Arab News 11m

Two Saudi feature film projects take part in Sud Ecriture International Workshop N°44

DUBAI: Two Saudi feature film projects have been selected for the 44th Sud Ecriture International Workshop in partnership with the Red Sea Fund. The script development program supports emerging filmmakers from Africa and the Arab world as they develop their first or second feature films. Since its »»»

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Arab News 11m

Senior Daesh security leader in Syria lived ‘semi-permanently’ in Lebanon

BEIRUT: A senior Daesh security official arrested in Lebanon had been living in the country on a “semi-permanent” basis, Lebanese judicial sources said Tuesday. Investigators suspect he served as the group’s general security emir for its self-proclaimed Southern and Central provinces in Syria. Leba»»»

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UPI 17m

Nonprofits sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions - UPI.com

Two U.S. based nonprofit organizations filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday over its sanctions against the International Criminal Court. File Pool Photo by Ronen Zvulun/UPI | License Photo July 15 (UPI) -- Two U.S. based nonprofit organizations filed a lawsuit against the T»»»

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The Peninsula 30m

HH the Amir meets UAE President

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Wednesday at Lusail Palace with President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his accompanying delegation, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. The r»»»

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Arab News 35m

Dubai Basketball signs American forward Jason Blossomgame from AS Monaco

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball has reached an agreement to sign American forward Jaron Blossomgame on a two-year deal. Blossomgame joins from AS Monaco, where he spent the last four seasons (2022–2026), adding further experience and versatility to Dubai Basketball’s roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. The»»»

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Gulf News 42m

UAE launches Global Youth Water Envoys Programme, opens applications worldwide

The UAE has launched the Global Youth Water Envoys Programme, opening applications for young leaders worldwide to help shape international water policy ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi. The initiative was unveiled during the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New »»»

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Gulf News 50m

War vs diplomacy: What Gulf states got right that Washington didn’t

Dubai: As the US-Iran conflict entered its fifth month with no clear end in sight, one theme has become increasingly apparent: Many of the priorities repeatedly emphasised by Gulf states have proved more durable than several early assumptions made in Washington. While US President Donald Trump and »»»

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Arab News 1h

Syria arrests Assad-era chemical weapons chief over sarin attacks

LONDON: Syrian authorities arrested Ahmad Habib Ali, a former colonel in the Bashar Assad regime, for his involvement in sarin gas attacks between 2013 and 2017 during the country’s civil war. The Interior Ministry said that Ali oversaw the production and storage of chemical weapons, including sari»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

UAE president arrives in Doha

DOHA: President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Doha on Wednesday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. His Highness and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ras Al Khaimah Ruler visits Doha to offer condolences to Qatar's Emir following the death of Father Emir Sheikh Hamad

Doha: His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Sunday offered his condolences to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, following the death of Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Sheikh Saud was accompanied by Sheikh Moh»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Parliament Denounces Energy Charter Treaty

The Bulgarian Parliament adopted in a single sitting, at both first and second readings, a bill to denounce the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and the Protocol on Energy Efficiency and Related Environmental Aspects, which were signed in Lisbon on December 17, 1994. The bill, submitted by the Council o»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi mango farm cuts irrigation by 50 percent with AI tech

JEDDAH: Nestled among green valleys and terraced hillsides in the mountains of southern Saudi Arabia, Haswa Mango Farm is using artificial intelligence and smart agricultural tools to improve crop quality, conserve water and increase production. Located in the village of Hiswah, about an 80-minute »»»

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Naharnet 2h

US reports 'wave of strikes' on Iran as war returns

The United States launched a wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, after it reimposed a naval blockade in a return to war between the two foes. Nearly a month after they signed a memorandum of understanding towards ending the Middle East war, the two sides resumed fighting with strikes on targ»»»

Naharnet 2h

Israeli NGO slams investment plan for West Bank settlements

An Israeli NGO on Wednesday condemned a government plan to invest around $2.7 billion in infrastructure and thousands of new residential units across several settlements in the occupied West Bank. Since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took office in 2022, his government has rapidly expanded settl»»»

Arab News 2h

KSrelief, UK back $10m food security project in Yemen

RIYADH: Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, the supervisor general of the Saudi aid agency KSrelief, has signed a cooperation agreement to support vulnerable groups in Yemeni governorates and help strengthen their resilience, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The agreement was signed with Carl Skau, acting exe»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE strongly condemns fresh Iran strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan

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»»»

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Sana 2h

Syrian transport minister chairs regional ESCWA talks on supply chain resilience

Damascus, July 15 (SANA) Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr chaired a regional meeting organized by the U.N. Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) on Wednesday to advance recommendations aimed at strengthening transport networks and supply chain resilience amid disruptions in th»»»

