Khaleej Times - January 03, 2025
Khaleej Times - January 03, 2025
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January 03, 2025
Dubai eateries expect plastic ban to raise operational costs
Eateries and restaurants in Dubai are expecting their costs to increase after the soft implementation of a ban on singleuse plastic products began on January 1.
2 mins
Old buildings need to spruce up for good rental ratings
Dubai smart index to enhance transparency, build trust and promote balance
2 mins
New Year's Eve was a nightmare for Dubai fire evacuees
Days after a fire erupted in an AI Barsha building near Dubai's Mall of the Emirates, tenants were allowed to return for essential items like documents briefly.
1 min
200-year-old Sharjah house now vibrant community hub
A small yet iconic council in Sharjah, located in one of the oldest areas of the emirate, has become a symbol of community, tradition, and the region's deep-rooted history.
3 mins
Surge in holiday sales as tourists splurge in Dubai
Dubai is witnessing an increased inflow of tourists with high disposable income, resulting in higher purchases of gold jewellery, electronic items, and other retail items.
1 min
Dubai student drops out of US university to launch AI startup
A 20-year-old former Dubai student has made the bold leap from college life to entrepreneurship, founding a startup focused on combating AI-enabled cyber threats - a venture already creating ripples in Silicon Valley.
2 mins
Many residents opting for freelancing to beat office stress, stagnant salaries
Freelancing is being increasingly seen as a promising avenue to advance one's career in the UAE, offering a competitive edge, especially for younger individuals entering the workforce in Dubai.
3 mins
Emiratisation hits 350% increase
For the first time, the number of Emiratis employed in the UAE's private sector hit 131,000 in 2024 — marking a significant 350-percent increase, it was announced on Thursday.
1 min
Inspired by movies, books, expats make travel plans
For many UAE residents, travel is no longer about sightseeing but diving deep into a destination to explore.
3 mins
Lovestruck couples who survived college together, graduate hand in hand
The auditorium buzzed with excitement as graduates donned their caps and gowns, cameras flashing as proud families captured the moment. Among the sea of smiling faces were man and wife, Fan and Xin Yang, standing side by side, holding their baby in their arms. It wasn’t just a graduation ceremony — it was a celebration of their journey together.
3 mins
Is Airbnb legal in Dubai? How to register apartments as holiday homes?
The property has to be registered with the relevant authority, and only approved apartments and villas can be listed for short-term rentals
4 mins
Abu Dhabi shows the way on NYE, blends celebrations with sustainability
100,000 balloons flown at the Sheikh Zayed Festival carried 100 million seeds which could grow into trees and flowers
2 mins
Dubai realty deals in 2024 top half-a-trillion dirhams
A record-breaking year for Dubai's real estate market, with new milestones being set throughout 2024, culminated in an all-time peak of 180,900 transactions worth Dh522.1 billion.
2 mins
Questions hover over US probes into Musk's empire
Last month, in the waning days of the Biden administration, the SEC set a tight deadline of several days for demanding that Elon Musk pay a settlement or face civil charges relating to alleged securities violations during his $44 billion takeover of Twitter in 2022.
3 mins
ETFs may face obstacles after bumper year
US exchange-traded funds could face more obstacles to their runaway growth in 2025 after a bumper year saw the products take in a record $1.1 trillion in inflows in 2024.
2 mins
US jobless claims slide to 8-month low
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped to an eightmonth low last week, pointing to low layoffs at the end of 2024 and consistent with a still healthy labour market.
2 mins
Europe, Asia's factories end '24 on weak footing
Factory activity in Asia and Europe ended 2024 on a soft note as expectations for the new year soured amid growing trade risks from a second Donald Trump presidency and China's fragile economic recovery.
2 mins
ADGM slashes commercial licence fees by more than 50%
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre of the UAE's capital, on Thursday said it had revised licence fees from January 1, 2025, to make it more attractive and accessible for various enterprises.
1 min
Influencer Futsal League Season 2 set to redefine sporting excellence
The Influencer Futsal League, which captivated audiences during its debut season in November 2024, is all set to return with its second season.
1 min
Unmissable deals await: Natuzzi Italia's 'Best Buys' collection at Dubai Shopping Festival
Natuzzi Italia, renowned for its unparalleled Italian craftsmanship and cutting-edge designs, invites you to explore its exclusive 'Best Buys' collection during the Dubai Shopping Festival.
1 min
Club Apparel celebrates DSF 30th anniversary with 5X rewards and Dh30,000 giveaway
Apparel Group's loyalty programme, Club Apparel, is set to elevate the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 30th anniversary celebration with a special offer designed to reward shoppers like never before.
