Business
UAE, Saudi investors back $191 million Shariah-compliant private credit fund
Regional firms are increasingly turning to alternative financing as mid-market businesses seek flexible capital beyond traditional bank lending and public markets
Khaleej Times
Culture
Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint passes away at 102
She was surrounded by her family and loved ones at the time of her passing
Lifestyle
Dubai adds outdoor lifestyle festival to expanding winter events calendar
The four-day event will bring together motoring, camping, hiking and family-focused activities, with organisers targeting a growing community of outdoor enthusiasts across the UAE
Lifestyle
Thailand itinerary from UAE: How to spend 5 days in Bangkok and Khao Yai
From Bangkok’s temples, malls and rooftop views to the forests and waterfalls of Khao Yai, here’s how to experience two very different sides of the country in five days
Technology
Workday launches in the UAE as businesses look to get more value from AI
Following Workday’s official launch in the UAE on October 1, Zakaria Haltout, Group Vice-President, Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Workday, explains why organisations need to look beyond AI adoption and focus on where the technology can deliver measurable business value
News
Nobel Peace Prize: Iran war, attacks on media hurt Trump's chances of winning
A total of 287 individuals and organisations have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
Business
UAE National Agriculture Centre joins Growtech Middle East 2026 as a strategic government partner
Partnership will put UAE farmers, sustainable agriculture and sector development at the heart of the conversation
Culture
Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra announce second pregnancy with family photo
The Bollywood couple shared the happy news with a photograph featuring their daughter Saraayah and a tiny baby sock
Business
Dubai gold prices fall below Dh500 as dollar strengthens
According to data by Dubai Jewellery Group, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh498.25 per gram at the market open on Wednesday, down from Dh504
News
From incident to investigation: A timeline of Cornell University rape probe
Last month, the woman, who was a sophomore at Cornell in Ithaca, New York, sued the university, the fraternity, her sorority and the seven men who she says assaulted her
Business
India's central bank hikes rates for first time in more than three years
Since the outbreak of the Iran war in February, the RBI has stood pat as it waited to assess the impact of volatile oil prices on the world's fastest-growing major economy
News
Israel strikes Gaza on October 7 anniversary, at least two dead: officials
In Gaza City, Al-Shifa hospital reported two people killed in an Israeli strike overnight
Sports
'Goodbye': Lionel Messi says Argentina retirement is saddest day of his career
Despite the sadness, Messi said he had no regrets about the timing of his international exit
Business
Higher-for-longer rates may reshape UAE growth as global economy adapts
Lunate sees resilient global expansion driven by strong nominal growth, elevated energy prices and investment spending, creating both opportunities and challenges for Gulf economies
News
3 killed, 36 injured in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's airports
Stay tuned to the live blog as Khaleej Times covers the latest in the region, and brings you the biggest developments in the US-Israel-Iran war
Sports
UAE President congratulates Saudi Arabia on winning Arabian Gulf Cup
Sheikh Mohamed also commended the successful organisation of the tournament
Technology
Etisalat turns 50: Remember landlines, modems and your first mobile phone?
Khaleej Times launches a five-part series, using archive material and reader memories to trace how 50 years of connectivity transformed everyday life in the UAE
Sports
Emotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team
In a perfectly scripted finale, the 39-year-old widely regarded as the greatest football player in history signed off with his 126th international goal in front of 85,000 supporters