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

Saudi wealth fund cashes in $1 billion with STC stake sale

Saudi Arabia’s PIF raises $1 billion by selling a 2% stake in STC, aligning with Vision 2030’s diversification goals.
Business

Eden Hills Dubai unveils eco-friendly luxury villa plots near Dubai Hills

Dubai’s Eden Hills offers eco-friendly, customisable luxury villa plots, redefining sustainable high-end living with nature-inspired design.
Business

Dubai’s new diabetes centre to double capacity with AI-powered care by 2026

Dubai unveils plans for a 2026 diabetes centre that will double patient capacity, supporting the city’s growing healthcare needs with cutting-edge technology.
Dubai

Saudi firm launches “Heart of Khobar” smart city project

Saudi Arabia’s Tilal Real Estates unveils the 'Heart of Khobar,' a $1.6 billion smart city project to drive investment and elevate urban living standards in the Eastern Province.
Business

Savola reshapes capital, hands Almarai stake to shareholders

Savola Group’s capital overhaul sees it distribute its Almarai stake, boosting shareholder value while restructuring finances for growth.
Business

Biden hosts Trump at White House to finalise transition talks

Biden and Trump meet in a historic White House transition, signalling a delicate handover as Trump’s new team faces logistics challenges; differences on Ukraine and policy shifts emerge amid a peaceful transfer.
America Decides 2024

Ras Al Khaimah’s luxury property boom lures top developers

Developers are flocking in droves to the northern UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, launching high-end projects as demand surges across the UAE as a whole.
Business

Dubai’s flying taxis are coming in 2026 for you to skip the traffic and soar

Dubai has begun construction on its first air taxi station at DXB, offering swift, eco-friendly commutes from 2026.
Dubai

Dubai’s flexible work shift set to slash traffic, supercharge productivity

Dubai’s flexible work push aims to cut peak-hour traffic and boost work-life balance, enhancing urban efficiency; a collaborative effort between RTA and DGHR highlights how flexible hours reshape Dubai’s workforce and infrastructure.
Business

Emaar profits soar to post $2.3bn as Dubai’s property frenzy heats up

Emaar's profits edge up amid surging property sales and robust retail growth, with future revenues secure in an AED 100 billion backlog.
Business

UAE President MbZ lands down at Baku for COP29 summit

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at COP29 calls for urgent, unified climate action to drive sustainable growth, while advocating for a balanced energy transition; global leaders are gathering at Baku to reinforce commitments made at COP28, strengthening climate resilience worldwide.
Emirates

اقوامِ متحدہ میں فلسطین کی مکمل رکنیت اور اسرائیلی قبضے کے خاتمہ کا مطالبہ کرتے ہیں، سعودی ولی عہد

اسرائیل کی طرف سے جاری فلسطینیوں کی نسل کشی اور لبنانی علاقوں کو نشانہ بنانے کی شدید مذمت و مخالفت کرتے ہیں۔ فلسطین کو اقوامِ متحدہ کی مکمل رکنیت کیلئے اہل قرار دینے اور فلسطینی علاقوں پر ناجائز اسرائیلی قبضے کے خاتمہ کا مطالبہ کرتے ہیں، سعودی ولی عہد محمد بن سلمان۔
International