China's cutting-edge industrial upgrade witnessed two major landmarks on Monday, marking the country's full-fledged global lead in humanoid robotics and further solidifying the rise of its "new new three" strategic sectors — robotics, artificial intelligence and innovative medicine. Industry data s»»»

MAKKAH: The second group of 250 pilgrims under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit has arrived in Makkah after spending several days in Madinah. Upon arrival, the guests performed Umrah and expressed their appreciation to the Kingdom’s leadership for the »»»

Green House Development is introducing flexible payment schedules for buyers of homes at Royal Garden Wilanów. The first available option is the 20/80 model, under which 20% of the purchase price is paid upon signing the development agreement, with the remaining 80% due upon completion of construct»»»

The amount of warehouse space under construction has fallen to its lowest level since 2017. In Q2 2026, construction began on 402,000 sqm of new projects, while a total of 1.3 million sqm is currently under development, according to the latest CBRE data. At the same time, demand for new warehouse s»»»

Arab Finance: Zhejiang Jiansheng Group Company, known as Jasan Group, has broken ground on a textile and apparel complex in the Qantara West Industrial Zone, with total investments of $117 million, according to a statement. Spanning 300,000 square meters, the project will be fully self-financed and»»»

Doha, Qatar: Law No. (8) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Law No. (4) of 2008 on the leasing of real estate is part of ongoing efforts to advance the nation's legislative and regulatory framework for the real estate sector, the Ministry of Municipality said in a statement on Tuesday. The amen»»»

Bulgaria is set to establish a clearer national framework for implementing international sanctions, under a bill published on Tuesday for public consultation by the Council of Ministers. The bill was prepared by the Foreign Ministry. The proposed legislation comes against the backdrop of the lack o»»»

JAKARTA: Ten Indonesian designers and fashion companies will represent the country at the Saudi Fashiontex Expo in Jeddah next month, as they seek to tap into the Kingdom’s booming $18 billion-plus clothing market. Thousands of international visitors are expected to join the Fourth Saudi Fashiontex»»»

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday condemned Colombia’s recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, saying the move violates international law and relevant UN resolutions. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the recognition explicitly contravenes UN Security Council Resoluti»»»

ALKHOBAR: For Ruqayah Suliman, the medal that matters most came only after she learned how to lose. Saudi Arabia’s 26-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete had already suffered several defeats when she began to understand that improving her technique alone would not be enough. Competition brought ot»»»

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday (August 11) calling for fewer childhood vaccinations by limiting the inoculation schedule to 11 immunizations, which he said would give U.S. children. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle gives us his analysis.»»»

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Office in the Kyrgyz Republic successfully held a Donation Ceremony for Farmer’s Hands equipment at the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Livestock and Pastures on August 10, 2026. The program included presentations on AI-based cattle health »»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority launched the AI Creativity Boot Camp, bringing together leading content creators in the Kingdom. The program aims to enhance their capabilities and equip them with new tech skills to develop innovative ideas and digital content. It also s»»»

RIYADH: More than 200 games, interactive stations and daily tournaments are bringing families, friends and gaming enthusiasts together at Chapter 26, an indoor gaming festival in Riyadh running through Aug. 21. Held at Malfa Hall in Prince Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City, known as Misk City, the»»»

Head of Yemen’s National Negotiating Delegation Mohammad Abdul Salam stressed Yemeni Armed Forces’ “legitimate right to defend the country’s sovereignty, independence, and dignity” against Saudi aggression and military movements, while stressing that Sana’a has never closed the door to dialogue or »»»

An electric mobility ramp has been installed at North Beach in Burgas to help people with limited mobility reach the sea more independently, Burgas Municipality said on Tuesday. A second ramp will be installed at Kraimorie Beach, while the initiative also provides 20 lightweight specialized beach w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has signed an agreement with The View Hospital to offer its umbilical cord blood banking services to expectant families. The partnership expands access to one of Qatar's most advanced cord blood banking programs, giving parents in the count»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatar says Oman-Iran talks regarding Strait of Hormuz have reached ‘an advanced stage’ 11-08-2026 15:28 PM Latest News Urgent News Yemen’s »»»

NEW DELHI: Days after Riyadh Air launched daily flights to Mumbai, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline Flyadeal announced it would operate the same route from October, amid increasing demand for connections between the Kingdom and India’s financial hub. Flyadeal will operate five weekly flights between»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik that it considers the signing of a memorandum with Syria on the operation of Russian bases in Khmeimim and Tartus as an important step of cooperation in the military sphere. "We consider the signing of a memorandum between Russia and Syri»»»

Wall Street is modestly lower in premarket trading and oil prices settled despite lingering uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz will reopen to the global flow of oil again. Futures for the S&P 500 ticked up 0.1% before the opening bell Tuesday, while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Ave»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt has welcomed Russia’s decision to launch direct flights to Borg El Arab and El Alamein international airports, a move that would boost tourism and air traffic between the two countries, according to a statement. The new routes will provide Russian tourists with direct access to »»»

A stray cat in Abu Dhabi whose condition caught attention in an Instagram video has already been rescued and is now receiving veterinary treatment. The video, shared by the UAE Animals community on Instagram, showed the cat with what appeared to be an infected tail and an injured paw. Gulf News rea»»»

Dubai has announced Friday, August 28, an official holiday for government entities to mark the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed, with work resuming on Monday, August 31. The Dubai Government Human Resources Department said the holiday would apply to authorities, departments and institutions affilia»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran ‘Won Both War and Diplomacy’ Against US-Israeli Aggression, FM Araghchi Declares 11-08-2026 15:35 PM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Ar»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon has received no Israeli response to proposals submitted during the latest round of direct negotiations in Rome, a Lebanese official source said, as Israel expands military roads and defensive positions in areas of southern Lebanon under its control. The source, who is close to the L»»»