1 min
Thumbay Group to establish the first private psychiatric and rehabilitation hospital in Sharjah Healthcare City
Thumbay Group has announced the establishment of the first private psychiatric and rehabilitation hospital in Sharjah Healthcare City, a groundbreaking initiative that will set a new benchmark for mental health and rehabilitation care in the region.
1 min
Ma'an, Hub71 collaborate to boost social tech entrepreneurship in Abu Dhabi
The Authority of Social Contribution-Ma'an has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hub71, Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem, to support social tech entrepreneurship and generate a lasting social impact in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
1 min
PLEXCONCIL highlights growing India-UAE trade; leads delegation to ARABPLAST 2025
The Plastics Export Promotion Council of India (PLEXCONCIL) is excited to spotlight the expanding trade relationship between India and the UAE, reinforcing the UAE's critical role as both a key trading partner and a gateway to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Africa.
1 min
Pet Parents Fest Dubai: The ultimate celebration for pet lovers
Pet enthusiasts across the region are gearing up for the much-anticipated Pet Parents Fest 2025 by WonderMom, set to take place on January 11 and 12 at the Open Cricket Pitch, Damac Hills 1.
1 min
Sharjah Airport Authority honours winners of the 'Because We Care' programme
Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has announced the winners of its 'Because We Care' programme, designed to gather customer feedback and insights on the quality of services provided at the airport.
1 min
Discover Western Furniture's Best Buys collection during Dubai Shopping Festival
Western Furniture is delighted to invite UAE residents to experience its exclusive Best Buys collection, available for a limited time during the Dubai Shopping Festival, running until February 2, 2025.
1 min
11 years on, Syria protesters demand answers on abducted activists
A few dozen protesters gathered in the Syrian city of Douma on Wednesday demanding answers about the fate of four prominent activists abducted more than a decade ago.
1 min
Syria forces launch security sweep in Homs city, says state media
Syrian security forces are conducting an operation in Homs city, state media reported on Thursday, with a monitor saying it targeted two districts that are home to the Alawite minority of toppled president Bashar AI Assad.
1 min
Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill police chief, 2 dozen others
Israel struck a declared humanitarian zone in southern Gaza overnight, which rescuers on Thursday said killed the head of the territory's Hamas-run police force, his deputy and nine others.
2 mins
Syria minister defends school curriculum changes after uproar
Syria's education minister on Thursday sought to minimise curriculum changes announced this week by the new Islamist-led authorities, after activists denounced them as \"extremist\" and potentially harmful to religious minorities.
2 mins
Syria FM hopes first foreign visit to Saudi opens 'new, bright page'
Syria's top diplomat said he hoped to open a \"new, bright page\" with Saudi Arabia upon arriving in the kingdom Wednesday, the first foreign visit for Syria's new rulers, who seized power last month.
1 min
'Mind of steel': Iranian Nobel laureate defiant despite long imprisonment
Narges Mohammadi, the Iranian 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, says her body may be weakened from her long imprisonment but she still has a mind of \"steel\", according to an interview published Thursday.
1 min
UK plans tough laws to fight people smugglers
Restrictions include travel bans, social media blackouts, says government
2 mins
Biden to award Trump critic Cheney with service medal
US President Joe Biden on Thursday will award Liz Cheney, a former Republican congresswoman and fierce critic of Donald Trump, with a citizens service medal, after the incoming president warned that she \"could be in a lot of trouble\" with the law once he takes office.
1 min
Virgin Australia crew allegedly raped and robbed in Fiji
The Fiji government on Thursday said police were investigating incidents involving two crew members of Australian airline Virgin Australia who were allegedly victims of rape and theft in Nadi in the early hours of New Year's Day.
1 min
Italy summons Iran envoy over jailed reporter
Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday summoned the Iranian ambassador to Rome over the detention of an Italian journalist, held in isolation since her arrest in Tehran two weeks ago.
1 min
India clears toxic waste 40 years after 1984 Bhopal gas disaster
Indian authorities moved hundreds of tonnes of hazardous waste remaining more than 40 years after the world’s deadliest industrial disaster struck the city of Bhopal, media reported on Thursday.
1 min
'Terrorist' links probed in New Orleans truck-ramming that killed 15 people
The attack suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a US citizen from Texas, had served in the army as an IT specialist from 2007 to 2015, and then in the army reserve until 2020
3 mins
Gunman kills 12 in Montenegro small-town shooting rampage
A man shot dead 12 people in a rampage in a small town in Montenegro before dying from self-inflicted wounds early on Thursday, authorities said, in one of the Balkan nation's worst mass killings.
