How Israel is trying to shape what AI tells users about Gaza
LONDON: For decades, governments seeking to influence foreign public opinion have relied on familiar tools: advertising campaigns, lobbying firms, television appearances, social media and carefully placed opinion pieces. Now a new target has emerged — artificial intelligence. Israel has launched an»»»
Netanyahu election billboard groups New York Mayor Mamdani among Israel’s enemies
LONDON: The party of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has grouped New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan together with the leaders of Iran and Hezbollah in a campaign poster depicting Israel’s enemies. The giant Likud billboard in Tel Aviv for the October electi»»»
Why Houthi attacks on Mokha raise the stakes for Red Sea shipping
AL-MUKALLA: A barrage of missiles and drones from Iran-backed Houthi has again struck Yemen’s government-controlled city of Mokha, intensifying an assault on the strategically located Red Sea port that has already forced it to suspend operations. Residents and the National Resistance Forces, which »»»
Al-Shaibani, Qatari prime minister discuss regional developments, bilateral cooperation
Damascus, Aug. 16 (SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani discussed in a phone call on Sunday recent regional developments and their implications for the Arab region with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The two»»»
Prime Minister, Syrian Foreign Minister hold telephone conversation
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, held a telephone conversation, where they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and streng»»»
Strike in southern Lebanon’s Deir Al-Zahrani kills senior Hezbollah commander, Israeli military says
LONDON: An Israeli airstrike on Saturday in the southern Lebanese village of Deir Al-Zahrani killed a senior Hezbollah commander following a drone attack by the Iran-backed group that seriously wounded three Israeli soldiers, the Israeli military said. The military identified the commander as Ali M»»»
Nigerian president receives MWL chief in Abuja
ABUJA: Secretary-General of the Muslim World League Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa was received by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja on Saturday. The Nigerian president commended the league’s initiative for social peace in West Africa, “affirming his full support for the Abuja Declaration, its ac»»»
US-Iran tensions: CENTCOM chief hails USS Abraham Lincoln crew resilience, low mental health cases
US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Adm. Brad Cooper has praised the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln, highlighting their teamwork, resilience and focus on wellbeing during a visit aboard the aircraft carrier operating in the Arabian Sea. Cooper described his time on the ship as “awe-inspiring”, »»»
QF welcomes new generation of students to Education City - at Marhaba
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation has welcomed more than 800 university students to its unique ecosystem of knowledge at Marhaba – the annual orientation event that kicks off a new academic year at Education City. Designed for students joining Qatar Foundation’s (QF) ecosystem of eight universities, Ma»»»
Centcom head visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid concerns about conditions - UPI.com
An E-2D Hawkeye prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in 2018. U.S. Central Command Adm. Brad Cooper visited the ship on Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff Sherman. Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The commander of U.»»»
Al Salem Holding targets EGP 50bn investment portfolio within five years
Al Salem Holding plans to expand its investment portfolio in Egypt from more than EGP 15bn currently to EGP 50bn over the next five years, representing a 234% increase, Chairperson Bahaa Salem said. The announcement was made during a media site visit to the group’s Blue Side Hub at Marina 5 on the »»»
US-Iran truce ends as talks stall, Hormuz tensions rise
The deadline set under a memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran in June expires on Monday, with no indications at the time of writing that it will be extended, as negotiations remain stalled and tensions rise over the future of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. T»»»
Trump’s envoy Kushner meets Gaza mediators in Cairo
CAIRO: Donald Trump’s envoys met with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo on Sunday, a diplomatic source said, in a bid to advance the US president’s Gaza peace plan, even as Israel pressed on with airstrikes in the enclave. Hamas officials were present at some of the meetings between »»»
Turkey seizes gold worth millions in raids on Süleymancılar religious group
Dubai: Turkish police have seized a large quantity of gold worth millions of US dollars and detained senior figures from the influential Süleymancılar religious community, including its leader Alihan Kuriş, in a sweeping investigation into alleged financial crimes, fraud and money laundering. Polic»»»
Saudi Arabia sets new rules for mobile vendors, bans activity in nine locations
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has banned mobile vendors from operating in nine types of locations, including road intersections, busy roads, cycle lanes and public parking areas, under updated regulations aimed at improving safety and organising mobile commercial activities. The Ministry of Municipalities an»»»
Egypt uncovers massive mud-brick wall, ancient roads, statues and Ramses II inscription
Dubai: An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a massive mud-brick wall, ancient stone roads and an inscription bearing the titles of King Ramses II at Tell Abu Seifi in Ismailia province, shedding new light on the ancient Horus military route and its role in defending Egypt’s eastern fron»»»
Qatar, seven Arab and Islamic states condemn Israel’s rejection of Gaza roadmap
DOHA: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt have condemned Israel's public rejection of»»»
Five Arab countries condemn Israel’s rejection of Trump’s Gaza plan
CAIRO: Five Arab countries, together with Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia, on Sunday condemned Israel’s rejection of US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza. In a joint statement, the countries, including Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE, said the rejection threatened Trump’s intens»»»
