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UAE set to draw more Indian talents, investors after new US H-1B fee hikePresident Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration o...
24/09/2025

UAE set to draw more Indian talents, investors after new US H-1B fee hike
President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration overhaul has sparked global debate, unsettling US employers and Indian families, but also opening a window of opportunity for countries such as the UAE and its Gulf neighbours to attract top talent and high-net-worth individuals.

Trump’s proclamation, signed on Friday, introduces a hefty $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas — the work permits long prized by Indian engineers, doctors and IT professionals. The move, effective Sunday, will not affect current visa holders or renewals for now, but it is expected to drastically curtail the number of skilled workers seeking to enter the US. A companion measure unveiled at the White House includes a “gold-card visa” costing $1 million for wealthy individuals, with a platinum version priced at $5 million that offers extended residency without US tax liabilities.

The abrupt decision immediately sowed confusion. While Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick described the fee as an annual charge for employers, White House officials clarified it is currently a one-time levy for new visas only. Immigration lawyers called the change disruptive and chaotic. “This inserts total chaos in the existing H-1B process with basically a day’s notice,” said Kathleen Campbell Walker of Dickinson Wright in Texas. India’s Ministry of External Affairs warned of humanitarian consequences, citing family disruptions and uncertainty for the tens of thousands of Indian professionals who form the backbone of the US tech and healthcare workforce.

Dubai real estate to stabilise after 4 years of soaring prices amid new supplyDubai’s property market, which has been on...
24/09/2025

Dubai real estate to stabilise after 4 years of soaring prices amid new supply
Dubai’s property market, which has been on a remarkable rally for four years, is approaching a decisive turning point with predicted market rebalancing in the offing.

Global ratings agencies Moody’s and Fitch both expect a market adjustment in the next two years as an unprecedented wave of housing supply in Dubai meets a slowing pace of demand growth. Their cues come after residential values surged nearly 60 per cent between 2022 and early 2025, fuelled by foreign capital inflows, rising affluence, and record immigration supported by long-term visa reforms.

Moody’s forecasts more than 150,000 new homes will be delivered between 2025 and 2027, equal to about 20 per cent of Dubai’s existing housing stock. Fitch’s analysts estimate an even sharper influx, with nearly 250,000 units scheduled for release over the same period, and as many as 120,000 set to hand over in 2026 alone. This represents a 16 per cent increase in supply against the expected population growth of only 5 per cent. Both agencies say this imbalance will inevitably cool the market. However, they stress the adjustment is likely to be orderly, not disruptive, with Fitch capping its projection of price declines at around 15 per cent.

Demand fundamentals remain strong, underpinned by Dubai’s expanding population, which crossed four million in 2025 after rising six per cent in the previous year. Smaller household sizes, a growing cohort of expatriate professionals, and a surge in high-net-worth residents — now over 80,000 millionaires — are sustaining appetite for property. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, more than 590 homes worth above Dh20 million changed hands, marking one of the most active periods for the luxury segment in two years. The divergence between prime and mid-market is likely to deepen as supply builds: luxury villas and townhouses in Dubai are expected to hold value better, while mid-market apartments face more pronounced downward pressure as new units flood the market.

Bitcoin correction seen as pause before next leg higherBitcoin is navigating a critical correction phase after a remarka...
24/09/2025

Bitcoin correction seen as pause before next leg higher
Bitcoin is navigating a critical correction phase after a remarkable rebound this year, with analysts suggesting the pause could strengthen its long-term outlook rather than derail it.

The cryptocurrency, which touched an all-time high above $124,000 in mid-August before slipping below $108,000, has since stabilised near $115,760 according to CoinMarketCap. The retreat has trimmed about six per cent from investor gains, but experts say the pullback reflects a necessary recalibration rather than the end of the rally.