1 min
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Las Vegas hotel, killing one
FBI investigating whether it’s an act of terrorism; seven people injured in the incident
2 mins
10 people injured in New York City shooting incident
Ten people were injured in a mass shooting in the New York City borough of Queens late on New Year's Day, the New York Police Department said in a news briefing early on Thursday.
1 min
'Numb' New Orleans grapples with horror of deadly attack
The celebratory atmosphere of Bourbon Street in New Orleans, long an American byword for indulgence and revelry, was dimmed Wednesday as residents and visitors alike reeled from a deadly truck attack on New Year's crowds.
2 mins
Djokovic storms into Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th ATP Tour title gained momentum on Thursday as the Serb thumped fellow veteran Gael Monfils 6-3 6-3 to reach the Brisbane International quarterfinals.
1 min
Swiatek takes Poland into United Cup semis
Poland returned to the semifinals of the United Cup mixed team tournament for a third successive year after hard-fought singles victories in Sydney handed them an unassailable 2-0 lead over Britain on Thursday.
1 min
Bollywood stars Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde and Sonam Bajwa to perform at ILT20 opening ceremony in Dubai
The ILT20 Season 3 will be launched with a grand opening ceremony which will be headlined by performances from Bollywood superstars Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde and Sonam Bajwa who are set to captivate the spectators at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday, January 11.
2 mins
Liverpool primed to heap more misery on United
When Liverpool won 3-0 at Old Trafford in September, Manchester United fell to 14th and that is where they still find themselves more than four months later but 23 points behind the Premier League leaders ahead of Sunday's game at Anfield.
1 min
'Sword of Honour' race takes centre stage at Meydan
Dubai Racing Club will host an exceptional evening on Friday at Meydan Racecourse under the name \"Sword of Honour,\" in celebration of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid AI Maktoum's graduation from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he was awarded the Sword of Honour and the Sword of Excellence.
3 mins
Why there is no one like 'Jassi' in world cricket
Jasprit Bumrah, the first bowler in history to take 200 Test wickets at a sub-20 average, is as good as the legendary fast bowlers of the 1980s and 1990s, says Dilip Vengsarkar
4 mins
South Africa hand Test debut to teenage sensation Maphaka against Pakistan
South Africa will give a debut to firebrand 18-year-old fast bowler Kwena Maphaka as one of three changes to their side for the second and final Test against Pakistan starting at Newlands on Friday.
1 min
MrBeast gets engaged to Thea Booysen
New Year marked new beginnings for popular YouTuber MrBeast.
2 mins
Anil Kapoor calls 2024 a year of 'grit and growth'
Anil Kapoor described 2024 as a year of “grit, grind, and growth” while sharing his excitement for bigger achievements in 2025.
1 min
Ananya Panday shares a picture with'shiny friends'
Several B-Towners rang in New Year in Jamnagar with the Ambani family. Ananya Panday, who was also present, shared a picture from the bash on her Instagram account.
1 min
MKW - My Kind of Weekend
Embrace the weekend with these fun-filled activities around Dubai
2 mins
Jeremy celebrates second ReBirthday' after snow plow hit
Welcoming the new year, star Jeremy Renner penned a poignant Instagram post to honour his \"rebirthday\" on the second anniversary of the snowplow accident that nearly killed him.
1 min
Meghan Markle returns to Instagram after nearly five years
Meghan Markle recently surprised fans by rejoining Instagram after a hiatus of nearly five years.
1 min
Eminem's daughter Hailie Jade shows off her baby bump
Eminem's 29-year-old daughter Hailie Jade, who is pregnant with her first child, shared an emotional post on New Year's Eve with her husband, Evan McClintock.
1 min
Did Ryan Reynolds 'berate' Justin Baldoni?
In a legal battle that has captured widespread attention, actor and filmmaker Justin Baldoni has filed a $250 million (Dh918 million) libel lawsuit against The New York Times and included actor Ryan Reynolds.
2 mins
General Hospital actor John Capodice dies
Actor John Capodice, best known for his roles in General Hospital and Ace Ventura, has passed away.
1 min
Timothee Chalamet, Selena Gomez among stars vying for Golden Globes acting honours
Hollywood will kick off its 2025 awards festivities on Sunday at the annual Golden Globes ceremony where films such as Wicked, The Brutalist and Emilia Perez will compete for trophies and attention ahead of the Oscars.
1 min
Khaleej Times Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Khaleej Times
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
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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