Arab News 6m

Syria Health Ministry allocates over $10m to boost Raqqa

RAQQA: The Syrian Arab Republic’s Health Minister Musab Al-Ali has said that more than $10 million has been allocated to develop the sector in Raqqa, with rehabilitation work at the local hospital to begin this month. During a meeting with doctors and administrators at the Raqqa Health Directorate,»»»

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Arab News 18m

From Imax to Ithaca: How ‘The Odyssey’ is boosting cultural tourism in Greece

RIYADH: Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is proving to be more than a box-office hit, particularly in the Gulf, where it has drawn a sizable audience. The film’s global success has spotlighted Greece’s mythology-rich culture and breathtaking landscapes as never before. News outlets across the worl»»»

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Arab News 30m

How AI could reshape Saudi public services

ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia’s next phase of digital transformation could see artificial intelligence move beyond supporting individual government services to reshaping how public services are designed around citizens’ lives. The Kingdom has already built strong digital foundations through years of inves»»»

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Arab News 1h

Egypt backs Sudanese-led process to determine country’s postwar future

CAIRO: Egypt on Thursday called for Sudan’s political future to be determined by its own people, backing a Sudanese-led process, as Cairo reiterated its opposition to any attempt to partition its war-torn southern neighbor. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said that any political process fo»»»

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Sana 2h

Damascus Fair offers platform for investment, trade and global partnerships

Damascus, Aug.13 (SANA) Syria’s trajectory toward full economic openness is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Backed by expanding Western, Arab, and international partnerships in energy, logistics, ports, and industrial technology, Syria is successfully overhauling its legislative framework, l»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Three killed, 11 injured in gas cylinder blast at New Cairo mall

Dubai: Three people were killed and 11 injured after a gas cylinder exploded at a restaurant inside a shopping mall in New Cairo, triggering a fire and causing a lift to collapse, Egyptian media reported. Emergency services were called to the mall in the Tagamoa area following reports of a fire ins»»»

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Arab News 2h

Israeli settlers’ siege of Palestinian homes draws a sharp US rebuke

QUSRA: For five nights, Israeli settlers surrounded three Palestinian homes on the outskirts of a town in the occupied West Bank, preventing the families from leaving safely as their food and water supplies dwindled. Qusai Abu Rida was holed up inside with his teenage son when settlers cut the wate»»»

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Arab News 2h

Syria says six held in Quneitra Daesh investigation had no links to cell

LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic’s Interior Ministry said on Thursday that it released six people detained during an investigation into a Daesh cell in the southern province of Quneitra, saying it found no evidence that they were involved and apologizing to them and their families. The detentions f»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Russia Rejects Japan's Claims Over Putin's Visit to Kuril Islands as Offensive

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia categorically rejects the Japanese leadership's claims regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to the Far Eastern island of Iturup as politically irrelevant, offensive, and legally null and void, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thurs»»»

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Arab News 3h

Rescuers call for silence around earthquake rubble as window for survival narrows in Colombia

CALI, Colombia: With arms raised and fists clenched, rescuers in Colombia called for silence Thursday as they listened for signs of life in the rubble left by a deadly earthquake that has killed more than 270 people and left hundreds more missing. The call for quiet was part of last-ditch efforts t»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE expresses solidarity with Egypt, conveys condolences over victims of Ismailia road accident

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt over the victims of a road collision in Ismailia Governorate, in eastern Egypt, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar participates in 18th Arab Conference for Heads of Borders, Airports and Port Security

Tunis: The State of Qatar participated Thursday in the 18th Arab Conference for Heads of Borders, Airports and Port Security, held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers in the Republic of Tunisia. The Ministry of Interior delegation was headed by D»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Arab League condemns Israeli escalation in Palestine, Lebanon

Cairo: Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, condemned the Israeli escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories and southern Lebanon, warning that its continuation could lead to a widening of the conflict and threaten regional security and stability. Get updated faster »»»

