Khaleej Times - March 14, 2025

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March 14, 2025

GCC weighing social media curbs for teens

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are discussing with technology companies how to monitor and restrict social media usage for teens.

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Abu Dhabi 'food rescue' brings joy to low-income families

The floor of the Emirates Foundation premises at Al Qana was transformed into a bustling produce market on Thursday as dozens of volunteers, employees, managers, and even a child, joined forces to pack over 700 boxes of rescued food destined for low-income families across the city.

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Viral TikTok tips tempt teens to take risks

Here's a warning to parents.

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Duterte given ‘full support during Dubai stopover': Philippine Consulate

The Philippine missions in the UAE said they provided “full consular and logistical support for former president Rodrigo Duterte during his extended Dubai stopover” on Wednesday en route to The Hague to face the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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Higher education students access Dh1b in scholarships

‘Reverse admissions’ process transforms traditional university application system

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Dubai residents chalk out plans to avoid new parking fees

Some residents are reconsidering their long-term plans after Dubai announced a series of changes to the parking system. While some are looking for new offices and a change in routine, others are bracing for the impact of the changes on their business.

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Higher education students access Dh1b in scholarships

‘Reverse admissions’ process transforms traditional university application system

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Dubai residents chalk out plans to avoid new parking fees

Some residents are reconsidering their long-term plans after Dubai announced a series of changes to the parking system. While some are looking for new offices and a change in routine, others are bracing for the impact of the changes on their business.

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Dubai's iconic mosques bask in the glory of Ramadan

Projections have gone viral on various platforms: Official

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Japanese volunteers fly to Dubai for Iftar with special needs children

A delegation of 21 Japanese volunteers flew to Dubai over the weekend to take part in a special Iftar organised for children with special needs and their families, fostering inclusivity and cross-cultural exchange.

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Japanese volunteers fly to Dubai for Iftar with special needs children

A delegation of 21 Japanese volunteers flew to Dubai over the weekend to take part in a special Iftar organised for children with special needs and their families, fostering inclusivity and cross-cultural exchange.

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UAE a symbol of tolerance, compassion and mutual respect

In a world where divisions often seem insurmountable, the UAE shows that it is possible to build a nation where respect for diversity is not just a political slogan but a lived reality

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Intel jumps 12% as investors cheer appointment of new CEO Tan

Shares of Intel surged 12 per cent on Thursday, as Wall Street cheered its decision to name former board member Lip-Bu Tan as CEO, who left in August over differences about the chipmaker's direction, after several years of market underperformance.

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Trump family held deal talks with Binance's US arm

Representatives of President Donald Trump's family have held discussions to acquire a financial stake in the US arm of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, while the company's founder seeks a presidential pardon, according to a Wall Street Journal report on Thursday.

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Trade war threatens oil demand growth, energy body says

IEA expects global oil demand to rise by just over 1M bpd this year

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DP World reports record $20b revenue for 2024

DP World on Thursday announced a record revenue of $20 billion for 2024, marking a 9.7 per cent increase from the previous year.

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Value of debt securities listed on Nasdaq Dubai crosses $136B

With the latest $1 billion listing by the Government of Ras Al Khaimah, the total value of sukuk listed on Nasdaq Dubai now exceeds $92.7 billion, further enhancing its position as a global hub for Islamic finance.

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Aldar bolsters finances with $500M green sukuk issuance

Aldar Investment Properties (AIP), a subsidiary of Aldar Properties, and owner-manager of a Dh28 billion ($7.6 billion) portfolio of income-generating properties, has successfully raised $500 million through a 10-year green sukuk.

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UAE’s crypto ecosystem thrives amid global woes

The UAE is reinforcing its position as a global cryptocurrency powerhouse, with its digital assets sector experiencing exponential growth driven by progressive regulation, institutional adoption, and high-profile partnerships.

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Aldar bolsters finances with $500M green sukuk issuance

Aldar Investment Properties (AIP), a subsidiary of Aldar Properties, and owner-manager of a Dh28 billion ($7.6 billion) portfolio of income-generating properties, has successfully raised $500 million through a 10-year green sukuk.

