Jordan-US Trade deal to boost investment, business partnerships
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»»»
#Gaza: #Mamdani urges government to arrest #Netanyahu if he visits #US
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.»»»
US to announce landmark deal allowing Saudis to enrich nuclear fuel, reports say
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»»»
Al-Shaibani receives Ireland’s Chargé d’Affaires in Damascus
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»»»
French modelling scout with links to Epstein found dead
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»»»
Mamdani says New York City can't arrest Netanyahu for war crimes but federal government should
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»»»
India's Cockroach protests vow to continue despite police crackdown
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»»»
Saudi crown prince condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait
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»»»
Saudi director explores AI animation potential in ‘Shama’
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»»»
Arab stock markets post broad gains in Q2 despite composite index dip, says AMF
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»»»
Gulf News returns with the second edition of its UAE Summer Road Safety Campaign
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»»»
Saudi director explores AI animation potential in ‘Shama’
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»»»
House passes bill to fund the government through midterm elections - UPI.com
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»»»
Democratic Bulgaria Demands Clarification of BOTAS Deal Remark
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»»»
UAB quarterly profit surges 68% on stronger lending and deposits
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,»»»
Bonyan seeks EGX approval for listing EGP 170.4M capital-increase shares Arab Finance For Information Technology
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 »»»
Qatar ranks 48 on Henley Passport Index with access to 112 destinations
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»»»
Indonesia gets first Russian oil shipment to shore up reserves amid Hormuz blockade
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 »»»
Houthi threat puts another global shipping route at risk
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»»»
UAE, Saudi officials signal rapprochement after rift
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 offers discounts to residents bringing in tourists
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 celebrates top talent in the inaugural edition of Nujoum Landmark
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. »»»
Middle East live: PM Salam says Lebanon is working on ‘complete Israeli withdrawal’ from the south – Ya Libnan
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»»»
Saudi Arabia raises $1.42bn through July sukuk issuance
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»»»
Philippine passport climbs to 72nd in 2026 Henley Index, adding more visa-free access but still trailing pre-pandemic peak
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»»»
AI-powered residential sales platform eVoost enters the Romanian market
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»»»
Report: Netanyahu fails to arrange Trump meeting as US pushes for Lebanon withdrawal
A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that was set for this week has been postponed at the request of the American side, a source familiar with the details told Israeli newspaper Haaretz. While one source said the situation in Iran was behind th»»»
Dubai offers discounts to residents bringing in tourists
Dubai: 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 r»»»
Qatar Central Bank Governor meets with UAE Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank, HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, met Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with HE Saeed Abdullah Saif Al Qamzi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Qatar. During the meeting, they reviewed key facets of bilateral cooperation between the t»»»
Social media influencers now roam EU corridors of power: free trips, selfies with leaders but a grey zone for ethics
Welcome to the new era of Brussels diplomacy, where ‘likes’ matter – and so do content creators on social media, who are gaining increasing access to EU institutions, in a high-stakes bet to win over Gen Z. Facing a generation that increasingly rejects getting news from legacy media, the European C»»»
Why next-generation developments must be built as active energy system participants
Valentin Zaharia, Technical and Performance Director at Veolia Romania, talked to BR about the shift from energy efficiency to long-term energy resilience, and why integrating local renewable resources and advanced energy management early in the planning process can reduce market exposure, support »»»
U.S., Iran trade attacks for 11th night in Strait of Hormuz fight - UPI.com
July 22 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran traded attacks for an 11th consecutive night, with the U.S. military striking targets to degrade Iran's ability to threaten ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and Iran retaliating early Wednesday with claimed strikes on U.S. bases in the region. U.S. C»»»
Bulgaria's Borissov Demands Emergency Security Council Meeting Over US Tanker Aircraft at Bezmer
GERB leader Boyko Borissov called on President Iliana Yotova to urgently convene the Consultative Council for National Security (CSNS) to discuss the proposed deployment of US tanker aircraft at the Bezmer airbase, accusing the governing Progressive Bulgaria party of sending contradictory messages »»»
India's domestic workers go online as instant services boom