Linh Tran, market analyst at XS.com, noted that Bitcoin’s recent stall after climbing from $107,300 to $118,000 shows the market is cooling off to absorb profit-taking, reduce short-term leverage, and set a firmer base for future advances. The timing coincides with a key macro development — the US Federal Reserve’s September 18 decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. While the move officially signalled the end of the Fed’s tightening cycle, Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious warning that policy would remain data-dependent kept markets from fully embracing a risk-on mood. Normally, lower interest rates support appetite for assets such as Bitcoin, but the muted reaction underscores how much of this optimism was already priced in.

Institutional demand has been the defining factor for Bitcoin’s 2025 rally. Data from Sosovalue show net inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have surpassed $22 billion, providing consistent buying support and cushioning the market from heavier bouts of selling. On-chain data adds to the constructive picture: balances on exchanges are falling as more investors move coins into cold storage, a sign of growing conviction in long-term holding. CryptoQuant data confirm sustained net outflows, and CoinGlass reports the Spent Output Profit Ratio remains above 1, indicating most on-chain transactions are still being made at a profit — a hallmark of bull market phases.

Dubai: Chef loses nearly Dh10,000 in nightclub scam on Bumble dateA Dubai-based chef is the latest to fall for a scam pr...
23/09/2025

Dubai: Chef loses nearly Dh10,000 in nightclub scam on Bumble date
A Dubai-based chef is the latest to fall for a scam previously exposed by Khaleej Times, losing around Dh10,000 on what he thought would be a casual date arranged through a dating app.

Blake (name changed on request), a 39-year-old European expat, said he matched with a Russian woman on Bumble on Friday (September 19) morning. Within hours, the conversation moved to WhatsApp, where she messaged him from an overseas number and suggested they meet at a bar inside a Business Bay hotel that same evening.

“It was too quick, but I wasn’t complaining. We agreed to meet at 9.30pm, and when I arrived, she was already waiting,” he recalled.

UAE schools ban online food deliveries to promote healthy eating for childrenOnline food delivery services are not permi...
22/09/2025

UAE schools ban online food deliveries to promote healthy eating for children
Online food delivery services are not permitted in UAE schools. These measures are part of a broader push by authorities to promote healthy eating habits among children, with the long-term goal of establishing lifelong patterns of good nutrition.
Nutritious meals, on-site support
Noufal Ahmed, Founder and Managing Director of Woodlem Education, explained the school’s approach. “We do not allow online food ordering for students, as our canteen is fully equipped, aligned with MOH standards, and provides nutritious, high-quality meals. With no shortage of food supply, we are eliminating the need for external online orders," Ahmed said.

He reiterated that the wellbeing of every child is at the heart of everything they do, and this includes the way institutions care for their pupils' food and nutrition needs.
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Asia Cup: India vs Pakistan is not a rivalry anymore, says Surya after easy winAfter recording their seventh straight wi...
22/09/2025

Asia Cup: India vs Pakistan is not a rivalry anymore, says Surya after easy win
After recording their seventh straight win over Pakistan across two formats of the game, T20Is and ODIs, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said cricket’s most famous rivalry has lost its sting.

Having lost the group stage game on September 14, Pakistan once again failed to put up a strong fight against India in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup in Dubai, going down by six wickets.

Salman Agha’s team put 171 for five on the board despite a modest display from India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah (4-0-45-0).

Even star spinner Kuldeep Yadav (4-0-31-1) had a quiet game by his standards.

Pakistan, at one stage, did look set for a big total when they reached 91 for one after 10 overs.

But their middle order failed to capitalise on the good start as India managed to stage a comeback even as their two best bowlers failed to produce their best form and their fielders dropped five catches.

Indian batters, led by openers Abhishek Sharma (74) and Shubman Gill (47), then killed the game as a contest as Suryakumar’s team romped to a six-wicket win with seven balls to spare at Dubai International Stadium.

Pakistan’s last success against India came in Dubai when they beat their arch-rivals in the Super Four stage of the 2022 Asia Cup.

Since then, India have beaten them in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Melbourne and twice in ODIs in 2023.

They also got the better of Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup before recording another emphatic win in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai.

