On the first day of the new year, Dubai witnessed a remarkable surge in property sales, with a total of AED 771.12 million (approximately PKR 58 billion 80 crore 65 lakh) worth of properties being sold. According to reports, a total of 204 deals were completed, including 140 residential units, 40 buildings, and 24 plots. The real estate market in Dubai saw a record-breaking sales and purchases in the year 2025, with a 30.6% increase in real estate deals compared to 2024.
The report further revealed that from January to December 2025, a total of $1.855 billion worth of deals were made, with individuals between 31 and 45 years of age leading the way in buying properties in Dubai. The Dubai authorities have taken action against another driver who was performing stunts on the road, seizing the vehicle and imposing a fine of AED 10,000.
In a separate incident, the Indian Airline’s pilot has been accused of drinking during duty hours, with the Canadian Transport Regulatory Authority asking India to investigate the matter. It has also been reported that Saudi’s King Salman had provided aid packages, which were later seized by the Afghan Taliban, with half of the aid being retained by the Taliban.
In a shocking revelation, Elon Musk has claimed that the ChatGPT AI can produce better results than doctors in medical imaging, particularly in X-ray and MRI diagnoses. The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over Israel’s decision. Meanwhile, the Emirati Ministry of Defense has withdrawn its troops after an operation against terrorists.
In other news, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has expressed his willingness to facilitate talks between the United States and North Korea. A video of a gym class for men at the Ottoman Mosque in Bradford, UK, has gone viral on social media, with over 2 million views on TikTok and Facebook.
The Indian state of Kerala has seized 1 million fake degrees from 22 universities. In a joint statement, foreign ministers of Muslim countries have emphasized the need to restore basic infrastructure and hospitals in Gaza and open the Rafah crossing. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Mohsin Nawaz, has issued a statement regarding the ongoing controversy over the Asia Cup 2025 trophy.
In a separate development, the court has issued a notice to witnesses in a case, requiring them to appear on January 10.
