UAE weather: Temperatures to hit 50°C with chance of afternoon rain
Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are expected to climb to 50°C inland today, while afternoon convective clouds could bring scattered rainfall to parts of the country's internal, eastern and southern regions, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM forecast partly cloudy skies in ge»»»
Beyond classrooms: The future of learning is personal
A remarkable transformation is underway across the global education landscape. Classrooms are no longer defined by rows of desks, static textbooks and standardised lessons. Instead, they are becoming dynamic learning environments powered by technology, data and artificial intelligence (AI), designe»»»
Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation'
US President Donald Trump said late on Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation." Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the reque»»»
Qatar, Egypt, Turkiye condemn Israel actions in Gaza
Gaza: Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye on Tuesday (local time) condemned what they described as ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly attacks on healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, as two people were killed following fresh Israeli strikes in the southwest of Gaza City and»»»
Turkish president, Saudi crown prince discuss regional developments
Ankara, Aug. 3 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call on Monday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the latest regional and international developments and efforts to end escalation in the region, according to a statement by Türkiye‘s Communications Direct»»»
Trump: Iran talks to resolve 'quickly,' Strait of Hormuz must open 'completely' by Tuesday
President Donald Trump said late on Monday that negotiations with Iran will conclude rapidly “one way or the other,” prioritising the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as early as Tuesday before addressing Tehran’s nuclear program. “They’re going to go quickly one way or the other. It’s not ve»»»
States sue Trump administration to protect welfare data from DHS - UPI.com
New York's General Letitia James and 23 other attorneys general sued the Trump administration to block immigration officials from accessing private data from citizens enrolled in the anti-poverty TANF program. File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A coalition of 24 Democrat»»»
Trump's Board of Peace reassures Israel after objections on Gaza pullout plan
US President Donald Trump's postwar transition body The Board of Peace on Monday assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's withdrawal would only begin after Hamas's complete disarmament, following objections. Israel had objected to the board's Thursday text that called for a»»»
Bridge collapse in DR Congo reignites debate about mining revenues
Several people ended up in the river after an important bridge collapsed on June 3 in the village of Hombo in the eastern part of the DRC. The bridge is one of the failing critical infrastructures in a territory that is home to one of the most lucrative mines in the region. The footage shows»»»
Israeli Channel 12: Netanyahu is holding a security session attended by the Minister of Defense and the Chief of Staff - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli military spokesperson: Early Monday, an Israeli army reserve soldier sustained minor injuries as a result of an operational incident in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli military spokesperson: Early Monday, an Israeli army reserve soldier sustained minor injuries as a result of an operational inciden»»»
Qatar attends Int’l Conference to Combat Discrimination Against Islam and Muslims
QNA Cairo Qatar took part in the Second International Conference to Combat Discrimination Against Islam and Muslims, which opened at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo on Monday. The conference convenes under the theme “Islamophobia: Concept and Practice in the Current Global Context”. Represent»»»
Embassy celebrates 27th anniversary of Morocco’s King Mohammed VI’s accession to throne
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The Embassy of Morocco in Qatar hosted a reception in Doha on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s accession to the Throne. Ambassador of Morocco to Qatar HE Mohamed Setri, along with members of the diplomatic mission welcomed the distinguished guests. T»»»
Moroccan-Qatari ties an exemplary model of brotherly solidarity: Envoy
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Moroccan-Qatari relations are experiencing a golden era and a qualitative leap across various sectors, Ambassador of Morocco to Qatar HE Mohamed Setri has said, reaffirming that the depth of brotherly relations and the strategic partnership that unite Rabat and Doha is a mode»»»
Mediators Qatar, Egypt, Turkiye express strong condemnation of ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza Strip
CAIRO: The State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Turkiye, in their capacity as mediators, expressed their strong condemnation of the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly the targeting of health facilities and the resulting civilian casualties, includi»»»
Blocked shipping lanes slow relief as Middle East war’s toll on children grows, aid group says
LONDON: Save the Children warned on Monday that more than five months into the Middle East conflict, children across the region continue to pay the highest price, with many killed, injured, displaced or cut off from healthcare, education and protection. Compounding the crisis, the London-based char»»»
Factories heated up in July; skepticism over economy remains - UPI.com
A Hyundai technician places a metal collar around the ignition system on a Accent model in Chesterfield, Mo., on Feb. 2, 2024. The Institute for Supply Management’s July Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index report showed on Monday that economic activity picked up in the manufacturing sector. Fi»»»
Joint statement issued by the mediators Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye on the ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza
Doha: The State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye, in their capacity as the mediating countries, express their strong condemnation and denunciation of the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly the targeting of healthcare facilities and medical in»»»
Jordan sends 32 housing caravans to support Syrians
LONDON: Jordan sent 16 trucks carrying 32 mobile housing caravans to support the people in the Syrian Arab Republic on Monday. The humanitarian effort was organized by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization, in cooperation with the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, according to Jordan News Agency. »»»
Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation'
US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation." Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the request of Sa»»»
Can Trump’s ‘art of the deal’ strategy reshape the conflict with Iran?
