Khaleej Times - January 07, 2025
Khaleej Times - January 07, 2025
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January 07, 2025
After a drop below 2°C, UAE to witness stable weather
Over the weekend, heavy rains swept across several regions of the UAE, accompanied by near-freezing temperatures in multiple areas.
2 mins
Gen Z workers embrace conscious unbossing’
Radwa AI Amin, a 25-year-old marketing specialist in Dubai, thrives as a contributor and is content with her career.
2 mins
Motorists lost 35 hrs in Dubai traffic snarls in 2024: Study
Dubai motorists lost an average of around 35 hours in traffic jams in 2024 two hours more than the previous year - as the city's population and vehicle numbers grew.
3 mins
‘Why am I going to school at night?’
When Zoya, a nursery student living in AI Majaz 3, Sharjah, stepped outside at 5.50am to board her school bus on Monday, she asked her mother, \"Why am I going to school at night?\"
2 mins
Dubai mothers welcome remote work on Fridays
New mothers employed in Dubai government offices will benefit from a new initiative allowing them to work from home on Fridays during the first year after their maternity leave.
2 mins
No chores for women as Irish expats celebrate Little Christmas
The day, called Nollaig na mBan, is meant to serve as a big thanks to women who have worked hard over the festive season, preparing food and presents
3 mins
Chefs give a modern touch to traditional Emirati cuisine
Iconic dishes like Aseeda and Umm Ali are presented in ways that attract both younger generation and non-Arab diners
2 mins
Scholarships and simplified accreditation in HEIs for Emirati students
Dubai is boosting support for Emirati students by offering continued scholarships and simplifying the accreditation process for higher education institutions across the emirate.
1 min
UAE visit visa approvals rising, say travel agents
Lately, approval of visit visas has been on the rise, with applicants increasingly providing all necessary documents, say travel industry executives. Visitors coming to the UAE are required to carry a return air ticket, proof of accommodation and a certain amount of funds.
2 mins
Schools report nearly 100% attendance after winter break
For many students, the return to school marked the start of a busy period, with exams approaching
3 mins
Flights to the US not hit by winter storm: UAE airlines
UAE airlines on Monday said flights to the US were not impacted by the inclement weather due to the winter storm.
1 min
Residents go chasing ice in AI Ain, RAK
Temperatures in the UAE have been falling, with some areas experiencing as low as 1.8°C
2 mins
Breakouts, dry skin conditions on the rise, warn doctors
Healthcare professionals emphasised that dehydration due to reduced water intake during cooler weather exacerbates skin dryness.
2 mins
Dubai blooms with 2.5M flowers in green project
The Dh245-million project spans over 1.4 million sqm on key roads and intersections
2 mins
Select stocks likely to gain as Dubai's population rises
With Dubai's population hitting 3.8 million, the city's population growth is being evidently and tangibly felt by residents. This is likely to create strong opportunities for investors in select stocks in the Dubai Financial Market, analysts say.
3 mins
Gold steadies as higher yields offset soft dollar
Gold prices held steady on Monday as rising US Treasury yields countered support from a weak US dollar, while the Federal Reserve's recent hint at a slower pace of rate cuts in 2025 kept investors keenly awaiting a slew of economic data due this week to shed more light on that view.
1 min
UAE job market stagnant as non-oil sector grows fastest in nine months
The UAE's non-oil sector grew fastest in nine months, but the employment market remained stagnant, according to the monthly PMI released by S&P Global on Monday.
2 mins
Oil prices edge up to 12-week high on US winter storm, weaker US dollar
Oil prices edged up to a 12week high on Monday as a winter storm boosted demand for energy to heat US homes and businesses, and on support from a weaker US dollar and expectations of tighter sanctions on Iranian and Russian oil exports.
1 min
Steelmakers sue Biden administration over decision to block merger
US President Joe Biden violated the Constitution by blocking Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid for US Steel through a sham national security review, the companies alleged in a lawsuit they said was filed on Monday.
2 mins
India’s services sector ends 2024 on a strong footing
PMI data shows activity in the sector has been in expansionary territory for more than three years
1 min
UAE skies saw more than Im planes in 2024
The UAE achieved a milestone in the aviation sector with 1 million air movements in 2024, as air traffic grew 10.3 per cent in 2024 compared to 2023, said the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
2 mins
Dollar falls sharply after report on narrower tariffs
The US dollar was lower on Monday in volatile trading after conflicting reports about how aggressive President-elect Donald Trump's planned tariffs would be when he takes office.
1 min
UK business morale hits two-year low
British companies are the gloomiest since former Prime Minister Liz Truss' September 2022 \"mini-budget\", following unexpectedly large tax increases in the new Labour government's Oct. 30 budget, a business survey showed.
1 min
Eurozone economy ended 2024 in precarious state, PMI shows
The eurozone economy ended 2024 in a fragile state, according a survey which showed overall activity contracted for a second straight month in December as a modest recovery in the services industry failed to offset a deeper downturn in manufacturing.
