Category: Khaleej Times
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A Weak Monsoon Ahead?
India’s 2026 monsoon may fall short, with IMD forecasting rainfall at 92% of the long-period average and Skymet projecting 94%, both pointing to a below-normal season.
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Petrol Bikes Get a 2028 Exit Date In Delhi
Delhi is preparing for a major transport reset: from April 2028, no new petrol-powered two-wheelers may be registered in the capital under its draft EV Policy 2.0.
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Modi’s Israel Visit Signals a New Strategic Axis
Modi and Netanyahu publicly doubled down on the “India–Israel bond” ahead of Modi’s two-day Israel visit, culminating in a rare Knesset address.
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UAE Lets More Kids Start School On Time
UAE shifts school cut-off to December 31, letting all children born the same year start on time. September–December kids benefit, while parents and schools focus on social, emotional, and academic readiness.
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Would You Pay for Vitamin C Tap Water?
Dubai’s developers are shifting from “price per sq ft” to “wellness per sq ft,” adding features like UV-protected glazing, antibacterial finishes, Himalayan salt rooms and even Vitamin-C-infused tap water. Flagship launches such as Vincitore Wellness Estate, with “scientifically designed” wellness homes.
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How Dubai Airport Went from Dust to Digital Domination
Sixty-five years after opening on 30 Sept 1960, Dubai International has grown from a sandy strip to the world’s busiest hub for international passengers—now marking its 11th straight year at No. 1. DXB’s new AI “Red Carpet” corridor at Terminal 3 lets up to 10 travellers clear immigration in seconds, as traffic hit a record…