ROME: Amid the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles on June 17, US President Donald Trump signed a preliminary agreement aimed at ending hostilities with Iran. The memorandum of understanding — a nonbinding short-term framework stating each party’s intention to stop the war — promised to immediatel»»»
Jeddah’s governor receives ambassador of Cyprus
JEDDAH: Jeddah Gov. Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi received the Ambassador of Cyprus to Saudi Arabia Charis Moritsis in Jeddah on Monday. The parties discussed bilateral relations and topics of common interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yama»»»
Jeddah’s governor receives ambassador of Cyprus
JEDDAH: Jeddah Gov. Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi received the Ambassador of Cyprus to Saudi Arabia Charis Moritsis in Jeddah on Monday. The parties discussed bilateral relations and topics of common interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yama»»»
Lebanon hopes justice is finally within reach 6 years after Beirut port blast – Ya Libnan
Share: FILE – A monument that represents justice stands in front of towering grain silos that were gutted in the massive August 4, 2020 explosion at the port that killed at least 220 people , wounded over 7,000, destroyed a large section of the capital and left 300, 000 homeless in Beirut, Lebanon.»»»
Prime Minister holds phone calls with UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain FMs
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held separate phone calls with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs o»»»
Ancient Egyptian ‘Golden City’ artifacts make US debut in San Francisco exhibition
CAIRO: A “Treasures of the Pharaohs” exhibition opened at the de Young Museum in San Francisco this weekend, which includes 130 artifacts from ancient Egypt that are on show in the US for the first time. The display, which runs until Jan. 31 next year, features treasures from the Egyptian Museum in»»»
Saudi crown prince, Turkish president discuss regional security, Red Sea attacks
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a telephone call on Monday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss relations and the latest developments in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, the two leaders reviewed ties between Saudi Arabia and Turkiye»»»
Iran denies talks with US, says Hormuz status depends on Washington’s commitments
Iran said on Monday it was not currently engaged in negotiations with the United States and had no plans to exchange delegations, contradicting US President Donald Trump’s assertion that an understanding had been reached over the Strait of Hormuz and that new talks with Tehran were imminent. Irania»»»
Trump-backed board says Israeli withdrawal in Gaza only after ‘complete’ Hamas disarmament
JERUSALEM: US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace said on Monday that an Israeli withdrawal in Gaza would only take place after Hamas’s “complete” disarmament, following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “We note that the full withdrawal of the IDF beyond the Yellow Line»»»
Israeli court halts crocodile transfer to Palestinian prison over animal welfare concerns
LONDON: An Israeli court on Sunday temporarily blocked plans by the national security minister to install crocodile-filled moats around Ketziot Prison, following a legal challenge centered on the reptiles’ welfare that has also reignited concerns over the treatment of Palestinian detainees. The Jer»»»
Ceuta border surge shakes Morocco’s image as the EU’s ‘trusted partner’
Lost in the furious response from EU leaders accusing Spain of gross negligence by allowing the storming of the EU border in Ceuta last Thursday (30 July), a Spanish enclave on the African continent next to Morocco, is the damage that this could do to EU relations with Rabat. Though Spain is facing»»»
Oman grants 14-day visa-free entry to citizens of over 100 countries
Doha, Qatar: Oman has exempted citizens of more than 100 countries and territories from entry visa requirements for stays of up to 14 days, as part of efforts to facilitate tourism and enhance visitor services. According to Omani authorities, the countries benefiting from the exemption are divided »»»
We are facing five make-or-break days, Péter Magyar says
Hungary’s prime minister, Péter Magyar, and Ágnes Forsthoffer, the speaker temporarily exercising the powers of the president, held talks with parliamentary group leaders on how to handle the energy crisis triggered by the extreme heat and the Danube’s record-low water level. In the crisis, the act»»»
Jeddah hosts global young minds at third International Nuclear Science Olympiad
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia welcomed some of the world’s brightest young scientific minds on Monday as the Kingdom opened the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad in Jeddah, bringing together 120 students and experts from 19 countries. The ceremony was attended by Jeddah Gov. Prince Saud bin Abdul»»»
Israeli court blocks Ben-Gvir’s crocodile prison plan
An Israeli court has temporarily blocked National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from using Nile crocodiles to guard security prisoners, most of them Palestinians.Ben-Gvir proposed surrounding prisons with crocodile-filled moats in December, arguing that the reptiles would strengthen security an»»»
Abu Dhabi steps up push for autonomous transport
