Russia regrets to note that tensions in the Persian Gulf are escalating as the opposing sides continue to exchange strikes, causing extensive damage to civilian infrastructure in Iran and the Arab states, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement. The risk of disrupti»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Thursday a cable of congratulations to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington earlier this month was an effort to move the US-Iraq relationship “from managing crises to creating opportunities”. That phrase appeared in an article he wrote for The Washington Post on the day of his arrival, before meeting US President Dona»»»

Dubai: First Abu Dhabi Bank’s loan book grew 7% during the first six months of 2026 to Dh661 billion, while customer deposits reached Dh853 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Profit before tax rose 16% compared with the previous quarter and 6% year on year to Dh7»»»

US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that the US would destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant every time Tehran attacked shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The threat came as Washington and Iran exchanged fresh strikes, regional missile alerts sounded and diplomatic efforts remained stall»»»

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a massive defense spending bill on Wednesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- House Republicans narrowly passed a massive $1.15 trillion defense authorization bill Wednesday, despite strong Democratic opposition to th»»»

NEW DELHI: Youth protesters demanding the education minister’s resignation clashed briefly with police on the streets of New Delhi late on Wednesday, with officers firing tear gas and wielding canes to push them back, police and witnesses said. More than 10,000 people were estimated to have gathere»»»

Dubai: Picture a choir. Now make the youngest voice in it six years old, and the oldest seventeen. Now make every single one of them sing in a language none of them grew up speaking. That's "Junūd al-Imārāt", Soldiers of the Emirates. A tribute song to the UAE's Armed Forces, sung entirely in Arabi»»»

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has outlined a comprehensive framework governing the handling of occupational injuries and work-related diseases. This forms part of its occupational health and safety regulations aimed at reducing workplace accidents and strengthening t»»»

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a defining capability of modern economies. Around the world, nations are embracing AI as a catalyst for economic growth, innovation, and national transformation. The UAE is taking this one step further by embedding AI as a foundational capability across g»»»

DUBAI: The US military announced early Thursday that it was conducting a 12th night of strikes against Iran as both sides increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure.US Central Command said the attacks were designed to “further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial v»»»

NEW YORK: The European Union approved Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery this week, effectively clearing another regulatory hurdle for a mega merger that could vastly reshape the entertainment and media landscape worldwide. But the greenlight comes with certain conditions. T»»»

WASHINGTON: The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections. House Republicans were divided over the»»»

Ankara, July 22 (SANA) A delegation from the General Authority for Borders and Customs (GABC), headed by Chairman Qutaiba Badawi, held on Wednesday extensive talks with Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat in Ankara, in the presence of Syria’s charge d’affaires Fadi al-Qassem, to discuss the state of »»»

Damascus, July 22 (SANA) Damascus Chamber of Commerce President Issam al-Gharyouti met on Wednesday with a delegation from the EU mission to Syria, headed by Program Director Tuuli Räty, to discuss enhancing economic cooperation. The meeting, held at the chamber’s headquarters, focused on the impor»»»

Northern Syria’s Kobane, or Ayn al-Arab, was a flashpoint city during the Kurdish fight against the Islamic State (IS) group nearly a decade ago. Today, it’s at the heart of the Syrian government’s bid to integrate the northern Kurdish majority region and their fighters. FRANCE 24’s Wassim Nasr had»»»

Qatari talent continues to solidify its presence at the world’s biggest sporting events, confirming the status that Qatar has achieved, not only in hosting and organizing major tournaments but also in strengthening the international sports system with national talents who assume leadership roles in»»»

WASHINGTON: Vice Chairman of FIFA's Referees Committee Hani Taleb Ballan said that Qatari officials continue to strengthen their presence at the world's biggest sporting events, reflecting Qatar's growing role not only in hosting major tournaments but also in contributing to the governance of inter»»»

LONDON: Four Saudi crude tankers were forced to turn back on Tuesday after Yemen’s Houthi militia warned that any vessel calling at Saudi ports could be targeted “in any location within the operational reach of the Yemeni Armed Forces,” marking a sharp escalation in their Red Sea campaign. The thre»»»

Washington: Vice Chairman of FIFA's referees committee Hani Taleb Ballan said that Qatari officials continue to strengthen their presence at the world's biggest sporting events, reflecting Qatar's growing role not only in hosting major tournaments but also in contributing to the governance of inter»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from President of the Syrian Arab Republic HE President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. During the call, they reviewed the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and ways to support and develop them. The pair»»»

MEXICO CITY: Nicaragua’s lawmakers said they will carry out a plan by President Daniel Ortega to abolish elections in the Central American country, prompting renewed criticisms Wednesday by the international community. The move was announced in a statement Tuesday by Nicaragua’s congress, which is »»»

Tunis, July 22 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti received a phone call on Wednesday from the newly appointed Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Nabil Fahmy.During the conversation,...»»»

Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast has seen Congress approve most of the economic and tax reforms he promoted Photo by Adriana Thomasa/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, July 22 (UPI) -- Chile's Congress approved most of the economic and tax reforms promoted by President José Antonio Kast -- one of the flagship»»»

AMMAN — The newly signed Reciprocal Trade Agreement between Jordan and the United States marks a "significant" step in strengthening bilateral economic ties beyond tariff adjustments, creating new opportunities for trade, investment and long-term business partnerships, the Chairman of American Cham»»»

In a video posted to social media on July 21, #NYC mayor Zohran #Mamdani urges the US federal government to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu if he visits the #US later this year, after admitting he does not have the authority to enforce the #ICC's arrest warrant.»»»

