Khaleej Times - January 09, 2025

DH421M water saving projects are under way

RAK grooming one of oldest villages into a tourist spot

Once dark spaces, gaming cafés are now hubs that offer big prizes

Residents thrilled as UAE partially eases ban on flying drones

From movie ticket collector to GM, expat recalls journey

Drone use for recreational purpose still suspended in Dubai

Prayer Timings

UAE calls for tighter remote work policies to cut commuting

Mums call for remote work option, increased maternity leave

41% employees’ core skills to change in 5 yrs, shows study

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

Rents could drop in some old buildings with smart rental index

Once dark spaces, gaming cafés now hubs that offer big prizes

RAK grooming one of oldest villages into a tourist spot

UAE issues new law, sets age limit for marriage, penalties for abusing parents

Dh421 million water saving projects are under way

Expat who was told he would only live till 17, defies odds to live a full life

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

Filipino expats can register for online voting from March

Dubai’s residential realty sales surge 31% in second half of ’24

Adnoc L&S acquires 80% stake in Navig8 for $1.04B

India cuts November gold imports by record $5B

Jumeirah Village Circle remains a magnet

Easing gold prices a welcome trend for consumers

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

RAKBANK primed to cash in on UAE growth

Consortium led by Arab Energy Fund completes Metito acquisition

Sobha Group gives DH150M in bonuses to employees

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as US pushes for truce

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

EU could lift some Syria sanctions quickly: France Foreign Minister

3 Palestinians, including two children, killed in West Bank

Urgency mounts in search operation for survivors of powerful Tibet quake

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

One body recovered from flooded Indian mine as rescuers search for trapped men

India names rocket scientist Narayanan as new Isro chief

Tens of thousands flee as wildfires tear through LA

Vietnam to reward traffic offender snitches

France warns Trump against threatening ‘sovereign borders’ on Greenland

Ukraine claims attack on oil depot serving air base for Russian nuclear bombers

Germany says borders must not be moved by force after Trump statement

France urges EU to get tough on Musk’s political comments

French magazine run by autistic journalists hits newsstands

Germans turn to balcony solar panels to save money

Tiktok’s fate divides Trump and fellow Republicans as top court action looms

US, Canadian and Australian travellers face UK entry fee

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

Covid keeps killing, five years on

Italian journalist freed from Iran prison

Schallenberg to take over as caretaker chancellor in Austria

Novak makes another push for the summit

Rybakina to defend Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open title

Aussie showman Kyrgios makes long-awaited comeback to Melbourne

Deschamps confirms he will leave France job in 2026, successor not yet named

Tie still alive, says Howe, despite Newcastle United’s win at Arsenal

DP World ILT20 stars excited for new season in UAE

Picnic at the Park for Al Qubaisi and Zabeel Stables

Gulf Giants look to reclaim crown

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