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Al Manar 4h

Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing in Bani Hayyan town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - 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 carries out a new bombing in Bani Hayyan town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 13-08-2026 17:47 PM Latest News Urgent News E»»»

Gulf News 4h

Under UAE President's directives, UAE allocates $10 mn to provide relief to quake victims in Colombia

Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Aid Agency, has announced an urgent humanitarian response worth US$10 million to assist those affected by the earthquake that struck the friendly Republic of Colom»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Tourist boat erupts in flames off Turkey, forcing families to jump into sea

Dubai: A fire engulfed a tourist boat carrying families off Turkey’s southwestern coast on Thursday, forcing passengers, including children, to jump into the sea as authorities evacuated 115 people from the vessel, officials said. Footage of the incident showed flames sweeping through the boat and »»»

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Arab News 6h

Syria, World Bank discuss banking, economic reform agenda

LONDON: The government of the Syrian Arab Republic is committed to expanding cooperation with the World Bank to advance financial, economic and institutional reforms, Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh said on Thursday. Barnieh met Dahlia Khalifa, the World Bank’s Middle East director, in Damas»»»

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Arab News 6h

Saudi Arabia achieves 69% phaseout of ozone-depleting substances

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has achieved a 69 percent phaseout of ozone-depleting substances over the past five years, as of the first half of 2026, underscoring its commitment to the Montreal Protocol and the gradual elimination of hydrochlorofluorocarbons, according to the National Center for Environmen»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Riyadh Season named official sponsor of 2027 Spanish Super Cup in Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium

Dubai: Riyadh Season will become an official sponsor of the 2027 Spanish Super Cup, which will be staged at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium, extending Saudi Arabia’s involvement with the tournament despite its move away from the Kingdom next year. Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s Gene»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Oman jails Arab woman for social media content violating public morals, orders deportation and account closure

Dubai: An Omani court has sentenced an Arab woman to one year in prison and ordered her permanent deportation after convicting her of using information technology to produce and publish content deemed contrary to public morals during a live broadcast on social media. The Court of First Instance in »»»

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Arab News 6h

Arab League chief warns Israeli escalation risks wider regional confrontation

CAIRO: Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy on Thursday condemned what he described as a dangerous Israeli escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories and Lebanon, warning that continued violence could push the region into a wider confrontation. In an official statement, Fahmy said that»»»

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RT 6h

Tucker Carlson says US partisan divide hides ‘consensus at the top’

Conservative journalist Tucker Carlson has accused the US political establishment of turning Americans against each other, telling RT that key decisions are made by unelected officials and the system no longer represents ordinary voters. Speaking to Rick Sanchez on Wednesday, Carlson said Americans»»»

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Arab News 7h

Finland, Sweden envoys share memories at farewell event

RIYADH: Dean of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to Saudi Arabia, Dya-Eddine Said Bamakhrama, hosted a farewell ceremony for the outgoing ambassadors of Finland and Sweden at the Cultural Palace in the Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh, on Thursday. Bamakhrama acknowledged their service, commitment and con»»»

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Arab News 7h

FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan

GENEVA: The heads of six Arab soccer federations expressed their “full support” and “confidence” in Gianni Infantino on Thursday as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job after his failed World Cup private investment plan. The backing came from 2030 World Cup co-host Morocco, Qatar, Eg»»»

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Arab News 7h

Saudi Arabia to hand over UNCCD presidency to Mongolia at COP17

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will participate in the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Mongolia on Monday, marking the conclusion of its landmark presidency. The COP17 summit, which runs from Aug. 17 to 28 in Ulaanbaatar, brings together states,»»»

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DW 8h

Eritrea: Key player in the geopolitical gamble at the Horn

PoliticsEritreaEritrea: Key player in the geopolitical gamble at the HornMartina SchwikowskiAmid growing tensions and security risks in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea, with its strategically important coastal points on the Red Sea, is emerging as an important player in the region. https://p.dw.com/p/5»»»