Now at the ongoing Asia Cup on the same ground, India have recorded back-to-back victories.

Suryakumar was blunt at the post-match press conference on Sunday, saying India vs Pakistan is not a rivalry anymore.

“I think people should stop asking about this rivalry. In my opinion, if two teams have played 15 matches, and if one team is leading 7-8, then you can say that it’s good cricket and it’s a good rivalry,” the Indian captain said.

“But 3-0 or 10-1, I don’t know what the stats are, but I don’t think it’s a rivalry anymore. I feel we have played better cricket than them.”

While Suryakumar’s response may not earn him many fans in Pakistan, his assessment is right.

Pakistan did have their moments on Sunday, but they failed to hold their nerve to challenge the well-drilled Indian team.

Agha lamented the team's failure to post a bigger total after the fine start and their bowlers' inability to take early wickets in the power-play overs.

"The start we got today, we should have been able to score at least 15 more runs," the Pakistan skipper said at the post-match press conference.

"Having said that, I don't think 170 was a bad total on this wicket. But we could not bowl the way we wanted to in the power-play overs."

Now they must bounce back quickly for their make-or-break Super Four game against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

UAE visa ban on Bangladeshis? Ambassador clarifies reports on social mediaAccording to Global Media Insight, there are a...
22/09/2025

UAE visa ban on Bangladeshis? Ambassador clarifies reports on social media
According to Global Media Insight, there are around 0.84 million Bangladeshi nationals living in the UAE

The UAE has not made any announcement about a visa ban on Bangladeshi nationals, a senior official has said.

Tareq Ahmed, Bangladesh’s Ambassador to the UAE, clarified that the reports circulating on social media and some websites are not attributed to any UAE government officials.

Some online platforms reported that the UAE has placed a ban on nationals of some countries. Citizens of these countries will reportedly not be able to obtain a work or tourist visa. However, the statement was not attributed to any UAE official.

Ambassador Ahmed told Bangladesh’s NTV that UAE authorities have not issued any new directives regarding the ban; therefore, the news is inauthentic.

UAE: World may ‘go back to coal’ if carbon emissions continue, expert saysSince the Paris Agreement, the world has manag...
17/09/2025

UAE: World may ‘go back to coal’ if carbon emissions continue, expert says
Since the Paris Agreement, the world has managed to generate only 10 per cent of its energy from clean sources, with 85 to 90 per cent still coming from fossil fuels

Ted Kemp, Chief Content Officer, Khaleej Times, and Abdulla Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Former Minister of Climate Change and Environment, UAE Government at The Journey to Net Zero – UAE 2025. KT Photo: Shihab

The former UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment has warned that the world is making little progress on climate action, saying it continues to “do the same [thing].”

Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, who served as minister from 2020 to 2021, said on Wednesday that if contamination from fuel dumping and carbon emissions continues, “[it’s] not really going to help the environment, and we remain doing the same.”

Speaking in a panel discussion with Khaleej Times Chief Content Officer Ted Kemp at The Journey to Net Zero event hosted by KT Events, Al Nuaimi noted that since the Paris Agreement, the world has managed to generate only 10 per cent of its energy from clean sources, with 85 to 90 per cent still coming from fossil fuels.

UAE: ‘Risk greater’ every year Net Zero is delayed, industry experts sayQuoting UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres, h...
17/09/2025

UAE: ‘Risk greater’ every year Net Zero is delayed, industry experts say
Quoting UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres, he warned that the world is “on the highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator.”

Eugene Mayne, Founder and CEO, Tristar Group, during the Keynote address at the Journey to Net Zero – UAE 2025. KT Photo: Shihab

Achieving net zero by 2050 is the new economic model and every year’s delay makes the road more challenging, industry executives said on Wednesday.

“Net Zero is not just a climate target, it is the new economic model. It’s about redesigning our industries, energy systems, and consumption patterns to align with the limits of the planet. Achieving net zero means nothing less than orchestrating a global transformation in how we power our economies, move people and goods, build cities and promote growth,” said Eugene Mayne, founder and CEO of Tristar Group, during the . Journey to Net Zero – UAE 2025 conference.