JEDDAH: Qatar’s economy grew 2.9 percent in 2025, with non-hydrocarbon activity driving expansion as inflation remained contained and the country maintained a strong external position and resilient financial markets, according to official data. Non-hydrocarbon GDP grew 4.8 percent over the year, ex»»»

RIYADH: Once constrained to the realm of bodybuilders and athletes, protein has now found its place in consumer products across almost every Saudi grocery store. From “high-protein” shakes to chips, cereal, and even donuts, this macronutrient has become a staple in the diets of Saudis seeking healt»»»

RIYADH: Teams working on Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 5,287 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The devices included 5,151 unexploded ordnances, 69 anti-tank mines 24 anti-personnel mines, and 43 improvised explosive devices. The explosives had been planted indiscrimi»»»

RIYADH: Blanketed in low-lying fog and framed by dense evergreen canopies, the forests of Ballasmar in Saudi Arabia’s southwestern Asir region stand as one of the Kingdom’s most captivating highland sanctuaries. Perched atop towering ridges of the Sarawat mountain range, where cloud-covered peaks m»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Forsyth County Fire Department (@forsythcountyfd) Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Fire departments in Georgia teamed up to rescue a 1,600-pound horse found trapped on its side in a creek at the back of its owner's property. The Forsyth County Fire Department said on soc»»»

LinkToRide and Carbon Tool transform employees’ daily commutes into a solution for reducing carbon emissions, optimizing ESG reporting, strengthening relationships among colleagues, and supporting NGOs through donations generated by every kilometer traveled. According to the TomTom Traffic Index 20»»»

Electro-Alfa International entered a new chapter in 2026, completing an IPO that was approximately 60 times oversubscribed and marking its debut on the Bucharest Stock Exchange after 35 years of building expertise in the energy industry. For Elena Roșca, Chief Marketing Officer at Electro-Alfa Inte»»»

Damascus, Aug. 11 (SANA) Syrian officials and legal experts said the verdict issued against Atef Najib by the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus represents an important step in the accountability process, stressing the importance of justice, victims’ rights and adherence to legal procedures. Ministe»»»

It's possibly the most important job of any Israeli prime minister: maintain good relations with the United States while pushing back on demands seen as undermining Israel's security. No one has managed the balancing act longer than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving leader»»»

Firefighters in western Libya fought Tuesday to extinguish the remnants of a massive fire caused by a drone strike on an oil facility, and a car bomb killed a senior military officer in the country's east, in the latest attacks in the chaos-stricken North African nation. The drone hit a gasoline ta»»»

Netflix has been quietly spoiling anime fans lately, and I am not complaining. Just when you think you know what kind of fantasy anime the platform will throw at you next, along comes “The Ribbon Hero” with a giant monster, a magical ribbon and a princess who is much more interested in saving peopl»»»

DUBAI: Lebanon’s basketball season has just concluded with a thrilling Game Seven between Sagesse and Al-Riyadi, providing a fitting finale to a fiercely competitive campaign and another reminder of the sport’s enduring popularity in the country. For Lebanese basketball great and former Sagesse cap»»»

Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci paid a working visit to Bulgaria on Tuesday. After meeting with his Bulgarian counterpart, Ivan Demerdzhiev, the two held a joint press conference. Demerdzhiev reported that Turkiye will assist Bulgaria in identifying assets acquired through corrupt activiti»»»

Doha, Qatar: With just 100 days to go until the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, excitement is building for the prestigious youth tournament taking place in Qatar from November 19 to December 13, 2026. This year marks the second of five consecutive editions that Qatar will host annually through 2029»»»

RIYADH: The number of foreign contracting companies that have entered the Saudi market has reached 1,648 since the establishment of the Saudi Contractors Authority, while the total number of local and foreign contracting companies registered with the authority has reached 140,000 entities, accordin»»»

Russian forces’ recent strike on the Zaporozhstal steel mill means that our troops are penetrating even deeper into the enemy's rear, Alexander Mikhailov, head of the Bureau of Military-Political Analysis, told Sputnik. “One can fight the Ukrainian military directly on the battlefield and at the sa»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to President of the Republic of Colombia HE Abelardo De La Espriella, over the victims of the earthquake that struck the western part of the country. His Highness wished the injured a speed»»»

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday (August 10) calling for fewer childhood vaccinations ​by ‌limiting the inoculation schedule to 11 immunizations.»»»

The trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur started this week with jury selection, almost 30 years after the rap legend was gunned down near the Las Vegas Strip. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet tells us more.»»»

HONG KONG — Oil prices extended hefty gains Tuesday as hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade, fanning fresh inflation fears and ramping up bets on at least one US interest rate hike this year.Crude has surged around 10 percent over the past week, with the United States and Iran appeari»»»

A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia on Tuesday, along with his younger brother, for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead. A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced former ruler B»»»

Hackers did attack the Hungarian State Treasury’s IT system from Russian servers, according to Népszava, but the operation was not carried out by any Russian intelligence service. Instead, it is alleged to have been the work of an organisation believed to be linked to an Algerian man. The newspaper»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has declared Thursday, August 27, a public holiday to mark the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed, with government offices set to resume work on Sunday, August 30, the Cabinet said on Tuesday. The decision applies to all ministries, government departments, public authorities and state i»»»

Administrative reform in healthcare should not be reduced to concentrating functions in the central government and mechanically regrouping structures, Democratic Bulgaria said in a position posted on Facebook regarding the reform proposed by the Ministry of Health. "Democratic Bulgaria" cannot supp»»»