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Nothing unveils Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro

Nothing recently introduced the Phone (3a) Series at the Mobile World Congress (MWC), elevating its mid-range lineup with advanced features.

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LIC International commits to innovation and digital transformation in 2025

LIC International BSC, a subsidiary of LIC of India and registered in the Kingdom of Bahrain as a life insurance company with a branch office in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, held its board meeting in Dubai on March 13.

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Dubai Chocolate

This crunchy, creamy stuffed chocolate bar, created by Sarah Hamouda, has charmed sweet tooths worldwide.

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How Dubai chocolate took over the world

It was a pregnancy craving for knafeh that got Sarah Hamouda dreaming in chocolate, imagining a bar that recalled the crunchy-creamy Middle Eastern dessert of her British Egyptian childhood.

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Syria leader signs constitutional declaration, hailing 'new history'

Syria's interim President Ahmed Al Sharaa on Thursday signed the country's constitutional declaration, which will be enforced throughout a five-year transitional period.

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Egypt, Hamas, PLO hail Trump remarks on not 'expelling' Palestinians

Egypt, Hamas and the Palestine Liberation Organisation welcomed on Thursday remarks from US President Donald Trump after he said \"nobody's expelling any Palestinians\" from the Gaza Strip.

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Israel attack on Gaza IVF clinic a ‘genocidal act’: UN probe

A United Nations inves- tigation concluded on Thursday that Israel carried out \"genocidal acts\" in Gaza through the destruc- tion of its main IVF clinic, materni- ty facilities and other reproductive healthcare facilities.

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At US request, India arrests crypto official accused of money laundering

Indian authorities arrested at Washington's request a cryptocurrency exchange administrator accused of money laundering conspiracy and violating sanctions, India's top crime fighting bureau said on Wednesday.

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Court upholds jail terms for relatives of murdered UK-Pakistani girl

A UK court on Thursday upheld lengthy prison terms handed to the father and stepmother of a 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl who was killed after suffering years of torture and abuse. The trial of Urfan Sharif and his wife Beinash Batool caused waves of revulsion in the UK at the horrific way they had treated Sara Sharif.

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Duterte says he is 'responsible' as ICC takes him into custody

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte said he was prepared to accept responsibility as the International Criminal Court took him into custody on Wednesday to face charges over his war on drugs.

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Pair sues Japanese university over 'no married couples' rule

A couple who both worked at a Japanese university have sued the institution, a court said on Thursday, for reportedly allowing only the husband to keep an academic position after they were married.

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Pakistan train attack survivors ‘crouched for hours’ to survive

Hostages freed after a day-long ordeal following an attack by militants on a train in Pakistan’s Balochistan province described crouching on the floor for hours before their release, as the bodies of 25 people killed arrived in Quetta.

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Less mapped than the Moon: Quest to reveal the seabed

It covers nearly three-quarters of our planet but the ocean floor is less mapped than the Moon, an astonishing fact driving a global push to build the clearest-ever picture of the seabed.

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More wait for stranded astronauts after replacement crew delayed

A pair of astronauts stuck aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months may have to wait a little longer to return home after the launch of their replacements was postponed.

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UK PM Starmer scraps health body in search of savings and better care

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he would scrap a body overseeing the state-funded health system in England in a bid save hundreds of millions of pounds and cut waiting lists and bureaucracy.

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Hospitalised Pope Francis marks 12 yrs in job with future uncertain

Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future.

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Putin backs US ceasefire idea, but says there's a lot to clarify

Russian president says any Ukraine truce accord must lead to long peace

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Alcaraz focused on steady improvement, not top ranking

World number three Carlos Alcaraz said reclaiming top spot in the rankings is not his top priority over the next few months as the Spaniard looks to avoid any additional pressure in the search for his best form.

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Verstappen says Red Bull 'not the quickest' at the moment

Max Verstappen said on Thursday that Red Bull were \"not the quickest at the moment\" ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, but warned it could change as the campaign progresses.