Abu Dhabi: As part of Abu Dhabi's vision for smart mobility, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has organised a series of workshops on smart and autonomous transport across the air, maritime and land sectors. The ses»»»
EU chief urges 'united action' on borders after Ceuta migrant rush
Brussels, Belgium: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called Monday for "united action" on border security after a migrant rush on Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta triggered a public spat between Madrid and several European partners. "From this incident, it is clear that we must do more to further»»»
Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque 27 times in July
LONDON: Israeli settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the walled city of occupied East Jerusalem 27 times in July, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Religious Endowments and Affairs. Settlers entered the site through the Israel-controlled Moroccan Gate during these tours. Israeli force»»»
Historic Bihar upset: Prashant Kishor defeats BJP in Bankipur
Dubai: Prashant Kishor scored a landmark political victory in Bihar on Monday, defeating the BJP in the high-profile Bankipur Assembly by-election and delivering the first electoral win for his fledgling Jan Suraaj party. According to the final counting figures after 31 rounds, Kishor secured 63,20»»»
Syrian E-Commerce Forum 2026 opens in Damascus to boost digital economy
Damascus, Aug. 3 (SANA) The Syrian E-Commerce Forum 2026 opened on Monday at the Seven Gates Hotel in Damascus, bringing together representatives from government ministries, chambers of commerce, the private sector, technology companies, electronic payment providers and logistics firms. The forum a»»»
Lebanon cautiously optimistic ahead of seventh round of talks with Israel
BEIRUT: Lebanon is preparing for a seventh round of US-mediated negotiations with Israel in Rome on Tuesday amid cautious hopes of progress, despite continued Israeli military escalation in the south. Lebanese expectations range from deep pessimism over the prospect of securing further Israeli with»»»
Turbulent Lebanese Premier League season ends, but what next for Lebanon?
RIYADH: After nearly 11 months, the Lebanese Premier League has finally come to an end but no one envisioned it would take this long when newly-promoted Jwayya defeated Bourj 3-0 on the opening day back in September. But with the Lebanese Football Association forced to halt football in late Februar»»»
5th Middle East Tyre, Auto & Spare Parts Expo opens in Sharjah
The 5th Middle East Tyre, Auto & Spare Parts Expo (METAS 2026) officially opened today at Expo Centre Sharjah, with 44 Chinese enterprises from 8 provinces joining 7 international exhibitors from the UAE and Jordan for three days of trade, matchmaking, and investment discussions. Opening ceremony w»»»
Buraidah carnival showcases Saudi dates to world
JEDDAH: The Qassim region continues to strengthen its position as Saudi Arabia’s capital of dates, with millions of palm trees producing a wide range of premium varieties. Among them is sukkari, one of the Kingdom’s leading agricultural products and among the most sought-after dates in local and in»»»
Iran's leaders show united front over war but are divided over what the goal is
With escalating attacks against U.S. bases and its allies over the past week, Iran's leaders are showing considerable unity over their war strategy: hanging tough, determined to show Iran can endure more than America and its allies can. But within the leadership, there are sharp differences over wh»»»
Saudi Arabia’s TASI bucks regional market trend in tough H1: Kamco Invest
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index has climbed 0.9 percent since January, making it the Gulf Cooperation Council region’s second-best performer in 2026 despite recent widespread regional market turbulence. That positive year-to-date performance puts TASI well ahead of most regional peer»»»
China’s birth crisis threatens Xi’s superpower dream - UPI.com
Falling population puts China's ambition to surpass the United States at risk 1 of 2 | A woman walks along a street in front of buildings at the Central Business District (CBD) in Beijing, China, 31 July 2026. China’s General Purchasing Managers’ Index in July fell from 50.6 to 49.3. Photo by ANDRE»»»
Haifa Wehbe takes over New York’s Times Square with Spotify
DUBAI: Lebanese singer and actress Haifa Wehbe, who was named Spotify’s Equal global ambassador for July — marking the latest international recognition for one of the Arab world’s most enduring pop stars — was featured on Spotify’s iconic Times Square billboard in New York City. Wehbe was also the »»»
Iran blames US and Israel for Spain migrant crisis
The US and Israel orchestrated the mass migrant crossing from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta to punish Madrid for its refusal to bow to pressure on the Middle East conflicts, Iran’s embassy in Kenya has suggested. Spain has been at odds with Washington and West Jerusalem over t»»»
Egypt launches QR Code tourist visa System at Cairo airport to streamline entry and boost tourism by 2030
Dubai: Egypt has launched a new QR code-based tourist visa system at Cairo International Airport, allowing visitors to obtain their visas digitally before travelling or on arrival as part of efforts to modernise border procedures and help attract 30 million tourists annually by 2030. The system, wh»»»