Khaleej Times - March 11, 2025
Khaleej Times - March 11, 2025
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March 11, 2025
UAE to double FDI inflows to Dh240B
The UAE has set an ambitious goal to more than double its annual foreign investment inflows over the next six years. Announced on Monday, the National Investment Strategy aims to increase inflows from Dh112 billion in 2023 to Dh240 billion by 2031. This will grow the UAE's total foreign investment stock from Dh800 billion to Dh2.2 trillion over the next few years.
1 min
UAE tops in material well-being in region
The UAE provides the highest level of material well-being to its residents in the Arab region followed by Kuwait and Qatar, said a UN report.
2 mins
Freelancer registrations up 78% in UAE; some earn Dh3,600 per day
Freelancers in the UAE command rates of up to $1,000 (Dh3,600) per day, a new report has found. Top skills in demand include cards portfolio management, project and product management, data analytics, business development, and risk management, with day rates starting from $300 (Dh1,100).
2 mins
Karama offers a night adventure at Ramadan street food festival
As the sun sets, the streets of old Karama come to life, bustling with activity for the third edition of the Ramadan street food festival.
2 mins
Ajmal Perfumes hosts exclusive Iftar for Dubai’s Assamese community
The recent gathering brought together over 600 members of the Assamese perfume industry community in Dubai, along with 25 dedicated volunteers
2 mins
Luxury items for as low as Dh5 at Ramadan exhibition in Sharjah
Lured by massive discounts of up to 80 per cent on a wide range of products, thousands of shoppers are heading to Sharjah Expo Centre for the 42nd edition of the 'Ramadan Nights' exhibition.
2 mins
Bur Dubai eatery sells 35,000 samosas a day during Ramadan
The tiny restaurant, established in 1968, receives orders from customers in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and even the UAE-Saudi border
3 mins
Freelancer registrations up 78% in UAE; some earn Dh3,600 per day
for those with over a decade of expertise.”
1 min
Fasting residents go for cold plunges, red light therapy to boost energy
Newer recovery practices like cold plunges and red light therapy (RLT) have become increasingly popular during Ramadan, with many UAE residents opting to use them to increase their wellness while fasting.
1 min
Abu Dhabi developers roll out Ramadan deals
As Ramadan begins, the Abu Dhabi real estate market experiences a quieter period, with majority of buyers fasting and adjusting to new routines.
3 mins
UAE tops in material well-being in region
in terms of material well-being of residents, measured through AIC per capita.
1 min
Emirati artist’s caravan helps people discover their creativity
Have you spotted Kenaz, the UAE's first mobile art caravan? On the road since January last year, the travelling art studio makes art accessible to all by offering free classes and workshops in distant and remote locations across the country.
3 mins
Jaywan ties up with Visa for int’l cards
The UAE’s Al Etihad Payments, which operates the national card switch (UAESWITCH) and the domestic card scheme Jaywan, has signed an agreement with Visa to introduce co-badged \"Jaywan - Visa’ debit and prepaid cards in the country.
1 min
Adnoc eyes international listing of XRG, sources say
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is considering listing its international investment arm XRG on an exchange outside of the UAE, three people with knowledge of the matter said, potentially creating one of the largest listed energy companies globally.
1 min
Trump declines to rule out US recession
US President Donald Trump declined on Sunday to rule out the possibility that the United States might enter a recession this year.
1 min
Supply crunch spurs Dubai firms to probe new areas
Businesses are relocating from Dubai’s central districts to newer locations such as Expo City due to a shortage of high-quality office space, which is witnessing exceptional demand.
2 mins
Pakistan central bank holds key rate
Pakistan’s central bank unexpectedly halted its easing cycle on Monday, keeping its key policy rate at 12 per cent, saying there could still be price risks including from an escalation in global tariffs even though inflation was falling for now.
2 mins
The vision behind Dubai’s Museum of the Future
The future isn’t something we wait for — it’s something we create. Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, takes us inside Museum of the Future; a space where groundbreaking ideas come to life
3 mins
Why did Trump’s crypto reserve bid backfire on the market?
Cryptocurrency prices continued to plummet on Monday as volatility persisted after an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to create a US strategic bitcoin reserve — a move long-championed by industry advocates — disappointed investors.
2 mins
Why am I so tired all the time?
I get plenty of sleep, but I’m always tired. What's going on?
3 mins
Mass killings cast doubt on new Syria authorities' ability to rule
The worst violence to hit Syria since Bashar Al Assad's ouster poses a major threat to the transition, with mass killings of civilians throwing into doubt the new authorities' ability to govern.
2 mins
Boatless in Gaza: Using old fridge doors to catch fish
Balanced calmly on top of what was once a refrigerator door, fisherman Khaled Habib uses a makeshift paddle to propel himself through the waters of Gaza City's fishing port.
2 mins
Israeli team heads to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks
Israel's negotiating team left for Qatar on Monday for talks aimed at extending the fragile Gaza ceasefire, after Israel cut the Palestinian territory's electricity supply to ramp up pressure on Hamas.
1 min
Adopted orphan brings couple ‘paradise’ in war-ravaged Gaza
In their home in war-devastated Gaza City, Iman Farhat and her husband cherish the \"paradise\" brought by their newly-adopted baby, one of many orphans in the Palestinian territory after more than 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.
1 min
Israel’s halt to food, power and aid deliveries worsens Gaza conditions
Israel's suspension of goods entering Gaza has begun to take a toll on the Palestinian enclave, with some bakeries closing and officials warning of growing risks to the environment including possible discharges of raw sewage into the sea.
2 mins
Three migrant hairdressers shot dead in Pakistan
Three migrant barbers were shot dead by gunmen in a south-western province of Pakistan, police said Monday, where violence by separatist militants is rising.