1 min
China rushes to shore up sliding yuan and stocks
China's stock exchanges and central bank rushed to defend a tumbling yuan and falling stock markets on Monday, trying to soothe investors concerned about Donald Trump's return to the White House and Beijing's ability to revive the economy.
2 mins
Exodus by Wall Street banks from climate group worries advocates
US lenders have been rushing in recent weeks to leave one of the world's top banking sector climate coalitions, drawing scorn from campaigners who worry the industry is losing resolve to take action on fossil fuels.
2 mins
Chinese bourses ask big fund managers to restrict stock selling: Sources
China's main stock exchanges asked some large mutual funds to restrict stock selling at the start of the year, sources said, as authorities sought to calm markets heading into a tricky period for the world's second-largest economy.
1 min
'Protect our people': Armed Syrian volunteers watch over Damascus
Every night, Damascus residents stand guard outside shops and homes armed with light weapons often supplied by Syria's new rulers, eager to fill the security vacuum that followed the recent takeover.
2 mins
Blinken calls for push to get Gaza truce deal over 'finish line'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Monday for a final push for a Gaza ceasefire before President Joe Biden leaves office, after a Hamas official told Reuters the group had cleared a list of 34 hostages as first to go free under a truce.
2 mins
Israel medics, army say three killed in West Bank shooting
Gunmen opened fire on Monday on a bus and other vehicles near a village in the occupied West Bank, killing three people and wounding seven, the Israeli military and emergency services said.
1 min
US to ease Syria aid restrictions while keeping sanctions in place
The US is set to announce an easing of restrictions on providing humanitarian aid and other basic services such as electricity to Syria while maintaining its strict sanctions regime, people briefed on the matter told Reuters.
1 min
Snow and ice snarl post-holiday travel in Europe
Snow and ice forced the grounding of dozens of flights in Europe on Sunday, disrupting the end of the busy New Year holiday travel season.
1 min
Central US pummelled by snow, ice as major storm heads east
Nationwide, over 60 million people were under some sort of weather alert, according to broadcaster CNN
2 mins
Faced with more snow, rain and flooding, Britain closes runways
Britain was bracing for more snow, rain and flooding on Monday as severe weather disrupted road and rail travel and forced airports in northern England to temporarily close their runways, delaying dozens of flights.
1 min
At Las Vegas show, tech world turns to mental health tools
Whether detecting rising anxiety or managing a full-blown panic attack, the tech industry is offering an array of new tools designed to support mental health.
3 mins
Trudeau says he will step down after new Liberal party leader named
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he will step down as leader of the ruling Liberals after nine years in office but will stay on in his post until the party chooses a replacement.
1 min
HMPV in India: Three cases detected; surveillance intensified
An infant from Rajasthan has tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, officials said on Monday, taking the total number of HMPV cases detected in India so far to three.
2 mins
It's awful that Trump is seeking to do away with US birthright citizenship: Biden
US President Joe Biden said on Sunday he thought it was awful that President-elect Donald Trump was trying to do away with birthright citizenship in the United States.
1 min
Bangladesh issues second arrest warrant for exiled Hasina
A Bangladeshi court has issued a second arrest warrant for exiled former leader Sheikh Hasina, this time for her alleged role in enforced disappearances, the chief prosecutor said on Monday.
1 min
Myanmar addicts battle their demons in the 'House of Love'
More than a hundred shaven-headed men pour out of their Yangon hostel around 6am for a day of weightlifting, karate drills, dancing and Buddhist prayer - drug rehabilitation, Myanmar style.
3 mins
China rolls out plan to tackle growing issue of dementia
China has launched a national plan to address the rapidly growing prevalence of dementia, which authorities say is becoming \"a widespread societal concern\" and poses \"significant challenges\" to the well being of the elderly and their families.
1 min
Indonesia launches $4.3B free-meal plan for schools
Indonesia launched an ambitious $4.3 billion free-meal programme on Monday to combat stunted growth due to malnutrition, a key election promise of President Prabowo Subianto.
1 min
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib wins appeal in bid for house detention
A Malaysian court on Monday granted jailed ex-premier Najib Razak's bid to access a royal document that should allow him to serve his sentence at home, in a rare win for the disgraced former leader at the heart of the country's biggest scandal.
1 min
South Korea's Yoon set to avoid arrest by warrant deadline
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol appeared set to evade arrest ahead of a Monday night deadline after anti-graft investigators asked for more time to enforce a warrant.
1 min
Austrian far-right leader tasked with forming govt
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen tasked the leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) on Monday with forming a coalition government after a centrist bid to assemble one without the FPO collapsed unexpectedly over the weekend.
1 min
Mass push in Germany to ban fireworks after New Year's chaos
Almost 1.5 million Germans backed a police union push on Monday to ban fireworks on New Year's Eve after the latest celebrations were again marred by deaths, injuries and arrests.
2 mins
Deepfake porn targets women politicians
From the United States to Italy, Britain, and Pakistan, female politicians are increasingly becoming victims of Al-generated deepfake pornography or sexualised images, in a troubling trend that researchers say threatens women's participation in public life.