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Arab News 8h

Saudi Arabia, Philippines sign agreement on religious training, research

MANILA: The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos to cooperate in research and the training of religious leaders and scholars. The NCMF is the body governing Muslim affairs in the predominantly Catholic Philippine»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Qatar participates in Arab conference of border, airport and port security chiefs

DOHA: The State of Qatar participated in the 18th Arab Conference of Heads of Border, Airport and Port Security Services, held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers in Tunisia. The Qatari delegation was headed by Major General Dr Abdulhadi Mohammed»»»

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Arabfinance 8h

GPI For Urban Growth’s profits decline 47.2% in H1 2026 Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: GPI For Urban Growth generated net profits valued at EGP 2.830 million in the first half (H1) of 2026, down 47.17% from EGP 5.357 million in H1 2025, according to the financial results. Net revenues decreased to EGP 9.976 million at the end of June 2026 from EGP 10.701 million in the »»»

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Gulf News 8h

New commercial fraud regulations come into force in the UAE today

The UAE today officially begins implementing Cabinet Resolution No. (107) of 2026 concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. (42) of 2023 on Combating Commercial Fraud. Under the new decision, suppliers are required to immediately stop selling or displaying any non-compliant prod»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Kuwait catches woman treating patients illegally from home, issuing sick leave certificates

Dubai: Kuwaiti authorities have arrested a woman accused of illegally treating patients from her home, issuing sick leave certificates and selling herbal mixtures in return for money, the Interior Ministry said. The Criminal Security Sector, represented by the General Department of Criminal Investi»»»

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Arabfinance 8h

Orascom Development’s consolidated revenues down 6.26% YoY in H1 2026 Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Orascom Development Egypt posted a 6.26% decline in its consolidated revenue during the first half (H1) of 2026, recording EGP 2.959 billion from EGP 3.157 billion in H1 2025, according to the company’s financial statements. The company’s consolidated net profits after minority intere»»»

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Arab News 9h

Taif’s historic markets: A living heritage of traditional crafts

MAKKAH: In the narrow alleyways of the historic district in the heart of Taif, within the old souk and its winding streets, time seems to stand still, retelling the stories of generations past. The air is thick with the scent of Taif roses, mingling with the aroma of cardamom and authentic Arabian »»»

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Gulf News 9h

Sharjah launches real-time bus arrival information screens

The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has launched a real-time bus arrival information screen project, giving passengers accurate, up-to-date information on when their buses are due to arrive. The solar-powered screens will display bus arrival times in minutes, along with service alerts »»»

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Gulf News 9h

Egypt discovers three ancient tombs and mummies in Bahariya Oasis

Dubai: Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered three tombs dating to different periods of the country’s history at the Sheikh Subi archaeological site in the Bahariya Oasis, including a family burial containing five mummies and two collective tombs believed to date to the Roman era. The discovery wa»»»

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Arab News 9h

As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts

Abdul El-Sayed made history this month in Michigan by becoming the first Muslim nominated by the Democratic Party to run for the US Senate. But elation among many of his fellow Muslim Americans was tempered by awareness of persisting and widespread anti-Muslim sentiment across much of the nation. S»»»

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Al Manar 10h

Reports Indicate Suicide Attempts aboard the Aircraft Carrier “Lincoln”

Concerns are mounting in the United States over the mental and living conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, as its deployment continues to set a record at sea. Families of service members and members of Congress have expressed concern about the pressure faced by roughly 5,000 »»»

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Naharnet 10h

Yemeni soldier killed in clashes with Iranian-backed Houthi rebels

At least one government soldier was killed and another critically wounded in clashes between Houthi rebels and the military in the mountainous province of Taiz, Yemeni military officials told The Associated Press. The fighting came as part of a spate of recent attacks by the Houthis on government-h»»»

