Gulf News 33m

Planning an Italy trip? Air Arabia has launched direct Sharjah-Rome flights

Sharjah: UAE budget airline Air Arabia has launched direct flights between Sharjah and Rome, making the Italian capital its second destination in Italy after Milan Bergamo. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new route, which began operating this week, will run five ti»»»

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Arab News 55m

Netanyahu will travel to US on Saturday, senior Israeli official says

JERUSALEM: Israeli ​Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to the ‌United ‌States ​on ‌Saturday, a ⁠senior ​Israeli official ⁠told Reuters on Wednesday.Netanyahu ⁠wants ‌to meet ‌US ​President ‌Donald ‌Trump, but it is not ‌clear if he will, ⁠the ⁠official added.»»»

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Arab News 55m

Liverpool Arab Arts Festival unveils 2026 program

DUBAI: The Liverpool Arab Arts Festival has unveiled the program for 2026, with this year’s event exploring music, literature, film and food. The program opens on July 17 with the return of the Al-Awhadel Band, who will perform at Liverpool’s St. George’s Hall Concert Room. Led by Yemeni oud player»»»

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Gulf News 57m

Sharjah real estate transactions hit Dh29.5 billion, Muwaileh Commercial leads sales

Dubai: Sharjah’s property market attracted investors from 121 nationalities during the first half of 2026, with transaction values rising 9.3% to Dh29.5 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The emirate recorded 59,460 real estate transactions between January and Ju»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah arrives in Doha to offer condolences

Doha, Qatar: Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Member of the Supreme Council of the fraternal United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, arrived in Doha on Wednesday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Highness and his accompanying»»»

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Arabfinance 1h

Mylerz Egypt secures over EGP 100M in funding from existing shareholders to fund expansion Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Mylerz Egypt, an integrated e-commerce last-mile delivery and fulfillment company, has raised more than EGP 100 million in new debt and equity funding from its existing shareholders to support its expansion in the Egyptian market, as per a press release. The proceeds will strengthen t»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria, Lebanon move to deepen economic integration and boost investment

Damascus, July 15 (SANA) Syria and Lebanon agreed on Tuesday to expand economic and trade cooperation, with officials from both countries pledging to strengthen institutional partnerships, facilitate business activity and advance investment initiatives as part of efforts to deepen bilateral economi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

He spotted one dirty Metro sign... and ended up being honoured by Dubai's leaders

Dubai: A Dubai resident has been honoured by the Dubai Civility Committee after alerting authorities to an unclean directional sign at a Dubai Metro station, in a gesture officials said reflected the civic responsibility that helps preserve the emirate's world-class urban environment. Tanveer Ahmed»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Air defenses intercepted, shot down 3 ballistic missiles from Iran: Jordan

Amman: The Jordanian Armed Forces announced that its air defense systems intercepted and shot down three ballistic missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory early Wednesday morning. An official military source at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces -the Arab Army»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Australian PM says to enact laws to govern AI

Sydney: Australia will enact laws to regulate how artificial intelligence data centres use power and water, and to protect creative copyright, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday. In a landmark speech setting out his government's policies, Albanese sought to allay public concern over AI,»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar embassies abroad express condolences on passing of Father Amir

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s embassies and diplomatic missions around the world have become focal points for expressions of sympathy following the passing of the Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Foreign governments, diplomats, senior officials, members of royal families, business leaders»»»

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Arabfinance 1h

EGYTRANS NOSCO to pay EGP 0.35/share dividends for 2025 Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: EGYTRANS NOSCO will pay EGP 0.35 per share cash dividends for 2025 earnings, according to a filing to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) on July 15th. The cash dividends will be paid in two tranches: the first, worth EGP 0.20 per share on August 2nd, and the second, valued at EGP 0.25 per sh»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ministers pay tribute to Father Amir, hail his visionary leadership

Doha, Qatar: Ministers across the Qatari government have paid heartfelt tributes to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a visionary leader, compassionate statesman and transformative figure whose legacy will continue to shape Qatar and inspire the Arab and»»»

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Arab News 1h

Tehran threatens to halt all Mideast energy exports after US reimposes its blockade on Iran

DUBAI: The US military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces as an interim deal to end the war further unraveled.Days of retaliatory strikes across the»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Thumbay, Geneva College of Longevity Science to launch Longevity Medicine

Ajman: Thumbay Group, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Geneva College of Longevity Science (GCLS), Switzerland, becoming the first private medical university in the United Arab Emirates to introduce structured academic education in Longevity Medicine, Healthy Ageing,»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Palestinian figures highlight Father Amir’s support for the Palestinian cause

Gaza: Palestinian officials, media figures, and researchers said that the late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani left an enduring legacy of support for the Palestinian cause and the protection of Islamic holy sites in Palestine, describing him as an exemplary Arab leader whose contr»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar united in reflection as nation observes mourning for Father Amir