3 mins
Musk influence limited in Germany, says spokesperson
Elon Musk's influence on the people of Germany is limited, a German government spokesperson said on Monday, downplaying the US billionaire's reach after he criticised Chancellor Olaf Scholz and got behind the far-right Alternative for Germany.
1 min
'Strong' Trump can help end Ukraine war, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism in an interview published on Sunday that \"strong\" incoming US president Donald Trump will be able to force Russia into peace talks and end the war in Ukraine.
2 mins
Germany sees rise in far-right crime with online offences as main driver
Germany saw a jump in cases of crime attributed to the far right in 2024, driven largely by online offences and hate speech, a government spokesperson said on Monday.
1 min
Enrique happy with PSG's fighting spirit in Super Cup victory
Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique praised his team for starting the year on the right foot and said their 1-0 win over AS Monaco in the French Super Cup on Sunday thanks to Ousmane Dembele's last-gasp goal was well-deserved.
1 min
Slot defends Alexander-Arnold after poor performance at Anfield
Liverpool boss Arne Slot defended Trent Alexander-Arnold who drew scathing criticism from pundits after their 2-2 draw with mid-table Manchester United on Sunday, a result that felt like \"two points lost\" for the Premier League leaders.
1 min
Amorim praises United's intensity after spirited draw with Liverpool
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim was delighted with the intensity his side showed in their breathless 2-2 draw with Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday, but said his team's performance left him wanting more.
2 mins
Grealish must fight for spot, says Manchester City boss Guardiola
Jack Grealish must fight for his place in Manchester City's starting line-up and rediscover the level he showcased during the club's treble-winning season, manager Pep Guardiola said.
1 min
Man United need to keep their feet on the ground
Manchester United getting a draw at Anfield in any season is a positive result and bearing in mind just how poor they have been these last few months it is almost a miracle they managed just that on Sunday.
2 mins
Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Festival to start today
All of the UAE's leading longdistance stables and riders will be in action at the 17th edition of the Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Festival at Dubai International Endurance City (DIEC) in Seeh AI Salam from January 7-11.
2 mins
India would have lost 5-0 to Australia without Bumrah, says Harbhajan
Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes that if star quick Jasprit Bumrah had not taken part in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India would have suffered a 5-0 series defeat instead of a 3-1 humbling by Australia.
2 mins
Proteas gear up for WTC final with thumping win
South Africa made light work of a modest target of 58 to claim victory against Pakistan by 10 wickets at a sun-bathed Newlands on Monday, wrapping up the series 2-0 inside four days of the second and final Test.
2 mins
'Superstar' Maher on a mission to promote women's rugby
American social media sensation Ilona Maher says she loves being a rugby \"superstar\" but hopes to raise the profile of fellow players in the women's game.
1 min
Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere underway
The biopic of American rock singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen, titled Deliver Me from Nowhere, is currently in production.
1 min
Madonna shows off giant ring, sparks rumours of wedding with boyfriend
Singer Madonna has created a buzz in the entertainment industry with rumours of marriage to boyfriend Akeem Morris after she posted on social media several photos showing off a giant diamond ring on her left ring finger, reported E! News.
1 min
Aubrey Plaza's husband Jeff Baena dies by suicide
Screenwriter and director Jeffrey Baena, who was married to actor Aubrey Plaza, died by suicide, the Los Angeles county medical examiner said in a report released over the weekend.
1 min
Did Zendaya get engaged to Spidey?
Zendaya's appearance at the 2025 Golden Globes has grabbed headlines, with fans speculating that she and Tom Holland might be engaged, E! online reported.
1 min
Star Wars actor Jake Lloyd on schizophrenia diagnosis
The 1999 Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace child actor Jake Lloyd opened up about his mental health struggle and schizophrenia diagnosis.
1 min
Oogum Booguim singer Brenton Wood dies
Brenton Wood, the singer who sang Oogum Boogum Song and followed it with hits like Gimme Little Sign, died at the age of 83 at his home in Moreno Valley, CA on Friday, Deadline reported.
1 min
Aamir Khan lauds son Junaid for Loveyapa
Aamir Khan appreciated the work of all the actors in Loveyapa, which stars his son Junaid Khan.
2 mins
Himesh Reshammiya musical Badass Ravi Kumar trailer drops
The trailer of Himesh Reshammiya's movie Badass Ravi Kumar has finally arrived.
1 min
Akshay Kumar is flying high after news of niece Simar making a big screen debut
This year will see many new talents entering the Indian film industry.
1 min
So arresting: Shahid Kapoor stuns in new Deva teaser
The teaser for Shahid Kapoor's upcoming film Deva has been revealed, and it's everything fans hoped for and more.
1 min
Kajal Aggarwal's look in Kannappa out now
Kajal Aggarwal has expressed her happiness about being a part of Kannappa, which also stars Akshay Kumar and Prabhas.
1 min
Paatal Lok is not over yet
On Monday, the makers of Paatal Lok unveiled the trailer of a second season.
1 min
Golden Globes 2025: Highlights from the evening
Which stars cemented their moment in history? The winners are...
1 min
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