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Simeone fumes over penalty decision

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone cast suspicion on the decision to rule out Julian Alvarez's penalty in his team's Champions League defeat by Real Madrid on Wednesday.

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Emery proud of Villa success in Europe

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is thrilled to have steered his side into a Champions League quarterfinal, but now wants even more as they face a daunting clash with Paris St Germain.

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Pakistan Super League hopes to expand to eight teams after 2025

The Pakistan Super League is hoping to expand from six to eight teams after the 2025 season, PSL CEO Salman Naseer said on Thursday.

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Mbappe returns to France squad as PSG's Doue earns first call-up

Captain Kylian Mbappe returned tothe France squad named on Thursday for this month's Uefa Nations League quarterfinal against Croatia, as Paris Saint-Germain teenager Desire Doue earned a first call-up.

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Indian cricket mourns death of former all-rounder Abid Ali

Former India all-rounder Syed Abid Ali, who represented the national team in 29 Test matches between 1967 and 1974, has passed away at the age of 83 in California.

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City camp in Abu Dhabi a great platform for aspiring footballers

For those who dream of developing their football skills with the guidance of world-class Uefaqualified coaches, the time has come. ES Dubai, the exchange school based in the UAE, has signed a partnership with Manchester City Football School.

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Australia's MacGill found guilty of cocaine supply charge

Former Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill was on Thursday found guilty in a Sydney court of taking part in the supply of cocaine.

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Fitness and fasting: Why finding the right balance during Ramadan is so important

As Ramadan unfolds, many in the UAE are seeking ways to maintain an active lifestyle while respecting the spiritual and physical needs of the holy month. Though fasting presents its challenges, achieving a balance between fitness and fasting is not only possible, but also beneficial when approached strategically.

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From fanboy to contender: India’s Narredu ready for Meydan debut

Dubai has long been a stage for landmark sporting moments, and Friday's Dubai World Cup Carnival meeting will add another to the list. Indian champion jockey Suraj Narredu is set to make his highly anticipated Meydan debut, riding for Dubai World Cup-winning trainer Bhupat Seemar.

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From fanboy to contender: India’s Narredu ready for Meydan debut

Dubai has long been a stage for landmark sporting moments, and Friday's Dubai World Cup Carnival meeting will add another to the list. Indian champion jockey Suraj Narredu is set to make his highly anticipated Meydan debut, riding for Dubai World Cup-winning trainer Bhupat Seemar.

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Days of Our Lives actor Billy Flynn joins The Young And the Restless

Days of Our Lives actor Billy Flynn has joined CBS's long-running soap opera The Young and the Restless, reported Deadline.

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Gabriel Luna joins Chris Pratt's The Terminal List season 2

Gabriel Luna will next be seen in The Terminal List Season 2 in a recurring guest star role, reported Variety. The series stars Chris Pratt in the lead role.

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'He wanted to take walks with me'

Lady Gaga has spoken up about what she liked about her fiance Michael Polansky. The Abracadabra hitmaker revealed that it was his 'wholesome quality' that drew her to the businessman.

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Alia Bhatt to make her Cannes debut in 2025

After dazzling at the Met Gala last year, Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is now gearing up for yet another milestone on the international stage.

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Sadie Sink heads back to school, this time on Broadway

The Stranger Things actor made her Broadway debut at the age of 10 in Annie, and is returning this spring in the play John Proctor Is the Villain

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Sadie Sink heads back to school, this time on Broadway

For much of her high school career, Sadie Sink took her lessons inside an old lifeguard shack that had been converted into a schoolhouse for the child actors on the set of Stranger Things.

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Sadie Sink heads back to school, this time on Broadway

For much of her high school career, Sadie Sink took her lessons inside an old lifeguard shack that had been converted into a schoolhouse for the child actors on the set of Stranger Things.

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Gun Game returns to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Exciting news for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 players.

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WWE 2K25: Latest patch comes with fixes and improvements

WWE 2K25 has received yet another update as Patch 1.05 rolls out across all platforms, bringing several fixes and improvements to the game.

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Khaleej Times Newspaper Description:

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.