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Arab News 2h

India-UK free trade deal takes effect with $100bn target by 2030

NEW DELHI: A comprehensive trade agreement between India and the UK took effect on Wednesday, slashing tariffs on 99 percent of Indian exports and creating new opportunities for labor-intensive sectors in the world’s most populous country. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement was»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Amir meets ruler of Ras Al Khaimah

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met on Wednesday at Lusail Palace with HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and his accompanying delegation, who offered condolences »»»

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Naharnet 3h

Report: Trump tells Netanyahu to move forces out of Syria and Lebanon

U.S. President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call last Thursday that Israel should start redeploying its forces out of Syria and urged him to do the same in Lebanon, U.S. and Israeli officials told U.S. news portal Axios. A U.S. official said Trump told »»»

Gulf News 3h

‘India needs your voice’: Tharoor urges Wangchuk to end fast

Dubai: India’s Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday made an emotional appeal to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike, saying the protest had already achieved its purpose by drawing national attention and that the battle over students’ concerns should now »»»

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Naharnet 3h

Baabda reports progress, says pilot zones within 'days or hours'

Progress was achieved Wednesday in the Lebanese-Israeli talks in Rome and the implementation of the so-called pilot zones in south Lebanon will begin within days or hours, Baabda sources said. “The discussion has now become practical and detailed regarding the proposed implementation mechanism for »»»

Gulf News 4h

Sheikha Bodour receives Italy's Officer Merit Rank for UAE cultural ties

Sharjah: In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the President of the Italian Republic conferred upon Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture, the Officer rank of the Order of Meri»»»

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Arab News 4h

Andria Tayeh appears in new Armani Beauty campaign

DUBAI: Lebanese Jordanian actress Andria Tayeh this week appeared in a new Armani Beauty campaign, sharing the video with her followers on TikTok. In the clip, Tayeh wore a white silk dress with a low back, paired with soft, shimmering makeup while holding the Armani Prive Oud Nacre fragrance. Shot»»»

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RT 4h

France approves missile, bomb production in Ukraine

France will grant Ukraine licenses to produce missiles and bombs on its soil, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday. Speaking at a ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit in Paris, Macron said the agreements would allow Ukraine to manufacture Aster 30 interceptor missiles, AASM glide bombs»»»

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Arab News 4h

In occupied zone of Lebanon, Israeli military veterans see shadow of past wars

ISRAEL-LEBANON BORDER: Israeli leaders describe the territory now occupied in Lebanon as a war gain, but some military veterans see the so-called “buffer zone” as a deadly replay of a doomed strategy they experienced first-hand. Gil Shely recalls being told daily by his commanders ​in the late 1980»»»

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Sana 4h

Syrian, Jordanian chambers sign twinning agreement to boost trade and investment

Damascus, June 15 (SANA) The Damascus Countryside Chamber of Commerce and Jordan’s Irbid Chamber of Commerce have signed a twinning agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, boosting investment and expanding cooperation between the Syrian and Jordanian private sectors. The agreement provide»»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi Arabia, Japan deepen strategic dialogue on economic security and future partnership

TOKYO: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr met recently with Japan’s Economic Security Minister Kimi Onada for wide-ranging discussions on Riyadh and Tokyo’s evolving partnership and cooperation in strategic sectors shaping the global economy. The officials explored prospect»»»

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Arab News 4h

Trump’s ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit

WASHINGTON: Two US-based advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, arguing that sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court (ICC) violate constitutional free speech protections after US officials launched a diplomatic campaign this week aimed at dismantling the court. Pr»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Iran’s IRGC Calls on Noble People of Kuwait and Jordan to Expel US Occupation Forces: Our Strikes Target Satanic Criminals Exclusively - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Gulf News 5h

Meet the 17-year-old Indian-American leading 300 US cadets

Dubai: While most teenagers are still getting ready for school, 17-year-old Riddhi Chauhan is already on the drill field, commanding nearly 300 cadets through morning exercises. The Indian-American student from Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens serves as the Battalion Commanding Officer of »»»

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Gulf News 5h

How Gulf allies shaped Trump’s dramatic Hormuz fee U-turn

Dubai: President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to abandon his plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted the growing influence of Gulf allies over Washington’s approach to the Iran conflict. The reversal came just a day after Trump proposed charging commerci»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah departs Doha after offering condolences

Doha, Qatar: HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the fraternal United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah departed Doha on Wednesday after offering condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Highness and the accompan»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Amir meets Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Wednesday at Lusail Palace with HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the fraternal United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and his accompanying delegation, who offered condolences on the passing »»»

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Al Manar 6h

Hezbollah MP Fadlallah Says Lebanon Authority Serving Foreign Agenda, Not Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah MP Fadlallah Says Lebanon Authority Serving Foreign Agenda, Not Lebanon 15-07-2026 12:02 PM Hezbollah MP Hasan Fadlallah in a mem»»»