Doha, Qatar: A profound sense of unity, reflection and gratitude continued to envelop Qatar yesterday as the country observed the second day of national mourning following the passing of the Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, whose visionary leadership transformed the nation into a»»»

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Gulf News 2h

A legacy in words: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's quotes that shaped generations

Dubai: Birthdays are often a time to reflect on a person’s legacy. For His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, that legacy extends far beyond the landmarks that define Dubai’s skyline or the milestones that have placed the»»»

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Arab News 2h

Australian PM says to enact laws to govern AI

SYDNEY: Australia will enact laws to regulate how artificial intelligence data centers use power and water, and to protect creative copyright, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday. In a landmark speech setting out his government’s policies, Albanese sought to allay public concern over AI,»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Human rights were central to Father Amir’s vision and Qatar’s development

Doha, Qatar: Human rights formed a fundamental pillar of the vision of the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and were deeply embedded in Qatar’s modern state-building process, H E Dr. Mohammed bin Saif Al Kuwari, Vice Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), ha»»»

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Al Majalla 3h

Fighting in Yemen suggests a spillover from the US-Iran war

The renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran are causing deep concern in several Arab countries affected by this dispute, including Yemen, with sudden and unprecedented clashes. These have erupted south of Hodeidah governorate in the west along the Red Sea coast between militias loyal»»»

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Arab News 4h

Trump to address defense technology gathering as the Iran war has reduced US weapon stocks

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is headlining a defense summit at the US Army War College on Wednesday, planning to tout major investments in battlefield technology at a time when the war in Iran has reduced the US supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles and Patriot and THAAD interceptors. The gather»»»

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Arab News 4h

Russia accused of spreading disinfo for German far right ahead of polls

BERLIN: Some German lawmakers and anti-Kremlin activists suspect Russia of inflaming sensitive regional divisions, smearing mainstream political parties and spreading disinformation to help the far right ahead of hotly contested regional elections in Germany. In the former communist eastern states »»»

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France24 5h

US military reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports, launches new strikes

US forces on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade to prevent ships from sailing to or from Iran's ports and conducted strikes against the country for a fourth day in response to Tehran's attacks on commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and on Gulf facilities. The US military said Tues»»»

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Arab News 5h

US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: The US military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces as an interim deal to end the war further unraveled. Days of retalia»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defence bill in protest over Iran war

Washington: Senate Democrats blocked a $1 trillion annual defence bill Tuesday, refusing to advance the bipartisan package that would substantially increase Pentagon spending, including a pay raise for the troops, in protest of President Donald Trump's war against Iran. Senate Democratic Leader Chu»»»

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Middle East Observer 9h

Moody’s Sees Egypt’s Economy Growing but Reforms Slipping

By: Ahmad Abu el-Hamd March 29, 2017 CAIRO — The economic picture for Egypt is improving, ratings agency Moody’s said on Wednesday, but a public backlash will likely lead the Mideast country to slow reforms undertaken to secure a bailout from the international Monetary Fund. The group forecasts tha»»»

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Ya Libnan 9h

Trump tells Netanyahu to move forces out of Syria and Lebanon, Axios – Ya Libnan

Share: President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in 2025 President Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call Thursday that Israel should start redeploying its forces out of Syria and urged him to do the same in Lebanon, ac»»»

Arab News 10h

ICC prosecutor drops charges against Darfur rebel leader

THE HAGUE: International Criminal Court prosecutors Tuesday recommended judges drop charges against a rebel leader in Sudan’s Darfur region over a deadly 2007 attack on African Union peacekeepers, saying there were “no longer substantial grounds” to prosecute him. Abdallah Banda had faced three cou»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

‘Father Amir’s legacy lives on through country’s institutions’

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Grief settled over Qatar with rare unanimity following the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, whose vision reshaped the country’s trajectory and redefined its place on the global stage. Across the nation, voices from history, literature, journali»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

World leaders pay condolence visits to Amir

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received several regional and global leaders who came to offer condolences to His Highness on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at Lusail Palace on Tuesday. HH the Amir received Vice-President of the Un»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

Pakistani community pays heartfelt tribute to Father Amir’s enduring legacy

Members of Qatar’s Pakistani community have paid glowing tribute to the late His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, remembering him as the architect of modern Qatar whose visionary leadership transformed the nation into a global model of prosperity, development and diplomac»»»

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France24 10h

Mahmoud Khalil files lawsuit accusing Trump officials, pro-Israel groups of conspiracy

Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student who became the face of the Trump administration's crackdown on Palestinian rights demonstrators, filed a lawsuit in federal court Tuesday. The lawsuit alleges senior Trump administration officials, pro-Israel group the Heritage Foundation and onl»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Kuwait cabinet hails HH Late Father Amir as great leader who devoted his life to Arab and Islamic causes

Kuwait City: The Kuwaiti Cabinet has offered its profound condolences and sympathy to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the ruling family, and the people of Qatar on the passing of HH the Late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. At its meeting on Tuesday, chaired by HH Prime M»»»

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Arab News 12h

Israel allocates $434m to build 34 new settlements in West Bank

LONDON: Israel allocated on Tuesday a budget of 1.3 billion shekels ($434 million) to build 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. Far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich described the government’s decision to launch a new settlement drive as “historic.” “We are strengthening the securit»»»

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Arab News 12h

Will Hamas concessions amount to a genuine transfer of power in Gaza?

