LONDON: Once a bustling trading hub linking Darfur, Kordofan, and central Sudan, El-Obeid now finds itself trapped in an ever-tightening noose as the Rapid Support Forces gradually impose a siege that could echo the horrors of El-Fasher. Warnings of what may lie ahead intensified on Wednesday when »»»

Capitals, July 18 (SANA) Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and the Arab League on Saturday condemned Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and other Arab countries, saying the escalation threatened regional stability and violated international law. Saudi Arabia condemned the continued Iranian»»»

RIYADH: Venture capital across the Middle East and North Africa has been trapped in a paradox: more money, more international attention and more government-backed ambition, yet still a market that looks small beside the economies it is meant to help transform. Startups in the region raised $3.8 bil»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has outlined the qualities his Tisza Party wants in Hungary’s next president, saying the ideal candidate would have no party-political background or affiliations. In a Facebook post published after President Tamás Sulyok signed the constitutional amendment endi»»»

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is in talks over whether to try to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an upcoming UN summit, he said in an interview published Saturday -- prompting a sharp rebuke from Netanyahu's camp. "I believe that Prime Minister Netanyahu belongs in The Hague»»»

Saudi Arabia has renewed its condemnation of Iranian attacks targeting civilian and vital infrastructure, including a power generation facility and water desalination plant in Kuwait. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Saudi Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Iran’s continued attacks on Kuwait»»»

Karim Malash, chairperson and chief executive officer of M squared, has been named one of CNBC Arabia’s Top 100 Business Leaders for 2026. The ranking identifies executives, founders, and innovators based on their measurable performance and tangible impact on Middle Eastern economies and markets, r»»»

JEDDAH: Summer rain, relatively mild temperatures, and mountain attractions are drawing residents and tourists to Al-Baha and Taif, where parks, forests and recreational sites have recorded increased visitor activity, according to a report from the Saudi Press Agency. As scattered rainfall across A»»»

JEDDAH: For most people, the human eye is simply a feature of the face. For Saudi photographer Ashraf Habib, it is a canvas of extraordinary beauty. “The Gate of Sights” exhibition, which concludes on Saturday at Galleria Center in Jeddah, is dedicated to iris photography and is an extension of the»»»

Seven people have been arrested following a coordinated international operation targeting an organized criminal network accused of smuggling migrants through Bulgaria to other European Union countries. The action involved law enforcement authorities from Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and the Netherland»»»

Tunis, July 18, 2026 (TAP) - A recent report published by the National Telecommunications Authority (INT), based on data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), reveals that Tunisia boasts high purchasing power and competitive pricing...»»»

Bulgaria and Ukraine are close to signing an agreement on natural gas transit, according to Petar Vitanov, chairman of the Progressive Bulgaria parliamentary group. Speaking on BNT's Panorama program, Vitanov said the deal is being prepared between the two countries' state gas companies, Bulgargaz »»»

Damascus, July 18 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned on Saturday the renewed Iranian attacks targeting the territories of the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and the Kurdistan Region of the Republic o»»»

AMMAN — The Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) increased its assets to approximately JD19.7 billion by the end of June 2026, up from JD18.7 billion at the end of 2025, marking growth of JD1 billion, or 5.4 per cent, during the first six months of the year.The fund said in a statement that the i»»»

US House Democrats were divided into a near-even split by a vote this week over whether to cut military aid to Israel, which was defeated through almost total opposition from the Republican party. Ahead of November's midterm elections, the vote reflects a sharp erosion in support for Israel among l»»»

WASHINGTON: Iraq has announced its readiness to play a mediating role between the United States and Iran as part of a diplomatic effort aimed at ending the war and paving the way for renewed dialogue, with Baghdad expressing its willingness to help bridge differences, particularly on economic issue»»»

DOHA: Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has paid a glowing tribute to HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in an article under the title ‘Yuba’ – My dear father. The full article reads as follows. “المقياس قطر (The measure is Qatar)” There is no liter»»»

RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi on Saturday condemned Iran’s recent attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, describing the strikes on civilian infrastructure as “war crimes.” He also said Iran’s actions “constitute a highly dangerous escalation, a grave vi»»»

Dubai, July 18 (SANA) Most Gulf stock markets ended the trading week lower as rising military tensions between the United States and Iran weighed on investor sentiment following a new round of U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) gained 0»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) strongly condemned the renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. In its statement on Saturday, the Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the t»»»

MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia has launched the pilot phase of its new Tourism Package Visa, allowing visitors to obtain an electronic visa as part of a single package that includes flights, accommodation and insurance booked through authorized travel providers. The initiative, introduced by the Ministry of »»»

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s recent summit in Ankara has produced a decision that demands scrutiny. NATO member states have committed to providing Ukraine with military assistance worth €70 billion for 2026. This is not an emergency measure. This is the institutionalization of a permane»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated on Saturday in an international conference on Jerusalem, entitled "Jerusalem: The Frontline of Displacement and Annexation and the Key to Achieving a Just and Lasting Peace," held by the United Nations Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the»»»

RIYADH: The Red Sea Film Foundation made a notable showing at the 14th “Final Cut” program, part of the Venice Film Festival, after five films it supported were selected to take part in the initiative, which is dedicated to backing upcoming film projects from the Middle East and Africa. According t»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles and drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that thes»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Southern Lebanon: ‘Israel’s’ Relentless Onslaught Continues 18-07-2026 12:51 PM Israeli occupation forces escalated their military operatio»»»