The US on Wednesday is set to announce a deal with Saudi Arabia that would allow the oil-rich Gulf nation to enrich uranium, according to US media reports. Riyadh has long asserted its right to a civilian nuclear programme, but Israel and several policy experts warn that it could spark a nuclear pr»»»

Damascus, July 22 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received Ireland’s Chargé d’Affaires to Syria, Aidan O’Hara, in Damascus on Wednesday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and review the latest regional and international developments of mutu»»»

PARIS: A French modelling scout with close ties to convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home outside Paris, prosecutors and his lawyer said on Wednesday. Under investigation in France, Daniel Siad, 69, was one of several French men accused of aiding the convicted sex»»»

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday that his administration did not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he had planned, and called on US federal authorities to do so. The Democratic mayor had said earlier this month that he was exploring the l»»»

The leaders of India's youth-led Cockroach movement are vowing to continue protesting a day after police cracked down on demonstrators. They have been demanding the country's education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, resign amid repeated leaks for entrance tests to medical schools. While two of the m»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday condemned the continued Iranian attacks on Kuwait and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s full support for its Gulf neighbor, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During a telephone call with Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the cr»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia writer and director Bassmah Abdullah is combining animation and artificial intelligence in “Shama,” a short film that uses AI-generated cultural imagery as the Kingdom expands its investment in creative industries under Vision 2030. The animator has been producing fiction and c»»»

RIYADH: Most Arab stock exchanges closed the second quarter of 2026 on the up, even as the Arab Monetary Fund’s composite index slipped 0.16 percent, its latest quarterly bulletin shows. Arab equity markets broadly advanced during the quarter, with 13 of the 16 exchanges tracked by the AMF recordin»»»

As another UAE summer brings soaring temperatures and more demanding driving conditions, Gulf News is launching the second edition of its Summer Road Safety Campaign, renewing its commitment to keeping motorists informed, prepared and safe throughout one of the year's most challenging driving seaso»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia writer and director Bassmah Abdullah is combining animation and artificial intelligence in “Shama,” a short film that uses AI-generated cultural imagery as the Kingdom expands its investment in creative industries under Vision 2030. The animator has been producing fiction and c»»»

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., pushed through a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through December. Most Democrats opposed it. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- House Republicans pushed through a spending bill that would fund the government throu»»»

The leaders of the Democratic Bulgaria (DB) coalition asked on Wednesday what Progressive Bulgaria (PB) Floor Leader Petar Vitanov meant by saying that the suspension of the BOTAS contract was part of a "major diplomatic furore" involving Turkiye. They raised the question during a joint briefing in»»»

Dubai: United Arab Bank reported a net profit of Dh201 million for the first half of 2026, supported by higher income and double-digit growth across lending, investments and customer deposits. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Second-quarter profit reached Dh126 million,»»»

Arab Finance: Bonyan for Development and Trade has submitted the required documents to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) to list its capital-increase shares, according to a bourse filing. The company plans to raise its issued and paid-up capital to EGP 1.875 billion from EGP 1.704 billion by EGP 170.440 »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's passport has ranked 48th globally and second in the Gulf region in the July 2026 Henley Passport Index, that was released on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. According to the ranking published on the website, Qatari passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 112 destin»»»

JAKARTA: Indonesia has received its first shipment of Russian crude oil as part of a deal to import up to 150 million barrels to stock up national reserves in the wake of shortages in Asia due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Southeast Asia’s biggest economy imported about 60 percent of its »»»

Cairo: A declared blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has the potential to widen the Iran war and further disrupt global oil supplies and international trade. The rebels say they have closed the Bab El Mandeb Strait to Saudi-linked shipping in retaliation for the kingdom’s blockade on»»»

Top officials and ministers in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have recently posted about friendship and unity on social media, signaling a rapprochement months after a public fall-out between the two largest Arab economies. On Tuesday evening, Saudi General Entertainment Authority chairm»»»

Dubai will offer more than $800 worth of discounts and deals to residents who bring friends and family to visit, the emirate's media office said on Wednesday, as months of war have battered its tourism sector. "The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism launches 'A Dubai Invite', inviting resident»»»

Landmark Arabia celebrated the inaugural edition of "Landmark Stars," its new platform dedicated to recognizing the achievements of its top talent across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, honoring 160 graduates who successfully completed five of the company's flagship learning and development programs. »»»

Share: In this photo released by the Lebanese Government press office, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam raises a Lebanese flag during a visit to the southern village of Zawtar Al Gharbieh on July 22, 2026. © Lebanese Government press office via AP Beirut is working towards a “complete Israeli wi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia raised SR5.35 billion ($1.42 billion) through its July issuance under the SR-denominated Sukuk Program, down 49 percent from the previous month, official data showed. The Kingdom’s National Debt Management Center revealed that the July issuance was divided into five tranches, m»»»

Manila: After years of fluctuating fortunes, the Philippine passport is showing signs of recovery. The latest Henley Passport Index places the Philippines 72nd in the world in 2026, its highest position since before the pandemic and a modest improvement from 75th last year. This year's ranking sugg»»»

eVoost AI, a company that built an AI-based operating system for residential sales, has announced the launch of operations in Romania. Founded in the UAE in May 2024, the platform is backed by Mubadala, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, through its Hub71 global technology ecosystem. Its managed re»»»