Foreign Ministers of Qatar and 7 Arab and Islamic countries condemn Israel's public rejection of roadmap aimed at completing implementation of U.S. President's comprehensive plan to end conflict in Gaza
Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, KSA, and Egypt condemn the declared Israeli rejection of the Road Map for completing the implementation of US President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, as endorsed by UN Security Council Res»»»
ICT sector generates $3.6b in revenue, 46,000 Jobs
AMMAN — The information and communications technology sector has grown into a $3.6 billion industry employing more than 46,000 people, underscoring its expanding role in investment, exports and the Kingdom’s broader economic modernisation drive.The figures were presented as the Information and Comm»»»
MoEHE launches 'Back to School 2026-2027' campaign
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) launched the "Back to School 2026–2027" campaign, which brings together interactive activities and booths for students and families, along with training workshops aimed at preparing teachers, school leaders, and the educational com»»»
Filipino households face growing pressure from economic fallout of Iran war
MANILA: Malou Elsa Bacay used to leave Manila every week to visit her mother in the province, but since the Iran war dealt a blow to the Philippine economy, such trips can take place only once a month. The Philippines is highly dependent on imported fuel, so disruption to supplies from Gulf countri»»»
Israel’s Ben Gvir advocates killing ‘30 to 40’ people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage
JERUSALEM: An extremist Israeli lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition publicly advocated for killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, comments that surfaced Sunday and were quickly shared by Palestinian media. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir made the statement»»»
Fujairah seizes 21 illegal fishing traps, releases endangered fish into sea
Fujairah Environment Authority has seized 21 illegal fishing traps during an inspection campaign near marine reserves off Dibba Al Fujairah, as authorities step up efforts to protect marine biodiversity and fish stocks. The field campaign was conducted within three nautical miles of Dibba Al Fujair»»»
Iraq recovers over $20m, 60kg of gold and vehicles during a corruption probe targeting minister
Dubai: Iraqi authorities have recovered more than $20 million in cash, 200 million Iraqi dinars, 60kg of gold and seven vehicles in the widening corruption investigation involving detained Deputy Oil Minister for Refining Affairs Adnan Al Jumaili, the judiciary said. Investigating Judge Diaa Jaafar»»»
Taif’s transformation from mountain farms to eco-sanctuaries
MAKKAH: The highlands of Taif rank among Saudi Arabia’s most prominent natural tourist destinations, where unique mountain geography and a temperate climate combine to create an ideal environment for growing the finest fruits and seasonal flowers. The region in recent years has undergone a qualitat»»»
UK minister condemns 'settler terrorism' in occupied West Bank
LONDON: Britain’s minister of state for the Middle East on Saturday condemned what he called “settler terrorism” in the occupied West Bank, after reports that Israeli settlers had surrounded at least two Palestinian homes in the village of Qusra, south of Nablus. Stephen Doughty said the violence m»»»
‘Two nations, one heart’: IBPC Dubai celebrates India’s 80th Independence Day
Dubai: The Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai), in partnership with the Consulate General of India in Dubai, celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with an evening highlighting the country’s growing global influence and its increasingly close ties with the UAE. Held at InterContin»»»
From India to Israel to US: How a fake Iran nuclear quote went global
Dubai: It began with a post from an X account in India. Within hours, a fabricated quotation attributed to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander had travelled through Israeli social media and television, entered a speech by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and crossed the Atlantic to US politician»»»
All aboard: Saudi Arabia launches GCC’s first specialized railway degrees
RIYADH: King Abdulaziz University, in partnership with the Transport General Authority, has launched Saudi Arabia’s first specialized bachelor’s degree programs in railway transport, aiming to prepare national talent for the Kingdom’s expanding rail and logistics sector. The official launch took pl»»»
Abu Dhabi plants 14 million flowers and expands neighbourhood parks
Abu Dhabi City Municipality planted more than 14 million seasonal flowers and completed a series of park and green-space projects in 2025 as part of efforts to enhance quality of life and improve the city’s urban landscape. According to the municipality’s recently issued annual achievements report,»»»
Saudi Arabia updates accommodation standards for 2027 Hajj season
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has approved updated regulations and classification standards for accommodation facilities serving pilgrims during the Hajj season, as part of preparations for the 2027 pilgrimage. The ministry also approved a schedule of violations covering facilities desi»»»
Hamas begins crucial talks with Egypt on Trump's Gaza peace plan
A Hamas delegation began a meeting with Egypt's spy chief on Sunday to discuss ways to advance the implementation of a post-war plan for Gaza, an official from the Palestinian group told AFP. A Hamas delegation began talks on Sunday in Egypt with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad, a Hamas o»»»
US Central Command chief visits aircraft carrier USS Lincoln
The top US military commander in the Middle East visited the USS Lincoln in the Arabian Sea during a 10-day tour in the region that concluded on Saturday, US Central Command said. Adm. Brad Cooper visited the USS Lincoln in the Arabian Sea as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues »»»
MENA economy set for 8.5% rebound in 2027 after deep 2026 slump: BMI
RIYADH: The Middle East and North Africa region is projected to return to growth in 2027, expanding 8.5 percent, after a contraction this year, according to a forecast from BMI, a Fitch Solutions company. BMI expects the MENA economy to contract by 3.3 percent in 2026, a sharper decline than the 0.»»»