An international operation involving Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, and the Netherlands has led to the arrest of seven members of an organized criminal group involved in migrant smuggling, the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior said. Among those detained are the group’s leaders and coordinators. A total of»»»

RIYADH: Reforms across logistics, governance and business environment could see trade more than double between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Caucasus and Central Asia regions. A report published by the International Monetary Fund, and supported by experts speaking to Arab News, set out that »»»

RIYADH: Five Saudi women have been recognized among the world’s most influential figures in women’s sport, highlighting the Kingdom’s growing role in shaping the sector both regionally and internationally. Adwa Al-Arifi, Rasha Al-Khamis, Princess Nouf Al-Saud, Alanoud Althonayan and Lamia Bahaian h»»»

The U.S. State Department reported a major oil pipeline between Iraq and Syria, which has been closed for decades, will be restored by the two countries. "The United States welcomes the Government of the Republic of Iraq and the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic's intent to advance the rehabil»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, reaffirmed the nation's commitment to preserving the principles of unity and safeguarding the achievements of the Union»»»

Kazakhstan and China have signed more than 70 commercial agreements and memoranda worth over $15bn spanning artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, transport, manufacturing, energy and critical minerals. Deals were inked as Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a working visit to Sha»»»

Egypt's iron and steel industry is a strategic pillar of the country's industrial sector, playing a vital role in economic growth, infrastructure development, and export performance. Since the establishment of the first iron and steel company in 1936, the industry has expanded significantly, positi»»»

The long-delayed demolition of abandoned railway workers’ housing in Budapest’s Rákosrendező district could begin soon after the state-owned railway company MÁV reached an agreement with the Budapest Municipality. Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy announced that MÁV has now granted all»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt's Cabinet approved proceeding with contracting procedures with Elsewedy Electric to establish a manufacturing project for all types of electrical wiring harnesses and their components on a 22.6-feddan plot in the Manshaat Kamal area of Fayoum Governorate, as per a statement. The»»»

Progress has finally been made at Rákosrendező: MÁV has granted all the necessary consents for the Budapest municipal government to intervene in the problematic properties located on land it owns, the minister of transport and investment wrote on his Facebook page. Dávid Vitézy stated that two stri»»»

Dubai: There are cities you visit. There are cities you work in. And then there are cities that quietly become part of who you are. For Antonio Ostuni, Dubai is all three. Sixteen years after first arriving in the emirate as a young Italian hotelier eager to prove himself, there is still no one way»»»

CAIRO: The Arab Parliament has strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, calling them a serious violation of the sovereignty of Arab states. In a statement, Arab Parliament Speaker Mohamed Al Yammahi said the attacks breached international law and the United Na»»»

The Middle East is moving beyond the aftermath of the war in Gaza and the erosion of Iran’s regional weight into a new phase in which the balance of power is being shaped by an intensifying contest between two powers: Türkiye and Israel. Until recently, their rivalry was limited to political and di»»»

Sharjah: A Sharjah court has sentenced a man to six months in prison after convicting him of defrauding an Arab buyer of Dh692,000 in a fake wholesale iPhone transaction, ruling that he used deception and false commercial claims to obtain the money without supplying the promised devices. The verdic»»»

In the age of social media, sharing moments from our personal and professional lives has become second nature. From vacation photos and family celebrations to career updates and daily activities, people routinely post information online without considering who else may be watching. While social med»»»

DAMASCUS: A Damascus criminal court has heard testimony from prosecution witnesses during the second session of the trial of Ahmad Hassoun, Syria’s former grand mufti, who faces charges including inciting violence and justifying killings during the rule of the ousted Assad regime. The Fourth Crimin»»»

RIYADH: Detained members of the ISIS/Daesh terrorist group have confessed to their involvement in the June 2025 bombing of Mar Elias Church in Damascus and described plans for further attacks aimed at inflaming sectarian tensions and undermining Syria’s new government, Syria's Interior Ministry has»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: The US State Department on Friday reported a major oil pipeline between Iraq and Syria, which has been closed for decades, will be restored by the two countries. “The United States welcomes the Government of the Republic of Iraq and the Government of the Syrian Arab Repub»»»

WASHINGTON: After months of a regional war that has left Iraq once again caught between Iran, the Gulf and the US, Baghdad is attempting an ambitious diplomatic pivot — hosting talks it hopes will transform the country from a battleground into a broker. The proposal, announced by Iraq’s Foreign Min»»»

Andy Burnham speaks after being confirmed as the Labour Party's new leader and the country's next prime minister, during Labour's Special Conference in central London Friday. Burnham is expected to offcially become Britain's prime minister on Monday. Pool Photo by Henry Nicholls/EPA July 17 (UPI) -»»»

Germany will take part in a French nuclear exercise later this year, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday after key defence talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at an air base near Cologne. Merz said the two countries would also continue to develop ​the ‌cloud solution from ‌the ​FCAS »»»

Tunis: The Arab Interior Ministers Council has condemned Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. The General Secretariat released a statement on Friday, slamming the attacks as a "flagrant violation" of international law and the principles of good ne»»»

BEIRUT: A planned virtual meeting between Lebanese, Israeli and US military representatives to discuss the implementation of pilot zones in southern Lebanon was postponed on Friday, sources told Arab News. The meeting had been expected to focus on finalizing the pilot zones, setting a timetable for»»»

The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, voted to dissolve Friday ahead of the October 27 election. File Photo by Debbie Hill/ UPI | License Photo July 17 (UPI) -- Israel's parliament, the Knesset, voted to dissolve on Friday after pushing through controversial legislation favorable to Prime Minister B»»»