Damascus, July 30 (SANA) Chief Executive Officer of the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC), Youssef Qablawi, held talks with a Czech delegation representing several companies specializing in the refining sector to discuss prospects for cooperation in the oil and gas industry, particularly the developme»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) announced the launch of the fourth season of the Art for Teens Award 2026, yesterday. The award is presented by Katara in collaboration with ArtCordennet and the British Council. It was announced during a press conference yesterday by the»»»

Jackie Chan and Jean-Claude Van Damme may attend the UIM F1H2O World Championship («Formula 1 on Water» ) races on Issyk-Kul Lake. Aibek Abylkasymov, president of the Water Motor Sports Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic, said at a press conference in response to a question about international stars»»»

The Ambassador of Qatar to Spain H E Dr. Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi recently defended his doctoral dissertation titled Strategic Partnership between Russia and China: The Impact on the Two Countries’ Policies toward the Middle East (2013–2023); at the College of Political Science, Cairo University,»»»

Tests carried out on private wells near the Chinese-owned Semcorp battery separator film plant in Debrecen have found manganese concentrations far above Hungary’s drinking water limit, with two wells exceeding the legal threshold by more than ten times. Environmental organisations say the findings »»»

A total of 4,678,792 pensioners were registered in Romania in June 2026, 1,034 fewer than in the previous month, while the average pension stood at 2,784 lei, according to data centralised by the National Public Pensions House (CNPP).The total value of pension entitlements amounted to nearly 13.025»»»

The 20th edition of the George Enescu International Competitive Music Festival , running between August 23 and September 19, will include six symphonic concerts performed by prestigious Romanian orchestras and renowned artists of the international scene, on the stage of the Romanian Athenaeum."On t»»»

Unit 2 of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant will be shut down in a controlled manner and disconnected from the National Energy System (SEN), either on Wednesday evening or on Thursday morning, depending on the decrease in the Danube level, National Nuclearelectrica Company announced."Similar to the»»»

Fitch Ratings is due to announce on Friday whether it will downgrade Romania's sovereign credit rating to speculative, or "junk", status, in what financial consultant Adrian Negrescu described as a finely balanced decision. He argued that, beyond the rating action itself, the agency's assessment of»»»

PNL ‘saved’ 6.7 billion euro in European funds through ‘ responsible action’ during the extraordinary session, all projects adopted aiming at PNRR and the SAFE programme being initiated by the Bolojan government or by MPs of the party, stated on Thursday the leader of the liberal deputies, Gabriel »»»

Senate Speaker Mircea Abrudean announced on Wednesday that he had convened a new extraordinary session of this legislative body for the approval of the National Strategy for Biodiversity Conservation, from August 4 to 6."This evening [Wednesday], I have convened a new extraordinary session of the S»»»

Romania has exceptionally promoted 10 Romanian Air Force service members in recognition of their contribution to counter-drone missions carried out in Romania and Lithuania, acting Defence Minister Radu Miruta announced on Wednesday."Today I had the honour of exceptionally promoting 10 service memb»»»

Romania’s Constanta Port was temporarily closed on Wednesday following a bomb threat, according to local media reports.Authorities launched an emergency response near Gate 1 of the Port of Constanta after receiving the threat. The area was evacuated as a precaution, while specialized bomb disposal »»»

The new Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Vasile Tofan, will be received on Thursday by President Nicusor Dan at the Cotroceni Palace.According to the Presidential Administration, the two will meet at 11:00.The high-ranking official from the neighboring country will also be received by int»»»

A video showing Bishkek’s murals brought to life with the help of artificial intelligence has been posted on social media. The video’s author noted that some of the murals featured in it no longer exist. «I brought Bishkek’s murals back to life. It’s a pity that some of them are already gone,» the »»»

Doha: W Doha Hotel & Residences is marking Purple Saturday, reaffirming its commitment to accessibility, inclusion and creating meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities. Throughout the initiative, taking place from July 25 to August 1, the hotel’s lobby is illuminated in purple as a vi»»»

The Annual Scientific Conference of the Romanian Academic Economists from Abroad (ERMAS) has become much more than an annual academic space for debates. It has established itself as a forum for rigorous dialogue on issues that are central to the advancement of sound economic and financial policies.»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket’s expanded outlet at Ezdan Mall Al Gharafa will be inaugurated today, July 30.With the aim of making shopping more convenient and offering customers a wider variety of high-quality products, Safari has expanded its department store to the first floor and is set to co»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai fell on Thursday morning, giving jewellery buyers lower rates after prices climbed during the previous session. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety stood at Dh487.50 per gram at 9.54 am, down Dh4 from Dh491.50. The 22-karat »»»

Entrepreneurs at Madina market will be granted a three-month period to gradually relocate to a new market, Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev said. As previously reported, the municipality abandoned plans to close the market on August 1. Previously issued notices will be revoked, and entrepreneurs w»»»

Bratislava: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico discussed bilateral relations and opportunities to expand cooperation, particularly in the areas of the economy, development, renewable energy, and advanced technologies, in support of th»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the “Zad Al-Mubta’ath” National Programme for the Preparation and Education of Scholarship Students. It is the first comprehensive national programme aimed at preparing scholarship students set for travel, providing them with»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has renewed its call for the public to strictly adhere to maritime safety requirements to help prevent accidents and ensure safe and enjoyable sea trips, stressing that the safety of all marine users remains a top priority. In a public awareness message i»»»