New Delhi: Racing against a stopwatch, a group of women folds bedsheets as they train to join an Indian startup that offers instant home services, transforming a traditionally word-of-mouth sector and promising better pay. Households in India have long relied on an informal army of domestic workers»»»
Egypt’s auto sales rise 18.2% YoY in May 2026: AMIC Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt’s automotive sales increased by 18.2% year on year (YoY) to approximately 16,900 vehicles in May 2026, compared to 14,300 vehicles in the same month of 2025, according to the Automotive Market Information Council (AMIC). Month-on-month (MoM), sales grew by 10.3% from 15,330 vehi»»»
Qatar students attend fourth session of Arab Parliament for the Child
Doha, Qatar: Qatar participated with a student delegation in the fourth session of the Arab Parliament for the Child (APC), which was hosted by the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates recently, alongside student delegations from various Arab countries. The Qatari student delegation inclu»»»
QNL, Institute of Arabic Manuscripts explore boosting cooperation
Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) and the Institute of Arabic Manuscripts held an extensive virtual meeting yesterday to explore prospects for cooperation in various fields related to Arabic manuscripts and manuscript studies. This comes as part of their efforts to strengthen joint initiatives to »»»
Mamdani calls on U.S. to execute ICC warrant for Netanyahu - UPI.com
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday called on the federal government to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is expected to be in Manhattan in September to attend the United Nations General Assembly. Pool Photo by Anna Connors/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- New York City Ma»»»
UAE strongly condemns Houthi Group statements against Saudi Arabia
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the statements made by the Houthi group against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including threats to impose a maritime blockade on the kingdom. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) called on the international co»»»
Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
Washington: President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter quoted by both AP and Reuters. The people, who were not aut»»»
Mamdani says NYC can’t arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should
NEW YORK: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said late Tuesday that the city would not be able to execute an arrest warrant issued by the world’s top war-crimes court for Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged the federal government to do so. In the video Mamdani described the Israeli prime minister as »»»
Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
Washington: President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly ab»»»
Lebanon’s Aoun tells Trump an Israeli troop withdrawal is needed
WASHINGTON/BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told US President Donald Trump on Tuesday that a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory was essential to consolidating stability and enabling the state to extend its authority, the Lebanese presidency said. In their first meeting, the two l»»»
Houthis should think twice before threatening Red Sea shipping, former CIA officer Norman Roule tells Arab News
RIYADH: A Houthi threat to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and disrupt global energy supplies has sparked fresh concerns over the security of one of the world’s most important maritime corridors. But according to former senior CIA intelligence officer Norman Roule, the Iran-backed group now»»»
A New bridge for business between UAE and China
GUANGZHOU: : A UAE corporate services provider, a UAE law firm and a leading Chinese legal practice have joined forces in a strategic move to strengthen cross-border business, investment and advisory support between the Middle East and East Asia. The Corporate Group (TCG), Ahmed AlRaeesi Advocates »»»
Zelensky dismisses Ukrainian military leader Oleksandr Syrskyi after protests - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Demonstrators hold signs Saturday in support of Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defense minister, during a protest in central Kyiv, Ukraine. On Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi and said he's offered Fedorov a new position. Photo by Ser»»»
QNL and IAM explore greater cooperation, joint research projects
QNA Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) and the Institute of Arabic Manuscripts held an extensive virtual meeting on Tuesday to explore prospects for cooperation in various fields related to Arabic manuscripts and manuscript studies. This comes as part of their efforts to strengthen joint initiatives»»»
Pakistani community pays heartfelt tribute to late Father Amir
Members of the Pakistani community in Qatar gathered to pay heartfelt tribute to the late Father Amir His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, honouring his legacy and contributions to Qatar’s transformation and development. The condolence and tribute gathering, organised at the TNG Al Wakra»»»
UAE to invest $6.2b in Abu Dhabi gas project
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates' state oil giant ADNOC is to invest $6.2 billion in an Abu Dhabi natural gas development project, the firm announced on Tuesday.In a statement, ADNOC said it took the $6.2 billion final investment decision to develop the offshore Umm Shaif Gas Cap with France's »»»
Antonio Guterres to visit Syria; first by a UN secretary-general since 2009
LONDON: Antonio Guterres will become the first UN secretary-general to visit Syria since 2009 when he travels there this week for meetings with officials and to endorse the political changes in the country since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. “I’m pleased to inform the Security Coun»»»