1 min
Indian slums get ‘cool roofs’ to combat extreme heat
Hundreds of roofs in the informal settlements of India's western Gujarat state have been painted in a reflective, white coating over the last two months to try to keep their occupants cooler as the hottest time of year approaches.
2 mins
Philippine ‘Angels’ aim to de-escalate encounters in South China Sea
Seawoman Second Class Stephane Villalon's voice reverberated on the bridge of her Philippine ship as she issued a radio challenge to a much larger Chinese Coast Guard vessel in a disputed area of the South China Sea.
2 mins
‘Got cash?’ Tunisians grappling with new restrictions on cheques
OIfa Meriah stands, frustrated, before a smartphone shop near the capital Tunis. How can she buy a phone in instalments, she wonders, when a new banking reform has made split payments nearly impossible?
3 mins
Floods strike eastern Australia, 190,000 properties blacked out
Torrential rain from the remnants of Cyclone Alfred flooded swathes of Australia's east coast on Monday, as workers battled to restore power to more than 190,000 homes and businesses.
1 min
‘Too soon’ to discuss pope’s return home, says source
Pope Francis, in hospital with pneumonia, is showing slight signs of improvement but it is too early to discuss his return home, a Vatican source said on Monday.
2 mins
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles as South begins drills with US
North Korea fired “multiple unidentified ballistic missiles” on Monday, South Korea’s military said, the same day Seoul and Washington began a major annual joint military drill known as Freedom Shield.
1 min
Indonesians seek escape as anger rises over quality of life
Indonesian private tutor Patricia has been learning German for two years, armed with a dream of leaving for Europe and driven by a lack of opportunities, economic stagnation and little hope at home.
2 mins
UK government rejects family request for inquiry into MP's murder
Britain’s Home Secretary on Monday rejected a request from the family of an MP who was killed in his constituency in 2021 to hold a public inquiry into his death.
1 min
German airport strikes hit half-a-million passengers
Some 3,400 flights grounded by the industrial action
1 min
Toe-tapping King Charles reveals his favourite songs
Kylie Minogue's The Loco-Motion, Ghanaian Highlife music and Diana Ross's Upside Down are the sounds guaranteed to get King Charles III on the dance floor, the UK monarch revealed Monday.
2 mins
5 years ago, WHO'S pandemic call shook world into action
Five years ago on Tuesday, the World Health Organisation announced Covid-19 had become a pandemic — a moment when the world finally woke up to the unfolding disaster.
2 mins
Russian disinfo ‘infects’ AI chatbots, warn researchers
A sprawling Russian disinformation network is manipulating Western AI chatbots to spew pro-Kremlin propaganda, researchers say, at a time when the United States is reported to have paused its cyber operations against Moscow.
1 min
Trump: US has ‘just about’ ended pause on Ukraine intel sharing
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States had \"just about\" ended a suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, and that he expects good results out of upcoming talks with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia.
4 mins
Mark Carney: Canada’s next PM charts unusual path to power
He was born near the Arctic, led the central banks of two major economies, and is about to become Canada's next prime minister despite never having served in parliament.
3 mins
Brook faces IPL ban after Delhi Capitals no show
England batsman Harry Brook pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the second successive year, a decision that could trigger a ban from future editions.
1 min
Dubai fans make Champions Trophy a historic event
The Emirates Cricket Board has thanked the UAE government and the various security and transport authorities for their outstanding work during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Dubai matches.
1 min
Swiatek and Rybakina serve up bagels en route to victories at Indian Wells
Defending champion Iga Swiatek crushed Dayana Yastremska 6-0 6-2 and 2023 champion Elena Rybakina powered past Britain's Katie Boulter 6-0 7-5 to reach the fourth round of Indian Wells on Sunday with displays of dominance.
1 min
India's brilliance overshadowed by questions about unfair advantages
Geopolitical reality, lack of buzz in host nation Pakistan and mediocre cricket in general meant Champions Trophy's much-anticipated return to the calendar did not go according to plan for the governing International Cricket Council (ICC).
2 mins
Leverkusen can ‘create something epic’ against Bayern, says Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso believes his team can pull off an \"epic\" comeback against Bayern Munich in the Champions League despite trailing 3-0 from the first leg and losing Florian Wirtz to injury.
1 min
Ruthless Slot demands more from Liverpool’s week of ‘finals’
Liverpool boss Arne Slot described Paris Saint Germain's visit as the second of \"three finals\" in a week, but has warned much more is needed from the Premier League leaders to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals.
2 mins
Man United fans have every right to be angry
This weekend we saw protests from Manchester United supporters before the game against Arsenal and to be honest who can blame them?
2 mins
Arteta left fuming after draw all but ends Arsenal's title hopes
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was visibly agitated after his team could only salvage a 1-1 draw with Manchester United in a result that critics said might have sounded the death knell of his team's Premier League chances.
2 mins
Jenna Ortega goes gaga over Gaga
Jenna Ortega is all praise for the pop star and actress Lady Gaga as they get set to share screen space in the upcoming season of the kooky series Wednesday.
1 min
Fire and Ash 'longer' than Way of Water
Filmmaker James Cameron recently revealed that the upcoming installment in his Avatar franchise will actually be longer than 2022's Avatar: The Way of Water, which ran three hours and 12 minutes, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
1 min
John Goodman suffers hip injury
Actor John Goodman recently suffered a hip injury while working on director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s latest film, a Warner Bros. Pictures spokesperson shared in a statement.
1 min
Your ultimate guide to Dubai World Cup
Hold on to your horses because things are about to get really busy around here
4 mins
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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