The two-hour operation came in response to Iran’s missile launches targeting American forces in the Middle East, with Washington saying it hit military command centres, drone and missile facilities as well as coastal defence sites. The US military said on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of s»»»

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a state visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on July 30 at the invitation of Sadyr Japarov. The visit will include one-on-one talks between the heads of state and extended meetings with the participation of delegations from both countries. The parties wil»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha has been recognised as one of the world’s intelligent cities in Boston Consulting Group’s inaugural Intelligent Cities Index 2026, placing it in the Emerging Maturity category among 61 major urban centres across 39 countries. The index, released recently, evaluates how cities depl»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory, which attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province in the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf New»»»

The man who attacked writer Salman Rushdie in August 2022 was convicted by a federal jury in New York on Wednesday on terrorism charges. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo July 30 (UPI) -- A federal jury has convicted the New Jersey man who attempted to murder writer Salman Rushdie on additio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Penal and Correctional Institutions at the Ministry of Interior received a delegation from the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise. The delegation was received by Major Genera»»»

Dubai: Modon Holding reported Dh26 billion in property sales during the first half of 2026, including Dh23 billion in Abu Dhabi, after strong demand for new residential developments lifted revenue and expanded its future income pipeline. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances»»»

Residents of Bezmer and the Yambol region are set to stage another protest on Friday evening against the planned deployment of US tanker aircraft and military personnel at the Bezmer Air Base. The demonstration, described by organizers as a peaceful civic protest, is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m.»»»

One of the year's most-loved stargazing events is nearly here, and 2026 is shaping up to be a particularly good year for it. The Perseid meteor shower returns as Earth ploughs through a trail of debris left behind by comet Swift-Tuttle. Under ideal conditions you can catch anywhere from 60 to 100 m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has achieved a new global milestone by ranking second in the labour market index according to the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The rank reflects the strength of the national economy, the efficiency of the labour market, and its ability to attract and retain talent, in»»»

Saudi Arabia has reiterated that fines of up to SR100,000 will be imposed on Hajj and Umrah service companies that fail to report pilgrims who overstay their authorised period of stay in the Kingdom, Public Security said. The authority said the penalty applies to Hajj and Umrah service companies an»»»

Dubai: Sukoon Insurance reported a 39% increase in first-half profit before tax to Dh302.8 million, supported by improved underwriting performance and stable investment returns. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Gross written premiums increased 12% year on year to Dh3.8 »»»

The UIM F1H2O World Championship, known as «Formula 1 on Water,» media day is being held in Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan. The media day began with an official press conference «Grand Prix the Kyrgyz Republic — Issyk-Kul 2026». The event is attended by the championship management, organizers repre»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has highlighted the key licensing requirements and regulatory procedures introduced under Law No. (10) of 2026 on Unmanned Aircraft (Drones), emphasising the need for registration, licensing, and coordination with relevant authorities to ensure the»»»

Over the past 24 hours, firefighters in Bulgaria responded to 168 emergency calls and extinguished a total of 120 fires. Two people were injured, according to the General Directorate for Fire Safety and Civil Protection of the Ministry of Interior. Of the fires, 18 caused direct property damage, in»»»

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Dubai: TECOM Group will distribute an interim cash dividend of Dh440 million after recurring net profit increased 9% to Dh805 million during the first half of 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The dividend is expected to be paid in August and follows a 12% increase»»»

In Bishkek, it was revealed that construction work continued at a site where the developer had previously been given a suspension order. For violating the requirements, the company was fined 213,000 soms and proposed to be blacklisted. According to the Ministry of Construction, a violation was disc»»»

After a recent French court ruling allowed far-right leader Marine Le Pen to run in the presidential election next year, the country’s political landscape has changed. When the polls open on 18 April 2027, the current French President Emmanuel Macron will not be a candidate, having served the two t»»»

DUBAI: Last month, at one of the art world’s most high-profile annual events, Art Basel, a luminous textile work by Saudi artist Hana Almilli traced a new kind of geography — one mapped through grief, alienation and the fragile notion of home and belonging. Almilli, a multimedia artist, textile des»»»

Dubai: ADNOC Drilling shareholders are set to receive a second-quarter dividend of $262.5 million, equivalent to approximately 6 fils per share, after the company reported record revenue and profit for the first half of 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The payment»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, 126,000 children have been enrolled in first grade. Over the past week, the figure increased by 2,300. According to publicly available data on the 1mektep.edu.gov.kg portal, about 24,200 children have been enrolled in Bishkek. Of these, 12,900 places have been filled in Kyrgyz-langua»»»

US President Donald Trump said that it's now the "turn" of the United States to hit Iran, adding that Washington will be hitting "hard." In the early hours of Wednesday, IRNA reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired several ballistic missiles toward a US base and a CENTCOM facility»»»

VENICE: The misty night sky sprinkled droplets of rain that splashed the mirrored image of hundreds of rushed feet across the pavement, as boats bobbed to greet me on my first trip to Venice. The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site looked like a moving postcard. Venice was built on water as a strat»»»