Gulf News 10h

UAE’s top 10 developers sell Dh113.7 billion of property in six months

Dubai: The UAE’s 10 biggest-selling property developers recorded more than Dh113.7 billion in sales during the first half of 2026, with Modon Holding and Emaar accounting for almost Dh45.4 billion between them. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Modon topped the ranking w»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 11h

Europe's Most Wanted list: Hungarian pair arrested - VIDEO

Two Hungarian fugitives arrested in Tenerife had been wanted over an extensive drug-trafficking investigation in which police seized several thousand marijuana plants and more than 180 kilograms of dried narcotics. The couple had also appeared on Europe’s Most Wanted list before being tracked down »»»

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Gulf News 11h

Former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal hurt in Nanded attack

Nanded (Maharashtra): Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured in an attack at a gurudwara in Maharashtra’s Nanded on Thursday. According to preliminary information, the incident took place when Badal visited the Mata Sahib Gurudwara in the H»»»

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Arab News 11h

Israel sends more troops to West Bank village besieged by Jewish settlers

QUSRA: Israel’s military said on Thursday it had sent ​more troops to a West Bank village where settlers have trapped Palestinian families inside their homes, a siege the Palestinians say is aimed at forcibly displacing them from their land. The siege began at the weekend when Jewish settlers close»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Burjeel founder Dr Shamsheer Vayalil joins WEF Digital Healthcare Transformation board

Dubai: Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Burjeel Holdings, has joined the Executive Board of the World Economic Forum’s Digital Healthcare Transformation Initiative, which is working to enable the wider use of artificial intelligence, health data and digital too»»»

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France24 11h

Oil spill from grounded tanker reaches Oman’s mainland beaches

Oman’s Environment Authority said Wednesday that oil leaking from a tanker grounded off the country’s coast had reached mainland beaches. The spill threatened marine habitats and a nearby protected area as strong winds and monsoon currents spread the oil, raising fears it could reach other islands.»»»

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Business-review 11h

Ryan Reynolds and Diella, the world’s first AI system to be appointed as a minister, are coming to Bucharest for IMPACT SEE

The Impact SEE agenda is organised around nine themes that bring together business leaders, decision-makers, founders, researchers and creators to analyse the transformations already shaping South-Eastern Europe: From the impact of creativity and artificial intelligence on corporate performance, to»»»

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Al Majalla 11h

Washington's war, Tehran's waiting game

On 9 August, Donald Trump sat for an interview with Axios and, in the space of a few sentences, reversed the tone of the previous week. “We're moving very quietly,” he said. Rather than ordering the sweeping new strikes he had threatened days earlier, the president said he preferred to let sanction»»»

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UPI 12h

Closing U.S. consulate in Indonesia may undermine Indo-Pacific strategy - UPI.com

The United States is considering closing its consulate in Medan, Indonesia, which is near the highly strategic Strait of Malacca. File Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The Trump administration's decision to close the U.S. Consulate in Medan, Indonesia, may save relatively little money. Bu»»»

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Gulf News 12h

UAE women leaders invited to join six-month C-suite programme

Senior female marketing and communications professionals in the UAE are being invited to apply for the second edition of The Leadership Accelerator by Think Equal, a six-month programme aimed at preparing women for future C-suite roles. The programme, launched by The Marketing Society UAE in partne»»»

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Sputnik 12h

Russia Welcomes Indian Oil and Gas Investments — Deputy PM

The relationship between the two countries is a strategic partnership, with their leaders in constant contact and mutually beneficial projects actively advancing, Russian Deputy PM Alexander Novak says. Russia officially wants Indian capital in its oil and gas sector, as well as a sales network for»»»

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Gulf News 12h

UAE weekend to bring cloudy skies, light rain and chance of mist

Dubai: UAE residents can expect a mostly fair start to the weekend before clouds increase over parts of the country on Sunday, bringing a chance of light rain, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Saturday is forecast to be fair to partly cloudy across the country, with humidity i»»»

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