International

The Thursday Times brings the globe into focus, delivering clear, comprehensive reporting on pivotal events shaping nations and communities. With The Thursday Times‘ on-the-ground insights and expert analysis, we connect readers to the stories that matter across borders, helping make sense of our fast-changing world.

Elon Musk tops Forbes’ richest people list

Elon Musk remains the world's richest person by a wide margin, with a fortune of $908.2 billion, according to Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list. His nearest rival, Google co-founder Larry Page, trails by more than $630 billion, while Michael Dell has climbed into fourth place.
International

پاکستان سمیت 8 اسلامی ممالک کی غزہ پٹی سے فلسطینیوں کی جبری بےدخلی سے متعلق اسرائیلی وزراء کے بیانات کی شدید مذمت

پاکستان، سعودی عرب اور ترکیہ سمیت 8 اسلامی ممالک کی اسرائیلی وزراء کی جانب سے غزہ پٹی سے فلسطینیوں کی جبری بےدخلی سے متعلق بیانات کی شدید مذمت؛ بین الاقوامی قوانین کی خلاف ورزی اور خطہ میں امن و استحکام کی بین الاقوامی کوششوں کیلئے سنگین خطرہ قرار دے دیا۔
International

37,000 Sikhs turn out for New Zealand Khalistan referendum, eyeing independence

Sikhs worldwide make their voices heard for Khalistan in New Zealand's referendum—next stop: Los Angeles. Is a new wave of independence on the rise?
International

UAE real estate thrives with Q3 gains in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Northern Emirates

The UAE property market surged in Q3 2024, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai seeing steady growth, while the Northern Emirates offered affordable alternatives.
Abu Dhabi

UAE to launch its own AI tool for the agricultural sector

The UAE’s new AI tool, CHAG, will revolutionise farming by providing actionable insights for farmers globally, enhancing crop resilience against climate challenges.
Economy

Saudi Arabia names new NEOM chief to accelerate $500bn future city plans

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project reshapes with a new CEO as Aiman Al-Mudaifer leads the ambitious $500 billion vision forward, redefining the future of urban living.
Business

Saudi-funded Pony AI eyes fresh $4.5bn IPO in US market push

Pony AI advances towards a US IPO, targeting a $4.5bn valuation despite lowered expectations, backed by major investors like Toyota and Saudi’s NEOM.
Business

Fitch opens new Riyadh headquarters as Saudi expands financial horizons

Fitch Group, the credit rating agency, has established its new regional headquarters in Riyadh, supported by MISA, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to enhance financial growth in the Middle East.
Business

Citi boosts Saudi outlook as emerging markets face Trump headwinds

Citigroup highlights Saudi Arabia’s stability amid Trump’s policies, while emerging markets face headwinds, and South Korea and India experience downgraded outlooks due to trade and profit pressures.
Economy

Sheikh Hamdan’s meeting with X CEO ignites Dubai’s tech ambitions

Dubai’s Sheikh Hamdan and X Corp’s CEO Linda Yaccarino discuss strategic tech collaborations for Dubai’s digital transformation goals, enhancing its status as a global technology hub.
Business

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: Netflix’s epic showdown changes boxing forever

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson’s Netflix showdown merges boxing history with social media’s reach, marking a historic debut for live sports streaming.
Boxing

Qatar’s Lusail leads smart city development with AI-driven future

Qatar is transforming Lusail City into an AI-powered smart city for urban living, with its landmark eco-focused stadium setting the tone for green innovation.
Economy

Trump taps RFK Jr to shake up health policy as HHS secretary

Trump’s pick of RFK Jr. for HHS highlights focus on transparency and choice; Kennedy's nomination signals a stark health policy shift in the new Trump administration.
America Decides 2024

Bilawal hails Trump victory citing “decades-old” Trump-Bhutto ties

PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari hails Trump’s comeback as a bold anti-war mandate, reviving an apparent "decades-old" connection between the Bhutto legacy and Trump’s new era in global diplomacy.
America Decides 2024