
The success of Dubai's economic diversification has once programme again come to the fore, as the city's benchmark index surged 27.1 per cent during the past year, a report showed.
4 mins
UAE investors remain bullish on crypto market
The outlook for cryptocurrencies in 2025 is promising, particularly in the UAE, which stands out as a leading destination for crypto investors due to its favourable tax conditions and progressive regulatory environment.
2 mins
Hedge funds score double-digit returns in 2024
Some of the world's largest hedge funds Hnished 2024 with comfortable double-digit returns, benthing from chaotic markets, central bank policy changes and a tight US presidential election race.
1 min
US jobs report poses first major test for Wall Street this year
The US stock market faces its first major test of the year this week, with investors counting on the US jobs report to show a stable but not overheated economy that underpins expectations for equity gains in 2025.
2 mins
UAE real estate sees steady growth in projects, record deals in 2024
The total value of real estate transactions across the four major emirates — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman — reached approximately Dh893 billion by the end of 2024, with over 331,300 transactions recorded, data showed.
2 mins
Dubai's new Smart Rental Index boosts transparency in sector
The Dubai Land Department on Thursday unveiled the ‘Smart Rental Index’ that covers all residential areas across the emirate including districts, special development zones and free zones.
2 mins
How much does it cost to rent a home at the iconic Burj Khalifa
Average property prices in the Burj Khalifa are 78.5 per cent above the city-wide rates in Dubai while rentals for 1-bedroom units range between Dh150,000 and 180,000 annually, depending on furnishings and floor levels, according to the latest industry report.
2 mins
Foxconn beats estimates with record revenue on AI demand
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, beat expectations to post its highest-ever revenue for the fourth quarter on continued strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers.
1 min
Companies threaten legal action after Biden blocks US Steel sale
US Steel and Nippon Steel have threatened legal action after President Joe Biden blocked a controversial $14.9 billion deal on Friday for the Japanese company to buy its American rival.
2 mins
AI expected to star at annual CES gadget extravaganza
Gadgets, robots and vehicles imbued with artificial intelligence (AI) will once again vie for attention at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week, as vendors behind the scenes will seek ways to deal with tariffs threatened by US President-elect Donald Trump.
2 mins
Two top Fed officials say job not yet done on inflation
Two Federal Reserve policymakers on Saturday said they feel the US central bank's job on taming inflation is not yet done, but also signaled they do not want to risk damaging the labor market as they try to finish that job.
2 mins
Gaza: Death toll from Israeli strikes during weekend crosses 100
Israel says it targeted more than 100 sites; mediators strive for a truce deal
2 mins
Syrian ministers urge lifting of US sanctions in first visit to Doha
Ministers from Syria's transitional government urged the United States to lift its sanctions on Damascus during their first visit to Qatar since overthrowing president Bashar Al Assad.
1 min
Elaborate military tunnel complex linked to Assad's palace
The Guard complex of two bunkers contained vast rooms reserved for its soldiers. The bunkers were equipped with telecommunications gear, electricity, a ventilation system and weapons supplies. Other simpler tunnels were dug out of the rock to hold ammunition.
2 mins
3 UAE aid convoys arrive in Gaza with over 364 tonnes of humanitarian aid
Since the start of the crisis in October 2023, the Emirates provided 46,659 tonnes of urgent relief supplies in the Gaza Strip
1 min
Six killed in bomb blast claimed by Pakistan separatists, say officials
At least six people including Pakistani paramilitary troops were killed and scores injured Saturday, in a bombing claimed by separatists in volatile southwestern Balochistan province, officials said.
1 min
S Koreans protest in snow as Yoon arrest deadline nears
Thousands of South Korean protesters braved a snowstorm Sunday over suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol who was still resisting arrest over a failed martial law bid less than 48 hours before the warrant expires.
2 mins
Malaysia turns back boats carrying 300 migrants
Malaysia's coast guard escorted away from its waters two boats carrying almost 300 undocumented Myanmar migrants found in a state of exhaustion for lack of food and water, a top agency official said.
1 min
Bird flu outbreaks strike Japan farms
Japanese authorities began culling some 50,000 chickens Sunday after a bird flu outbreak at a farm in the northern Iwate region.