Saudi Arabia arrests more than 14,500 residency, border and labour violators in one week
Dubai: Saudi security authorities arrested 14,542 people for violating residency, border security and labour laws during nationwide inspection campaigns conducted over one week, the Ministry of Interior said. The arrests were made during joint field campaigns carried out by security forces and rele»»»
Hamas delegation, Egypt spy chief hold talks on Gaza plan
Cairo: A Hamas delegation met Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad on Sunday to discuss ways to advance the implementation of a post-war plan for Gaza, Egypt’s state news agency reported. The Middle East News Agency said the delegation led by Hamas chief Khalil Al-Hayya “reaffirmed commitment »»»
Calligrapher Ibrahim Zaki: ‘AI cannot replace human touch’
JEDDAH: Calligraphy is an integral part of Saudi culture, and Ibrahim Zaki, a Dubai-based multidisciplinary designer and calligrapher, says that the Kingdom has made immense efforts in recent years to preserve and promote the art form. “There is serious investment in preservation, documentation, ed»»»
Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah threatens to retaliate
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people Saturday, some of the deadliest since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's military said the strikes were in retaliation for an attack by Hezbollah on its troops in the country's south and the Iran-ba»»»
Egypt archaeological discovery sheds new light on ancient Horus Military Road
CAIRO: An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered new evidence at Tell Abu Seifi in Qantara East, Ismailia Governorate, shedding fresh light on the ancient Horus Military Road and the city of Mesen. The discoveries include a lintel dating to the reign of King Ramesses II, new architectural ev»»»
Hamas Delegation Holding Talks in Cairo - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A delegation from the Palestinian Hamas movement has arrived in Cairo and is holding talks with the head of Egyptian intelligence, Saudi Arabia's Al-Hadath television channel reported on Sunday, citing the movement's source. "A Hamas delegation, led by Khalil al-Hayya, a member o»»»
‘We get along great’: Donald Trump shares Kim Jong-un photo on Truth Social
US President Donald Trump has shared a photo of his 2019 meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, renewing his claim that the two leaders have a good personal relationship. Trump posted the image on Truth Social on Saturday, showing the pair meeting at Panmunjom, the village on the heavily for»»»
See something suspicious? This resident did and Sharjah Police recognised his vigilance
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have honoured an Arab resident for alerting authorities after noticing suspicious behaviour, saying his vigilance helped officers take the necessary action and demonstrated the importance of public co-operation in preventing crime. The resident was recognised by Sharjah Poli»»»
GB Corp’s consolidated revenues leap 35.2% YoY in H1 2026 Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: GB Corp recorded a 24.54% year-on-year (YoY) drop in consolidated net profits after tax attributable to the shareholders for the first half (H1) of 2026, reaching EGP 1.262 billion from EGP 1.672 billion, according to the financial results. Operating revenues jumped by 35.2% to EGP 48»»»
Israel vows to go after Hezbollah as it names another killed
Israel vowed Sunday it would hit Hezbollah again if threatened, as it identified what it described as a commander killed in strikes a day earlier that also left several children dead. Israeli strikes on Saturday killed 11 people in southern Lebanon, according to authorities, in the deadliest attack»»»
Israeli Enemy Proceeds Attacks on Ali Al-Taher 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 Enemy Proceeds Attacks on Ali Al-Taher in Southern Lebanon 16-08-2026 12:07 PM Smoke rises after Israeli strike on the area between»»»
Arab League says Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon threatens to derail settlement efforts - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Arab League says Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon threatens to derail settlement efforts 16-08-2026 10:52 AM Latest News Urgent News »»»
BRIDGE Summit 2027 set for Yas Island with year-round global platform planned
Abu Dhabi: BRIDGE Summit will return to Abu Dhabi in late November or early December 2027, with the BRIDGE Alliance Board approving a new development road map aimed at turning the event into a year-round global platform. The second edition will be held on Yas Island in collaboration with Miral, and»»»
ICAP UAE Chapter brings finance professionals together for e-invoicing boot camp
Abu Dhabi: Finance and tax professionals gathered in Abu Dhabi for an e-invoicing boot camp organised by the UAE Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), as businesses prepare for the UAE’s next phase of digital tax transformation. The UAE E-Invoicing Boot Camp 2026, he»»»
Taliban regime has itself become a proxy trying to destabilize the region, Pakistan’s UN envoy tells Arab News
NEW YORK CITY: Five years after the Taliban swept into Kabul, Pakistan’s ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, is not walking back Defense Minister Khawaja Asif’s February declaration that the two countries are in “open war.” “The trends are posing grave concern,” Ahmad told Arab News in an in»»»