LONDON: Hamas says it has formally stepped aside from governing Gaza, dissolving the administrative body that has overseen the enclave throughout the war in a move analysts say is intended to pave the way for a technocratic administration — while leaving the group's military wing intact. On July 6,»»»

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UPI 12h

T. rex 'Gus' sold at auction for record $50 million - UPI.com

Gus, a mounted Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton is on display as part of the press previews for Geek Week Auctions at Sotheby's in New York, on July 1. Gus sold for more than $50 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- A massive Tyrannosaurus rex sold for $50.1 million at So»»»

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Arab News 12h

New US strikes hit Iran’s Qeshm Island amid tensions over Hormuz Strait

LONDON: Projectiles struck Iran’s Gulf island of Qeshm on Tuesday, Iranian state media reported, as fighting between the United States and Iran continued to spread across the region. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, citing local officials, said a site on the island was hit by what authorities describ»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Abdullah bin Zayed receives phone call from Arab League Secretary-General

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. During the call, Sheikh Abdullah congratulated Fahmy on assuming his duties as Secretary-General of the Arab»»»

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Arab News 13h

Did Egypt’s culture minister’s resignation mark a turning point for copyright protection?

CAIRO: The resignation of Egypt’s Culture Minister Gehan Zaki following a final court ruling against her in a copyright infringement case has reignited debate over intellectual property protection in Egypt. Legal and literary experts said the high-profile case should serve as a catalyst for stronge»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Indian passport issued for travel, not as proof of citizenship, MEA clarifies

The Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that an Indian passport is issued under the Passports Act to regulate citizens' departure from the country, amid an ongoing debate over whether the document can serve as proof of citizenship. The clarification by the MEA follows days of discussion afte»»»

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Gulf News 13h

UAE strongly condemns Houthi terrorist militia attacks on Saudi Arabia

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks launched by the Houthi terrorist militia targeting the southern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks cons»»»

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Arab News 13h

Israel’s parliament approves laws to enshrine exemption of ultra-Orthodox men from military service

TEL AVIV: Israel’s parliament has approved laws that effectively halt the enlistment of ultra-Orthodox men in the country’s military in a last-ditch effort by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition to woo religious political parties ahead of elections in the fall. Lawmakers voted in a»»»

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Arab News 14h

France flaunts firepower, unity with allies in huge parade

PARIS: France on Tuesday showcased military power and unity with European allies in its largest-ever national day parade. The final July 14 parade presided over by President Emmanuel Macron, the event brought together thousands of French troops, hundreds of European ones and two dozen foreign heads»»»

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Gulf News 14h

Trump backtracks on planned 20% toll on Hormuz ships

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly scrapped a planned 20 percent levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid clashes with Iran, saying he would instead seek compensation from Gulf allies via trade deals. Trump said Middle Eastern leaders persuaded him to reduce the toll just a day»»»

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Qatar Tribune 14h

Amir receives further condolences following the demise of Father Amir

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a further round of condolences following the death of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. HH the Amir welcomed mourners at Lusail Palace in Doha on Tuesday evening, where the sheikhs, mi»»»

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UPI 14h

Trump reverses plan to charge 20% fee in Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi during their meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Trump walked back plans to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump backtracked on his stated plan »»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Amir receives further condolences on death of HH the Late Father Amir

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has received a further round of condolences following the death of HH the Late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. HH the Amir welcomed mourners at Lusail Palace in Doha on Tuesday evening, where Their Excellencies the sheikhs, ministers,»»»

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Arab News 14h

Lebanon detains man close to Hezbollah for allegedly spying for Israel: judicial official

BEIRUT: Lebanese authorities have arrested a man close to Hezbollah, accusing him of spying for Israel and of providing intel that led to the killing of commanders in the Iran-backed group, a judicial official told AFP on Tuesday. The official, who is following the investigation and requested anony»»»

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Arab News 15h

Trump told Netanyahu to move Israeli forces out of Syria and Lebanon: Axios

WASHINGTON: US President ​Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister ‌Benjamin ‌Netanyahu ​during ‌a ⁠phone ​call last Thursday ⁠that Israel should ⁠redeploy ‌its ‌forces ​out ‌of Syria ‌and Lebanon, Axios reported ‌on Tuesday, citing ⁠US and ⁠Israeli officials. Developing...»»»

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