1 min
New Kuwaiti residency law goes into effect; here's the full list of fines for violations
According to the new law, foreigners who fail to notify authorities of a new born within four months of birth will be subject to a penalty of up to KD2,000
2 mins
Saudi Arabia to impose up to 1м riyal fine on unlicensed hospitality facilities
All hospitality establishments such as travel and tourism service providers in Saudi Arabia must remove any unlicensed or unauthorised facilities from their listings starting January 1, 2025.
1 min
Austrian conservatives pick new leader after chancellor quits
The leadership of Austria's ruling conservatives held a crisis meeting on Sunday to pick a successor to Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who announced his resignation on Saturday as attempts to form a coalition government without the far right fell apart.
1 min
Greece's reformist ex-PM Simitis dies
Simitis studied law in Germany and was a resistance fighter during Greece’s seven-year dictatorship, fleeing the country in 1969 to avoid arrest
2 mins
Sarkozy: Divisive French ex-president beset by legal woes
He goes on trial on Monday on charges he used illegal campaign financing from Libyan dictator Gaddafi to fund his victorious 2007 presidential election campaign
3 mins
Ukraine launches new attack in Kursk region, says Russia
War bloggers say Russian troops under pressure; Ukraine has held on to slice of Kursk region for five months
2 mins
Winter storm begins to dump snow, disrupt travel in US
Nearly 70 million people are in the path of the dangerous storm, which is set to plunge the eastern half of the US into a deep freeze of Arctic air through Monday, resulting in severe travel chaos
2 mins
Snow, ice snarls post-holiday travel in Europe
Snow and ice forced the grounding of dozens of flights in parts of Europe on Sunday, disrupting the tail end of the busy New Year holiday travel season. Here is a roundup of some of the Western European countries affected by the winter weather conditions:
1 min
Venezuelan oppn leader to speak with Biden, visit US
Venezuelan opposition politician Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who fled the country after a tumultuous election and subsequent police crackdown, said on Saturday he has plans to speak with US President Joe Biden.
1 min
Australia's southeast braces for extreme fire danger
Australia's southeast sweated in a heatwave that intensified on Sunday, elevating bushfire risk and prompting authorities to issue fire bans for more parts of Victoria state.
1 min
United Airlines to bring Starlink on flights by spring
United Airlines said on Sunday it expects to begin testing Elon Musk’s Starlink in February for in-flight internet services, and to first offer the connectivity on a commercial flight operated by Embraer E-175 aircraft this spring.
1 min
Musk says Farage should step down as leader of Reform UK
‘Tommy Robinson is not right for Reform and I never sell out my principles’ says Nigel Farage
1 min
Italy's PM boosts ties with Trump in surprise US visit
The US president-elect says Giorgia Meloni taken Europe by storm’
2 mins
Cartoonist quits Post over rejected sketch mocking owner, Trump
An award-winning political cartoonist for The Washington Post has announced her resignation after a cartoon depicting the newspaper's billionaire owner grovelling before Donald Trump was rejected.
1 min
France holds two Algerian influencers over violence charges
French authorities were on Sunday holding two Algerians who have wide followings on social media platform TikTok on suspicion of inciting terror, after they allegedly published posts urging acts of violence in France.
1 min
MAGA civil war sparks fears of chaotic Trump White House
With Donald Trump’s allies in open warfare ahead of his inauguration, analysts see the latest hostilities between his billionaire backers and working-class base as a preview of tensions that threaten to shatter his fragile coalition.
3 mins
39 bell tolls begin 6-day final national sendoff for Carter
Mourners began paying their respects to Jimmy Carter on Saturday, as a carefully choreographed six-day farewell for America's longest-lived president got underway.
2 mins
Serbia says 2024 was its hottest year in history
Serbia recorded its hottest year in history in 2024, the Balcountry's meteorological office said this week.
1 min
NYC starts driver congestion charging despite opposition
Similar driver-tolling schemes have been operated for years in other megacities including London and Stockholm
2 mins
Bezos's Blue Origin poised for first orbital launch next week
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's company Blue Origin is poised to launch its first orbital rocket next week, marking a pivotal moment in the commercial space race currently dominated by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
2 mins
Poker Face, Tuz shine as Meydan welcomes New Year
Meydan’s Sword of Honour racenight produced a battle worthy of the name when Poker Face edged out Holloway Boy in the featured G2 Zabeel Mile.
