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Saudi digital beauty firm's shares soar on listing, valuation tops $1B

Shares of Nice One Beauty Digital Marketing Company, a leading beauty and care e-commerce platform in Saudi Arabia, soared 30 per cent on the first day after their listing on Wednesday on the main market of the Saudi Exchange.

Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan exude royal vibes in new pics

Bollywood couple Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan never fail to dress to impress.

Indian media made me more responsible, says Hrithik Roshan

Hrithik Roshan debuted in Bollywood with the 2000 film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai and now on January 14, he will mark his 25th year as an actor in the Indian film industry.

Red Cross urges unhindered aid access to flood-hit and freezing Gaza

Many families were left clinging on to survival in makeshift camps, without even the most basic necessities, such as blankets, says IFRC

3 Palestinians, including two children, killed in West Bank

Three Palestinians, including two children, were killed on Wednesday in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestinian news agency Wafa said, as Israeli strikes persisted following Monday's killing of three Israelis in the territory.

Gulf Giants look to reclaim crown

With the third season of the DP World ILT20 commencing on January 11, Gulf Giants, one of the most successful teams in the league, are gearing up for yet another exciting campaign. After clinching the title in the inaugural season and making it to the playoffs in the second, the foundations are in place for Gulf Giants to reclaim their crown this year.

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as US pushes for truce

Hamas wants Israel to end war, withdraw troops for hostage release; Israel says it won't end war until Hamas is dismantled and hostages are freed

DP World ILT20 stars excited for new season in UAE

Barely 72 hours before the start of the third season of the DP World ILT20 (January 11-February 9), cricket stars Tim Southee, Ben Dunks, Azam Khan, Tymal Mills, Joe Weatherly and Adam Hose arrived at the Khaleej Times office in Dubai on Wednesday to be part of the trophy tour and share their incredible stories in the game.

EU could lift some Syria sanctions quickly: France Foreign Minister

European Union sanctions in Syria that obstruct the delivery of humanitarian aid and hinder the country's recovery could be lifted swiftly, France's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Decoding 'Grow', a mantra for business success

This coaching model may make you rethink your approach to target setting and personal growth

Urgency mounts in search operation for survivors of powerful Tibet quake

More than 400 people trapped by rubble in earthquake-stricken Tibet have been rescued, Chinese officials said on Wednesday, with an unknown number still unaccounted for in freezing weather a day after a strong tremor rocked the Himalayan foothills.

UK’s Catherine turns 43, hoping to step up royal engagements

Catherine, Princess of Wales celebrates her 43rd birthday on Thursday, seeking to turn the page on a turbulent year which saw her retreat from public life to fight cancer.

India names rocket scientist Narayanan as new Isro chief

India appointed rocket scientist V. Narayanan as the new head of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), the government said on Tuesday, a key role as India works to become a space superpower.

US, Canadian and Australian travellers face UK entry fee

Costing 10, the scheme allows stays of up to six months at a time over two years

Schallenberg to take over as caretaker chancellor in Austria

Austria's foreign minister Alexander Schallenberg will take over as caretaker chancellor from Friday, as the far right seeks to form a government with the conservatives in a tense political climate.

Italian journalist freed from Iran prison

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been freed from detention in Iran and is flying home, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's office said on Wednesday.

Covid keeps killing, five years on

Five years since Covid-19 started upending the world, the virus is still infecting and killing people across the globe - though at far lower levels than at the height of the pandemic.

Nobel winner Maria Ressa says 'dangerous times' ahead after Meta ends US fact-checking

Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa warned on Wednesday of \"extremely dangerous times ahead\" after social media giant Meta ended its US fact-checking programme on Facebook and Instagram.

Picnic at the Park for AI Qubaisi and Zabeel Stables

Emirati women continued to dominate proceedings on the second day of the 2025 Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Festival with Maitha Mohamed Al Qubaisi claiming the Private Stables Ride for Zabeel Stables aboard Picnic Park Parisian Dawn at Dubai International Endurance City in Seeh Al Salam on Wednesday.

UAE calls for tighter remote work policies to cut commuting

The Government sees remote work as a source of comparative advantage for the country, says Olama

Meet the voice actor behind One Piece character Sanji

Hiroaki Hirata is coming to Dubai to headline two-day event starting on January 11

Filipino expats can register for online voting from March

Registered Filipino voters in the UAE can start enrolling by March 10 to cast their ballots online for the upcoming Philippine midterm elections. The Philippine Consulate-General in Dubai on Wednesday shared the guidelines for the online voting system that will be used for the first time this year.

Coldplay rules: 26 things to avoid during the gig

Leave your studded belts and bracelets at home; bags larger than an A4 piece of paper are not permitted

‘Patient records of 80% public, pvt hospitals on unified platform’

'Riayati Digital healthcare platform connects the majority of UAE private and public hospitals, allowing patients to use their medical records across the emirates' healthcare facilities.

Mums call for remote work option, increased maternity leave

Facing challenges of balancing work and home, mothers hopeful new government initiatives will help

The Last of Us season 2 to premiere in April

The wait is almost over for fans of The Last of Us, as the hit post-apocalyptic series has officially confirmed its Season 2 return in April 2025.

TV networks drop Japan boy band star over abuse allegations

Major TV networks have distanced themselves from one of Japan's biggest 1990s boy band stars after media reports said he paid a woman a large settlement related to alleged sexual misconduct.

41% employees’ core skills to change in5 yrs, shows study

The UAE job market will see one of the highest disruptions, with two in five core skills of employees changing over the next five years.

Want to be a cabin crew member? Here's how you can get required licence for the job

The licence can only be obtained after completing the required initial training with an accredited institution

Germans turn to balcony solar panels to save money

As snowflakes gently settled on his balcony solar panels on a cold winter's day, Berliner Jens Sax checked his smartphone to see how much electricity they were generating.