Children 8-16 most at risk: How UAE parents can keep them safe from online abuseRecognising danger signs in online behav...
17/09/2025

Children 8-16 most at risk: How UAE parents can keep them safe from online abuse
Recognising danger signs in online behaviour, understanding the risks and benefits, and knowing how to respond to unsafe stimuli is an acquired skill, not something children acquire with age

Many children feel the internet is a safe playground. An eight-year-old might find a new friend in a game chat, while a teenager might finally find someone who understands them. But what begins as comfort can quickly turn into a gateway to exploitation.

Why are children vulnerable?
“Younger children, especially those between the ages of 8 and 12, are still learning the difference between safe and unsafe interactions. They may not fully understand manipulation or deception, especially when someone introduces themselves online as a friend,” Dr Riad Khudair, consultant psychiatrist at NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah,

“Teenagers between the ages of 13 and 16, on the other hand, are often the most emotionally vulnerable. This is a life stage when many young people are seeking acceptance, validation, and emotional connection, making them easy targets for strangers who appear to listen, care, or connect with them in ways they feel are missing at home,” he added.

Carrefour closes operations in Kuwait, days after Bahrain exitThe Majid Al Futtaim franchise has over 14,000 stores in m...
17/09/2025

Carrefour closes operations in Kuwait, days after Bahrain exit
The Majid Al Futtaim franchise has over 14,000 stores in more than 40 countries, including several in the Gulf region

Carrefour, the major French retail giant with stores across the region, has announced that it will be closing doors in Kuwait.

Thanking its customers in a statement, the firm said that it will “cease operations in Kuwait” effective September 16, 2025.

It boasts of a presence in more than 40 countries through over 14,000 stores, several of which are in the Gulf region.

“On behalf of Carrefour management and employees, we extend our sincere gratitude for your continuous support over the past decades,” it said in a post on Tuesday.

Brought to the Middle East by Majid Al Futtaim, which secured exclusive franchise rights, Carrefour has been operating multiple stores across countries in the region since 1995. The conglomerate is likely to replace Carrefour with its recently opened brand, HyperMax.

This comes on the heels of the giant announcing its departure from Bahrain just a few days ago. Late last year, Carrefour also shut down its stores in Jordan effective November 2024, and apologised for “any inconvenience the decision caused.”

New WhatsApp ‘guest chats’ feature: UAE experts warn of identity theftTo protect oneself from the security risks, users ...
17/09/2025

New WhatsApp ‘guest chats’ feature: UAE experts warn of identity theft
To protect oneself from the security risks, users must utilise two-factor authentication, avoid clicking on unfamiliar links, and sharing personal information

WhatsApp is likely to roll out a new feature that will allow its users to chat with those who don’t have a WhatsApp account. Although still in its development phase, some cybersecurity experts say this will give attackers more room to operate.

Called ‘Guest Chats’, the feature has still not reached its beta phase, which refers to an early version of software that a few select people can test out and provide feedback before it’s rolled out to the public.

According to WABetaInfo, a website that regularly publishes news and updates about WhatsApp, a new Android update on the Google Play Beta Program will reportedly add a feature that allows users to chat with others who don’t have an account by sending them a link.

Easier to hide identity
Haider Pasha, chief security officer at Palo Alto Networks EMEA, told Khaleej Times that this feature could potentially lead to cybersecurity risks, namely the fact that it is easier for attackers to hide their identity. “Attackers might exploit the anonymity feature to launch social engineering attacks or spread malicious links,” he said. However, though this feature might make it more accessible for people to chat with others, and WhatsApp does have safeguards in place, Pasha said that users should remain vigilant.

He said that without an account, attackers can easily impersonate others, so trust becomes harder to establish between two parties, adding that “users will need to be extra cautious when connecting with someone they don’t know.”

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