3 mins
Sabalenka rallies past Kudermetova for Brisbane title
Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka geared up for her title defence at the year's opening Grand Slam with a battling 4-6 6-3 6-2 win over Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova in the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday.
1 min
Guardiola still waiting for 'old' Man City's return
No, you judge the results. We saw in many years our level. We are not at our level.\" Pep Guardiola Man City coach after his team's 4-1 win over West Ham
2 mins
Arsenal boss Arteta aghast at Brighton penalty
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he had never seen anything like Brighton's controversial penalty to earn a 1-1 draw on Saturday that dealt another seismic blow to the Gunners' Premier League title challenge.
1 min
Jimenez rises to the occasion as Fulham survive big scare
Raul Jimenez scored two equalisers from the penalty spot in a dramatic second half as Fulham held Ipswich Town to a 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Sunday, extending the hosts' unbeaten streak to eight league matches.
1 min
Unstoppable Gauff outplays Swiatek as Team USA lift United Cup title
Coco Gauff roared past Iga Swiatek to inspire team USA on Sunday before Taylor Fritz sealed the United Cup title with victory over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in Sydney.
1 min
It's up to Rohit and Kohli to decide their future in Test cricket, says Gambhir
India coach Gautam Gambhir said veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still have a future in the team if they want it, despite disappointing returns on the Test tour of Australia.
2 mins
Cummins delighted after Aussies' stunning comeback victory
Australia skipper Pat Cummins spoke of his pride in his team after they rebounded from losing the opening Test against India to clinch the series 3-1 on Sunday and win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.
2 mins
'Avoid confrontations on the field': De Villiers' advice for Kohli
Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers had a word of advice for close friend and star India batter Virat Kohli, who had a horror tour of Australia and struggled with deliveries outside off-stump, most notably by pacer Scott Boland.
1 min
Masood, Babar launch Pakistan fightback against SA
Captain Shan Masood struck an unbeaten century in a stunning opening stand of 205 with Babar Azam as Pakistan launched a fightback on day three of the second and final test against hosts South Africa at Newlands on Sunday.
1 min
Bad Bunny drops short filmas teaser for upcoming album
Ahead of his new album's release, global music sensation Bad Bunny unveiled a short film, DeBI TIRAR MAS FOTOs, as a prelude to the highly anticipated record.
1 min
Will it be a Wicked win at the Golden Globes?
The best and brightest from film and television hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, the year's first major showbiz awards gala, with surreal narco-musical Emilia Perez leading the movie pack.
2 mins
Neil Young says he will play Glastonbury after all
Folk legend Neil Young will headline at the Glastonbury music festival, the singer-songwriter and the organisers said on Friday.
1 min
Shah Rukh, Salman send best wishes to Loveyapa team
The title track of Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor's film Loveyapa has been unveiled. And many A-listers congratulated the actors.
1 min
Ishaan, Siddhant, Vedang recreate Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara moment
Actors Ishaan Khatter, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Vedang Raina have set social media ablaze after posting a picture of their recent road trip.
1 min
Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya's look from Sky Force unveiled
Akshay Kumar is all set for his upcoming film Sky Force, which also marks Veer Pahariya's big screen debut.
1 min
Where to celebrate Orthodox Christmas
From Italian fare to Russian favourites, here’s what's on family-friendly menus
2 mins
UAE-based gamers reveal the most anticipated video games of 2025
Gaming influencers and content creators share their thoughts on the upcoming releases including Grand Theft Auto 6
3 mins
Video games to watch out for
The year promises several big titles for players across platforms
2 mins
Don't take cash to the Coldplay concert
It's almost time for a Sky full of stars
1 min
Apple, who's the slimmest of them all?
Will the iPhone 17 Air be better than all its predecessors?
1 min
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Khaleej Times is the first English newspaper to be launched in the UAE in 1978.
The broadsheet comprises of the general news section, the business pages and a lively sports section. Khaleej Times is the highest circulated of the English language newspapers throughout the Gulf.
It reaches out to all parts of the UAE. Additionally, it covers Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia through a dedicated distribution network.
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