Culture
Legendary Indian actor Nana Patekar laid to rest with full state honours in Pune
Nana passed away after suffering a severe cardiac arrest in Goa; doctors tried to revive him for around 45 minutes, but he could not be saved
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Nana Patekar passes away: Goa Police registers Unnatural Death (UD) case
According to the police record, the 76-year-old actor was brought dead to the casualty ward of Manipal Hospital, Bambolim, from his residence at Ocean Park, Dona Paula
Science
New 'model' status to help improve service standards of salons in Dubai
Going beyond health and safety standards, this status places self-monitoring, sustainability and service quality at the heart of the experience
Lifestyle
Ahmed Al Maghribi celebrates the grand launch of Oud and Roses Auric
Marking 10 years of Oud & Roses, the new fragrance reimagines the signature pairing while celebrating the creative journey of master perfumer Kafeel Ahmed
News
Dubai private-school enrolment crosses 406,000: Will more affordable places open?
For parents, the future school map is not simply about building more schools; it is also about putting them in key communities, and ensuring different fee points
News
Trump 'won't win' Nobel Peace Prize; why he is still in focus for announcement today
The only thing experts agree on is that the winner will not be Trump, despite his unsubstantiated claims of having ended up to 8 wars
News
UAE condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport
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
News
UAE expert says temperatures are around 4°C above average, more rain expected
Emirates Astronomy Society chairman Ibrahim Al Jarwan links warmer conditions to El Nino, which is expected to bring above-average rainfall in the coming months
Business
Dubai families eye lower rents as new shared housing rules extend to them
With over 40 approved areas and a grace period until 2027, residents say the new rules end years of stress and sudden evictions
News
From shootings to knife attacks: Why school safety is under scrutiny in Turkey
A recent fatal knife attack at an Istanbul middle school has renewed concerns over violence in Turkish schools, months after deadly shootings prompted tighter security and new measures nationwide
Business
Samsung flags $80 billion profit on AI boom, highest quarterly for any tech company
The forecast marks Samsung's fourth straight quarter of record operating profit, underscoring a deepening global memory chip shortage as AI infrastructure investment outpaces supply growth
Business
Amazon makes fresh job cuts, mainly in retail division
The job cuts are the latest in a series of small reductions since a larger round of 30,000 job cuts that began last year and continued into January
Business
UAE, Thailand complete Cepa talks as bilateral trade surges
Deal now moves to the signing and ratification stage, with both countries targeting stronger investment flows and deeper cooperation across manufacturing, logistics, digital trade and renewable energy
Science
Gen Z in UAE prioritises experiences over personal spending, study finds
Although Gen Z is often viewed as a generation that lives online, the survey suggests digital platforms are increasingly serving as tools to facilitate face-to-face interaction rather than replace it
Business
UAE M&A market adapts as dealmakers navigate uncertainty and valuation gaps
Buyers are intensifying due diligence, while sellers lean on flexible deal structures and long-term growth fundamentals to keep transactions moving across the Gulf
Business
AED stablecoins could strengthen UAE’s financial clout, says expert
As digital currencies gain global traction, policymakers face a balancing act between encouraging innovation and safeguarding monetary sovereignty
Technology
US freezes Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys green-card applications over alleged fraud
Vance also said nine universities, including Harvard, Yale and Stanford, would be investigated for what the administration called the misuse of exchange-visitor visas
Business
UAE investors broaden global reach as capital market momentum builds
Rising foreign participation, strong listing activity and growing demand for diversification are reshaping investment trends across the Emirates, experts say