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Arab News 6h

Israel kills four people in Gaza, including a child, medics say

CAIRO: An Israeli airstrike killed a man, his wife and their six-year-old daughter in the Gaza ​Strip on Wednesday, Palestinian health officials said as talks to advance the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal faltered. The strike on an apartment building in Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza killed Omar Ab»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Lebanon detains man close to Hezbollah for allegedly spying for Israel

Lebanese authorities have arrested a man close to Hezbollah, accusing him of spying for Israel and of providing intel that led to the killing of commanders in the Iran-backed group, a judicial official told AFP. The official, who is following the investigation and requested anonymity, said "a high-»»»

Gulf News 7h

Planning an Italy trip? Air Arabia has launched direct Sharjah-Rome flights

Sharjah: UAE budget airline Air Arabia has launched direct flights between Sharjah and Rome, making the Italian capital its second destination in Italy after Milan Bergamo. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new route, which began operating this week, will run five ti»»»

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Arab News 7h

Netanyahu will travel to US on Saturday, senior Israeli official says

JERUSALEM: Israeli ​Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to the ‌United ‌States ​on ‌Saturday, a ⁠senior ​Israeli official ⁠told Reuters on Wednesday.Netanyahu ⁠wants ‌to meet ‌US ​President ‌Donald ‌Trump, but it is not ‌clear if he will, ⁠the ⁠official added.»»»

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Arab News 7h

Liverpool Arab Arts Festival unveils 2026 program

DUBAI: The Liverpool Arab Arts Festival has unveiled the program for 2026, with this year’s event exploring music, literature, film and food. The program opens on July 17 with the return of the Al-Awhadel Band, who will perform at Liverpool’s St. George’s Hall Concert Room. Led by Yemeni oud player»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Sharjah real estate transactions hit Dh29.5 billion, Muwaileh Commercial leads sales

Dubai: Sharjah’s property market attracted investors from 121 nationalities during the first half of 2026, with transaction values rising 9.3% to Dh29.5 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The emirate recorded 59,460 real estate transactions between January and Ju»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah arrives in Doha to offer condolences

Doha, Qatar: Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Member of the Supreme Council of the fraternal United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, arrived in Doha on Wednesday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Highness and his accompanying»»»

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Arabfinance 7h

Mylerz Egypt secures over EGP 100M in funding from existing shareholders to fund expansion Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Mylerz Egypt, an integrated e-commerce last-mile delivery and fulfillment company, has raised more than EGP 100 million in new debt and equity funding from its existing shareholders to support its expansion in the Egyptian market, as per a press release. The proceeds will strengthen t»»»

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Sana 7h

Syria, Lebanon move to deepen economic integration and boost investment

Damascus, July 15 (SANA) Syria and Lebanon agreed on Tuesday to expand economic and trade cooperation, with officials from both countries pledging to strengthen institutional partnerships, facilitate business activity and advance investment initiatives as part of efforts to deepen bilateral economi»»»

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Gulf News 7h

He spotted one dirty Metro sign... and ended up being honoured by Dubai's leaders

Dubai: A Dubai resident has been honoured by the Dubai Civility Committee after alerting authorities to an unclean directional sign at a Dubai Metro station, in a gesture officials said reflected the civic responsibility that helps preserve the emirate's world-class urban environment. Tanveer Ahmed»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Air defenses intercepted, shot down 3 ballistic missiles from Iran: Jordan

Amman: The Jordanian Armed Forces announced that its air defense systems intercepted and shot down three ballistic missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory early Wednesday morning. An official military source at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces -the Arab Army»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Australian PM says to enact laws to govern AI

Sydney: Australia will enact laws to regulate how artificial intelligence data centres use power and water, and to protect creative copyright, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday. In a landmark speech setting out his government's policies, Albanese sought to allay public concern over AI,»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Qatar embassies abroad express condolences on passing of Father Amir

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s embassies and diplomatic missions around the world have become focal points for expressions of sympathy following the passing of the Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Foreign governments, diplomats, senior officials, members of royal families, business leaders»»»

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Arabfinance 8h

EGYTRANS NOSCO to pay EGP 0.35/share dividends for 2025 Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: EGYTRANS NOSCO will pay EGP 0.35 per share cash dividends for 2025 earnings, according to a filing to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) on July 15th. The cash dividends will be paid in two tranches: the first, worth EGP 0.20 per share on August 2nd, and the second, valued at EGP 0.25 per sh»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Ministers pay tribute to Father Amir, hail his visionary leadership

Doha, Qatar: Ministers across the Qatari government have paid heartfelt tributes to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a visionary leader, compassionate statesman and transformative figure whose legacy will continue to shape Qatar and inspire the Arab and»»»

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