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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

UAE unveils e-Invoicing laws for digital tax transformation by July 2026

UAE introduces e-Invoicing laws, revolutionising tax collection through a 5-corner model and aligning with global digital standards. Phased implementation by July 2026 will aim to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Economy

Elon Musk’s DOGE plans to cut the bureaucratic red tape out of D.C.

Elon Musk’s ambitious DOGE proposal promises to revolutionise the U.S. government by cutting bureaucratic red tape and implementing Silicon Valley efficiency, paving the way for a future driven by rapid innovation and streamlined regulations.
America Decides 2024

How did Kamala take a lead in Iowa? Women’s rights in Des Moines.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has taken an unexpected lead over Donald Trump in the key State battleground of Iowa, with recent polls showing shifting voter demographics in reaction to recent legislation diminishing women's rights in the U.S.
America Decides 2024

Monroe Capital explores Saudi expansion amid rising private credit demand

Monroe Capital eyes Saudi expansion, exploring strategic partnerships in a region ripe for private credit growth. With high demand and regulatory shifts, the firm aims to tap into MENA’s evolving financial landscape.
Business

TECOM profit soars as revenue jumps to record $462mn for FY2024

Dubai's TECOM Group has reported a 23% rise in net profit, driven by record revenues of $462mn for FY2024 and high demand.
Business

Saudi telco STC beats expectations, boosts dividends

Saudi Telecom's net profit has dipped but has also outperformed expectations, while revenue grew and annual dividends surged, reflecting strategic investor confidence.
Business

Qatar Central Bank’s new QAR2.7bn treasury bills spark investor interest

Qatar Central Bank’s issuance of treasury bills valued at QR2.7 billion highlights a strategic approach to liquidity management, attracting massive investor interest and underscoring economic resilience in volatile markets.
Economy

Abu Dhabi is now a top 5 global hotspot for careers in tech

Abu Dhabi’s tech boom is transforming the city into a global software career hotspot, blending strategic government investments with high salaries and advanced infrastructure.
Abu Dhabi

Alpha Dhabi’s strategic investments drive $2.04bn Q3 profit surge

Alpha Dhabi reports a record-breaking 83% profit surge in Q3 2024, driven by industrial and real estate investments; strategic acquisitions since 2022 fuel ongoing growth.
Abu Dhabi

Google invests $15mn to transform AI education in Dubai

Dubai partners with Google on its largest regional AI initiative, set to empower 500,000 individuals with essential AI skills; Ruth Porat underscores Google's mission to drive MENA’s digital transformation.
Business

PIF inks major MoUs with State Street, Brookfield, Mizuho, FII to boost Saudi asset management

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has signed MoUs with the Future Investment Initiative and global financial firms State Street, Brookfield, and Mizuho in order to collaborate on elevating the Kingdom's wealth fund asset management portfolio.
Business

Google slapped with staggering $2.5 decillion Russian fine, dwarfing global GDP

Russia's $2.5 decillion fine against Google exposes a growing digital sovereignty battle, sparking legal and financial tensions that test multinational resilience. Alphabet's stock, surprisingly buoyant, underscores Google's confidence amidst compounding penalties.
International