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.

Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister as Starmer resigns

Andy Burnham has become the United Kingdom's 59th Prime Minister, succeeding Keir Starmer after being invited by King Charles III to form a government. The former Manchester mayor, Britain's seventh PM in a decade, promised "a circuit breaker for Britain."
International

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, ending a tightly contested final with a decisive breakthrough.
Football

Saudi sovereign wealth fund pivots focus back home to fuel Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia’s PIF refocuses its strategy, pivoting from global assets to domestically driven projects in line with Vision 2030. The fund’s recalibration aligns with the kingdom’s economic diversification goals amid global fiscal shifts.
Economy

شہباز شریف کا پاکستان کی ترقی، نوجوانوں کی خود مختاری اور سعودی عرب کے ساتھ شراکت داری کا عزم

پاکستان میں معاشی استحکام سعودی عرب و دیگر دوست ممالک کے تعاون سے ممکن ہوا، نوجوان نسل قیمتی اثاثہ ہے، پاکستان میں غیر ملکی سرمایہ کاروں کا خیر مقدم کریں گے، غزہ میں قتل و غارت روکنا ہو گی، اس کے بغیر دنیا میں امن اور خوشحالی ممکن نہیں۔
Economy

Dubai telco du profits soar 49.7% to book $520mn in Q3 FY2024

For the nine months leading to this quarter, du achieved a 49.7 percent increase in net profit, reaching AED1.9 billion, driven by robust commercial momentum, a dedicated strategy, and cost-efficiency.
Economy

UAE attracts mammoth US$16bn in greenfield foreign capital inflows in 2023

UAE attracts US$16 billion in FDI, transforming key sectors like real estate and finance to become a global investment leader with lasting international partnerships.
Abu Dhabi

Lulu’s ADX IPO targets around $5bn bolstered by keystone GCC investors

Lulu Group’s ADX IPO promises to raise billions, anchored by cornerstone investor backing and an ambitious dividend plan to fuel its expansion across UAE markets.
Abu Dhabi

UBS advises GCC investors secure wealth with bonds, gold to mitigate regional risks

GCC investors should consider high-grade bonds and global diversification of assets—with hedges in gold—to mitigate rising regional geopolitical risks posed in the Middle East, advises Swiss investment bank UBS.
Economy

UAE’s e& telecom giant expands into Eastern Europe in $2.3bn deal

e& Group cements its European presence with new acquisition across a majority of Eastern European markets — namely Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia.
Economy

UAE takes the lead in Arab Parliament with new president

UAE secures Arab Parliament presidency with Mohammed Ahmad Al Yamahi elected as president, showcasing Emirati leadership and commitment to regional cooperation through parliamentary diplomacy.
Emirates

Dubai and Abu Dhabi vie for global elite in search of wealth sovereignty

Dubai and Abu Dhabi compete fiercely to draw wealth managers, with regulatory appeal and sovereign funds turning the UAE into a rising financial hub alternative.
Abu Dhabi

Michigan Muslims back Trump for peace, values, and secure border

Michigan Muslims endorse Donald Trump for his peace-oriented and pro-family policies, marking a shift in political support in a key swing state.
International

Dubai’s month-long #ZayedAndRashid toast kicks off November 3

Dubai launches the #ZayedAndRashid campaign to honour UAE’s founding fathers and celebrate national events with vibrant festivities, from cultural showcases to concerts and fireworks. The month-long celebrations run from 3 November to 2 December.
Dubai

ADNOC moves to enter European chemicals market with €14.7bn Covestro deal

ADNOC advances in Europe with a €14.7 billion Covestro takeover, emphasising low-carbon ammonia via Fertiglobe’s global platform.
Abu Dhabi